House Guest

Yesterday, I noticed a small dot on the kitchen ceiling ... turns out it was a ladybug come to visit us.

The ladybug has many different meanings, but here are five of the most commonly accepted:

1.

Good luck

If you have ladybugs on your property, you can bet they're helping keep your plants alive and healthy. As such, ladybugs are thought of as a sign of good luck and good fortune, Star Wolf tells mbg. "If one lands on you, it's said to be a kiss of good luck," she adds.

2.

Fertility & rebirth

As warmer weather arrives in spring, so do ladybugs, so they're also thought to be a sign of both fertility and rebirth, Star Wolf explains.

3.

Protection

Again, ladybugs have a strong association with protection and have long been loved by farmers. "Because they often ward off predators from other plants, they are seen as protectors and life-givers," Star Wolf says.

4.

True love

Feeling the love and keep seeing ladybugs? Along with its associations with fertility and rebirth, ladybugs can also be a sign of true love, according to Star Wolf—whether you've just met your true love or someone new is heading your way.

5.

Adaptability

And lastly, Star Wolf says ladybugs are also thought to be signs of adaptability, resiliency, and even metamorphosis, thanks to their many life stages and ability to come out of hibernation after a long winter of resting.