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
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