Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot!
In this episode, we talk about butterflies—delicate yet powerful symbol of transformation, death, and rebirth. With their striking beauty and intricate life cycle, butterflies teach us that true change takes time, struggle, and surrender. They remind us to trust the cocoon, to honor periods of stillness, and to celebrate what emerges on the other side.
What we explore in this episode:
Butterfly symbolisms in myth and magic
How butterfly energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the butterfly: look forward to your transformation, embrace it, and it will give you wings
Butterfly Symbolism in Myth & Magic
Butterflies are some of the most powerful symbols of change across cultures. Their life cycle—egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, winged adult—mirrors the personal and spiritual transformations we all navigate.
In spiritual traditions, butterflies are seen as messengers from the spirit world, symbols of the soul, and signs of personal evolution. Their presence invites us to honor impermanence and celebrate the beauty of what was, even as we prepare to become something new.
Butterflies represent:
Metamorphosis & personal growth
Cycles of life, death, & rebirth
Intuition, lightness, & spiritual freedom
Tarot Cards Featuring Butterfly Energy:
Butterfly energy shows up across these decks: as a symbol of metamorphosis, mental clarity, rebirth, and the courage it takes to become someone new.
Knight of Swords (Sasuraibito Tarot)
This card shows a dramatic image of a butterfly seemingly split in two at the third eye. Paired with the Knight of Swords, it emphasizes swift clarity, decisive change, and the unrelenting momentum of transformation.
Death – (Herb Crafters Tarot)
In this deck, the Death card features marigolds and monarch butterflies in honor of Día de los Muertos. It’s a reminder that what ends makes room for what matters most.
Eight of Wands (Ophidia Rosa Tarot)
This card pulses with forward motion. It’s about momentum, movement, and rapid shifts. The butterfly’s inclusion mirrors the energy of sudden growth and transformation.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
Season 1 - Tarot basics
Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits
Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture
Season 5 - Tarot Spreads
Season 6 - Suit of Wands
Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles
Season 8 - Suit of Swords
Season 9 - Suit of Cups
Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft
Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From It’s Grow Time oracle deck by Chantel Davis Gray, I pulled “Write down three wins from the last month."
This card is a gentle invitation to celebrate your growth because even the tiny, awkward, in-progress wins count.
Just like a butterfly doesn’t emerge all at once, our transformations unfold quietly, layer by layer. When we pause to honor what we’ve already moved through, we create space to witness the magic that’s already in motion.
Reflective prompts on this card:
What shifted for you in the last moon cycle?
Where did you show up differently than before?
What small transformation are you ready to acknowledge and name?
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