Itzpapalotl. Obsidian Butterfly Reproduction on Canvas

ITZPAPALOTL: THE OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY GODDESS | Sacred Powers and Goddesses Collection

Born from the cosmic forces of twilight and dawn, Itzpapalotl (“Obsidian Butterfly”) stands as one of the most powerful figures in Mesoamerican spirituality. As Queen of the Tzitzimimeh – celestial warrior women who descend during eclipses – she embodies the perfect balance of fierce protection and transformative grace.

In ancient tradition, this remarkable goddess rules Tamoanchan, the paradise realm where humans were first created. She shifts between three forms – beautiful woman, skeletal warrior, and butterfly with obsidian blade wings – teaching us that adaptation and transformation are sources of power, not weakness.

Obsidian, sacred to Mesoamerican peoples and known for creating the sharpest edge of the ancient world, perfectly symbolizes her essence: both mirror and blade, both darkness and light. Like this powerful stone, Itzpapalotl helps us reflect truth while cutting through illusion, guiding us to see clearly in times of transformation.

She is particularly powerful for:

• Finding clarity in times of confusion
• Protection during major life transitions
• Connecting with your warrior spirit
• Balancing strength with grace
• Cutting through illusion to reveal truth
• Navigating between different worlds or identities
• Transformational spiritual work

Available as:

• Museum-quality canvas reproduction (multiple sizes)
• Wearable art pendant
• Original oil on Canvas original 

Part of the Sacred Powers and Goddesses Collection Oracle | Original Oil on Canvas byClaudia Olivos