The butterfly's four steps of metamorphosis -- as egg, caterpillar, pupa and then winged insect -- are reminiscent of spiritual transformation.
The inscests 1st phase of life the "Egg" symbolizes us in our mothers womb, wholly trusting the world surrounding our enviornment, yet we are not affected by circumstances and we continue to evolve into the precious being that we are, "PURE" a manifestation of mother/father spirit.
The caterpillar's incessant crawling and chewing reminds us of normal earthly life where we are often preoccupied with physical needs & co-dependancy/everything in between.
The chrysalis (cocoon) resembles a tomb , and the triumph to leave behind the ego-based consciousness, the caterpillar is the only incest knowingly undergoes its own death and an empty cocoon, can suggest the empty shroud left behind by Jesus.
Therefore, a BUTTERFLY represents the resurrection into a new condition of life that is free of any material concerns, conditional love, people and addictions.
What a magnificent creature!
