Frogs as a symbol of transition

I’ve collected many frogs over the years, not live frogs obviously. Frogs interest me. I don’t know why they do. But recently I found some information that provided me with a sound basis for my fascination with frogs. Following is what I found.

Frog Symbolism & Meaning

The entire life of the frog is a symbol of transition. It reminds us that though there are things lost during change, each one is an opportunity to find something better. After the egg stage, the frog loses the safety of its shell. After the tadpole stage, it loses its outstanding mobility in the water. However, at each change, it gains something far better than what it leaves behind.

Water is also a symbol that with each change we gain an opportunity to cleanse ourselves and to renew. There may be stains from the past that we wish to get rid of, and the best way to do this is to renew ourselves and move forward.

Frog Spirit 

The way the frog moves is demonstrative of its virtues. When it hops into your life, it also invites you to hop through whatever you’re going through right now. If you’re in a pinch in an area of your life, it may be time to jump around and shake things off, to see if you will find a way out and forward. If you’re stuck in a rut, it may be time to speed up change. Frogs are also reminiscent of the seasons, reminding us that each one brings its own advantages.

If a tadpole becomes your spiritual guide, it’s time to prepare for a stroke of good luck. The tadpole is reminiscent of sperm, the thing that helps bring about life. And as life is full of good things, the tadpole is a reminder that good luck is just around the corner if we know where to look.

Frog Power 

If you think you’re getting buried under the weight of your responsibilities, then it’s time to call on the frog for power. The frog is an excellent guide if you need to shuffle your priorities around, especially when it comes to adjusting to the things the universe throws in your way. The frog also helps you keep your emotions up in spite of troubles, since its joyful way of jumping about is a source of inspiration.

The frog is also someone to call on if you need help with communication. The frog is famous for its song, that resonates far afield and enjoins other frogs. It’s an excellent reminder of unity in communication, and the rippling change one can bring about if you let your voice be heard.

Frog Totem 

As a totem or spiritual guide, the frog teaches us to be adaptive and graceful when facing various issues in life. As the frog is amphibious, we should be ready to jump about when the situation demands, and to swim and stay afloat when problems arise.

This ability to switch between “land” and “water” requires us to have a good deal of focus. It also demands intuition — the frog switches unconsciously, by muscle memory. This is something we could train into something greater. This focus and intuition can then be expanded into a unique vision that can help carry us through life.