If you have ever had a dream about insects then you will know that it is a fairly unsettling experience, even if you do not mind insects.
Often the insects will appear in a swarm and you can wake up with shivers or with an itching feeling.
This is not an uncommon occurrence and many people will dream of insects. But what does dreaming about insects mean, and what can it symbolize?
The majority of insect dreams can be linked back to anxiety and fear. In this article, we will be delving into this dream in more detail and talking you through the potential reasons why you may have experienced this.
What does it mean when you dream about a swarm of insects?
As we have mentioned at the beginning of the article, when we dream of insects they do not often appear alone. The majority of insect dreams include swarms of different insects.
The insects that appear in your dream can vary from person to person. If you already have a predisposition to a certain type of insect, these are likely the insects that will appear in your dream.
Swarms of insects likely represent that you are currently experiencing very strong emotions of stress or anxiety. Typically, the stronger the feelings are, the bigger the swarm of insects will be.
It is worth assessing why you are currently feeling a high amount of stress, especially if this is displaying itself subconsciously through your dreams. Stress that is not addressed can be difficult to deal with.
You should take the dream as a sign that you may be overstretching yourself. Remember that it is okay to ask for help if you need it.
What do insects symbolize in dreams?
While swarms of insects symbolize stress, insects have also been linked to feelings of anxiety too.
Interestingly, during the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, more people reported having dreams that involved bugs than previously. This emphasizes that fear and anxiety cause an increase in negative dreams.
Typically, insects appearing in dreams tend to symbolize internal negative feelings rather than positive ones. If you have experienced one of these dreams it is worth looking internally to see if there is anything in particular that could be causing these negative emotions.
If you can pinpoint the reason why you may be experiencing these dreams, it is best to deal with these issues head-on if possible, before they become worse.
Guilt and Past Feelings
When thinking about how insects move, the majority crawl. While this is enough to make many people shiver, the crawling within your dream could have significance.
It is thought that the act of the insects crawling in your dream represents feelings of guilt or past feelings crawling back into your subconscious thoughts.
It is worth assessing your current feelings and breaking down the reasons why you may be subconsciously thinking about the past.
What does it mean when you dream about bugs crawling all over you?
If your dream involved bugs crawling over you, this can be quite unsettling. Typically this type of dream can represent an argument. Perhaps you have argued with someone close to you recently and this is playing on your mind before you sleep.
Bugs crawling on you can also represent that you may experience an argument that is brewing. If you are currently angry with someone, it is worth talking through your feelings before your emotions begin to get the better of you.
What does it mean when you dream about bugs sucking your blood?
Again, this is another unsettling dream. These types of dreams often represent exhaustion and a feeling that your energy is being drained.
There are many different ways that you may be experiencing this, from work, exam pressure, or your home life. If you are feeling drained it is important to practice self-care and ensure that you are looking after yourself.
The meaning behind different types of insects
While the majority of dreams involving insects are usually fairly negative, this is not always the case.
There are thousands of different species of insect and not all of these insects are seen in a negative light. Here are two examples:
Caterpillars
Throughout their life, the caterpillar goes on quite the journey to become a beautiful butterfly. If you dream about a caterpillar, this could be a positive sign.
It may symbolize that things are going to improve for you and you are on a journey.
Ants
Ants have a hive mentality and work together to complete tasks. While one ant cannot do much alone, together they are intelligent and powerful insects.
If you are dreaming about ants in particular this could represent that you need to work with others more. Remember that it is okay to work as a group and seek help from others if needed.
What do bugs mean spiritually?
When looking at bugs in a spiritual sense, they do not always represent negativity, in fact in many cultures, insects can be seen as symbolic. Spiritually insects can connect a person to the world and the environment around them.
They are an animal that helps to emphasize the importance of community, given that bugs tend to form large groups and swarms. This can emphasize the importance of having friends and loved ones around you. Insects can also spiritually represent moving forward and being progress.
Given this, you should not always look at insects within dreams as a negative thing, especially if there are only a few that appear in your dreams rather than as a swarm.
If you cannot pinpoint any obvious feelings of negativity internally, then perhaps the bugs are a sign that you are moving along in the right direction.
Summary
We hope this article has helped you to understand what your dream about insects can potentially mean. If these dreams are linked to feelings of anxiety or fear, it is worth chatting about these feelings with others.
However, dreaming about insects is not always a negative thing and it can represent progress.