Keep Seeing Ladybugs? Here's What It Actually Means And What To Do About It

Animals have all sorts of historical and spiritual meanings, and if you keep seeing one animal in particular, you may wonder if it's a signal from the universe that something is up. Well, if it's ladybugs that you keep spotting, take it as a good sign. Here, we're diving into the spiritual significance of ladybugs and what it means if you keep seeing them.

As Star Wolf explains, the name "ladybug" was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. "After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them 'beetle of Our Lady,' which eventually was shortened to 'lady beetle' and 'ladybug,'" Wolf explains.

The ladybug has many different meanings, but here are five of the most commonly accepted:

If you have ladybugs on your property, you can bet they're helping keep your plants alive and healthy. As such, ladybugs are thought of as a sign of good luck and good fortune, Star Wolf tells mbg. "If one lands on you, it's said to be a kiss of good luck," she adds.

As warmer weather arrives in spring, so do ladybugs, so they're also thought to be a sign of both fertility and rebirth, Star Wolf explains.

Again, ladybugs have a strong association with protection and have long been loved by farmers. "Because they often ward off predators from other plants, they are seen as protectors and life-givers," Star Wolf says.

Feeling the love and keep seeing ladybugs? Along with its associations with fertility and rebirth, ladybugs can also be a sign of true love, according to Star Wolf—whether you've just met your true love or someone new is heading your way.

And lastly, Star Wolf says ladybugs are also thought to be signs of adaptability, resiliency, and even metamorphosis, thanks to their many life stages and ability to come out of hibernation after a long winter of resting.

In any case, tap into your intuition and ask the universe what you're meant to know from your encounters with ladybugs.

According to Star Wolf, the red ladybug with black spots is very auspicious and sends out a strong warning to predators to back off. As such, she says, seeing this ladybug represents personal power, freedom, and protection.

Orange, or the color of the sacral chakra, is related to our creativity, vitality, fertility, and overall health. So, to see an orange ladybug relates to these things, especially healing and fertility.

Yellow ladybugs have a strong association with "new" energy, whether it be a new project or a new love. Seeing a yellow ladybug can be thought of as a sign that something new is headed your way and to trust in this sign of good luck and prosperity.

"Or it could mean there was something toxic in her environment, and it's wanting you to know there's something toxic in your environment," Star Wolf adds. In this case, reflect on any toxic behaviors, patterns, people, or environments you find yourself in and act accordingly, removing them from your life.

Ladybugs have also long been associated with good luck and flying toward their home, she adds, "So it can also mean that it's time to find your home, or your home is within yourself, and to take care of yourself and be in your safe place."

Again, listen to your gut here. If ladybugs are always coming to you and you feel a strong resonance with them, don't question it! After all, with their association to so many positive themes, this is certainly not a bad animal to have on your side.

The universe is always sending us messages, and it's on us to pay attention to them. So, the next time a ladybug lands on you, take a moment to recognize and appreciate the protection and dose of good luck.