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Symbols of Transformation and Good Luck

Springtime in the Midwest is the perfect time for walking out of doors. I walk all year long, but right now the temperature is comfortable with a light jacket, the trees are just starting to get their leaves allowing you to easily spot the birds within them if you are looking, and all of nature is waking up. Today, as I was walking, I was enrapt by all the different birds I was hearing (and seeing) as well as the song of the frogs and the wind in the trees.

Recently, I have been listening to a book by Radleigh Valentine titled Manifesting Your Magical Life and thinking about my brother. For anyone new to my blog, my brother and I were quite close in life; he passed away about a year and a half ago. Today, as I started my walk, I thought to myself that I would really like my brother to send me a sign that he was around. I also asked spirit to let me see some birds that are not regulars for me. It is my lucky day, because spirit delivered on both requests. First, I spotted several Yellow-rumped warblers, which satisfied my bird watching nerd self, and then as I continued walking, I encountered a dragonfly. As I drove back home from my walk, I encountered a second one – which confirmed that this was my sign that my brother is near. Today’s post is all about the spiritual meaning and symbolism of the dragonfly.

In many cultures around the world, the dragonfly is considered a symbol of transformation, change, and good luck. These delicate creatures are often seen as messengers from the spirit world, bringing messages of hope and renewal.

Spiritual Meanings and Symbolism

The dragonfly’s life cycle is a perfect metaphor for transformation. They begin as eggs laid in water, then hatch into larvae that live underwater for several years. Eventually, they emerge from the water, shed their exoskeletons, and transform into the winged creatures we know and love. This process of metamorphosis symbolizes the potential for personal growth and change.

Dragonflies are associated with lightness, joy, and adaptability. Their graceful flight and ability to change direction quickly represent the importance of being flexible and open to new experiences.

When a Dragonfly Visits You

Many people believe that when a dragonfly visits them, it is a sign of good luck or that a loved one is visiting them from the spirit world. Dragonflies are said to be able to help us connect with our intuition and inner wisdom.

Dragonfly Colors and Their Meanings

Dragonflies come in a variety of colors, each with its own unique meaning:

• Green: Green dragonflies are associated with growth, abundance, and harmony.
• Blue: Blue dragonflies are said to represent peace, tranquility, and communication.
• Red: Red dragonflies are associated with passion, energy, and courage.
• Yellow: Yellow dragonflies are said to represent joy, happiness, and creativity.
• Black: Black dragonflies are associated with mystery, transformation, and the unknown.

How to Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden

Along with being spiritual messengers, dragonflies are simply beautiful to watch. If you are interested in attracting dragonflies to your garden, you can add native plants that provide them with food and shelter. Three of the most common plants for attracting dragonflies are swamp milkweed, joe-pye weed, and black-eyed susans.

Additionally, dragonflies prefer having a body of water nearby. Dragonflies love to eat mosquitoes and other small insects, so having a healthy population of dragonflies in your garden can help to keep these pests under control.

The dragonfly is a beautiful and fascinating creature with a rich spiritual symbolism. Next time you see a dragonfly, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and consider the message it may be bringing you. I know that I will be adding the dragonfly to my library of symbols to acknowledge visiting spirits.

Do you have a spiritual connection or story that relates to the dragonfly? Please share in the comments.

Light and Love ❤

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