Blue Butterflies: What Do They Mean?

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Everything you need to know about blue butterflies & spirituality

Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: December 4, 2024 Fact Checked

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Spiritual Meanings

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Cultural & Religious Symbolism

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Meanings in Pop Culture

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Good or Bad Omen

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Blue Butterfly Tattoo

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Types of Blue Butterflies

Blue butterflies have long been associated with everything from new beginnings and good luck to love, hope, and healing. Look ahead to discover the spiritual meanings and cultural symbolism surrounding blue butterflies. You’ll also find out what it means if you’re planning on getting a blue butterfly tattoo. Learn more about these majestic creatures that prove transformation is always possible.

Meanings Surrounding a Blue Butterfly

Blue butterflies symbolize the powerful emotions surrounding joy, hope, and beauty. Many believe they can help your wishes come true and bring good luck. Blue butterflies can signal transformation, rebirth, or oncoming change and have become icons of hope for those overcoming mental health challenges.

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Spiritual Meanings of Blue Butterflies

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Blue butterflies represent change and rebirth. This is linked to the process of metamorphoses that takes place when a caterpillar changes into a beautiful winged butterfly. They also signify a change of season, which makes blue butterflies breathtaking to behold. Allow the vivid color and design of their wings to stimulate you until you can see the earth's beauty everywhere and feel more in tune with it.^{[1]
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- Seeing a butterfly’s bright blue wings can help you embrace change with the knowledge that you too can transform in the process. You may be looking for a new job or deciding whether to pursue an entirely new career path altogether.
- This symbol of change and rebirth is a wonderful time to think about what you can do to encourage personal growth. Consider whether you’re going in the right direction and how you can best get there. No matter what stands in your way, cherish this hope for new beginnings along the way.
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Blue butterflies represent spirituality and spiritual awakenings. They represent positive messages from the spirit realm. When you see a blue butterfly in flight, take a moment and listen to what your inner voice has to say. If you’ve ever wanted to explore new spiritual practices, now may be the time.^{[2]
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- As you see the butterfly, meditate on letting go of any burdens your soul keeps.^{[4]
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- Blue butterflies encourage you to open yourself up to the freedom of the universe through intuition and spiritual growth. Embrace your soul, leave limitations behind, and connect to higher consciousness by learning more about the world around you.^{[5]
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Blue butterflies are symbols of joy and positivity. When you see a butterfly’s bright blue wings take flight, you can’t help but feel closer to the joys of living that inhabit every moment of your day.^{[6]
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- A blue butterfly symbolizes hope—for yourself, your future, and your hopes and dreams.^{[7]
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  Research source} What better example of hope is there than the magnificent blue butterfly emerging from a caterpillar?
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Blue butterflies can indicate that love is in the air. Blue butterflies are associated with romance and typically mean that your twin flame is nearby. If you’re already attached, you can expect positive changes in your current relationship.^{[8]
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- Start by reflecting on the happiness in your life so that love is more likely to find you.
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Blue butterflies signify creativity. They’re often connected to the indigo-colored 3rd eye chakra, which rules intuition. A blue or turquoise chakra is called Vishuddha in Sanskrit, which rules communication and expressiveness.^{[9]
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- Let the creative patterns of a blue butterfly’s wings inspire you to paint or draw, write a story, or take an acting class. This way, you can tune in to your inner artist more and more whenever you see a blue butterfly passing by.
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Make a wish on a blue butterfly and it shall be granted. Blue butterflies are regarded as wish granters in many traditions. In the South American rainforest, the Blue Morpho butterfly falls into the category of a wish granter.^{[10]
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- Encountering a blue butterfly is an ideal moment to wish for something you crave. It may be about meeting someone and falling in love or finding a new career path that truly inspires you. As a blue butterfly flies off, it takes your wish with it and hopefully helps it come true. Remember, with blue butterfly wishes often comes good luck.

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Cultural & Religious Symbolism of Blue Butterflies

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Blue butterflies are symbols of love and happiness in China.^{[11]
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Research source} Visually, blue butterflies appear as decoration for the sort of beautiful Chinese porcelain or ceramic ware given as a wedding gift.
- In other Asian traditions, blue butterflies represent good luck, prosperity, and long life. They are said to bring both blessings and abundance to those who see them.^{[12]
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They are associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ and with the Virgin Mary because of the color blue. They have become a symbol of religious purity and faith, signs of God’s grace, and evidence of God’s presence in your life.^{[13]
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Seeing a blue butterfly in Ireland means that good luck and prosperity are coming your way. Also, “deana-dhe" is a Gaelic word meaning “butterfly and fire,” both of which are Celtic symbols of transformation and creation.^{[14]
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They have the power to connect us to the spiritual world.^{[15]
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Research source} They also believe that a blue butterfly means that a loved one who passed away is watching over you. Blue butterflies are a sign of divine intervention that can inspire you to follow a spiritual path to enlightenment.^{[16]
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Blue butterflies were also revered as carriers of mythical messages in the Greek tradition.^{[17]
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Meanings in Pop Culture

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It’s often used as a symbol for those born between May 21 and June 20. This symbolism is also linked to the Blue Morpho butterfly, which exists in small groups when in both caterpillar and butterfly form. You can’t miss their vivid blue wings, which look like the butterfly symbol of the Gemini birth sign.^{[18]
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Using a blue butterfly emoji can convey beauty, happiness, and positive transformation. They’re also sometimes linked to having a crush (i.e., “butterflies in the stomach”), falling in love, or letting someone know they’re attractive.^{[19]
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The blue butterfly is a symbol of mental health and healing. Butterflies have become an emblem for those with mental health struggles so they will have faith in themselves.^{[20]
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Research source} Many mental health organizations feature a blue butterfly in their branding to combine the meanings of feeling blue or depressed with the incredible resilience and transformation the butterfly has. ^{[21]
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- In many instances, a blue butterfly on a hospital door can also indicate a person who has dementia, is experiencing end-of-life care or has recently passed away.^{[22]
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Is it a good or bad omen to see a blue butterfly?

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Blue butterflies represent good luck through positive change and spiritual growth. If you’re going through a hard time, seeing a blue butterfly can offer hope for a positive future and inspire you to reach for one.^{[23]
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Getting a Blue Butterfly Tattoo

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Choosing a blue butterfly tattoo depends on the look you're going for. First, decide whether you want one butterfly, a group of butterflies, or a scene including butterflies and other natural imagery, like leaves and flowers. When choosing a blue for your butterfly tattoo, remember that blue represents the vastness of both the sky and sea.^{[24]
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- Decide whether you want to copy a particular butterfly design, use a more realistic image, or go for a uniquely creative take on the blue butterfly tattoo you’re looking for. You’ll also get a very different design when choosing a front view of a butterfly vs. a side view of a butterfly in mid-flight.
- Visibility affects where you place your blue butterfly tattoo. Would you rather keep your butterfly more private? If so, choose your lower back, mid-section, or upper thigh. If you’d rather everyone see your blue butterfly, place it on your shoulder, forearm, or ankle for all to admire.

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Types of Blue Butterflies

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There are many different blue butterfly varieties around the world. Some of these top species appear mostly blue, while others show off blue and black color combinations, or include other colors like white, gray, or red.^{[25]
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- Blue Metalmark
- Blue Morpho
- Mazarine Blue
- Melissa Blue
- Arctic Blue
- Two Barred Flasher
- Pipevine Swallowtail