Animal Symbolism Moth

Last Updated on February 27, 2024 by Avia

Symbolic Meaning of the Moth: This article on animal symbolism and moth meaning comes in response to a request. A friend of mine has been getting consistent visitations from the moth, and she asked me what I thought. This page is a result of a few meditations with the moth, and symbolic observations. 

Moths have similar animal symbolism as butterflies, but have a few distinguishing characteristics that set it far apart from its winged relative.

Namely, the moth is a nocturnal creature, whereas the butterfly is diurnal.

A Quick-List of Symbolic Moth Meanings

• Faith
• Attract
• Subtlety
• Intuition
• Concealment
• Vulnerability
• Determination

Moth Meaning and Navigation

Even in navigation, when we observe the moth to fly into artificial light or flames, the moth demonstrates its faith and determination.

It is still unproven as to why the moth is driven to light – but the best hypothesis is that the moth navigates by lunar light. In the absence of moonlight, the moth moves to the next best thing: man-made light.

At the risk of loosing its life, the moth is ever-vigilant in following its path of light. This may also serve as a moral to us to keep our own vigilance, but not fall victim of blind faith.

Here we see a fragile vulnerability in the moth. The moon is her mother, and she will follow her course at all cost. This makes her open to distraction, vulnerable to harm. Here we may find another message to adjust our course as our path indicates rather than drive forward without heeding important signs along the way.

We are all guided by some kind of passion. The moth is a reminder to let passion gently lead us, not consume us.

Nocturnal Symbolism and the Moth

As a creature of the night, and by her navigational devices, we see the moth is highly influenced by the power of the moon. This aspect ties in with animal symbolism of intuition, and psychic awareness.

Those with the moth totem will find this creature a magnificent assistant in developing higher awareness, and psychic enhancement.

However, with higher perception we sometimes overstep into the realm of confusion. It is important to seat ourselves in grounding foundations when we step in-tune with the lunar aspects of the moth. In other words, fly high with the moth – but always have a clear runway for happy, safe landings.

More Moth Meanings

• Allure
• Intuition
• Attraction
• Suggestion
• Motivation

A master of disguise, the moth can blend in to the point of invisibility. This is a metaphor for us to use our environment to our advantage, blend in when necessary, adjust and adapt when the situation requires it.

Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for if everything were known?”

~Charles de Lint

Moth and Attraction

The moth continues to be under the influence in matters of love. She emits pheromones that are powerfully strong, attracting her male counterpart through the dark nights. These scented trails can be followed for remarkable distances.

The female moth is subtle in her scent, wafting out like a loving tendril pulling in her mate. She has no doubt about her ability to attract her lover (those pheromones are powerfully effective!). Us humans would do well to follow the same cue. We do not have to be overt in our advances to attract our mates. Rather, the art of subtle allure can be learned from the moth.

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed these thoughts on the symbolic meaning of the moth. Be sure to view the links onthis page for more articles on animal symbolism and related links about the moth. Thanks for reading, and merry moth tidings to you!

May all your moth moments be monumental.

Mighty brightly,

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