Butterflies are certainly one of the most unique creatures on Earth.
The go through such a significant and powerful transformation which provides hope and sustenance for us all.
If you find yourself attracted to butterflies and need to wear them in handcrafted jewelry, this gentle, but resourceful creature may be your totem.
What is the power of the butterfly?
Without doubt the power of the butterfly is its ability to transform and change.
The process of turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly is a metamorphic process that can is reflected in those spirits who have also undergone a dramatic change.
The butterfly teaches us that life is about moving through different life cycles.
It is not about staying in the one place where stagnation and sloth can creep into one’s attitude.
For many the butterfly’s real power comes from the themes of renewal and rebirth.
Like the phoenix, these changes mean there is no going back and, although they may seem difficult – like new butterfly struggling for release from the cocoon – they bring the greater benefits of freedom and greater spiritual change.
What is the significance of the butterfly’s change?
As strong and powerful as the transformation the butterfly undergoes, she then becomes a creature which is filled with joy and light.
As one of the first harbinger of spring, the butterfly floats and dances from bud to blossom.
She reminds us that we need to lift ourselves up and away from the daily grind of Earthly matters and celebrate the release of spiritual and emotional negative energies.
The butterfly represents the soul and our struggle to reach a higher spiritual understanding.
Interpreting the symbolism of the butterfly
If you find butterflies are showing up in your life it may indicate that you need to take a more lighter and less stressful approach to an issue you are currently facing.
As a totem, the butterfly represents the sense of freedom and rising above the humdrum.
She brings joy and a sense of playfulness to life with her remarkably colored wings.
By wearing the butterfly you are not only celebrating the struggles you have been through, but also your ability to be playful and joyful; letting go of harmful resentments and negative issues.