There are many things that people associate with other living creatures. Just as a black cat can mean misfortune for some people, butterflies also symbolize many things for some people. In the life cycle of a butterfly, it begins as an egg that turns into a caterpillar. It then turns into a cocoon before becoming a beautiful creature capable of flitting through the skies. The beauty of the butterfly and the unique transformation cycle are the most notable characteristics of this creature.

Butterfly sanctuaries and farms grow butterflies for commercial use. Whether it’s for butterfly releases during special events like weddings or for framed butterflies, there are many fans and others who really admire the beauty of butterflies. Butterflies come in different colors and sizes, but there seems to be a common perception about them. For some people, butterflies signify soul, change and transformation. These are some of the most common beliefs and symbolisms associated with butterflies.

In Chinese culture, butterflies symbolize having a long life and men in love often use the image of the butterfly to show this in letters or other elements. The Japanese have such a reverence for butterflies that the image is often incorporated into the family crest. For them, the butterfly signifies marital happiness and the vitality of youth.

In Greek mythology, butterflies are meant to display the souls of loved ones. In Russia and also for the Irish, butterflies are seen as the souls of people waiting to go through purgatory. There is a town in Mexico where Monarch butterflies migrate, and when swarms of butterflies appear, they celebrate it as the Day of the Dead.

In all these beliefs, there are three things in common in their belief about what butterflies mean: transformation, change, and a new and better life. Butterflies go through many different stages in their lives before truly blooming into a beautiful butterfly. The transformation, change and renewal of your life can be synonymous with a person’s life. Just like when a person undergoes changes and faces difficulties and not so beautiful phases of his life, what happens next is that all these things are transformed into a learning experience where the person grows and changes for the better. Just as the butterfly leaves its cocoon behind and transforms from a low-crawling creature, the person now reaches his full potential and can reach new heights.

The mystery and people’s perception of butterflies will never seem to change. People adhere not only to beauty, but also to their belief in what butterflies symbolize. So the next time you see a butterfly, you may start to wonder if a loved one who passed away is nearby or if a special message and blessing is being sent to them. Whatever your opinion, the butterfly is truly one of the most beautiful, fun, and mystifying creatures in Mother Nature. It is a living creature that deserved to be protected and revered by all.