The Moth is of the Lepidoptera family, with 11,000 species here in the United States alone. Moths like bats and owls are a creature of the night, and also a known familiar of the witch.
Insects like animals can also be spirits guides, as the dragonfly teaches us of magick, transformation and mysticism, so the bee shows us community, hard work, and abundance.
The moth is both admired and feared. The moth is viewed as the uglier, hairier cousin of the butterfly, but the moth bears unique qualities the butterfly doesnāt. The most majestic moths are hummingbird moths. These moths are large and flap their wings so fast, they are confused with hummingbirds! They have long tongues that suck nectar out of flowers and they hover just like hummingbirds. One of the hummingbird moths is called the Sphinx moth and is found in the United States, but originally comes from Africa.
I have had visits from the moth as of late, reappearing here and there for a while now. So I took this as a possible omen of sorts, and when I really looked into information about the moth I not only found the reason for itās visit, but plenty of folklore as well.
To certain Native American tribes, moths were sacred and powerful creatures and there is even talk of moth cocoons being used as rattles in tribes in California. Others view the moth as a symbol of death or a messenger from the dead. We see this in the symbolism of the death-head hawk moth (which is also another type of hummingbird moth). This skull-bearing moth was featured in the horror movie Silence of the Lambs.
Moths in your home can be an indication of quarrels between you and your lover, or that enemies are working against you.
If a moth flies around you at night, itās an indication you will receive a letter. If it be a maiden, then a letter from her lover she will receive.
If a moth flies into a candle flame, and in doing so puts the flame out, it is an omen that someone in your household will be snuffed out as well.
If you are visited by a brown moth within your home it is often a sign telling you to be a bit more skeptical of who you let into your house and trust. This moth tells you to be rid of excess clutter, negative habits, people, or negative relationships in your life.
Then there is the folklore of the Black Witch, or Black Witch Moth. This spirit guide is more complex, and depending on the location of the folklore, can bring darkness and certain death, to prosperity and riches. One thing is certain, if this moth appears by your door, you will most definitely have an experience with the occult and the magickal realms.
There is also a White Witch Moth. Appalachian legend telling of this spirit guide bringing news of oneās ancestors being amongst them, and giving a sense of safety and protection. To me dreams of these enchanting moths are similar to the vibrational influences of the quartz crystal. Energy of light, higher realms, and magickal possibilities.
Howdy!! Howās everyoneās day going? If you couldnāt tell already; I love Bugs!! So much so, that Iām trying to incorporate them into my practice more!! Iāll have another post up shortly on what kind of flowers attract what kind of bugs!! So thatāll be pretty cool, right? Some Botany and Entomology witchcraft? I think itāll be really cool!!
I hope you have a wonderful day today, stay safe, and blessed be!!
