What a butterfly symbolizes.

The butterfly encourages you to flow through your transformation with confidence, she writes.

Much like us, caterpillars have no way of knowing what’s coming their way next.

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“Butterflies also symbolize freedom […] Our truest self can always fly free,” she adds.

In different cultures.

Here are a few different interpretations of what this insect symbolizes.

Interestingly, however, black butterflies are associated with sickness in many Native American cultures.

Additionally, Christianity says that those who follow Jesus can become reborn, transformed, and free from sin.

In Celtic mythology

Celtic mythology regards butterflies as a symbol of the soul.

What it means if you keep seeing butterflies.

It’s aboutwhat they mean to you.

So the next time you see onein your dreamsoryour waking life, consider how they make you feel.

How to know if you’re spiritually connected to butterflies.

In short, if butterflies touch your life in some special way, you’re connected to them.

If you feel you’re connected to butterflies, Cariad-Barrett advises sending them love from your heart.

You could even createa habitat in your gardenfor them.

The bottom line.

Thespiritual symbolismof any animal is always up for interpretation.

But butterflies certainly have something to teach us about rebirth and transformation.