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.
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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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I have a recording of me touching a dragonfly it wasnt alarmed..
As I was sitting on the beach, a dragonfly landed on my shoulder. I walked up and down the beach but he clung to my shirt the whole time.
That is so cool. What size was it?
Wow, that is extraordinary! What beach?
My grandson and I saw a large group of baby dragonflies at the lake. Only in one area. In over 20 yes we have never seen more than a few. The next day they had disappeared. What could this mean?
I was meditating this morning and suddenly a dragonfly appeared. It was beautiful and flew right into view surrounded my white light. Made me have to do some research on the meaning of dragonfly’s
My Name is Wendi. A Huge blue Dragonfly was on my front door this morning 5:00a.m. this morning.me an my son were amazed at the color and size. I emediately looked on my phone and was so surprised at its beautiful color it stayed on the s reen for a minute. It flew away so gracefully… Amazing time to ebrace chang…
What does a wounded dragonfly mean? I was at a job site and one of the workers injured one because he’s afraid of bugs. When I found it a moment later I moved it to a safer location and gave it some love and goodness before leaving it in peace. I’m wondering if the injury changes or modifies the symbolic meaning at all.
Ok truly believe if you find a injured dragonflies (butterflies, moths, bees, wisps I have to admit too) and your able to help it to safety to get better or out of harms way, your to be a protector of these beautiful creatures. They bring love joy happiness to this world and are if your trusted by one put it out of harms way. ;-) blessings
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I love dragonflies. One time I was on the beach with my family and ppl around when this huge wave of dragonflies appeard! They were coming from the sea, it felt like a magical event. Since then I see them often & makes me smile.
Can anyone help me? I had a dream we’re a drgonfly was draining my magic and it lost its wings.. dose it mean anything? Someone please reply soon
Probably representative of your self. Do you feel a drain of creativity or a lack of magic in life. The loss of wings can be symbolic for a loss of freedom whether real or perceived
I went fishing this weekend and a dragonfly landed on me and stayed. It wouldn’t leave as it would lift it would land right back on me this happened for over an hour the same dragonfly. I loved it I don’t know what it means but it was adorable
Lose anyone lately or were you thinking about or talking about someone departed at that time. It could be a sign from a loved one on the other side to let you know they were alright
I love dragonflies! One day when i was swimming with my friend in a nearby lake, i saw a swarm of them above me just hovering. I made eye to eye contact and i swear one of them smiled.I’m not paranoid or crazy like my friends think, i honestly believe i have a really deep connection with dragon flies. I know i am part dragonfly,its in my blood for sure, but the doctors dont agree.Whatever tho, i believe and thats all that matters, right?
I saw a dragonfly in the park as i was walking by last week.
what does this mean?
am i spceial now!?
Pls answer me!!
I believe you
I keep seeing dragonflies recently. One is stuck in my kitchen right now, feel bad for it though. And last night there were dragonflies in my dream so… :I also the number 14 (Be careful what you wish for) ;P
This day i dreamed about an orange huge dragonfly. I immediately caught it by its wings when I saw it lands on our wall. Then gave it to my brother, and let it have it for a while, as the minutes goes by I ask him where’s the dragonfly He told me that it just flew away. Then I saw it just peacefully landed on the side of our drawer.
What exactly does it means
I saw a black thicker than normal dragonfly outside and it’s very cold in January.. I was walking up to slider and between the wood frame on deck he hovered back and fourth as though he wanted me to get a glimpse of him, it was almost terrifying cuz he was black and wasn’t sure what that meant and a huge hawk to left on a tree, I got enough nerve to look black dragonfly up and it turned out to be a blessing, I am so relieved, I feel I am going through some transformation right now no that is what it says on here as well and my pastor had mentioned, so happy to know that this a spiritual good thing, makes my heart warm
Tonight I danced with a Dragonfly! Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Honestly though, I was dancing in the early evening sunshine out the backyard when I noticed it hovering just a few feet in front of me. It repeated its flight path, first flying close up to me, around me and then back to where it hovered. I continued dancing, arms swaying in the air while it continued flying around me. I felt at one with this dragonfly, with nature and the universe… leading me to find these beautiful meanings above ❤️
I love your story! I too had a dragonfly come right up to me at a special place I go in the woods. I had never seen one there before, or have since. It was a day that I was experiencing a lot of challenging emotion, and the dragonfly came right to me, flew in circles three times right in front of my face, and then left! Tears just streamed down my face then and I knew that the Spirit of Dragonfly was helping me to remember that lightness and light was still there for me, and in me.