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 seen a dragonfly on my window he sat there for a while yes stay there for a while then he flew off flew away it was awesome can someone tell me what that mean thanks
so we went camping in the dragonfly landed on my foot and would move for awile it was amzing
A Dragon Fly hitch a ride with me on my way home from doing Errands today. Looked me right in the face and then flew away. What a Blessing!
I had a visit from a dragonfly it was on my lawn chair where I usually sit and had been there for a long while since the morning , during the evening i decided to shake the chair a bit it moved toward the brick wall close didn’t want to leave, so I decided to google , I figured this must have some meaning and I truly was amazed, after i read the meaning, I looked at it and said to the dragonfly ,”I understand now why you’re here .” And it just flew towards me and landed on my knee ,then I didn’t move as i was trying to reach for my phone to capture a picture it flew up as if it was staring straight at me. I don’t know how or why but it gave me peace.
Hi I looked up about the dragon fly because I keep seeing them and wondered why, I was overjoyed when I read the article, I love fairy’s an into Wicca and paganism lately and learning so much, I really felt I was guided to your article, thank you so much for sharing
I was sitting on my deck today in my back yard .and there had to be at least 20 dragon flies flying about in front of me I. The yard .I know it means something but why soany at one time
A dragonfly landed on my arrow today as I practiced zen archery!
I had dragonly wings show up on my forehead and I went on a trip down the cosmic rabbit hole
Everday …..I save dragonflies in my home. They land inside my Windows. I proceed to just put my hand out. They land I release them again ?
For the last 4 years I have dragonflies landing on me 6-12+ times when I am lounging in my pool with or without others. I can call them too. But it is really odd too! Somehow I have a connection I don’t understand.. Can anyone help me understand this better? I also have white Butterfies around all the time??
Let me know if anyone answers you. I have that feeling. They come to me and one just landed on me and I had to move him after 15 minutes.
When you have such a strong connection with an animal or insect such that you seem to be able to communicate with it, it’s usually signifying that creature as your totem.
Angels Angels Angels alll around you Dawn!! According to the article on Butterfly totems, The white butterfly symbolized departed souls. Dragon flies do too. Appears You are being contacted by a lot of departed souls so maybe you should look into expanding your intuitive/psychic connections to understand why they are contacting you bc 6-12/day is a calling.
So the other day I was sitting on the beach with the person im interested in & am trying to pursue in a romantic way when a pair of mating geese flew by us while we were in the middle of a conversation.then the next day while I was thinking about him & how strongly I feel,love,& care for him a mating pair of dragonflies flew right in front of me in the mating act!both animal messages seemed very significant but I can’t quite place what they are trying to tell me?if you have any way of assisting me in this,I would very much appreciate it,thank you:)blessings,love & light*
Sister Darlin’, could the message be any clearer! Seems you are in the Mating Process!
Last night and tonight 2 dragonflies have come to circle my deck where I was sitting alone the first night and with my toddler the second night. It seemed strange so I started googling them.