This is a warning, implying that no matter how hard you try, how much you change, or how much effort you put in, your long-planned project will still come to naught in the short term, not only failing to complete, but also possibly leaving you exhausted and in tears.
Dreaming of a dead or injured butterfly signifies ominous signs on the wife, or conflicts with a kept secret lover.
Dreaming of a butterfly flying into the fire signifies setbacks or disappointments in the middle of things or losing to competitors.
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