What does a white butterfly symbolize?

In Japan, white butterflies symbolize the souls of departed loved ones. Many Asian or Ancient Greek cultures connected to nature by deriving symbols and meanings for plants and animals.

The butterfly and its association with the soul spans across many cultures and beliefs, such as Christian, Greek, Chinese and Japanese. In Greek myth, Psyche, which translates to "soul," is represented by a butterfly. In the Christian culture, a butterfly is often found on ancient tombs, and Jesus Christ is seen holding a butterfly in Christian art. In dreams, a butterfly is considered to mean a turning point or transition in life.