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Carefree Creature – Monarch Butterfly on a zinnia
The Zinnia is a symbol of endurance, mainly because of it’s
long lasting blooms. They also symbolize respectability and remembrance and
eternal friendship. I think the Zinnia and the monarch butterfly harmonize
naturally symbolically!
The butterfly is the Celtic Zodiac for those born between
September 30th thru October 27th. Those born under this sign are said to be
extremely social hence the phrase, “Social Butterfly”. They are known to have a
joyful personality and a cheery disposition. They are intuitively empathetic
and people are drawn to their positive aura.
The Day of the Dead a.k.a. El Dia de los Muertos is
celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. During this time the sky over the Mexican
mountain village of Anguangeo is strewn with flickers of fiery orange and
browns. They are not from the colors of autumn leaves but from countless
monarch butterflies concluding their journey to the hills covered in firs.
The locals believe the monarchs are the returning spirits of
their deceased relatives, inexplicably returning the same time every year. The
ancient Aztecs believe that the dearly departed souls return as hummingbirds
and butterflies.
The Mandarin Chinese word for butterfly is
"hu-tieh". "Tieh" means "70 years", therefore
butterflies have become a symbol for a long life.
If a butterfly crosses your path, it means good luck.
In the Japanese culture butterflies are thought to be
representative of young maidens and marital bliss.
In ancient Greek the word for butterfly is
"Psyche", which translated means "soul". Psyche is the
Greek Goddess of souls.
Butterflies also symbolize: Resurrection, Transition,
Celebration, Lightness, Time and Soul.
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