THE BLACK BUTTERFLY
Morning light, silken dream to flight
As the darkness gave way to dawn
You've survived, now your moment has arrived
Now your dream has finally been born
Black Butterfly, sailed across the waters
tell your sons and daughters
what the struggle brings
Black Butterfly, set the skies on fire
rise up even higher
so the ageless winds of time can catch your wings...
As the darkness gave way to dawn
You've survived, now your moment has arrived
Now your dream has finally been born
Black Butterfly, sailed across the waters
tell your sons and daughters
what the struggle brings
Black Butterfly, set the skies on fire
rise up even higher
so the ageless winds of time can catch your wings...
✦ Metamorphosis: In many
cultures, it is believed that black butterflies are the symbol of
transition, renewal or rebirth. It is also believed that black
butterflies could be a symbol of rebirth of something or people. They
are also symbolized for longevity and shift in the power. In short,
black butterflies are supposed to be the sign of positive change in the
present situation.
✦ Death Warning: In various
parts of the world including Central America, Philippines, China, black
butterflies are considered as a symbol of death. Hence, according to
these people, a black butterfly or moth in the house is the warning of
death of a member of the house. They also appear in the house when
someone in the house has already died.
✦ Dead Souls: According to
the fascinating (and a bit scary) lores of the land of the Celts or
Ireland, black butterflies are nothing but souls of the deceased people.
According to Irish people, when deceased people fail to discover their Afterlife,
they turn into a black butterfly. Hence, these butterflies can enter
the house or properties where they once belonged as a living soul.
✦ Witch Camouflage: The
infamous witches are also associated while explaining the meaning of a
black butterfly. According to the folklores, witches transform
themselves into black butterflies so that nobody can recognizes them
while stealing various foods that they need to eat! This is especially
evident with reference to black butterflies or moths that appear in or
around the houses at night.
✦ Fire Goddess: According to Aztec mythology, Obsidian Butterfly or Itzpapalotl
was the warrior goddess of fire and infant mortality. In historic
documents, Itzpapalotl is associated with moths, deer and black
butterfly. She is described as the star demon who devours people during
solar eclipse. According to iconography, she camouflages in the forms of
various creatures and insects so as to stay unrecognizable.
✦ Positive Symbolism: No
matter whether you believe in the black butterfly symbolism or don't;
you can still take out a few positive meanings from the aforementioned
butterfly symbolism. At least that is what most of the people do while
getting butterfly tattoos. You see, in most of the stories, black
butterfly is associated with change, transition, freedom and rebirth. It
is symbolized as death - assume it as the death of all the bad things
and misfortunes!
If you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. Since butterflies cannot speak, your secret is ever safe in their keeping. Release the butterfly, and it will carry your wish to the Great Spirit, who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies. By setting the butterfly free, you are helping to restore the balance of nature, and your wish will surely be granted.
POV: black butterfly symbolizes my personality... I am not a perfect person but i know that even I am not perfect I can do something perfectly...
Black butterfly did not symbolizes bad luck.. it is the people who thinks of it..
