Dreaming of cockroaches: what does it mean?
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- money
- small worries
- resilience
- anxiety
Surprisingly, in folk tradition a cockroach in a dream often means money and gain. Psychologists read it as a small worry that bothers you every day and that you can sort out.
What do cockroaches mean in folk tradition?
In old dream books cockroaches are believed to be a sign of money and income, especially when there are many of them. Killing a cockroach traditionally means dealing with a small problem.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists see the cockroach as a symbol of small, unpleasant thoughts that hide in the corners and come out at night. It also means resilience: you are stronger than you think.
What was happening in the dream?
The details tell you which way the dream leans.
- Many cockroaches: traditionally, income
- Killing a cockroach: solving a problem
- A cockroach in food: something is not completely clean, pay attention
- A cockroach on your body: an anxiety that will not let you rest
What to ask yourself
Which small task spoils your mood every day? What would happen if you dealt with it today?