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 had a green dragonfly zoom around me an my girls on the school run this morning it felt so powerful
My mother passed away yesterday and while we, her family, were all at her house yesterday saying our goodbyes to her, while in the garden a Dragonfly kept whooshing between us all. I like to think this has some meaning connected to her moving on peacefully to the after life…
Often those who have passed to the spirit world will show in various forms – Dragon flies- butterflies – birds ect are very common. Keep open to her communication she is giving you. I am sure that you are right that she was saying all is well and sending you love from the other side.
Jemma, I can surely tell you your mother is at peace…she will always be around you and will empower you…
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My friend gave me a box of coffee mugs with a set picturing flying insects. After a year I was going through the box today and as I was washing the dragonflies mug to make coffee.just then a dragofly flew into the open door of the rv and hovered facing me. I felt like it was looking at me. It hovered about ten seconds facing me then flew back out leaving me still holding the cup and wondering if it was a message
I have been surrounded by a dragonfly each day at work, one day the dragon fly was green and the others I was not sure, I work outside in retail. Lately they have been flying in circles near me and at a time it seems like it disappears. I even talk to it even though it sounds silly but to me it shows that I am not out to harm any of them.
Two Dragonflies were mating on my leg one summer.
I don’t normally see a lot of dragonflies but in one week’s time I saw three. Two were in places I expected but one was flying around in a grocery store parking lot far from water. I enjoy seeing dragonflies and take this as a sign of some sort since I’ve never seen so many before.
I had 2 on my car in one month and the both let me take pictures and one let me video it. Like they are trying to tell me something.
Just what the doctor ordrdee, thankity you!
I have been making spiritual changes in my life over the last few months. I have a very different outlook on the works now. Since my insight and change, I am constantly swarmed by Dragonflies. They hover around my car when I’m near it or getting in/out. It’s as though they greet me when I go outside. When I sit in the backyard, they rest on a chair next to me. They’re typically blue and amazing to watch. They’re beautiful and I take their presence as a sign. I’m thankful. I’m also swarmed by butterflies and birds. I love it!!
lucky i love butterflies, birds and dragonflies but i dont see butterflies and dragonflies often but when i do i get excited especially when i see yellow butterflies and cardinals because yellow butterflies represent a soul that passed on and cardinals represent a visitor from heaven and i lost my best friend and brother and they make me happy cuz i feel its him visiting or a sign from God about him…i now see dragonflies more since i started my new job yesterday
I just came back from a visit to one of our rivers not far from my home. I was thinking and grieving the loss of two people that I knew lived in this small community that recently passed away. Out of no where a small drangon fly appeared on a small branch while I was enjoying seeing and hearing the river run. Her presence was awesome, she stayed with me for at least 20 minutes and I talked to her and told her I loved her. She looked at me with those grand eyes and I felt joy, love and all that is healing. I felt deeply that it was female… just intuition. I came back home feeling so much better. She made my day go from sad to happy and thankful. Thank you sweet Spirits of Love.
I sell online . I am dealing with a troublesome customer. I had my cell phone in my hand as I was looking online and a tiny baby dragon fly landed right on top of my phone! Stayed there grooming it self for a bit. Adorable little thing.
I take the message from dragon fly to me as this ,” stay light and joyful, see through illusions , let my own true colors shine through. It did make me smile.
As I was driving to work on 7/29, a dragonfly flew into my car and stayed in the rear window flying around and wouldn’t get out of my car until I pulled over and swayed it out It was starting to look weak because it was really hot. Once out it took off flying into the sky
I saw a black dragonfly whils i was caring something for work it staied close to me an left
Do the colors of the dragon fly have any symbolism? I recently saw the most beautiful blue imaginable, he came and rested afor a brief moment by my fit the moment I left what was once my home. Today leaving the job, I had a split decision to make for I was running late and had to meet different people with limited time, needed something from the office and was about to return when the most beautiful Amber dragonfly dance around me making change direction? I follow and accomplished a lot, I felt light and swift. Is ther a maeaning behind the colors?
Thank you for this. A dragonfly was trapped in my house and I released it yesterday (beautiful to see it dance off with the joy of freedom). And, tonight, as I was thinking about the dragonfly… I stumbled upon another one… sleeping on the hook of my front door. I will release it tomorrow…. The totem/meaning is fitting. Thank you.