Dragonflies and You!

Dragonflies and You!

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In this post, we’ll take a look at the Dragonfly. A very powerful little being that has always reminded me of faeries.

The dragonfly has always played a big role in old religions and beliefs. Everyone from the Vikings to the celts, to the Native Americans worshipped Dragonflies.


What does the dragonfly symbolize?

The thing that makes dragonflies so unique and special is that they have very short lives. They don’t have any time to waste, so when they are near you, you can bet they have a VERY good reason.

Usually, they are there to tell you something important. If you are very stressed, always thinking about the past or what you need to do, chances are that a dragonfly will pay you a visit.

It’ll be there to tell you, that you should remember to be in the moment and maybe that you need to change some things in your life.

Also, when you are in a bad relationship, wasting your time at work or worry too much, they like to pay a visit to tell you about how you can change and make a transformation in your life.

Here’s some common meanings of the Dragonfly:

  • Change and transformation
  • Adaptability
  • Joy, lightness of being
  • Symbol of the realm of emotions, invitation to dive deeper into your feeling
  • Being on the lookout for illusions and deceits, whether are external or personal
  • Connection with nature’s spirits and fairies

What does it mean when a dragonfly is near you?

    A Dragonfly will usually communicate with you, by being in your presence. Again, remember that their lives are very short, so if they take the time to be near you, it is because it’s important. They don’t waste their time!

    If you don't live in a place where dragonflies naturally are, you might find that you start to dream about them or suddenly see Dragonfly merchandise everywhere.

    It’s a pretty odd phenomena, but it happens more often than you would think.

    It’s usually just another way for them to communicate with you.

    So, what does it mean when you suddenly have dragonflies following you or when you start to see them in your dreams?

    Again, a dragonfly is usually all about transformation, change and being present in the moment.

    So, if you suddenly see them all over, it’s probably because you are getting caught up in the past or spend you time worrying over stuff you shouldn't worry about (like things you cannot control anyway).

    See it as a sign that you need to wake up. That you should cherish your life. Every single moment.

    Life is extremely short and you shouldn't waste it by worrying about things you cannot change or have no control over. Live live fully and enjoy yourself. Adapt to new situation and change and don’t get stuck in the past.

    What if there is no Dragonflies around?

    Even if you live at a place where there isn’t any dragonflies or if they never come to you, you can still make use of their power by wearing a dragonfly pendant or having merchandise (I believe a pendant is better because you can have it on you at all times).

    A dragonfly pendant might not be as “in your face” as a real life dragonfly, but if you let it, it will serve as a reminder to be joyful and be in the now (or whatever you are dealing with where a dragonfly can help).

    A pendant can also be a good companion for when you are trying to make some changes in your life. It will help you with new beginnings, creating new and better habits and sticking to them.

    Summary

    • Dragonflies don't waste time. If you see them near you, there is a reason for it.
    • You cannot summon dragonflies, but a dragonfly pendant can give you some of the same benefits as a real life dragonfly.
    • Dragonflies will tell you to live you life and remind you not to waste it. They will tell you to be joyful and to make the most out of every moment. Sometimes, that requires you to make some hard choices and to change your lifestyle.

    What’s your experience with dragonflies?

    When was the last time you saw one and why do you think that was?

    Let me know in the comments below :)



    42 Responses

    Lorrie S. Holland
    Lorrie S. Holland

    July 20, 2020

    I had one visit last evening. I was actually sitting on my porch crying. I’m in a situation that I can’t talk about, but I also know that there really isn’t any more that I can do. I just have to stay calm and ride out the storm, but the storm was a little intense yesterday. I needed that reminder to stay focused on the goal. I know that all will be as it should be.

    Dee
    Dee

    July 18, 2020

    My mother has come to me as a dragonfly since her passing. Yesterday I went tot he beach to feel close to my mom- I was in our hotel room feeling sad because I didn’t feel my mother yesterday on the anniversary of her passing.
    I told my sister I was disappointed- Disappointing me is not her- EVER.
    Soon after a DRAGONFLY flew into our room!
    She flew around a bunch then landed on the curtain-
    I put my hand out and she came to me-
    Then she KISSED ME!!!!
    ❤️😭❤️😭🥰

    Imagine!!!!

    I cried and cried I was so completely overwhelmed. I could hear her in my ear saying-
    “I was busy celebrating yesterday – of course I’d come.” Ha ha Ha

    SHE KISSED ME!!!!❤️🥰❤️❤️❤️

    My mom kissed me❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰

    I wish I could attach photos to show it.
    It was beyond amazing.

    Anita Albrewczynski
    Anita Albrewczynski

    July 18, 2020

    I’ve heard that if you are a “Moon Child” (sign), dragonflies are a part of your sign. True?

    Regina
    Regina

    July 15, 2020

    I totally agree with his Blog! And have personally had conversations with dragonflies… There always there when I need that reminder that life is too short for the trivial stuff look at the Big Picture before it’s too late! Thank You for this!

    Rene Connolly
    Rene Connolly

    July 10, 2020

    I’ve been dealing with slit of past pain . Grief and fear . The other day a dragonfly landed on my chest and spent about 5 min there then he flew away and flew back towards my boyfriend sitting next to me and kissed him right on the lips .. never have I seen anything like this .. it was pretty amazing ❤️

    Amber Martinez
    Amber Martinez

    July 09, 2020

    We’ve lost 3 of our family pets in this past year. After each loss a dragonfly appeared. Our dog, Izzy. Then a white dragonfly came that night. Our cat, Athena and an orange dragonfly came. My cat Drake of 14 years who was my baby. I’ve had a red dragonfly come to me and actually let me hold it. Emotional stuff. But, very comforting. Thanks for this read!

    Ramona Ann Oertel
    Ramona Ann Oertel

    July 05, 2020

    I have always felt a strong connection to dragonflies, but didn’t know why. Whenever I see one I feel happy and free. They are my fairy godmother.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    June 30, 2020

    Yesterday I took my Dad to be tested for the virus and on the way home as we stopped for a red light a dragonfly was next to the car just hanging out then as we moved on and came to the next red light there it was again and it circled in front of us as we pulled away it followed for a second then gone., I love dragonflies. Many years ago I was dreaming and there were dragonflies in my dream then I started seeing them in front of my car when I would park my car at work this happened several times so I went and got a tat on my wrist. its in color- the body is blue, outline of wings red, inside of wings pink. The colors are for my grandson, son and daughter. Colors represent their birth month. I believe that what happened yesterday was a sign that dad and I will be ok!

    Krista
    Krista

    June 27, 2020

    I have a massive dragonfly tattoo on my left shoulder. It was one of my first tattoos after a set of fairies with my daughters names. This tattoo is very realistic and used to look 3D till I colored most of rest of my back in, but I still get dragonflies landing on me often.

    Krista
    Krista

    June 27, 2020

    I have a massive dragonfly tattoo on my left shoulder. It was one of my first tattoos after a set of fairies with my daughters names. This tattoo is very realistic and used to look 3D till I colored most of rest of my back in, but I still get dragonflies landing on me often.

    Krista
    Krista

    June 27, 2020

    I have a massive dragonfly tattoo on my left shoulder. It was one of my first tattoos after a set of fairies with my daughters names. This tattoo is very realistic and used to look 3D till I colored most of rest of my back in, but I still get dragonflies landing on me often.

    ed
    ed

    June 27, 2020

    yesterday while walking on a bike path i saw a large dragonfly near me. i stopped and it landed on my arm. it stayed at least thirty seconds letting me take pictures of it before flying away.

    Jessica Jones
    Jessica Jones

    June 24, 2020

    One just landed near my hand on the rail of the steps to the house. So I watched and waited until it flew around me a few times and then flew off….🥰

    Judy
    Judy

    June 23, 2020

    The last time I saw a dragonfly was before all this happened the coronavirus but I live in Tucson Arizona but ever since this virus came I’ve never seen one since

    Mark
    Mark

    June 17, 2020

    This is so extraordinarily beautiful and great. I was getting into my car this evening to go help a friend and there were I think 3 dragonflies hovering around me at the time. It’s time to move on!

    Charmaine
    Charmaine

    June 09, 2020

    The last time I saw a butterfly was 3 days ago at a cottage. A dragonfly decided to land on my head and stay in my hair for quite awhile until I had forgotten and accidentally put my hand through my hair and it flew off but then it came right back! It stayed for hours, I gave it a cap of water to make sure it wasn’t thirsty and it climbed into the cap and took drinks, and then it would fly a bit but either straight onto my hand or into my hair. My friend was making jokes that I had found a new pet and I might have to take it home lol. Well, the past weekend before this I decided to make a huge step and quit drinking as well as try to make goals to help my mental health. So reading this was really reassuring and definitely makes me think that this visit was no coincidence. ☺

    Andrea Mancini
    Andrea Mancini

    June 05, 2020

    My dear friend passed on 27 May this year. She was riddled with cancer and was visited regularly by butterflies. She new I loved dragonflies. Today I was gardening and scattering rocks when I noticed a dragonfly right in front of my. I hoped it was my friend visiting so had a chat the said if that’s really you please land on my hand … and it did. I cried with joy and immediately phoned her mother who was delighted xxx it was a very special universal moment

    Dalton
    Dalton

    June 05, 2020

    A year ago,Dragonflies and other insects are sadly killed

    JOHN Robert KROL
    JOHN Robert KROL

    June 02, 2020

    At the beach a dragon fly landed on me and stayed there for 15-20 minutes and enough time for my grandson, granddaughter and wife to see it. My six year old grandson took a photo of it and I see a few around me when I’m at my pool flying around me.

    Lisa
    Lisa

    May 30, 2020

    Amazing. I work from home due to the current situation. As I was working on my laptop one flew and sit on my shoulder. I said hello. The sweet creature sit there for several minutes and then flew off. I have been very stressed lately over a past situation that has broke and heart and turned my world upside down.

    Ken
    Ken

    May 23, 2020

    This afternoon I found out a dear friend of mine had passed away a couple weeks ago. I was outside & as her sister was telling me this…I noticed a couple dragonflies in the front yard. One landed on my car’s antenna & stayed there for a bit. I felt like it was Steph coming to let me know she’s ok. Well…that dragonfly stayed with me for an hour, before the other one came back & they flew away. Totally felt out of the ordinary for sure. A special moment in time.

    Crystal Market
    Crystal Market

    May 22, 2020

    This was a very good read. I’ve never really thought about what dragonflies mean, I used to see them all the time though.

    clint weilage
    clint weilage

    May 18, 2020

    I live in an area that always have dragonflies,,when we fish they will buzz me, land on my fishing rod,,or when hiking or camping I am always surrounded by them. There are so many kinds, colors, and sizes..always fun to watch

    clint weilage
    clint weilage

    May 18, 2020

    I live in an area that always have dragonflies,,when we fish they will buzz me, land on my fishing rod,,or when hiking or camping I am always surrounded by them. There are so many kinds, colors, and sizes..always fun to watch

    clint weilage
    clint weilage

    May 18, 2020

    I live in an area that always have dragonflies,,when we fish they will buzz me, land on my fishing rod,,or when hiking or camping I am always surrounded by them. There are so many kinds, colors, and sizes..always fun to watch

    John kozlowski
    John kozlowski

    May 09, 2020

    Saw one the other day at a customers house. Been going through a lot of indecision as of late. Do not know if there is a connection here yet.

    Terry
    Terry

    May 06, 2020

    I’ve had a fascination and visits from Dragonfly’s for decades. It’s good to understand why.

    Susan leach
    Susan leach

    April 27, 2020

    I love dragon flies and they come and see me around mother’s day every year as that’s when my son died and they always make me feel better
    felix vazquez
    felix vazquez

    April 24, 2020

    I was always amazed by dragonflies there colors their size and I have seen them every year sometimes more than one at the same time now I know what it means I do dwell too much in the past and things I can’t control thank you for getting me the insight now I know what I must do blessed be

    Mary
    Mary

    April 18, 2020

    Thank you for sharing your post. Dragonflies always come to pay me a visit at some of my worst times and it always puts my mind at ease cause I know for sure that change is on its way. I don’t live near any water so I know they come for reasons. Just like the praying mantis, they also visit me bringing good news and things change for the better days afterwards . Sorry, I’m not Pagan or Wiccan , I was born and raised as an eclectic as like all my grandmothers for generations .

    Teresa
    Teresa

    April 17, 2020

    I found this to be informative. Ive seen a few dragonflies through out the years and never knew that they actually ment something. I will definitely be more aware this summer if i see them or they come around. Im glad that i read it. Thank you.

    Ronald Lingle
    Ronald Lingle

    April 05, 2020

    Dragonflies have been around me my whole life. in and out and you’re right… sometimes when you’re stressed or down or just an emotional wreck at times is Win they seem to show up. There’s also been many times you’re just lately at work I had one show up at my desk hung out in the shop for a couple days and then he landed on my paperwork and expired and I’ve had him in my office ever since big green silvery dragonfly makes me smile every time I look at him

    Gail
    Gail

    March 26, 2020

    Young ones are landing on me outside on n off crawling over me last few weeks yet this hasn’t happened nor seen them at my home in 20 year’s??

    Gary
    Gary

    March 12, 2020

    I love dragonflies and they play an extremely significant role in my life. I usually do see them during moments of high stress and their presence immediately calms me. GREAT ARTICLE!

    Ramona Lokken
    Ramona Lokken

    March 04, 2020

    It has been years since i have seen a dragonfly. They are beautiful. It was a blue dragonfly. It made me smile.

    Olen Stefan Leach
    Olen Stefan Leach

    February 28, 2020

    WHAT IF THERE IS NO DRAGONFLIES AROUND

    This was one of many glaring grammatical errors throughout the blog. WHAT IF THERE IS NO DRAGONFLY or WHAT IF THERE ARE NO DRAGONFLIES would be correct. IS NO DRAGONFLIES shakes the mind with cognitive dissonance.
    Your store has many pleasant knickknacks but I refuse to spend my money where ignorance is promoted.
    Please spend more time in the editorial process before dumbing down the public.
    Remove my information from your company’s lists. Unsubscribe me, please.

    Vanessa
    Vanessa

    February 01, 2020

    I have been visited regularly by a beautiful large red dragonfly. Today he came right up to me several times as if to communicate a message! Relaxed and sat on a leaf about 10 cm from my face and turned to make eye contact. We sat with each other for about 5 minutes in silence and calm. Was an amazing interactive experience. What is he telling me? 🙏

    Eve
    Eve

    January 28, 2020

    One slept in my room last week, and just when I thought of killing it. Something stopped me. Next morning it was gone 🤗

    CJ
    CJ

    October 24, 2019

    Every time I sit outside one or two Dragon flies come sit with me?

    MAU
    MAU

    October 07, 2019

    The past saturday Oct 6th in a beautiful fall afternoon I was meditating in a bench in by the lake in Burlington , ON
    All of a sudden a Marvelous Dragonfly landed in my arm and stay there for long long time , was a precious moment ~
    life is beautiful and full of Wonder and Magic , feeling very grateful

    Cherie
    Cherie

    October 03, 2019

    At our daughters wedding in August- they were EVERYWHERE! I struggled for a very long time during their relationship whether this was the right decision for them to marry but on the day of the wedding it was as if the dragonflies surrounded me with the hope and promise that all things were as they should be and to let all my worries go. It was breathtaking and amazing – I knew why they were there for sure

    Joan Lerman
    Joan Lerman

    October 02, 2019

    Years ago a dragonfly hitched a ride on my car antenna , from Portland , Oregon to Sacramento ,California. He stayed even when we stopped.

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