Hi everyone,
I recently seem to be seeing butterflys everywhere - I don't just mean actual butterflies, but pictures of butterflies, dreams with them in, anthing which reminds me ofthem & I feel like I'm meant to notice seeing them for a reason.
What is the symbolism of a butterfly? I have found some info online but I just wanted people's opinions on it.
Thanks,
SS
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RE: Butterfly symbolism
Hi SS
Butterflies are a big thing with me too. Many years ago an Australian woman who became a bit of a spiritual mentor said she equated seeing a butterfly with the soul of a dear friend of hers who had died. I don't really have that connection but I do think they are magical and uplifting to see. There are still lots around because it's so unseasonally mild for the time of year. I don't know their significance in shamanistic terms but I love them and think we would be worse off if we didn't have them around.....they're like flying flowers really!
Love
Sunanda xxx
Edited to add that the phrase 'ephemeral beauty' just came to mind.Maybe they symbolise the impermanence of beauty.
RE: Butterfly symbolism
I don't know about butterfly symbolism though it could be interesting. But my mind was opened in another way a few years back. There's a simply super book called "The Real World of Fairies" by Dora van Gelder. Recommended! She sees nature spirits intimately.
Anyway, I don't see them and it was all a bit intellectual just to read the book until she said that wherever you see butterflies, fairies are there as they are attracted to the same places. So every time I see a butterfly, i look around and know I am not alone! 🙂
V
RE: Butterfly symbolism
hi SS [sm=wave.gif]
its funny you should mention the relevance of butterflies as only this morning i was searching for the meaning of a hedgehog as i saw one for the first time yesterday in broad daylight!:Dat first i thought it was a rat but as i got closer, 'twas a hedgehog snuffling about..very cute it was too!
anywaaayyy, i digress! butterflies represent self transformation, balance and grace.
warm wishes- calla lily x
RE: Butterfly symbolism
Hi Shining Star,
The butterfly symblises metamorphosis (think of the caterpillars transformation through to a butterfly), change and joyfully embrace of the universe.
Even though they are delicate they have can be incredibly robust, and seem to flow and dance with the divine energy of the universe no matter what.
'Tis a beautiful guiding energy!
Love
Trin
"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly". Richard Bach