“Throughout the modern & ancient world the bee is a symbol of wisdom, birth and rebirth & industry. Bees, like fairies, are often considered guardians of the natural world, eternally linked with love, magic and romance.”
“In ancient Greece, the word for butterfly, “psyche,” literally translated means “soul.” Psyche was also the name for the goddess who personified the soul, often depicted with butterfly wings. Native Americans have considered butterflies as symbols of transformation, hope, and rebirth. In Chinese culture, the symbolism of butterflies evokes the qualities of freedom, earthly beauty, love, and the human soul.”