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Butterflies are symbols of freedom and creativity |
Butterflies are symbols of
freedom and creativity. They hold the gift of transformation and soul evolution. KEYWORDS: butterfly totem insect totem spiritual guide animal totem insect butterfly myths
Throughout history the butterfly has been admired
for their delicate beauty. Most adult butterflies live just one or two weeks
except for the monarch and angel wing which can live for six months or more.
This is very symbolic. It suggests that a person with this medicine will
experience tremendous soul growth in their earlier years. A difficult childhood
is common. Life lessons are revealed to the consciousness while in the womb
of the mother - the cocoon stage - and are completed when the caterpillar
emerges into the butterfly and takes flight. Butterflies are symbols of
freedom and creativity. They hold the gift of transformation and soul evolution.
Butterflies have a pair of large compound oval eyes
made up of thousands of individual lenses. They can see a single image clearly
and are able to perceive ultraviolet wavelengths of light. This suggests
clairvoyant abilities for those that hold this totem.
 The antennae of the butterfly has small knobs on
each end which is said to play a role in orientation. When one antennae
is missing the butterfly will fly in circles unable to find its way. Those
with this medicine need to stay consciously connected to spirit at all times
in order to arrive at their desired destination.
 The butterfly represents the process of transformation
and shape shifting. When butterfly shows up, make note of the most important
issues confronting you at the moment. What state of change are you at in regard
to them?
To the Native Americans the butterfly is a symbol
of joy. They remind us not to take life so seriously. They feed on flowers
that they help pollinate, thereby further spreading beauty. They represent
the element of air, quickly changing and ever moving, so gracefully.  Butterflies
are messengers of the moment. They come in a variety of colors. To understand
the message that the butterfly holds for you, a study of its colors can be
helpful.
Whenever an eco system is damaged, butterfly is usually
the first to leave. They are especially sensitive to the harmony of earth.
If butterfly comes to you in a hurt, trapped or ill way, you are being asked
to stop disturbing the natural design of life and to flow with events in
a more gentle, natural way.
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