Dragonfly Spirit Animal & Totem
Dragonfly Meaning
The dragonfly is generally associated with the symbolic meaning of transformation. Here are common meanings for this animal totem:
- Change and transformation
- Adaptability
- Joy, lightness of being
- Symbol of the realm of emotions, invitation to dive deeper into your feeling
- Being on the lookout for illusions and deceits, whether are external or personal
- Connection with nature’s spirits, fairies realms
Dragonfly totem wisdom and change
Dragonflies start to grow in water and then move into the air and fly. When this spirit animal shows up in your life you may be called to transform and evolve. Symbol of metamorphosis and transformation, it inspires those who have it as a totem to bring about the changes needed in their lives in order to go to reach their full potential.
When this spirit animal shows up in your life, it’s an indication that it’s time for change. Just like the dragonfly changes colors as it matures, you may be called to live and experience yourself differently. Stay open to the enfoldment of your personal journey.
Dragonfly as power animal and adaptability
The dragonfly is characterized by amazing flight patterns as it appears to be able to change direction swiftly, gliding through the air with no apparent effort. Its lightness inspires those who have the dragonfly as totem to use their ability to be flexible and highly adaptable in any situation.
Do you want more abundance and success in your life?
You can call on the dragonfly power animal when you’re stuck in a situation and need assistance to gain a new perspective. The solution might lay in your ability to adapt and tackle the issue from a different angle.
Lightness and emotional flexibility, two characteristics of the dragonfly spirit animal
By affinity with the dragonfly aerial lightness, those who have this animal as totem can develop the ability to take things lightly even in the darkest moments. Lightness in feelings, lightness in thoughts. The dragonfly spirit animal invites people to keep a light, positive outlook no matter what.
The dragonfly is often seen around water, ponds or on the edge of a river or lake. It symbolizes the affinity with the realm of feelings, water being a powerful symbol for emotions and the unconscious. If the spirit of the dragonfly comes to you, you may be called to explore your emotions in a light and joyful manner.
Dragonfly totem and the search for personal authenticity
The dragonfly is a fascinating animal characterized by the beauty of its colors, the lightness of its wings and its scintillating body. The meaning of this power animal is associated with the symbolism of light, but also illusion.
Those who have the dragonfly as a spirit animal may be encouraged to show their true colors more often and shine. Even if they may be more discreet than let’s say the peacock, they often exert a fascinating influence and arouse curiosity in others.
When the dragonfly shows up in your life, it’s perhaps time to look through illusion. A situation or someone’s intentions are not clear and may be deceiving.
Dragonflies and the connection with the spirits of nature
Dragonflies are powerful allies to connect with the spirit of nature. Their fairy-like quality makes them auspicious spirit animals to work with the power of light and fairy realms.
Animal of wonder, the dragonfly can bring forth the enchanting spirit of our own nature. When you see this spirit animal, allow yourself to open up to the magic of nature and the elements.
Dragonfly symbolism in the world and ancient traditions
Japan made the dragonfly its national emblem. It is a symbol of joy and rebirth.In some Native American traditions, it is also symbol of the departed souls.For the Mayan, the dragonfly is the emblematic animal of the goddess of creativity, Ix Chel. It is said that the dragonfly’s wings and magical songs revived her after she almost got killed.
Dreaming of Dragonflies
Similar to other spirit animals, the dragonfly is a symbol of transformation and change. They begin their life in the water, but soon transform into the agile flyers that we know them to be. If dragonfly appears in your dreams it may be telling you that a change is coming. If the dragonfly lands on you, it is believed to be a good change. If the dragonfly is dead, it is believed to be a bad change.
Dragonflies are fast, agile and have a short life cycle. If the dragonfly in your dream is moving fast from place to place, it may be a sign to live life fully in the present. Where have you been holding back? What are you waiting for? Do you dare to fly fast and free?
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My name is Dlisa Danielle Fort
I went on a field trip to San Francisco why I was walking a Dragon fly landed on me what does that mean when a Dragon fly landed on me. Dlisa
I had an experience with dragonflies last summer. I would sit and try to watch the sunrise and the morning gnats would chase me back indoors. One morning a swarm of dragonflies sourrounded me and it was like protection. At first it scared me but I just sat still knowing they would not hit me. It happened multiple times and I know when summer comes again I will be hoping they find me.
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I have a dream of a frog clinch with a dragon fly in its mouth trying to escape from it
was burning foliage today and one was flying next to me when i turned to look at it,
SO DI IT!!! I’m not making this up.
and so close to me and the smoldering pile of leaves.
it was all brown, so. i don’t know man. i had on a brown shirt but this dragonfly
was definitely next to me checking around!
have to mention how it turned.
i turned to my left, and so did the dragonfly.
it was funny because i turned and stopped looked at him,
and he turned. and stopped.
we went in the same direction slightly back and to the right.
i don’t know man. but he was close to me and i was close to the smothering foliage burning so.
it was a surprise and joy. had to clarify, 🙂
My husband to be has graduated on this life just last month. Tonight I saw a dragonfly. Is that him? Is he trying to tell me something?
My dad passed away not long ago. Today a dragonfly is staying close to my front porch on a wire . It flies away n comes back to the same spot. What is the meaning please. Is my dad trying to tell me something
One morning I was sitting on my deck in the back yard and crying to my mom talking to her.
The most giant dragonfly I have ever scene.
It was like out of a fairy tale came and looked at me straight in the eyes and thenot darted away
Dragonflies always appear around me (I have a dragonfly necklace that I never take off). The other day I was watching an approaching storm from my upstairs window. The wind was howling and thunder was beginning to rumble, when a dragonfly appeared at the window trying to hold it’s position right in front of my face! I was pleasantly surprised and a little shocked. 😊
I came home from work and found a Dragonfly on the lock of my security door it let me get up close until I moved it on what does this mean
I had a dragonfly fly on me today, was in no hurry to leave either. I put it on my finger thinking it might be stuck on my top but it sat on my finger for several minutes before I went and put it on a tree. It flew off straight away then but I felt like it had a message so I came to look and found this site thank you! Got several good pictures of it it was quite happy to sit posing lol