With the first rays of the sun that flickered after the winter frosts, the first spring guests in the form of ladybugs arrive on earth. They can be found everywhere: in an apartment, park, street, city, garden, forest. Scientists have named more than a thousand species of these insects and cannot vouch that another new species does not fly somewhere. But few people think about how great the meaning of the ladybug symbol is.
About Species
Ladybug (Easter, Lambritsa, Kokineli) is a small insect whose length does not exceed 6 mm. It feeds on aphids and other pest larvae, which is why it is on the list of favorite insects of gardeners and farmers.
From the research of scientists it became known that one individual can destroy up to 5000 larvae in its life! Thanks to this, it was included in commercial production, and now ladybug eggs can be found in any farm store.
Insect larvae act just like adults. Therefore, from the moment they hatch from eggs, they are ready to feed on pests. Ladybug has no serious enemies innatural environment, but still in a critical situation, she can protect herself: she pretends to be dead or starts to stink badly.
Myths
There are many myths and assumptions associated with insects. The legends about the Thunderer mention an unpleasant moment when he finds out about the betrayal of his wife. An angry Perun threw a bright lightning at her, turning her into a small red creature. On her back there were traces of hits of heavenly arrows in the form of black dots. You can meet another legend about a ladybug. The sun god had seven children, which corresponds to the number of black spots on the back of the insect.
In B altic art, the insect is associated with the pet of the gods. Therefore, all the names inherent in it are paired with the prefix "God's": lady's hen, ladybug and lady's sheep. Indian mythology supports this idea, christening this insect "she whose shepherd is Indra".
But that's not her only purpose. The ladybug is asked about the upcoming weather and the amount of the crop, they consult on the choice of a future life partner, they try to find out about their future life or the exact date of death. Therefore, we can conclude that she was considered an intermediary between the worlds, a kind of bridge between man and the gods. People believed that the ladybug lives in heaven, and flies to earth when it is necessary to convey the words of the Almighty. To make this path easier, the Virgin Mary gave her her cloak. From here came the corresponding European names: the beetle of Mary, the bird of Our Lady, and so on.
Seeing an insect in a dream can mean:
- good luck;
- success in personal affairs;
- the need to pay attention to events in the family circle.
Ladybug as a talisman
Each nation had its own answer to the question of what the symbol of a ladybug means. Therefore, at the moment, many interpretations are associated with her image. Most often, this insect is credited with the ability to attract good luck, so it is drawn in tandem with clover or a horseshoe, which help in this. No less common is the opinion that the main meaning of the ladybug symbol is to bring love into the life of its owner and increase the level of sexuality. A slightly less popular version, taken from mythology, according to which such an insect was associated with summer, good luck and the successful life of a happy person.
It is not surprising that the talisman with the image of the ladybug symbol is not credited with anything. Therefore, it is popular as a gift. Knowledgeable people advise giving such a thing to young girls or women so that they can arrange their personal lives in the near future.
Equally important is the fact that the insect itself means nothing. A separate role is played by black dots on the back, the number of which determines the final meaning of the ladybug symbol:
- Help in the started business.
- Emotional comfort and harmony with the outside world.
- Attracting prudence and wisdom in making final decisions.
- Protect from people with bad thoughts.
- Improve skillscreative work.
- Improve learning ability.
- Endless luck and huge success.
Jewelry is used as a talisman with the image of an insect. It can be brooches, earrings, bracelet, beads. If you want to enhance the sacred meaning of the ladybug symbol, they are supplemented with appropriate precious or decorative stones.
Other names
In England, Australia, at the mention of a ladybug, the names Lady Beetle, Ladybird and Ladybug sound. An experienced observer will immediately notice the prefix Lady-, which means the Virgin Mary. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that this insect is considered the favorite animal of the Mother of God, and its killing is equated with a crime against the gods.
In Bulgaria, another name is mentioned - the beauty of God, in Tajikistan - the red-bearded grandfather, in Germany and Switzerland - the ladybird, the sunny cockerel, and so on. These are not all cases of a variety of ladybug names:
- France - St. Michael's chicken, hen or animal of God;
- Lithuania - God's Maryushka;
- Argentina - St. Anthony's cow;
- Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia - sunshine.
