Meaning of the butterfly symbol in Feng Shui and Chinese culture

In China, the butterfly has been a popular symbol for centuries. The butterfly is called ‘hu tieh’ in Mandarin language. The word ‘tieh’ is translated as seventy years, and because of this, animals are taken as a symbol of long life. For the Chinese, the butterfly also represents love, specifically young love. It symbolizes an eternal bond between lovers.

In feng shui applications, the use of butterflies is considered the same as the use of the bird symbol. Both butterflies and birds fly free, and this speaks of the deep human yearning for a free and joyous life near heaven / heaven. Since love is the most transformative feeling that makes people want to fly, the butterfly is the most common symbol used as a feng shui cure for love and romance. Another excellent use of this symbol in feng shui is in the Children’s Creativity area of ​​the Bagua, as this will energize the free flow of creative energy in your life.

The image of butterflies can also be used as a temporary cure for any area of ​​your life that needs transformation. When you experience difficulties in specific areas of your life, try to bring the energy of these butterflies to the corresponding Bagua areas of your bedroom or home. Butterfly knows how to gracefully go through the stages of transformation to become the beauty that you are, and you will be guided to do the same gracefully and easily in your life.

The butterfly design embroidered on towels is a perfect gift for a new couple. Although butterflies have been depicted through various art mediums, there is nothing more popular than Chinese kites featuring these insects. The butterfly kite is one of the most popular kites in the world. In ancient times, kites were used as wall hangings in houses. This was due to the meaning of the symbol that the butterfly had for the Chinese. With the butterfly, they sought to ensure a long and healthy life by making use of works of art to decorate their homes.

Another art of the butterfly manifests itself in tattoo body art. This symbol of the butterfly is a favorite, especially among women. These butterflies have also been depicted through the unique and beautiful art form of parchment painting. Images of butterflies were painted on silk screens in different colors and sometimes accompanied by some Chinese calligraphic text indicating some inspiring words.