Witchcraft's Secret Symbols: the Mystical Meanings of Moths and Butterflies
I am here to share with you the magic and wonder of moths and butterflies in modern witchcraft. These beautiful creatures have deep spiritual meanings and can be used in spell work to facilitate personal growth, renewal, and communication with the spirit world.
Transformation is a powerful force in magic, and butterflies symbolize this metamorphosis perfectly. I often use them in spells to help facilitate personal change and growth. Both moths and butterflies represent renewal, which can be incredibly helpful when starting fresh and seeking new beginnings.
In addition to their symbolism of love, butterflies are often seen as symbols of hope and renewal. They can help attract and maintain romantic relationships, while moths are associated with the spirit world, and their use in spells can help facilitate communication with the deceased.
Moths and butterflies have been associated with the dead and the afterlife in many cultures around the world. For example, I use a butterfly or moth symbols in a spell to communicate with loved ones who have passed away. The symbolism of transformation and metamorphosis that is often associated with moths and butterflies can also be used in spellwork to facilitate communication with the dead, as it represents the transformation from one state of being to another.
In addition to spellwork, they may also be used in divination practices to communicate with the dead. For example, you may interpret the appearance or behavior of a moth or butterfly as a message from a deceased loved one.
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Here are 12 moths and butterflies, and their symbolism that every modern witch should know:
Monarch butterfly: Transformation, travel, and royalty
Luna moth: Mystery, magic, and intuition
Painted Lady butterfly: Transformation, change, and adaptability
Red Admiral butterfly: Love, passion, and change
Black and white moth: Balance and duality
Tiger moth: Courage, strength, and determination
Sphinx moth: Intuition, mystery, and wisdom
Zebra moth: Stability and predictability
Mourning cloak butterfly: Transformation, death, and rebirth
Peacock butterfly: Vanity, pride, and renewal
Gypsy moth: Freedom, travel, and change
Cleopatra butterfly: Love, beauty, and elegance.
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