Tarot and Butterflies

Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.

Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.

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.

Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)

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?


A 12-Week Tarot for Transformation Journey

Starting at the end of summer, join me for a 12-week live course based on Tarot for Transformation!

We’ll spend three months together, working through the major arcana as archetypal guides. Each week, we’ll:

  • Focus on one major arcana card and the life themes it highlights.

  • Explore journaling prompts and exercises from Dreya Blume’s book.

  • Share experiences and support each other in a safe, witchy, and affirming space.

  • Participate in live one-hour calls (with replays available if you can’t join live).

This is not just about learning tarot — it’s about using tarot as a vessel for real, meaningful change in your life.

If you've ever longed for a supportive community to explore big personal shifts, or if you’re ready to commit to discovering your most authentic self, this journey is for you.

You can sign up to receive more information (no FOMO!). We’re planning to begin at the end of August, so there’s plenty of time to get ready.

📥 Sign up for updates on the 12-week Tarot for Transformation journey here — I can’t wait to explore this with you!


Ways to Connect & Support:

  • Get my Tarot Card Creation Workshop including the full hour long recording with my step by step method, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33. Click here to purchase now!

  • Join my 12-week Tarot for Transformation Live course this summer where we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. If you’re interested, sign up here for more information!

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