Dragonfly

What Is It?

A delicate, iridescent insect associated with transformation, light, and the ephemeral.

Historically Documented Meaning

Dragonflies are often associated with transformation, the lightness of being, and the reminder that life is fleeting and beautiful.

Cultural Context

In some traditions, dragonflies are associated with the soul and with the realm of illusion — the recognition that what we see is not all that is.

Reflection

"What is fleeting that deserves more of your attention?"

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