The incredible meanings behind 9 mystical animals

You know when you’re at home and out of nowhere a butterfly crosses your path? Or when you come across the figure of a cat or a fox, for example, and feel that connection? Believe me, it’s not by chance. Many animals carry powerful meanings that have traveled through time and survived to the present day.

From Egypt to Greece, through the icy lands of the North and across the Atlantic towards America, some of the creatures that we have listed below have an extraordinarily similar symbology in different cultures of the globe, proving how important they are to the so-called magical environment. Check out:

Bee

The bee is one of the richest animals in terms of symbolism, as both the honey it produces and its stinger are part of the mysticism that surrounds the species. The bee symbolizes nobility, loyalty and cooperation by living in hives and working together to produce honey, which in turn is known as “liquid gold”.

The bee can also symbolize fertility, communication, order, soul and justice, depending on the origin of the myth. Also, the bee is a sign of good luck and prosperity when it is around.

Butterfly

The butterfly is a symbol of transformation due to its metamorphosis process from the larval stage to the adult stage. The butterfly represents rebirth and a new beginning, when we let go of our old selves and allow ourselves to start over. The presence of butterflies also symbolizes that sudden changes are approaching, and there is nothing to worry about.

In addition, the butterfly represents beauty, due to the diversity of colors in its wings, and ephemerality, because, after reaching adulthood, its life span is short, ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on the species. .

Cats

Kittens are animals full of wild instincts, as they have not yet been fully domesticated like dogs. In addition to being great companions, cats are known for doing energy cleanings at home – some say that these felines are more evolved beings and, therefore, are much more sensitive to the astral world.

Because they are appreciated in several ancient cultures, especially the Egyptian, cats also carry the reputation of being energy transmuters, astral guides and promoting self-healing.

Dragon-fly

Also known to represent transformation, the dragonfly goes beyond that, symbolizing freedom, adaptability and change. This is because dragonflies are insects that spend a good amount of time in aquatic environments, such as nymphs, until they reach maturity in the adult stage. Thus, the transition between the two environments makes the dragonfly symbolize the power of adaptation to circumstances.

For some cultures, like the Japanese, the dragonfly is a symbol of joy, but for others, like the American, the insect represents the soul of those who have passed away. If you see a dragonfly, it could mean that your astral guides have a message for you.

Moth

Relatives of butterflies, moths don’t have a good reputation due to their constant association with bad omens – the fault of horror movies. But these little creatures can symbolize many things that are not necessarily bad, but just an announcement that something will change, just like butterflies.

The colors of their wings have different meanings, however, the moth in general represents liberation, spirits, changes and are considered messengers who transit between the world of the living and the dead. The presence of a moth nearby symbolizes that some message needs to be conveyed.

Fox

The fox is a symbol of intelligence, cunning, problem-solving and sometimes trickery. They are animals that know how to manage on their own. Despite this, some cultures and religions see the animal as the personification of falsehood and deceit, as is the case with Christianity.

In Japanese culture, this animal is highly worshiped and is associated with being one of the faces of the goddess Inari, thus representing fertility, money and business, and becoming a very common figure in Japanese commerce.

goat

Demonized by Christians, the goat was closely associated with libido and fertility by pagans.

However, the goat was already much worshiped and acclaimed, mainly by Greeks and Romans, for being linked to the figure of the god Pan. Today, the animal is a symbol of Freemasonry. In addition, he also represents introspection, perfectionism and balance.

Spider

Another little creature with a guaranteed presence in horror movies – and responsible for one of the most famous phobias in the world – spiders are quite feared, but few know their symbology. Despite having a reputation for being dangerous, it is worth remembering that few species of spiders are venomous and pose a threat to humans.

The spider is a symbol of wisdom, cosmic balance and represents destiny, so much so that its webs are associated with the threads of the moiras of Greek mythology.

Snake

The snake is present in several tales and ranges from Christian to Nordic, Greek, Mayan and Chinese stories, for example. Like the fox, the snake carries both positive and negative meanings. For Christians, the snake is seen as the symbol of falsehood and persuasion.

However, the snake is still an animal seen as much admiration by some cultures. In general, this reptile symbolizes regeneration, overcoming and wisdom, as well as being closely associated with spiritual ascension.

Source: João Bidu