A fluttering butterfly is a symbol of lightness, joy, and happiness. People also say that she is the personification of the soul that has flown out of the body, which is trying to convey important news. Superstitions associated with this insect are mostly kind and pleasant, and the most interesting signs tell about what to expect if a butterfly lands on a person.
The butterfly is the personification of the soul that has flown out of the body, which is trying to convey important news
On hand
If a moth lands on your hand, according to popular beliefs, you should expect new bright feelings. Two butterflies promise mutual love. Single people have a chance to find happiness in their personal lives. There is a high probability that the romance will end in marriage.
There is another interpretation of the sign. People believe that a butterfly landing on the palm foreshadows various events depending on the color of the wings:
- golden color for good changes in life;
- motley colors for the arrival of guests.
The time that the insect spent on the hand also matters: if the moth quickly flew away, then the joy will be short-lived; if it lingered for a minute or more, it will lead to long-term happiness.
The meaning of the image of a butterfly in esotericism
For a poet, the image of a fluttering moth is a symbol of joy; for a mystic, it is the personification of a soul that has left the mortal body; for a philosopher, it is a sign of a miraculous transformation. In esotericism it has different meanings, but almost always it is something good and good, light and weightless:
- Spiritual metaphor. The life of butterflies is too short, but cloudless and rosy. They teach a person to enjoy every moment and rejoice even in rays of light.
- Immortal soul. The caterpillar dies, taking on another life form. Death is simply a transformation from one state to another. The soul is freed from the cocoon and flies towards the Sun.
- Guardian angel. A butterfly is a signal sent by a heavenly mentor to make a person think about more important things.
- Development of the human soul. A butterfly begins as a larva, then develops into a caterpillar, pupa, and finally into a flying insect. It is a symbol of the transformation of the soul, which is also capable of growing, only spiritually.
In esotericism, the symbol of a moth means something spiritual and high, associated with eternity and life after death.
On the stomach
A sign is interpreted positively when a butterfly lands on a person’s stomach. In this case, men will expect pleasant news or events. For women, this is a sign of an imminent addition to the family. This is one of the clearest signs of pregnancy in the coming months.
For unmarried girls, a moth landing on their stomach promises a marriage proposal. If the butterfly has golden wings, the groom will be wealthy.
If an insect lands on the stomach of a woman expecting a baby, the birth will take place without complications.
Interpretation depending on body part
In a general sense, according to signs, when butterflies land on a person, they bring him good news. At the same time, people say that there is no need to drive away the light-winged beauty; let it fly away on its own, and then joy will not take long to arrive.
But the meaning of the sign about a butterfly that landed on a person will change depending on which part of the body it decided to land on.
On your head
A butterfly flew into your apartment through the window and landed on your head - this is definitely a sign of pleasant events. Moreover, this sign has two interpretations:
- You are destined to go on a journey. And the size of the butterfly’s wings will tell you whether it will be short-term or long-lasting: the larger their span, the longer the path ahead.
- Perhaps very soon you will meet your old friend, with whom a huge number of pleasant memories are associated.
Based on these two interpretations, we can make the assumption that you will go to visit a friend. And here again there are two ways: either it will be a trip to your hometown, where old friends remain, or you will be invited to visit by an acquaintance who has changed his place of residence.
On the face
If a butterfly lands on your nose, the omen promises happiness and good luck in all areas of life. A particularly good sign is when an insect with white wings lands on your nose or cheeks. In this case, success will accompany you everywhere, all your endeavors will be fruitful, and your innermost dreams will soon come true.
A moth with dark blue wings promises an office romance
On hand
When a moth lands on your hand, according to popular belief, it promises new, bright feelings. And if there are two butterflies, the love will definitely be mutual. A sign in such a situation speaks of the opportunity to find true happiness in the personal sphere. It is quite possible that this will lead to marriage and a long life together.
But this is not the only interpretation of the sign. People say that if a butterfly lands on a hand, in particular on the palm, this can mean various events that depend on the color of the wings:
- If it is golden, very good changes will soon occur in your life, a white streak will begin.
- A bright motley butterfly promises the arrival of guests.
- A moth with dark blue wings promises an office romance - you will soon begin a relationship with a work colleague.
Here the signs advise you to pay attention to how long the moth sat on your hand. If he flies away quickly, then the joy will be fleeting, but if he lingers, happiness promises to be long-term.
The butterfly landed on the left shoulder - a meeting with a friend awaits
Shoulder: left and right
When a butterfly lands on the shoulder, the interpretation of the sign directly depends on the side of the body. The moth landed on the left - there is a meeting with a friend, and it will be very unexpected, but if on the right - beware of enemies who will probably want to denigrate you with unkind words or harm you with actions.
On the stomach
A good sign is when a butterfly lands on a person’s stomach. For men, the sign does not give any specific explanation; you just have to expect good news or events. As for the fair sex, there are several interpretations for them in this case.
The moth fluttered into the room of a girl or woman and sat on her stomach - to add to the family. This is one of the clearest signs that pregnancy can be expected very soon.
- For unmarried young ladies, a butterfly landing on their stomach promises a marriage proposal. If the moth has golden wings, the groom will be very wealthy.
- If a winged insect lands on the stomach of a pregnant woman, this indicates that the birth will go well, and therefore there is no need to be afraid of complications.
On the chest
In folk signs, a butterfly landing on the chest has always been associated with love experiences. However, there is no exact interpretation of why they will happen. One thing is known: a moth lands on the heart area - it will experience anxiety.
On foot
If a butterfly lands on a person's leg, superstitions associate this event with a pleasant journey. Moreover, this will certainly be a trip for the soul, in no way connected with your professional activities.
It will bring you great joy: it will be easy, give you a lot of positive emotions, good events and useful acquaintances. You will be able to fully relax and bring with you only vivid impressions.
If the promise is in no hurry to come true, signs advise taking everything into your own hands. Free yourself a few days and allow yourself to enjoy a good rest, especially since the moth, by its action, gives permission for this and promises that the trip will only benefit you.
When a butterfly lands on a person, most signs associate this with positive changes
White moth - to happiness and wealth
Venezuelan poodle moth
- The first butterfly you saw in the spring is white - good luck and happiness will not leave you until the end of the year. An analogue of superstition is the old English sign “until the end of the year a person will eat white bread,” which in itself indicated wealth.
- The appearance of a golden one in front of the window in the morning is a sign of replenishment of the family.
- A golden butterfly lands on your head - to profit.
- A colorful insect indicates happiness, joy, fun.
- Dark butterflies flying above you - receiving news not related to work.
- The bright beauty flew into the room through the door - guests were coming soon.
Legends of Gloucestershire
They say that if the first butterfly you see in the new year is brown, you will have to starve for the whole year.
In Polesie
sign - if in the spring there are a lot of yellow and red ones, the summer will be dry, there will be a lot of honey. If there are a lot of whites, expect rain and a lot of milk.
There are a large number of superstitions associated with butterflies. They can warn about both bad events and good ones. If you suddenly come across a butterfly, take a closer look at it. Perhaps, with its help, higher powers are sending a special sign.
The tendency to superstition is inherent in humans by nature. Even the most pragmatic person will inevitably doubt whether to cross the road after a black cat. What can we say about those who look for a sign in every little thing. This article talks about what it means if a butterfly lands on your hand.
A butterfly sat on your hand
Butterfly in autumn or winter - what does the omen promise?
In the summer, it is relatively easy to meet a motley-winged guest in an apartment or house, especially if there are no mosquito nets on the windows. Where does it come from there in winter or late autumn and what does such a meeting promise to the owners?
in autumn
A butterfly in the fall is a good omen. An unexpected but pleasant event awaits you. In addition, the omen of a butterfly flying into an apartment in the fall can still be considered as an imminent onset of cold weather. The insect is looking for a warm hole. But a joyful event in your life will still happen.
in winter
But the appearance of a butterfly in the house in winter is an ambiguous omen. If her wings are richly colored with bright patterns, then she will bring happiness to the house. If the color of the wings is dull, the patterns are gloomy (in fact, this is a moth, not a butterfly), then grief may come to the house
Such a guest should be carefully turned out into the street, trying not to touch with your hands - place a piece of paper under the paws or carefully catch it in a jar, and then release it into the wild.
In winter, all insects sleep in cracks in tree bark, in underground burrows and other shelters. And butterflies are no exception in this regard. And it’s even more surprising to meet a winged beauty at a time when frost is raging outside and snow is pouring down. Many people are interested in what a butterfly in the house in winter means and what is associated with it.
Is a butterfly in winter a good omen or a bad omen?
In spring, summer and early autumn, the appearance of a butterfly in the house is interpreted as a good sign. These harmless and beautiful insects have never been perceived negatively by people. It was believed that these were the souls of deceased ancestors that had acquired a new appearance. But in winter, a live butterfly is nonsense, a mistake of nature. This means that the attitude towards her will be different - wary or even hostile. And therefore, the signs associated with a butterfly that appeared in the house in winter could be both good and bad. It all depended on how the insect looked and how it behaved.
Why does a butterfly appear in the house in winter?
If you have a butterfly in your house in winter and you don’t know what it is for, look at its color. A rich reddish peacock eye, a yellowish lemongrass, or an insect with predominant pinkish-orange tones in the coloration of the wings is a good sign. This means there will be prosperity in your home. It’s especially good if it doesn’t try to leave the apartment, doesn’t fly up to the windows, but sits somewhere in a corner or willingly flies towards people. If it is a patterned “hives” or a specimen with bluish-greenish wings, it means that interesting events and news, usually favorable, await you ahead. If a moth with black, brown or nondescript gray wings suddenly appears in the house, then expect trouble
It is better to escort such an uninvited guest outside by carefully opening the window. And under no circumstances allow him to sit on someone in the household, otherwise the person will get sick
In the summer, butterflies sometimes fly into the window. This is not to say that this happens often, but there are several beliefs about this. Before moving on to a detailed interpretation, we note that butterflies are a symbol of joy and happiness, success and financial well-being, so there is no need to worry.
Superstitions and myths about butterflies in different countries
In many countries, since ancient times it was believed that these insects are inhabited by the soul of a recently deceased person, thus it is, as it were, reborn, looking for a way to move to another, new world. The root of this opinion lies in the rebirth of a butterfly from the cocoon of a caterpillar. In addition, the short life of these individuals indicated that the spirit had found its way and left its earthly refuge.
If a butterfly flies into a house, this is a very versatile sign, having many meanings originating from the ancient beliefs of different peoples.
Interesting fact: during the death of A.P. Chekhov, a very large winged beauty flew into the family’s house. This partially confirms the observation about the transmigration of the soul into the body of a butterfly.
The ancient Greeks and Armenians were sure that the butterfly was an innocent, pure soul.
Buddhists believe that the insect is worthy of worship. Even Buddha himself once addressed her with a sermon.
In ancient Egypt, they believed that a butterfly indicated spiritual death.
In Burma there is a superstition that at night people's souls emerge from their physical shell and turn into a butterfly.
These souls spend the whole night together, fly through cities and villages, and in the morning they are placed back into the body. That is why they say that it is impossible to suddenly wake up a sleeping person - the soul will not be able to return and the person will die.
In Ireland and Scotland, it is believed that if an insect flies over the deceased, this is the soul saying goodbye to the body.
In the Vitebsk province they believed that if insects fly high in the spring, the harvest will be large.
Sign as a psychological phenomenon
For a long time, long before scientific and technological progress, humanity relied on natural signs in making predictions about the future. People watched birds, animals and various phenomena, then made analytical forecasts. That is, most folk superstitions are explainable from a logical point of view. For example, a bird bathes in a puddle before a drought because it wants to stock up on additional moisture.
The psychological factor plays a huge role in a person’s relationship to signs. Often people find it difficult to make decisions on their own, and they prefer to shift this role to someone else. Another important point is that a person likes to see this very sign from above in everything, to look for a supernatural explanation for ordinary phenomena, to make wishes with or without reason - by catching a ladybug or a poplar fluff. In this way, a person energetically tunes himself to achieve what he wants and gives himself faith. And this is the first step towards your dream.
Dream and order
Since in most cases the butterfly is a symbol of lightness and good news, it carries on its wings the fulfillment of desires
How to ask her for something specific? Catch the insect carefully so as not to damage its fragile wings, whisper your formulated desire and release it into the sky. It is believed that butterflies and ladybugs deliver messages to the Universe and God, which facilitates their faster fulfillment
Unmarried girls can see a good sign: a butterfly has flown into the house - a sign that speaks of an imminent wedding or engagement, especially if its flight resembles a dance.
An insect that sits in one place and spreads its wings is sure to bring peace and harmony.
