Dragonfly..

A dragonfly is a beautiful n colourful insect. Dragonflies r adaptive insects. They r more powerful during the hot weather, under the effects of sunlight n warmth. Their lifecycle starts in water n they move to air after maturity. However, they tend to live close to water.


A dragonfly represents monsoon n rain. It also represents uncertain or unexpected changes in the climate or weather of a particular place. Being a creature of the wind, the dragonfly totem represents change. Its iridescent wings r extremely sensitive to the slightest breeze. They remind us to heed where the proverbial wind blows.


A dragonfly is also a creature of the water n hence, it is a symbol of subconscious or dreaming mind n thoughts.


What does a dragonfly symbolise?

A dragonfly is a symbol of sense of self, which comes with maturity. It represents renewal, positive forces n power of life. A pair of mating dragonflies is believed to be a symbol of love. The animal symbolism of a dragonfly is associated with good luck, prosperity, swiftness, strength, peace, purity n harmony. These symbolic meanings of a dragonfly r popular, specifically, with the Japanese n Native Americans. In Japanese paintings, dragonflies represent new light n joy. Dragonflies help u see through ur illusions n allow ur own light to shine in a new version.


They remind us to pay attention to our deeper thoughts n desires. In Japanese culture, dragonflies r considered as a symbol of strength, happiness n courage. They r often mentioned in Japanese literature n art, especially haiku. In ancient mythology, Japan was recognized by the name, Akitsushima that means 'Land of the Dragonflies'. According to the Japanese people, a dragonfly is associated with the rice plant's spirit.


To some Native Americans, dragonflies r the souls of the dead. In england, dragonflies were considered to be evil n dangerous. they were nicknamed as 'horse stingers'.


A dragonfly lives a very life n it tries to live to the fullest with what it has. This is the greatest lesson for all of us. We should try to enjoy every moment of life with what we have.