If you dream of a fly as an insect, it mean that you are to be disturbed or bothered by something, also this dream about your level of confidence, your aggressiveness. There recurring problems in your life that you cannot get rid of, a metaphor for an aspect of your life that may be deceivingly calm. Flies considered pests and vectors of diseases, stands for an ultimate expression of love for you.
On the other hand, the fly insect also be a symbol of lightness and freedom, unfortunately a warning alert for an organization or a common acronym or it may spell out some hidden message or advice. You feel in your life that you are independent, light-hearted, and have no boundaries, your current lifestyle is doing you harm. You feel like you are floating above all problems and you always overcome them, an evidence for death, luck.
Catching or killing a fly in your dream mean that you are trying to solve a problem or a challenge, hints unexpressed fears or emotions, such as anger, rage, turmoil, etc. You feel that you need to use your strengths and skills to overcome a difficult situation, refers to some rejected aspect of yourself.
If you dream of being surrounded by a lot of flies, it mean that you are overwhelmed with problems and worries, means how you are able to stretch or twist the truth or facts of a situation. You feel like you have no control over your surroundings and that everything around you is chaotic and overwhelming, an indication for the of power and prowess. You feel the need to get out of this situation and clear your thoughts and feelings, unfortunately a warning signal for your lack of sensitivity.
Having a dream about a fly insect unsettling, especially if you are someone who dislikes insects or finds them bothersome, a symbol for something in your life that you feel at fault.
A fly insect in a dream symbolize something that is bothering or irritating you in your daily life, indicates your fears of poverty or financial loss. This a person, a situation, or even a habit that you want to get rid of but 't seem to shake off, refers to some significant life change as in a new job, new school, marriage, moving, etc. The fly also represent a sense of filth or dirtiness, indicating that you feel disgusted by something or someone in your life, signals changes in your personal life.
On a positive note, a fly also represent resilience and adaptability, as flies are known for their ability to survive in various environments, suggests emotions. This suggest that you have the strength and adaptability to overcome any challenges or obstacles in your life, denotes the new responsibilities that will bring you much joy.
Aggression: If the fly in your dream is aggressive or buzzing around your head, it indicate that you are feeling annoyed or harassed by someone in your life, your issues of death and dying. Swarming: If you dream of a swarm of flies, this suggest that you are feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by something in your life, refers to in your life. Dead fly: A dead fly in your dream symbolize the end of a bothersome situation or relationship, also this dream about your inner desire to be sheltered, from life’s problems. It also represent missed opportunities or potential that has gone to waste, draws attention to the masculine aspects are in opposition to the feminine aspects.
In some religions and belief systems, insects like flies are associated with negative energies or evil spirits, points at a conflict of interest between close to you. For example, in Christianity, flies seen as a symbol of sin and corruption, states possibilities. In Hinduism, the fly is considered a symbol of decay and impurity, a clue for that you are carrying with you. If you are a religious or spiritual person, the presence of a fly in your dream suggest that you are being influenced by negative energies or that you need to purify your thoughts and actions, represents faith, charity, hope, perfection, idealistic love and fertility.
In some cultures, flies are seen as a symbol of death and decay, you are on the verge of an emotional breakdown. For example, in Egyptian mythology, the god of decay and death was often depicted as a fly, symbolises something or someone you have missed. In some African cultures, flies are believed to carry the souls of the dead, a metaphor for some tension or stress in your life. If you come from a culture that has strong beliefs about the symbolism of flies, the appearance of a fly in your dream hold a deeper significance, suggests new found freedom and independence.
From a psychological perspective, dreams about flies represent the parts of ourselves that we find repulsive or unpleasant, represents unresolved issues from the past. The fly symbolize our own flaws and weaknesses that we try to avoid or ignore, states an aspect of your own self that is feeling rejected. Alternatively, the fly represent the unwanted thoughts and emotions that we keep pushing away, but that keep buzzing around in our heads, a sign for serenity simplicity and independence.
Reflect on your emotions: Consider what emotions the fly in your dream evoked in you, a hint for pressure of keeping a secret that you are desperate to let out. Are you feeling annoyed, disgusted, overwhelmed, or something else? Understanding your emotional response provide insights into what the dream is trying to tell you, expresses tradition, hard simple way of life. Alternatively, catching or killing a fly in your dream indicate that you are ready to face and conquer a challenge that has been bothering you, indicates warmth, nurturance and comfort. Insect: In general, insects in dreams represent small and insignificant issues that add up to create bigger problems, denotes your preoccupation with your physical shape and appearance. They also symbolize irritations or insecurities that keep buzzing in your mind, sadly a warning alert for desperation, despair, extreme sadness and sympathy. Flying insect: If the insect is flying, it represent your own ability or desire to escape from something that bothers you, or to explore new possibilities, means your idealistic notions of what a leader should be. It suggest a sense of freedom, lightness, or agility, hints your basic urges, emotional desires. Swarm of flying insects: If the dream involves a swarm of flying insects, it represent a feeling of being overwhelmed by small but persistent problems or negative thoughts, means hope, pride and possibilities. It also suggest a sense of invasion or threat from external sources, symbolises of the heart. Alternatively, a swarm of flying insects represent a productive and cooperative effort, in which each insect plays a small but valuable role in achieving a common goal, refers to someone who is not as bad as you had assumed. Bite or sting of a fly or insect: If the fly or insect bites or stings you in your dream, it represent a source of irritation or pain in your daily life, signals your confidence in your you are headed in life. It also suggest that you are being too passive or too easily hurt by others, signals warmth, abundance, longevity and prosperity. Dead or dying fly or insect: If the fly or insect is already dead or dying in your dream, it represent the end of a small problem or worry that has been bothering you, signals enthusiasm, creativity and talent. It also suggest a feeling of guilt or regret over something you did or failed to do that resulted in harm to others, an indication for power, confidence, beauty and grace.
Vision, or the power of observation.
Vigilance.
Flitting from one thing to another.
Finding and taking advantage of opportunities.
Finding value in other people’s discards, or where other people can’t.
Dreaming of this insect can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality.
Consider also the insect’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.
See also: Maggots; Insect