Brown Butterfly Meaning

A brown or tan butterfly represents a new beginning or a new life in various cultures.

A brown butterfly is also a sign that good or significant news is on the horizon. A brown butterfly entering the home portends the arrival of a considerable letter or message.

Some people think that when a brown (or white) butterfly shows up in the house, it represents the soul or spirit of a long-dead loved one. It may also indicate that the person's true soul is close by.

According to some, if a brown butterfly flies into your house, it may be a loved one's spirit alerting you in advance of an upcoming unfortunate incident; generally speaking, it may indicate that you should exercise additional caution over the next several days.

If the season's first butterfly happens to be brown, it may portend bad luck; think more positively and use additional caution during this period.

According to one superstition, the house owner will have excellent luck if a brown butterfly enters and flies around the house.

Many cultures, particularly Filipino superstition, believe a brown butterfly portends money's arrival. It will bring you additional good fortune if it falls on you.

Similarly, the house owner will be extremely fortunate if a brown or green butterfly flies inside and around the house. Brown and green represent money and bills.

In several parts of Eastern Europe, brown butterflies are thought to be a bad omen or to portend bad news.