Good Luck Sculpture: BUTTERFLY

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun

                      And find your shoulder to light on,

To bring you luck, happiness and riches

Today, tomorrow and beyond.

~Irish Blessing ~

The butterfly is a powerful symbol in myth and religion. Universally, it represents change and transformation. The significant meaning lies in its impressive process of metamorphosis by starting its life in one form and ending it in another. 
In many traditions around the world, the butterfly is also a symbol of the human soul (in Greek myth, Psyche - which literally translates to mean “soul” - is represented in the form of a butterfly), resurrection (Christianity), longevity & love (Asia), creativity, freedom, joy and colour (Native Americans). 
Because of its very short life span the butterfly reminds us that life is precious and short, and not to waste it. It also teaches us to embrace the inevitable transformative changes in our lives with grace and lightness.

The BUTTERFLY as a Good Luck charm:

According to an old European tradition, butterflies are creatures that portray the souls of the dead in transition, similar in belief to many birds and therefore are to be treated with great respect.

The first white butterflies seen in the year are connected with the onset of good fortune.

Three butterflies together mean good luck.

In Scotland the appearance of a golden butterfly near someone who is very ill represents good omen possibly indicating recovery, although there are many meanings attached to this sighting, one being happiness after death…

Dreaming about a butterfly among flowers indicates prosperity. 
(from “Your Lucky Book – an encyclopedia of all things Good Luck” by Jim Rose & Bébé Aschard-Rose/Olympian Publishing). 

This lovely Good Luck steampunk sculpture is a new addition to the family and is available in my Etsy shop. She's made with a wire armature, up-cycled papers, fabric & plaster, and embellished with found objects, image transfers, jewelry parts and beads. 
This sculpture is signed, dated and coded.

"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."  

~Hans Christian Andersen ~