08/15/2025
You wouldn’t think just stepping outside to take the trash out to the curb for pick up would lead to a spiritual message. Yet, that’s exactly what happened for me early this morning when I noticed a dead Cicadas at the front door and one perched on the interior roof of the porch to my right. Curious, because I’d never noticed this before, and being a true “keeper of sacred space where my own wisdom is revealed”, I facilitated a powerful “Messages Protocol” to discover YES, this in fact did have a spiritual message for me. A little internet dive led me to some amazing connections.
Cicadas have a deep spiritual meaning and symbolism. Across cultures, cicadas symbolize transformation, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life.
The Cicada’s Life Cycle: A Metaphor For Transformation
Cicadas have one of the most fascinating life cycles in the insect world. They spend years underground as nymphs before emerging, shedding their exoskeletons, and taking flight as adults. This process is a powerful metaphor for personal growth and spiritual awakening.
Stages Of A Cicada’s Life:
Stage | Duration | Spiritual Meaning
Egg | 6–10 weeks | New beginnings, potential
Nymph | 2–17 years | Patience, inner work, preparation
Molting | A few hours | Transformation, shedding the old
Adult | 4–6 weeks | Freedom, expression, living fully
Cicadas In Mythology, Culture and Symbolism
Different cultures have revered cicadas for centuries, often associating them with immortality, resurrection, and divine messages.
Ancient Greece - Cicadas are symbols of eternal life. They believed these insects survived on dew alone, connecting them to purity and the divine. Poets and musicians admired their song, linking them to artistic inspiration.
Chinese Tradition - Cicadas represent rebirth and renewal. Jade cicadas were placed in the mouths of the dead to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife. They also symbolize luck and prosperity in Feng Shui.
Native American Beliefs - Some tribes viewed cicadas as messengers of change. Their sudden emergence signaled shifts in seasons or important life transitions.
In many cultures, cicadas symbolize prosperity, longevity, and positive transformation.
Their long nymph stage represents patience and preparation—sometimes the most important growth happens unseen.
Their song is a celebration of life, urging you to express yourself freely and joyfully.
A dead Cicada can symbolize the completion of a cycle, making way for new beginnings.
The symbolism to your life can be to embrace change, trust your timing, and don’t be afraid to “sing your song” when the moment is right.
Cicadas are more than just noisy summer insects—they’re profound spiritual messengers. Their life cycle mirrors our own journeys of growth, patience, and rebirth. The next time you hear their song, take a moment to consider: What transformation is calling you?
Whether you’re in a season of waiting or stepping into a new version of yourself, the cicada’s wisdom can remind us that every stage has purpose. So, shed what no longer serves you, rise up, and let your voice be heard.
Final thought: In this moment, at the front door of my life, I am laying down new levels of what no longer serves me within the coming chapters of my life. I am embracing next levels of transformation as I move into a future where it is time for my song to be heard.
Seemingly irrelevant occurrences could be happening in your life that just might have something profound to bring into your awareness. Spirit and the Universe are always communicating with us.
