What Does it Mean if a Cockroach Crawls on You?

Feeling a cockroach crawling on you can make you feel a little gross. It scares a lot of people and makes them shiver.

However, if you try to look past that, there can be some deep hidden meanings and symbolism that you can take away with you.

A cockroach can represent resilience, transformation, and sociability. It also represents negative things like feelings of disgust and worries about bad people nearby.

A cockroach crawling on you is usually a sign that the cockroach really wants you to hear its message.

Note that symbolism is very subjective and had to pin down. The following interpretations are examples of possible interpretations only and may have no relevance to your situation.

What Does it Mean When a Cockroach Crawls on You?

1. Resilience

Cockroaches can lay eggs and grow pretty much anywhere. This symbolizes resilience. Some people even say they can survive a nuclear bomb!

The message from cockroaches, then, is that you should learn to be tough and face any adversity that comes in front of you. Not only that, but you should learn to grow and expand even in hard times. That cockroach crawling on you can make to sit back and reflect on how resilient you really are.

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2. The Cycle of Life

The circular shape of a cockroach’s body symbolizes the cycle of life. Whatever comes to this world spends time here and then eventually dies.

Furthermore, the fact cockroaches reproduce very quickly and go through the cycle of life at a much faster pace than humans can sharpen our focus on how short life is.

The cockroach crawling on you might be asking you to reflect on the circle of life and the fact that although we all die, we should be grateful for the chance to live.

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3. Social Nature

If there’s one cockroach around, there’s a good chance there are more nearby. This is why they represent social togetherness.

The message of the cockroach might be that you need to socialize more. Finding a team of people that have the same goals and ambitions as yours can help you a lot. That is why it is important to find a good community of people.

Many people are very introverted or find it difficult to make friends in adulthood. Perhaps the cockroach running on you is a stark reminder that you need to push through that struggle and try to get yourself out there to make more friends.

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4. Feeling Dirty

If you have a cockroach infestation in your home, it can mean that you might be feeling dirty. This might be physical (a reminder to take a shower) or spiritual (you’ve veered from your ethical framework). 

To address this, you could simply have a shower, or on a deeper level, you might want to reflect on your behavior and return to a set of norms that you can live with.

5. Running Away from Something

Whenever you put a light on a cockroach, it runs immediately to hide in some dark and dirty place. This can represent that you might be running away from something.

If you will try to run away from something, even the slightest thought of it will bother you. So, whatever you are running from, try to take a step back and gather the courage to face it. Once you get over it, you might feel better. A common example of this is doing your taxes. No one wants to dedicate the time to this, but once the taxes are done, you’ll feel a lot better.

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6. Period of Transformation

Cockroaches go through a range of periods of their life and that is why they represent transformation. Many people believe that seeing a cockroach can hint at a period of transformation.

This is a similar reason why animals like frogs and butterflies symbolize transformation. All these animals act as reminders that we go through seasons in our lives. Embrace this and accept that transformation can sometimes be a good thing.

What if you Kill the Cockroach?

Killing a cockroach has different beliefs and symbolism in different cultures.

In some cultures, killing a cockroach is a bad omen and brings bad luck. On the other hand, many cultures believe that killing a cockroach is a good thing and it opens door to new beginnings.

Cockroach Dream Meanings

1. Surrounded by Bad Friends (Seeing a Cockroach in Your Food)

If you dream about seeing a cockroach in your food then it can have a negative meaning. There is a strong chance that you are surrounded by bad friends in life.

Having bad friends is far worse than having no friends at all. They can stop all of your growth and destroy your mindset. So, you should always choose your friends carefully.

2. Feeling Unwell (Seeing a Cockroach in Your Clothes)

Dreaming of seeing a cockroach in your clothes is scary. It can hint towards the idea that you’re feeling a little unwell at the moment. Put your health first and make sure you come out the other side stronger.   

3. Biting More Than You Can Chew (Catching a Cockroach)

If you find yourself catching a cockroach in your dreams then it can mean that you are trying to manage too many things at one time and it can burden you.

Take a step back and do not try to fight too many things at the same time. Instead, try to solve one thing at a time. Multitasking is often bad for your mind because it becomes cluttered and the focus is never on one thing for long enough to achieve your goals.

4. Being Lonely (Killing a Cockroach)

Killing a cockroach in your dreams can highlight the negative aspects of being lonely. The stress and anger that you have in your mind but can’t share your thoughts with anyone can be mentally stressful.

5. Toughen Up a Bit (Seeing a Cockroach Crawl Over You)

If you see a cockroach crawling over you in dreams, then your subconscious mind might be trying to convey a message. It is time that you toughen up a little bit and stand up for yourself.

6. Broken Promises (Seeing Many Cockroaches)

A dream about seeing too many cockroaches can have negative connotations. It can mean that you will soon break a promise.

Breaking a promise is one of the worst things that you can ever do. Never make a promise in an impulse that you won’t be able to keep. It just breaks the other person’s heart.

What Does It Mean to See a Cockroach in Your Dreams?

Seeing a cockroach in your dream mostly has negative connotations. It can symbolize bad friends, health problems, loneliness, etc.

However, you can take the interpretation and then make some good changes in your life.

Here are a few examples of possible interpretations (remembering none of them might be the right one!):

	Cockroach Symbolism	Potential Meaning or Interpretation
1.	Seeing a Cockroach in Your Food	It can mean that you are surrounded by bad friends.
2.	Seeing a Cockroach in Your Clothes	There might be some health problems for you soon.
3.	Catching a Cockroach	It can mean that you are trying too many things at one time.
4.	Killing a Cockroach	It can highlight the negative aspects of being lonely.
5.	Cockroach Crawling Over You	It may hint that you need to toughen up a little bit to survive in this world.
6.	Seeing Many Cockroaches	It can mean that you will soon break a promise.

Conclusion

While seeing a cockroach might disgust you a lot, you can always try to understand the positive and negative meanings hidden deep. Remember that symbolism and spiritual interpretations are subjective and hard to pin down. These are examples only. You need to meditate, journal, and seek a trusted advisor to find the true meaning for yourself.