People of this clan, ruled by the element of air, are very much like the symbol which represents them. Curious and constantly moving, they flutter from place to place, situation to situation, ever searching for beauty and new things. Real explorers, they are fascinated with new places, new ideas, and new ways to do things, but they rarely stay put very long. Like the element of air, they shift constantly, bringing about change like the winds. And this is their strength.

The gift of Butterfly people is much the same as the beautiful butterfly itself, which pollinates the flowers as it flutters about, making the blossoming of continued beauty possible. Just as the butterfly carries pollen from plant to plant, Butterfly people bring new ideas and fresh energy to help others in their path.

The weakness of Butterfly people is their inconstance. Their strong tendency toward mobility and their drive to explore can cause them to become easily bored, impatient and unreliable, if they are not careful. And, like the wind, which can bend the trees to its will, they can be manipulative if they so choose. Their need to find constantly new things can also interfere with their ability to be faithful to a mate or to deepen relationships of every kind.  

Hence, people of the Butterfly Clan face the life challenge of finding contentment. Since they rarely stick with things or stay in one place long enough to go deep, the contentment they seek often eludes them. Because of this, Butterfly Clan people may often feel directionless or depressed. This issue can only be effectively addressed by recognizing their true nature. Butterfly people must first learn to accept their transient nature and not fall into the trap of judging themselves by another standard. If they can learn to appreciate their true strengths -- to bring beauty and energy and freshness to people and situations around them -- then they can come to appreciate all that life offers. In service, albeit temporary or short-term, they can form bonds with others around common needs and concerns while simultaneously bringing their beauty and vitality to bear on problems and situations in need of their freshness. In this way, they help the world be a much better, richer, more fertile place and can find true satisfaction in their accomplishments.

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