Small, gentle, and always on the move, a ladybug stands out and has been a source of fascination for millennia. Its bright red or yellow color and black spots are conspicuous, so it is hard not to stop and pay attention when this little beetle flies your way.
Many people ask what it means when a ladybug lands on you, and there is no single answer — there are many meanings and ladybug symbolisms. Let us take a look at the different ways you can interpret the presence of a ladybug.
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Ladybug Meaning and Symbolism
Generally, ladybugs are associated with goodness, positivity, and good luck. From the Slavic to Native Americans, European to Asian cultures, many traditions associate the little dotted beetle with prosperity, success, and good fortune. Their bright color symbolizes happiness, vibrancy, and the joy of freedom.
Ladybugs are not too common, and neither is good luck. So, seeing one means you are about to be showered by lucky and extraordinary co-occurrences. Open your heart and soul to the showers of favor and blessings the universe is about to rain on you.
The prosperity and good fortune brought by the Ladybug may not always be financial. The spirit of good luck may come your way in any aspect of your life, be it your love life, business, or spiritual.
The number of spots and the intensity of their darkness are worth paying attention to. The more the spots and the darker they are, the greater the fortune that is about to come your way.
Now, let’s take a look at the meaning and symbolism of the Ladybug in the animal spirit. If the Ladybug is your animal spirit, totem, or power animal, there is a lot in store for you and a lot you can learn about yourself.
Ladybug Animal Spirit Symbolism
The Ladybug, sometimes known as the ladybird, belongs to the beetle family in the animal kingdom. Its shell serves a functional and aesthetic purpose—the spots add to the beauty of this wild insect, and the shell protects it from predators. Interestingly, the Ladybug can pick up energy and vibrations from its surroundings and act accordingly.
1. Ladybug animal spirit symbolism
Your spirit animal is an animal you are naturally drawn to and one that acts as a spirit guide, helping you navigate the various aspects of your life. When a ladybird appears in your life and lands on you, it may signal the start of a period of prosperity. The things you have been attracting will begin to manifest. The blessings might come to you in big or small ways; you must pay attention to notice the fortune ladybug brings your way.
A ladybug may land on you when a new relationship or an old one is rejuvenated. Whether you have been longing to meet the love of your life or are at a crossroads about your current romantic relationship, the presence of the Ladybug reassures you that romance will flow in your direction as long as you are ready for it.
When she lands on you, bring out your happy-go-lucky inner child and count the Ladybug’s spots. She will tell you just how long it should be before your fortune of love arrives. Keep your eyes, mind, and soul open.
2. Ladybug totem symbolism
A totem animal is one with whom you feel a strong connection. The animal embodies the traits you need to embody or learn in your lifetime on earth. If you feel strongly drawn to the Ladybug, she might hear your call and come flying to you.
People with a ladybug totem tend to be fun, lively, and happy-go-lucky. They might not necessarily be the life of the party, but they sure know how to make others happy. They love deep, meaningful spiritual conversations and interactions, always search for new knowledge, and quickly tire and get bored in uninspiring social settings.
In the same way, the Ladybug brings fortune to your life, so do you make the lives of your loved ones so much better by the physical and non-physical blessings you bring their way. In times of need, you are always there for those who need you the most, offering love and other blessings of prosperity and positivity.
As your totem animal, the Ladybug may land on you to remind you of who you are and the role you play in the lives of your loved ones. If you are at a point in your life where you are doubting yourself and questioning the meaning of your presence in the lives of your loved ones, the ladybird will come to remind you.
3. Ladybug power animal
Your power animal is that which embodies your personality and acts as your source of inner strength. The Ladybug symbolizes protection (linked to the protective shell) and awareness (her sensitive legs absorb energy from her surroundings).
With Ladybug as your power animal, you can whisper your wishes for good luck and prosperity, and she will send the message over to the powers of the universe. When your power animal lands on you, she has heard you calling out her name, and she came to make your wishes come true. Before asking Ladybug to fly away, ask her to grant your wishes and bestow her unique traits upon you. These include charm, vivaciousness, adaptability, and playfulness.
Aside from bringing you good luck and prosperity, calling upon Ladybug can connect you with the all-powerful Goddess vibrations. If Ladybug lands on you, it could be an invitation to open yourself to connect with the divine feminine, which embodies your inner child and intuitive self. Ladybug’s presence is a reminder of your long-forgotten childhood aspirations, which you can still bring to fruition when you invoke the powers of the Goddess energy.
Ladybug Love Symbolism
Do you feel like you have been unlucky in love? Well, your fortunes might change if a ladybug flies your way and perches itself on you. Ladybug strongly symbolizes good luck, and when she comes your way, good fortune is set to replace any bad luck energies.
Be glad! A ladybug perching herself on your finger or hand symbolizes a new or renewed love marriage. Have you been waiting for the love of your life to propose? Ladybird’s presence is a message from your spirit guide that you will indeed be married soon to the one you love. Not only will you enter into a loving, romantic marriage, your union will also bring forth beautiful offspring. Ladybugs are connected to fertility and, unsurprisingly, appear in many child-themed items such as books, clothing, and baby-feeding items.
The Ladybug comes to you with a message. It will fly by your soulmate and whisper your name to him/her and then fly back to you. Once your true lover hears your name, he/she will pursue you until you are together as a couple.
If you are longing for the renewal of a romantic relationship, sighting a ladybird on your finger, hand, and or arm is a confirmation that your long-awaited rejuvenation is on its way. Open up yourself to enjoying the beginnings of a renewed romance!
What To Do When a Ladybug Lands on You
A ladybug landing on you is great news of fortune and prosperity. But, how can you make the most of this rare opportunity? According to traditional folklore and shamanic teachings, there are a few things you can do.
- When a ladybug lands on you, make a wish. You may articulate the wish verbally or send it out to the universe mentally. Ladybug has visited you to make your dreams come true. It might take weeks, months, or even years for your wish to come true, but it will eventually manifest in the physical world.
- If a ladybug lands on one of your possessions, such as your shoes, clothing, bag, or car, it could signify that you will receive more of these items in the future. Meanwhile, you can practice gratitude for what you already have and keep your heart open to receive everything you desire. It is through gratitude that Ladybug will shower you with good fortune.
- Whisper the name of your lover, then blow away the Ladybug in the direction from where it came. You will send your lover a message that you’re thinking of them and are calling them into your life.
What Does It Mean When a Ladybug Lands on You?
We don’t see ladybirds too often, and one landing on you is an even rarer occurrence. This is what makes these tiny beetles so fascinating. Many cultures associate ladybirds with good luck, so rare good fortune is likely coming your way when one lands on you.
As you await your blessings, be sure to express gratitude for the things you already have and keep your heart open for the things you desire. When Ladybug perches on you, welcome her presence, hold on as long as you can without stifling her, and pay attention to the message she has come to deliver from your spirit guides.
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Praise the Lord God Almighty I am grateful for what God is doing for me the Ladybugs were on my window and somehow one landed on my shirt by my neck I’m ready to receive whatever God has for me may God continue to bless you all for sharing love you all
A ladybug flew threw our yard and landed directly on my cheek, I brushed it off and when it landed on the ground,I saw it was the Lady so opened my hand and she climbed on my finger. . I have recently lost my beloved Runski. My dog and was feeling so very alone with out her, then this ladybug comes in. I’ve been crying ever since.I had asked for a sign. I believe I just got one. Thank you. God bless
A few weeks ago a blue ladybug landed on me. I didn’t notice we were outside and I was hanging out with my friends. They said “There’s a bug on you!” I screamed and said “Where?”. On your arm one of them said, “Make a wish” said a man near by. “A wish?” my friend said. So, I closed my eyes and made a wish but, it didn’t come true yet. So, we greeted the man and we left the park.
Wow I wasn’t having such a good day and two lady bugs came to me at once..wow wow wow! Thank you lady bugs!!! Goddesses!
I had 2 land on me Tuesday back to back. 🙏
So today I came out on my porch to absorb some sunshine, 3 Lady bugs landed on me consecutively, 1 on my shoulder, one beside me and 1 in my hair. My mom would always praise Lady Bugs in a subtle way so it inspired me to look up the meaning and I’m happy to find that they bring good fortune and the way to continue attracting it is with gratitude. Such a great way to start the week and engage with God and the earth He has designed.
I am amazing at what I saw today☺️ When I opened my screen door there were about 3 ladybugs and when I walked out they started swarming all around me like all son my house like about 100 hundred of them and I e. Ever seen this before in my entire life. Wow I was amazed and blessed.🙏🏾
A yellow ladybug landed on my leg earlier when I was outdoors, though I out of instinct shoo’d it away and was thinking of squashing it(i didnt). And now im making a big deal out of it ahahah..
Me also! I wasn’t givin the chance to admire it, I was at someone’s door they opened and the dog was getting out and the man was aggravated so I said ohh wow a ladybug landed on me as he didn’t care and was growing more aggressive to his dog I blew it off and have been looking for a sign from the loss of my soulmate, great good things to us in future 🐞
I walked outside on My lunch
Break and lady bugs was on my car. I drove all the way home and they were still on my car. I went Inside my home on my lunch break. Came back out my home to go back to work approach my car open the door and one landed on my face.🙏🙏🙏🙏
So amazing I stepped outside and a ladybug landed on my arm I am so blessed and grateful for all I have and continue to receive from God Almighty praise him always
A baby one landed on my ironing board wen a was ironing a gathered it leaves with a damp Wet towel and put some sugar in it after a day it had grew after two it was trying to fly so I assumed it was wanting to find its own way and I released it it was 7pm wen I done it but I just put the tub next a bush I hope it survives
I rolled the window down in the truck and a ladybug flew on my arm. I hate I did not count it’s spots.
I was walking to my work place with my 2 best friends co- workers and an orange ladybug 🐞 landed on me. I have never hard about the good luck about them before. At one time I tried to let it fry away but it landed back on me again. I immediately took out my phone and took a picture of it on my hand then later I had to google the meaning.
Well wish I knew about making the wish and all that but can’t complain but be grateful of all that I got and expecting more blessings that is common my way.
Wow. This is interesting. Looking forward to what God has planned for us
Thank you very much for sharing. I now have a new perspective regarding ladybugs ladybirds. Such tiny fragile creatures, but powerful like me.
I went to my brothers funeral and a man behind me told me that a lady bug was crawling in my hair I think it’s a way of my brother telling me everything will be OK
Today just moments ago, while inside my hotel room at the Dbl.Tree. I was putting together a demand letter for a lawsuit I filed against a Tow company. During the process of typing out the letter. I noticed something crawling on my chest (sweater) I took a picture and video of it and moved it from my chest to the desk. Since I’m inside and have been all day. I figured this was A VERY RANDOM OCCURRENCE, so I looked it up. She had a total of 19 spots. I am suing for 20k. Coincidence? NO WAY.
God is good.
I had two lady bugs one flew on my arm it scared me so I knocked it off. A few minutes later my baby goes mom another one is on your ceiling. All night my mind kept thinking about the ladybugs until I had to research. I am grateful it choose me. I just wish I was able to make a wish and the outcome was better. Please forgive me for not knowing. 🥲
I was in the gym in a class when i was lying on my back to do sit ups and a orange lady bird lands on me! Grateful for blessing coming my way🙏🏻✨
My lady and i was going out when one lady bird landed on her hair after a few seconds it flew on me resting on my chin.We are blessed for that experience i went looking it up because i heard about it before and what i saw was amazing may God continue to bless us and we pray that blessings and fortunes flows our way.Have a bless day everyone.
That ladybug was just recently born. Thank you for not killing it.
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Went for bbq at my sister the following morning i was tidying up and saw a rare coloured lady 🐞 ,it just felt wow and it spent some time on my hands and then I took it to a 🌳 and it went, I believe blessings are abound.
Tonight I noticed a small lady bug in my car. As I was getting out of the car in flew on my inner forearm near my wrist. When I went in the house I thought it was gone but as I started washing my hands I noticed it was there again. It stayed on me for about 30 minutes until it leaned side ways and I let it go on my couch. I was so in awe of the ladybug just sitting there on me. I’m great full for the blessings I have, that are upon me and that are coming to me. Thank you God I appreciate everything. I still know what to say “The ladybug was on me for 30min” What does that mean. Wow such an amazing experience
One day I was in the middle of watching my boyfriend edit an interview I did at an event. We were getting ready to finish it and put it out on my YouTube page, well I was so nervous you all, panicking to my boyfriend like what if people don’t like it, watch it and etc. All of a sudden I feel a big but small hit to my chest. I look down and freak out I’m like eww bae it’s a ladybug get it off of me. My guy grabs it then all of a sudden I got this feeling to have him just leave it alone. {God knows this is a true story} anyway so my boyfriend broke off a wing of the ladybug trying to get her off me. We felt so bad but she sat on the keyboard for a little bit then she flew eventually. I was wondering and asking my boyfriend why did that ladybug land on me and the fact I felt it and heard it !? so I just looked up the meaning! and it made so much sense as to what was going on at the time! sooo yesss! this is indeed true and when I see them now I just let them do them