There are few creatures as universally loved as the delicate and beautiful butterfly. Often seen as a symbol of transformation and rebirth, you can’t help but feel lifted when one flutters by. Even though these flying critters are delicate, their presence tends to mean something important is happening in your life.
When a butterfly lands on you, it could signify that transformation, your angels or deceased pet, is near. And much more! Let’s take a look at what this could mean for you.
Why do butterflies land on people?
Butterflies are naturally attracted to light and warmth, so it’s no surprise they often land on people to warm up, rest, or just spend time with them. Most people may admire the beauty of the butterfly or not pay so much attention to this fragile creature. However, when a butterfly lands on you, there is more to it—something more spiritual that you should be aware of.
Transformation
When a butterfly lands on you, it can represent a shift in your life that leads to change. This can be a positive or negative change, but it’s important to remain aware of what’s happening around you. This shift could result from something in your life ending, such as a friendship breakup or the end of a romantic relationship. You may also be going through a major life transition, such as moving or starting a new job. A butterfly landing on you could let you know the transition will be smooth, and the pain or obstacles that appear in your life now are not permanent.
Butterflies feel and know what you are going through, and they also know when is the best time to appear in your life to offer comfort and solace.
Confession
If a butterfly lands on you and stays put, it could be trying to tell you how someone else feels about you. For instance, if you have a crush on someone or are in a long-distance relationship, the butterfly is like that person’s soul, only in a more fragile form and with two wings, telling you they like or miss you.
If you’ve been keeping a secret, a butterfly landing on you could mean someone is trying to tell you something. Maybe a friend has been waiting for the right moment to open up, but you haven’t given him or her the space to do so. It signifies that now is the right time to either open up or listen to someone.
Someone is thinking of you
If a butterfly lands on you when you’re alone, it could be a sign that someone is thinking of you. Butterflies are social creatures, so they often land on people when they’re out exploring. If a butterfly lands on you in a quiet place, though, it could be that someone is thinking of you and wanted to let you know.
Obviously, the butterfly won’t tell you who that person is, but if you look into the depths of your mind (or heart), you will immediately know who is thinking of you.
Reassurance
If a butterfly lands on you in a stressful situation, it could be trying to calm you down. Butterflies are sensitive creatures and are often used as a form of therapy. When someone is going through a hard time, the therapist will often suggest drawing a butterfly or printing out a butterfly template and coloring it in bright and healing colors to get a sense of calm.
If a butterfly lands on you when you’re stressed out, it could be trying to offer you reassurance. This could be because you’re stressing over something the butterfly knows will be okay. Or the butterfly could have come to you because it knows you need reassurance. Although it is a very small and fragile creature, it can offer a lot of love and comfort!
Your angels are nearby
Our guardian angels use many signs to communicate with us (for example, repeating numbers known as angel numbers, smells, or shapes), and the butterfly is one of them. A butterfly landing on you is, in many ways, a sign from your angels, letting you know they are around you.
A butterfly will often land on you when you need some guidance or a message from your angels, so pay attention when these encounters happen. For example, when you have lost your job and are unsure what direction your life will take now, a butterfly will land on you to comfort you and tell you everything will be fine. The butterfly is also a common angel sign for pregnant women. When a butterfly lands on them, it tells them that everything is fine with their baby and that they are strong women who can easily handle the birth and care of their child.
Someone who has passed away is close to you
Finally, when a butterfly lands on you, it may symbolize someone close to you who has passed away. This is because people believe that butterflies are delicate and sensitive souls, who are almost like a spirit or the soul itself. When they cross your path and land on you, they bring with them the essence and memory of someone irreplaceable who crossed your path on this earth.
Just like angels, deceased people (and pets) communicate with us through signs, one of which is the butterfly. And sometimes, not always, the butterfly will be of the deceased person’s favorite color.
Conclusion
When a butterfly lands on you, pay close attention to the details and how you feel. Sometimes you may feel a sudden sense of relief or joy; other times, it may feel as if your deceased pet or loved one is nearby. All of these details can help you understand what the butterfly is trying to tell you. And if you belong to a group of people who do not believe in things between heaven and earth, at least express your gratitude to mother nature for such beautiful and delicate creatures as butterflies.
