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The butterfly is a living work of art, sharing enthusiasm, lightness and good humour. They remind us of the transformation of all things. They embody the paradox of strength and fragility – butterflies are light and delicate like paper, with wings, they do not feed on solid food but get all they need from the nectar of plants. In many cultures it is associated with souls. As ghostly creatures, they start life as predators. The transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly symbolises rebirth and resurrection. The butterfly emerging from the caterpillar symbolises the soul leaving the body. In order to fully complete its metamorphosis, the predator’s body dissolves into amorphous slime in its chrysalis, reorganising itself to be born as a beautiful winged butterfly. The butterfly represents both immortality and joy. Recent research has shown that the butterfly stores its memories of what it experienced as a predator, and these remain unchanged throughout further incarnation. The butterfly is seen as a symbol of the eternal soul, which resides in the human body throughout life and remains after death. Dragonflies are also associated with dead souls. In both cases, they tell us a fascinating story of a seed’s journey, of growth and change. When we are confronted with acute life changes – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – we turn to the spirit of the butterfly. True change is rarely easy or comfortable. Even when the change is about to result in something wonderful, necessary and refreshing, the process itself can be very painful. It takes a lot of faith and strength to break down the old and create the new. The spirit of Liblika will help you through these trials and remind you that big changes will give you wings. Everything that happens in the future happens right now, at the moment of birth. Even butterflies – flying creatures – face the most distant and difficult journeys. Our whole journey on Earth is change, without which we would not be alive. The butterfly can be our companion and mate because it is much more resilient than it looks. One butterfly is a symbol of vanity. Two butterflies together symbolize love and a happy marriage. Butterflies are the souls of people looking for their mothers. The butterfly is a mediator between the spiritual and the real world.