Do you know butterflies have different meanings in different cultures?
Butterfly, a beautiful insect creature, has life cycle of multiple stages. From egg to larva, larva to pupa, then pupa to adult. Their life span can vary, depending on the type of butterflies, it ranges from 30 days to over 200 days.
The butterfly is considered a spiritual creature in many cultures. In general it is seen as a symbol of transformation, hope, and rebirth. Just like its life cycle, it changes its shape in each stage and becomes a better version of itself.
Native Americans saw butterflies as symbols of joy, love, color and change.
In ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome, they saw butterflies as symbols of soul and love. They also connect butterflies to resurrection, rebirth, and afterlife.
In Ireland, killing a white butterfly was prohibited because they believe a white butterfly is a soul of a dead child. Butterflies were often connected to fire of the gods, brightness, lightning of gods, transformation, and creation.
In Asian cultures, butterflies are a symbol of long life, good fortune, and swiftness. Two butterflies flying together are seen as a emblem of love.
Butterflies are a popular choice for a spirit animal.
If you have butterfly as your spirit animal, it will guide you and teach you to be more open-minded and enlightened. It will motive you, push you forward, and help you reach your potential. You will grow to be a wise, strong, and beautiful person inside and out.
For more information about butterfly spiritual meanings, check out https://www.atshq.org/butterfly-symbolism/
