The life journey of a butterfly is extremely comparable to the spiritual path that so many of us take, which leads many to believe that butterflies are innately magical creatures.
Power animals
In certain cultures they believe in power animals – animals that bring messages from the spirit world. Different animals have their own unique qualities, strengths and tendencies and so they bring different kinds of messages and represent various things.
Butterflies for example, are magical and cherished power animals. They represent many things, including transformation, creativity, spiritual rebirth, boundless potential, joy and the ability to experience the wondrous nature of life.
Frequently seeing butterflies around you can mean a number of things, depending on your circumstances.
Maybe you need to make some positive changes in your life? Are you living truthfully on your intended spiritual path? Is there anything you could do to live a life filled with more freedom and joy?
You could be seeing butterflies because you’re in a transitional stage in your life and they’re showing you the way, or serving as a reminder that you’re on the right path. Butterflies are incredibly delicate creatures so they’ll never shove you in this direction or that direction, rather, they serve as gentle guides.
You could also see butterflies when you’re feeling a little lost spiritually. If you have lost your faith in the divine, butterflies are a reminder of the divine presence in the world and the magic that is all around us.
Butterflies & angels
It has long been thought that angels use butterflies to embody this world. Through butterflies, angels can send us messages, reassure us that we’re being watched over and guide us onto our true path.
Angels choose butterflies as their vessels because of their divine qualities and because people tend to notice the presence of butterflies more than other creatures. They’re beautiful, fluttery and majestic. It also makes sense for angels to choose a winged creature to embody as they are winged themselves.
Next time you see a butterfly on your travels, pay close attention as it could be an angel communicating with you.
Loved ones that have passed
Butterflies can also be a sign from loved ones that have passed. Some people see butterflies soon after someone they love has died. It can be a way of your friend or relative reassuring you that they are okay and at peace. This is especially true if you have a butterfly land on you and stay for a while.
It’s a great comfort to know that your loved one’s spirit lives on.
Even if someone you love died a while ago, it’s still common for them to come back as butterflies, or send butterflies your way, if you’re going through a particularly hard time. They want to send you love, guidance and reassurance in your time of need.
Sometimes angels themselves send you butterflies to comfort and reassure you that everything is going to be okay.
Butterflies are incredibly spiritual creatures and we should take the time to connect with them to see how they can affect our lives. Next time you see a butterfly, think about what it could mean for you in your current circumstance. It could do wonders for your meditation & healing.






on the eve of my dad’s passing a white butterfly flew into my house it hovered for a few seconds in my view then flew away again .i beleive it was a message from my dad letting me know he was safe and free from pain it gave me great comfort .
3 weeks ago we tragically lost our precious Belgian Malinois Miles. Yesterday I was sitting in my garage alone (garage sale) and a beautiful butterfly flew in and landed right next to me. I was amazed that this butterfly had somewhat jagged pointed wings, was a deep carmel color trimmed in black…it looked like my Miles as a butterfly. When I asked if Miles sent him the butterfly gently opened and closed it’s wings twice. Tears welled in my eyes and I talked to this butterfly fur a few minutes, every time I spoke he would slowly open and close guys wings twice…except for a couple times (I can’t get Miles accident out of my mind & I should have never let him run free in the woods & I feel so guilty about bit being able to save him). I told him to give Miles a kiss for me in heaven and soon a lady entered the garage and my butterfly rose up, flew next to my head and then flew away. I’m still amazed at the interaction and regret my phone was on the steps and I could not record the event. It will forever be etched in my mind.
when my mum died in hospital, i went outside to sit on the grass. A butterfly landed on me – i think it was a red admiral although i have no expertise. This isn’t too meaningful. But then another landed on me. And another. and soon, I had about 10 or more landing on me.
I have no idea what this means. But presumably butterflies do not routinely land on humans in such large numbers, if at all…
I just lost very important people in my life I wish there were still here
I have a friend who passed away a couple days ago, she was 26 and after waiting ahead finally got a heart transcript last month, her body rejected it and she passed on friday. I was on my way to her memorial services today and out of nowhere a small orange/ maroon butterfly appeared and landed on my husbands ear and then my arm. I found it strange because the windows were up so it had no way to fly in. I fealt like it was a sign from her or my husband friend who passed away of a heart attack earlier this week.
I recently lost my 5 week old son Lincoln The day I found out I was pregnant with him I saw so many yellow butterflies. For some reason the past couple of weeks I see them non-stop. I think it’s his way of letting me know he is safe and at peace.
After my son Travis died , I been seeing big beautiful orange/blk strips butterfly, I some how had a feeling Travis my son was communicating with me, saying I am fine mom, don’t worry or be sad for me any more , I got my wings, now it’s my turn mom to watch over you