Beetle

Beetles, Scarab, Dung beetle

Armored, slow and steady, a beetle gets on with its work no matter what's happening around it. Dreams about beetles often focus on persistence and protection: the hard shell that lets you carry on through a rough patch. In ancient Egypt the scarab rolling its ball across the ground was linked with the sun rising each morning, so a beetle can also carry a sense of renewal. Many beetles can fly, though you'd hardly guess it, so one taking off can hint at abilities that aren't obvious at first glance.

Dream variations

• A beetle stuck on its backYou're in a position you can't fix alone. Accept a nudge from someone nearby.
• A beetle with a shining shellYour steady effort has a quiet beauty others notice. Take the compliment.
• A dung beetle rolling its ballYou're pushing something big forward, bit by bit. It looks odd from outside, and that's fine.

Related symbols

Ladybug · Ants · Termites · Cockroach

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.