DragonFly

 

• Light, Magic, Illusion

• Associated with light

• Reflect and refract white light to create beautiful colors – which is the reason connected with the magical qualities and mysticism

• Possess supernatural powers and are spiritual messengers

• Exhibit the phenomenon of iridescence, which means changing colors depending on the angle of light or the angel from which looked at

• Symbolize illusion – making others see you the way you want to be seen

• Inspire us to explore power of light and create imagination to usher in positive changes in life

• Can help us look from illusions or false beliefs the torment dreaming big and achieving success

• Symbol of joy and new light – also strength, courage, and good luck

• Considered the horses of fairies

• Lives life to the fullest

• Flies in every direction including backwards

• Symbolizes subconscious mind and deeper thoughts because it has lived in the water

• Reminds us to pay heed to our dream and desires

• Outlook of life is influenced by the external environment and deep thoughts

• Good luck

Interpreting Dragonfly Dreams

• Indication of approaching change in life
• If lands you, likely to receive good news
• Dead dragonfly means will receive bad news
• An attacking dragonfly means you’ve hurt someone’s feelings
• Life holds many aspects and a plethora of qualities

Totem

• Search for personal authenticity

• Carry wisdom of transformation, change,  and adaptability in life

• Connects the symbolism of change and light

• Reminds to bring more lightness and joy into your life

• Inclined to delve deep into emotions and shine their true colors

• On the lookout for illusion and deceits, whether external or personal

• Connected to nature’s spirits, fairies realms, powerful allies

• Wisdom and Change

• Transform and Evolve

• Metamorphosis and transformation

• Inspired to bring about changes reach full potential

• Seek change throughout life to strive for higher potential

• Desire to experience self differently to encourage the enfoldment of personal journey

• You have the ability for amazing patterns of flight, gliding through the air with no apparent effort – so use your ability to be flexible and highly adaptable in any situation

• Ability to tap into intuitive gifts to manifest positive outcomes

• Scintillating body – beauty in color, show your true colors

• Exert a fascinating influence and arouse curiosity in others

 

Connection With the Spirits of Nature

– Allies to the spirits of nature

• Have fairy-like qualities  that make them auspicious spirit animals to work with the power of light and fairy realms

• Animals of wonder – bringing forth the enchanting spirits of their own nature

• When you see one, allow yourself to open up to magic the of nature and the elements

 

Symbols in the World and Ancient Traditions

• Symbol of joy and rebirth

• Symbol of departed souls

• Emblematic animal of the goddess of creativity (Ix Chel) – dragonfly’s wings and magical songs revived her after she almost got killed Powers

• Harness ceremony to create healing and positive changes your life and those around

• Practices in the most ancient world into modern-day to improve every aspect of self: emotionally, mentally, and physically

• Seek guidance and support through shamanic journeying

• Call on dragonfly power when you are stuck a situation or need assistance to gain a new perspective

• Solution may lay in your ability to adapt and tackle issues from a different angel

• Fosters emotional flexibility and lightness

• Aerial lightness – helps take things with lightness, even in the darkest moments

• Water healing – powerful symbolism for emotions and the unconscious

• Encourages the exploration of emotions in a light and joyful manner

• Look for illusions – situations or someone’s intention that are not clear and may be deceiving

• Short life span reminds us that issues are often also short in the whole of life 

 

Symbols in the World and Ancient Traditions

• Symbol of joy and rebirth

• Symbol of departed souls

• Emblematic animal of the goddess of creativity (Ix Chel) – dragonfly’s wings and magical songs revived her after she almost got killed

 

Heather Fitzpatrick 

– Legend has it dragonflies were given an extra set of wings so that angels can ride on their backs, smaller than small, yet whenever you see a winged masterpiece, you can be certain that an angel has come down from heaven to visit you.