Small White Butterfly (Patreon)

Often when I wake up on a sunny day I take my coffee to the garden. Lavender is in full bloom and its sweet scent fills the air. Insects of all kinds are attracted by its flowers. This time a Small White butterfly drew my attention.

I love using lavender flowers in herbal teas. They have a strong taste so I usually only add one or two per pot mixed with other herbs. Lavender tea is calming and makes a great drink at bedtime to help get a good night sleep. It can be used for lucid dreaming and astral travel and to make love potions.

Butterflies, just like birds, are often believed to be connected to the underworld and the dead. In some cultures, they carry messages between the worlds of gods and people and between the living and the dead. The white butterfly in Japanese legend is a symbol of the transformative power of love.

Seeing this butterfly on lavender emphasizes to me that its a good time to do some love magic. I will also be paying closer attention to my dreams for messages. I may contemplate if there is a message or a prayer that I would like to send.