Beetles

This dream signifies that some slander is circulated concerning you; to kill the beetle is to overcome it (Raphael). The beetle was held as sacred by the Egyptians, a symbol of virility, new life and of eternity (Budge). According to Brewer, it is the modern Christian symbol of blindness.

A dream involving these unpleasant creatures is a warning of hostility and jealousy among your associates.

If you killed the insects or managed to get rid of them, your difficulties will be very temporary.

To dream of these unpleasant little creatures is a sign of quarrelling with your friends or some difficulty in your affairs due to malice.

If you kill the insects, you will put matters right quickly.