Symbolic Dream Interpretation Library

Centipedes in the bathroom

I was about to use my aunt's bathroom when I realized that her bathroom was infested with small orange and green centipedes. They were falling out of the ceiling on top of me, I got stung by one on the forehead. I started to smash some of them with my foot right before coming out the house to tell my aunt what had just happened.

In general, dreaming of a bathroom predicts overcoming some fear or reservations you had about some aspect of yourself. This is likely to do with a personality quirk which you saw as a bad thing in the past, but now realize that there is nothing wrong with it or you. Because you are in your aunt's bathroom, she may have something to do with your change of heart, either directly or indirectly. The centipedes seen in this vision further support this idea, as a mass of bugs represents a way of life or thinking that is emotionally draining. Being attacked and stung by said insects indicates facing some difficulties in coming around to your new state of mind, which might include opposition or bullying from people who would want to keep you down. However, successfully squishing the bugs that came after you can be interpreted as a sign that things will work out for the best in the end.

Centipede crawling on me

In general, seeing centipedes crawling on your body is the manifestation of fear crawling up your spine in reality. The source of your worries could come from various sources, like unknown enemies lurking in your friend group or bad luck. However, in general, they all stem from the same place, that is, a lack of control over what is happening around you. Because this is meant to symbolize fear of the unknown, making it your business to really see and understand what is happening would make you feel more confident about what you do and whom you say it to.

Centipedes in the bedroom

Female. Dreamed there were all sized centipedes covering my entire bedroom. I looked at my room from the doorway and felt alarmed and panicked to figure out a way to kill them without them scattering all over the house or going all over me. I told my mom in the house so she would be aware and she was extremely angry with me as if I was causing a disruption even though it wasn't my fault. The dream ended with no resolution. I was left feeling panicked and to resolve alone even though it impacted everyone.

Dreaming of centipedes in your bedroom means you are experiencing overwhelming fear and insecurity about your own capability to succeed. Your mother's dismissive attitude about the centipede infestation likely mirrors her dismissal of your personal concerns in reality. She could be expressing tough love because she knows you have it in you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your goals. In addition, your mother's indifference to your issues is making you feel neglected and isolated, so your subconscious is telling you to find the courage and determination within yourself to triumph during this adversity to prove to everyone that you can step up when needed.