But did you know that many of the most common backyard birds and bugs also hold spiritual significance?
Robins also unfortunately come with some negative connotations though.
But the positive symbolism of this little bird far outweighs the bad.
Butterflies are clear symbolsof the spiritual world with many cultures believing they represent our very souls.
Much of a butterflys spiritual meaning is also centred on the transformation they undergo.
When its had its fill, it becomes a pupa, preparing itself to emerge as a butterfly.
Metamorphosis is unique to insects and amphibians, but butterflies are by far the most well known for it.
And it is this transformation which holds the most spiritual meaning.
Embrace it with open arms because something better is around the corner.
Butterflies can also appear to simply remind you to be playful and to not take life so seriously.
Bring a sense of fun and lightheartedness into your life and watch the difference it makes.
Aladybug visiting you is a signof good fortune, in money matters and in life itself.
As well as being a good luck symbol, ladybugs are also commonly associated with love and joy.
Take a view of whats really going on as it may be quite different to what you initially thought.
Its important for you to see the bigger picture.
A blue jays distinctive call, and its bold blue plumage, are both connected to the throat chakra.
Be confident with your words.
Five for silver, six for gold, and seven for a secret to never be told.
Did you chant this little rhyme whenever you saw a magpie as a child?
Quickly counting the number in the flock to see what it meant?
(kindly not one, kindly not one!)
Much like blue jays, magpies are tenacious and fearless.
And dont be afraid to take risks.
Its time to focus on whats really important.
Busy bees these insects work so hard that they have their own phrase.
There is a lot of value to place on hard work, but rest and respite are equally important.
And finally, bees are community insects they are unable to survive without their hive.
And this trait carries a number of meanings for us to interpret.
As with their beautiful cousins, moths also represent transformation.
Do you feel like youre constantly talking to a brick wall (or to a tree trunk!)
with someone in your life?
Perhaps its time to adapt your language or change how you communicate with them to finally get through.
Woodpeckers very much peck to their own rhythm and this is something we can learn from a visiting woodpecker.
Dont be afraid to walk to the beat of your own drum, ignoring all the naysayers.
9) Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers have long since been associated with wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
A grasshopper visiting you’re free to be interpreted as a call to working for your higher purpose.
Start to open yourself up to your own intuition and welcome new knowledge with open arms.
The cardinal is a powerful and confident bird with striking red plumage.
A visiting cardinal can also symbolize the need to rekindle the fire and passion with your significant other.
Are you dreaming of or getting regular visits from any of the above?
Which of these resonates with you the most?
