Cultures all over the world associate the fabled Ladybug with Good Luck and Good Fortune. For the English and French farmers it indicates good weather. In Sweden and other countries the Ladybug will bring Good Luck with finding your true love. Some Asian cultures believe that the Ladybug understands human language, and has been blessed by God. In Europe, during the Middle Ages, insects were destroying the crops, so the Catholic farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon the Ladybugs came, ate the plant-destroying pests and saved the crops! The farmers began calling the ladybugs "The Beetles of Our Lady", and they eventually became known as "Lady Beetles"! The red wings represented the Virgin's cloak and the black spots represented her joys and sorrows.
If a ladybug lands on your hand and then flies away, it said to be good weather on the following Sunday. Killing a Ladybug is said to bring sadness and misfortune.
To know the direction from which your future love will come catch a ladybug and chant the following: "Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home Your house is on fire and your children are gone."
See also: Insect Tattoo Index
