The most popular meaning of a Dragonfly tattoo would be metamorphosis, like butterflies.Marked by new freedom as the dragonfly leaves the cocoon, and its past, and travel towards a new life therefore, beauty and positive change.
Dragonflies also represent the wild and a free spirit being able to swirl, hover, fly backwards and loop-the-loop.
In Native American astrology, there is a strong belief that each person has a totem animal spirit which serves as their guardians and guides.The dragonfly spirit means you must consciously make an effort to express your hopes, dreams, needs and wishes. The messages of wisdom and enlightenment; beckons you to seek out the part of your life and habits which need changing. You can turn to the dragonfly to guide you through the mists of illusion to the pathway of transformation.
In many Native American tribes dragonflies symbolize whirlwind, swiftness and much activity.
The dragonfly also inhabits two realms: air and water and passes the influence of both these elements to the wearer.
With two sets of wings, the dragonfly does not need to flutter it’s wings in unison in order to fly as other insects do – stating independence.
In ancient Japanese culture, the dragonfly represented protection and good luck to warriors on the battle field.
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