What's
"bugging" you? Dreaming of bugs and insects suggest that you are worried about something.
They are symbolic of your anxieties or fears. Also consider the popular phrase "bitten by the bug" to imply your strong
emotional ties or obsession with some activity, interest, or hobby. Alternatively,
the bug may be representative of your sexual thoughts. The various bugs or
insects in your dream help clue you in as to what you may be concerning you.
Ants
To see
ants in your dream signify your general dissatisfaction in your daily life. You
are feeling neglected and insignificant. Or petty things will annoy you
throughout the following day. The dream may also be a metaphor on feeling antsy
or restless. It may also be a pun on your "aunt".
Ants
also symbolize hard work, diligence, cooperation and industry. Increase business
activities are expected. On a less positive note, ants symbolize social
conformity and mass action. In this regard, you may feel that your life is too
structured and orderly.
According
to the biblical interpretations, ants symbolize diligence concerning the things
of God. Despite its small size, the ant lays up substance during times of
plenty. (Prov 30:25)
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Bees
To
see bees in your dream symbolize wealth, good luck, harmony, creativity and
bliss. Bees are also symbolic of hard work and industry as represented by
the common phrase "busy as a bee." Your hard work will pay off in
the end with sweet results. Alternatively, the dream represents the things that
are happening in your life or something that is buzzing with activity. Is there
a lot going on in your life?
In
particular, to see the queen bee in your dream refers to a dominant female in
your life.
To
dream that you are stung by a bee, indicates that you have been wronged. Maybe
you have been hurt by some stinging remark. TOP
Beetle
To
see a beetle in your dream indicates that some destructive
influences may be at work in your waking life. You may also feel that your
values and beliefs are being compromised.
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Black
Widow
To
see a black widow in your dream suggests fear or uncertainty regarding a
relationship. You may feel confined, trapped, or suffocated in this
relationship. You may even feel hostility toward your mate.
Because
the female black widow has the reputation of devouring its mate, it thus also
symbolizes feminine power and domination over men. TOP
Bug
To
see a bug in your dream suggests that you are worried about something. It is
symbolic of your anxieties and/or fears. What is literally bugging you? Consider
also the popular phrase "bitten by the bug" to imply your strong
emotional ties or involvement to some activity/interest/hobby. Alternatively,
the bug may be representative of your sexual thoughts.
To
dream that there are endless amount of bugs coming out of your hair suggests
that something is weighing on your mind that you are confused about. Perhaps you
are making a big deal out of minor matter. Alternatively, the dream refers to
concerns over your public image.
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Bumblebees
To see a bumblebee
in your dream, is symbolic of distress and coming problems. TOP
Butterfly
To
see a butterfly in your dream signifies longevity, creativity, romance, joy and spirituality.
You may be experiencing a new way of thinking. Or you are undergoing some sort
of transformation. Alternatively, a butterfly refers to your need to settle
down. You are lacking focus in your life. You tend to be flighty and jump from
one thing to another. Also consider the term "social butterfly" to describe
someone who is popular and outgoing. Perhaps you need to
be more outgoing.
To
see two butterflies in your dream represent romance and a long and happy marriage.
If you see several butterflies in your dream, then it symbolizes acceptance,
growth, inspiration, and freeness.
To
catch or kill a butterfly suggests that you are being too superficial.
Alternatively, the dream refers to your possessive nature. To see a dead
butterfly in your dream refers to your unrealized goals.
To
dream that you are mounting a butterfly on frame symbolizes sexual oppression.
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Caterpillar
To see a
caterpillar in your dream, signifies a stage in your own personal growth and
development where you are on the path but have not yet reached your goal. TOP
Centipedes
To
see a centipede in your dream suggests that you are letting your fears and
doubts hinder you from making progress and achieving your goals. You need to
stop thinking negative thoughts. TOP
Cockroaches
To see a cockroach
in your dream symbolizes uncleanness. It also signifies longevity, tenacity and
renewal. You need to reevaluate major aspects of your life. Alternatively, the
dream represents an undesirable aspect of yourself in which you need to
confront. A roach may also be be a pun on smoking marijuana.
To dream that two
cockroaches are fighting in the kitchen implies that you are undergoing a
spiritual conflict. You need to acknowledge and confront the issue in order to
complete your transformation and achieve wholeness.
To dream that you
have pet cockroaches kept in an aquarium implies that you are trying to contain
your negative attributes.
To dream that
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are coming out of your ears indicate that someone
is trying to provoke you into doing or saying something your might regret. You
need to show some restraint before reacting. Alternatively, the dream represents
your fear over something you heard.
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Crickets
To
see crickets in your dream represents introspection. You are seeking guidance.
To
hear crickets in your dream suggests that you are letting minor things bother
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Dragonfly
To
see a dragonfly in your dream symbolizes change and regeneration. It may also
indicate that something in y our life may not not appear as it seems.
Alternatively, the dream represents instability, flightiness or activity.
You are always on the go.
To
dream that you are eating a dragonfly, suggests that you are consumed by some
sort of passion even at the risk of offending or hurting other's feelings. TOP
Fleas
To see fleas in
your dream, signifies that you will be provoked into anger and manipulated into
retaliation by someone close to you.
To dream that
fleas bite you, signifies that vicious rumors by false friends will slander your
character. TOP
Flies
To
see flies in your dream symbolize filth and dirtiness, either
physical or emotional. It indicates
feelings of guilt or a breakdown of a
plan. Flies may also forewarn of a contagious sickness. Alternatively,
the fly could represent an irritating and annoying person in your life. Perhaps
someone does not know how to mind their business.
To
dream that you kill or exterminate the flies, indicate that you will redeem
yourself and regain your honor after your fall from grace.
To
see a white colored fly in your dream represents death. This may not necessarily
be a physical death, but a metaphorical death. You will be undergoing some
significant change to your lifestyle. TOP
Grasshopper
To see a
grasshopper in your dream symbolizes freedom, independence or spiritual
enlightenment. Alternatively, it indicates your inability to settle down or
commit to a decision. TOP
Hornets
To see a hornet in
your dream symbolizes troubles and danger ahead for you. You may be letting your
anger and temper get the best of you.
To dream that you
are stung by a hornet, is an indication of revenge and vengeful attitudes. It
may also represent some stinging remark.
To see a hornet's
nest in your dream represents a lingering threat or a bitter
confrontation. TOP
Insect
To see insects in
your dream, signify minor obstacles that you must overcome. There are small
problems and annoyances that need to be dealt with. You feel that you are under
attack. Or something or someone may be "bugging" or pestering you.
Alternatively, insects are also said to be symbolic of precision, alertness, and
sensitivity. You may need to organize your thoughts and sort out your values.
Sometimes they are seen as divine messengers. TOP
Katydids
To see katydids in
your dream suggests that you will miss out on life's opportunities due to your
laid back attitude.
To hear katydids
in your dream, signifies your over-reliance on others. TOP
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ocusts
To see locusts in
your dream, signify greed or a lack of psychological nourishment. You may feel
that you are lacking in creativity or that your creativity is being destroyed.
Alternatively, locusts represent cycles and transformation. Or the dream could
be saying that you are indecisive about something. TOP
Ladybug
To
see a ladybug in your dream symbolizes beauty and good luck. The dream may also
be a metaphor for a lady who is bugging you in your waking life. Perhaps there
is an issue that you need to address with this lady. If the ladybug is unusually
big, then it is analogous to the magnitude of the problem.
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Leeches
To see or be
bitten by leeches in your dream, refer to something in your life that is
draining the energy and vigor out of you. The dream may refer to people,
habits, or negative emotions that are sucking you out of your vitality.
Alternatively, if your body is covered in leeches, then you are feeling
disgusted by your own body or repulsed by something you have done. TOP
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ice
To see lice in
your dream, signifies frustrations, distress and feelings of guilt. You may also
be feeling emotionally or physically unclean. Alternatively, the lice my
represent a person, situation, or relationship that you want to distance
yourself from. You may be feeling used or taken advantage of. TOP
Maggot
To see
maggots in your dream represent your anxieties about death. It may also be
indicative of some issue or problem that you have been rejecting and it is now
"eating away" at you . You need to confront it for it is destroying
your sense of harmony and balance.
In
particular, to dream that you are stepping on maggots, indicate guilt and
impurity. You are trying to repress your immoral thoughts or behavior . On a
positive note, this dream symbolizes your resilience, persistence, and your
ability to bounce back from adversity.
To see
black maggots in your dream mean that you are in denial about a problem. You
are refusing
to see the truth. If the maggots are coming out of your mouth, then it implies
that you are not owning up to something you have said.
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Millipede
To
see a millipede in your dream indicates that you are letting fears prevent your
from achieving your goals. You are experiencing a major setback in life.
Alternatively, the dream is symbolic of harmony and cooperation. You are a team
player and work well with others.
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Moth
To see a moth
in your dream indicates that some unseen irritation may not surface until it is
too late. It is important to pay attention to the minor details and not to
overlook certain things. Alternatively, the moth symbolizes your weaknesses,
character flaws or fragileness. TOP
Mosquito
To see
mosquitoes in your dream suggests that some situation or somebody has been
draining you of your energy and resources. Alternatively, it signifies that you
will try in vain to resist attacks from others.
To dream that you
are killing mosquitoes denotes that you will eventually overcome your obstacles
and enjoy happiness and fortune. TOP
Parasite
To see a parasite
in your dream suggests loss of vitality and feeling physically drained. You are
becoming too dependent on others. It is also an indication that you are taking
without giving back. TOP
Potato
Bug
To see a potato
bug in your dream represents your intuition or subconscious desire.
Alternatively a potato bug refers to some negative, or even evil influence that
you are confronted with in your waking life. TOP
Praying
Mantis
To see a praying
mantis in your dream suggests that you are involved in a destructive
relationship. It may also indicate that you are preying on others. You are
behaving deviously. TOP
**See The
Meaning In Action: " Devil
In Disguise?
"
Ringworm
To dream that you
have ringworms, signifies some major annoyance or frustration. You are
distracted by counterproductive activities. TOP
Scarab
To see a scarab in
your dream symbolizes your ability to survive, adapt, and change. You are on the
right path. Or it may be indicate your anxieties about death and aging.
Alternatively, the scarab represents the sun, resurrection, and
immortality. TOP
Scorpion
To see a scorpion
in your dream represents a situation in your waking life which may be painful or
hurtful. It is also indicative of destructive feelings,
"stinging" remarks, bitter words and/or negative thoughts being
expressed by or aimed against you. You may be on a self-destructive and
self-defeating path. The scorpion is also a symbol of death and rebirth. You
need to get rid of the old and make room for something new. Alternatively, the
scorpion represents a person who is born under the astrological sign for
Scorpio.
To see scorpions
floating in water, suggest that you need to let go of some pain and learn to
accept the situation. You may be going through the three-step process of
denial, acceptance, and finally moving on. TOP
Spiders
To see a spider in
your dream indicates that you are feeling like an outsider in some situation. Or
perhaps you want to keep your distance and stay away from an alluring and
tempting situation. The spider is also symbolic of feminine power or an
overbearing mother figure in your life. Alternatively, a spider refers to a
powerful force protecting you against your self-destructive behavior. If
you kill a spider in your dream, then it symbolizes misfortune and bad luck.
To
see a dead spider in your dream implies that you have overcome some strong
feminine temptation.
To see a spider
spinning a web in your dream, signifies that you will be rewarded for your hard
work. You will be promoted in your job or recognized for your achievement in a
difficult task. Spiders are also a symbol of creativity due to the
intricate webs they spin. On a negative note, spiders may indicate a feeling of
being entangled or trapped in a sticky or clingy relationship. It
represents some ensnaring and controlling force. You feel that someone or some
situation is sucking the life right out of you. Alternatively, if a spider is
spinning a web in your dream, then it could be a metaphor for the world wide web
and global communication.
To see spider eggs
in a web suggest that you are not able to fully acknowledge your potential. You
are being held back from expressing yourself.
To see a spider
climbing up a wall in your dream, denotes that your desires will be soon be
realized.
To dream that you
are bitten by a spider, represents a conflict with your mother or some dominant
female figure in your life. The dream may be a metaphor for a devouring mother
or the feminine power to possess and entrap. Perhaps you are feeling trapped by
some relationship.
To eat a spider or
dream that a spider is in your mouth, symbolizes your control over a situation.
You are not afraid to exert your dominance in a relationship.
**See The
Meaning In Action: " Noisy
Spider
".
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Tapeworm
To have or see a
tapeworm in your dream forewarns of poor health and little pleasure. TOP
Termite
To see termites in
your dream represent an attack to your soul or to your being. TOP
Ticks
To see ticks in
your dream indicates that something is slowly draining the energy and strength
out of you. A relationship, your job, or someone is sucking the life and energy
out of you. The dream may also be a pun on being "ticked off" and thus
represent your feelings of being annoyed or irritated. TOP
Wasp
To see a wasp in
you dream, signifies evil, anger and negative feelings. The wasp may also
represent someone who is a WASP or White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Perhaps you are
dealing with some aspects of society or politics.
To dream that you
are stung by a wasp, symbolizes growing envy and hatred towards you.
To dream that you
kill a wasp, signifies your fearlessness to ward off your enemies and maintain
your ethics and rights. TOP
Weevil
To see a weevil in
your dream, signifies losses and deception. TOP
Worm
To see a worm in
your dream represents weakness, degradation, filth and general negativity. You
have a very low opinion of yourself or of someone in your life. The dream
may also relate to self- esteem issues or a skewed self image. Alternatively,
dreaming of a worm may be a metaphor for someone who is untrustworthy or slick.
To dream that the
worm is crawling on your body, indicates that you feel someone around you is
taking advantage of you and feeding off your kind heartedness. TOP