Firefly

The ability to make your own “light,” happiness, or enthusiasm.

A beacon or a bright spot in the dark.

Guidance in your life, or a desire for it.

Doing something that’s seen in a positive way by others, such as finding an “opportunity to shine.” Uniqueness, being yourself, or “doing your own thing in your own way.” 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 Insect, Beetle

The sudden glow of a firefly’s tail is evidence that it is there, flying around undetected, but suddenly makes itself known, just like an idea that briefly appears in your consciousness and just as quickly fades away. Your dream may be asking you to pay closer attention to the random thoughts of inspiration that pass through your consciousness lest they pass you by.

If the dream is pleasant, it indicates that the dreamer feels safe, although the conditions may be adverse.

If the dream causes stress, it could be a cry for help from the unconscious.