Animal Symbolism - The Grasshopper

 



Hello All!

I have decided to revive the Animal Symbolism series we started a while ago.

I have picked grasshopper as I am hearing them everywhere we go recently, it is obviously that time of year! (Image from iStock)

So please bear with me as I try to fill Cat's boots with this one.

First off, please do not confuse these musical insects with either crickets or locusts!

General Symbolism

  • Good luck
  • Abundance
  • Forward movement
  • Agility
  • Positivity
  • Hope
  • New opportunities
  • Leap of Faith

As I am writing this, it occurs to me that this animal's general symbolism is that of the Fool card in tarot Tarot Tuesday - The Fool

 

In Native American tribes...

In some Native American tribes, the trilling sound of the grasshopper is a sign of rain, they are seen as calling for precipitation.

In other tribes, they are viewed as helpful spirits that bring good luck.

 

Grasshopper Native American Symbolism Just as it uses its plot of tiny eyes to see the big picture in life, so too must we. It shows itself to visionaries, making us be intuitive in our perceptions of our surroundings. By approaching life in this way, we make ourselves see beyond the obvious and be more perceptive to what the world holds.

In Native American Indian symbology and tribal lore (specifically the Iroquois nation) grasshopper symbolism deals with messages of glad tiding.

Celtic symbolism

The grasshopper is associated with growth, abundance and new beginnings as it appears in between harvests in Celtic regions.

 

The insect also is said to represent the life, death, life cycle, although, it is NOT seen as an omen of death.

 

Christianity

In Christianity, the grasshopper is seen as a symbol of hope, and a reminder that God is with you at all times. It also reminds you to have faith at all times.

 

Far East

  • Abundance
  • luck
  • fortune
  • aphrodisiac
  • fertility
  • virility
  • let go of negativity
  • good news

What does the Grass Hopper symbolize in Japanese culture?

The Japanese cherished the song of this creature (particularly the long-horned grasshopper), and believed the moon coaxed the music from them

For instance, the Japanese connect its moulting phases with the wax and wane of the moon

What do grasshoppers symbolize in China?

Grasshoppers were considered symbols of abundance and fertility in ancient China. They were linked to harvest time, when they appeared in the fields. The more food was available for them, the greater the number of grasshoppers. So seeing lots of grasshoppers became associated with a good harvest.  As a Chinese symbol, the grass hopper offers attributes of longevity, happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, abundance, fertility and virtue.

 

What is the meaning of grasshoppers in feng shui?

In Feng Shui, grasshoppers’ meaning is of wisdom and nobility, immortality and protection from traitors. It is believed that placing this insect near someone’s dying bed will help him have a peaceful passing and good rebirth.

African - in Egypt! Plagues!!!!

  • fertility
  • ancestor spirit
  • good luck
  • abundance
  • focus on goals
  • Adaptation

Norse

The grasshopper spirit animal is a symbol of good luck and prosperity because whatever is blocking your way to success, your grasshopper totem can remove. It can help pinpoint whatever is preventing you to achieve your goals, and it can help you make that first step forward. Like the grasshopper that can only jump forwards, so should you!

Ancient Greece

In Ancient Greece the grasshopper is a status symbol. Athenians would adorn themselves with golden grasshopper hair combs and brooches as an indication of nobility.

Ancient Rome

The grasshopper in itself is a symbol of irresponsibility and negligence. One should be mindful of the future, of the consequences and not spend time completely irresponsibly.

Southern America

Aztec

The ability of the grasshopper to change overnight highlights both the capricious nature of the gods, particularly those associated with agricultural abundance, and the importance of the dual nature of animals in the Aztec worldview.

Grasshopper - mexicolore.co.uk

www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/flora-and-fauna/grasshopper


 

There are many cultures I have left out, and that is either because I could not find anything, or in one case, Maori, I could not read it as it was in the native language.

If anyone has any knowledge of the symbolism of the grasshopper in any of the missed cultures, please do link me in below.

Generally, unless you are from ancient Egypt or Ancient Rome, grasshoppers are considered fortuitous.

This has been an extremely long post, and I hope that you have gained something from it.

Bye for now

Kerenza x

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