Freudians might regard the worm as a phallic symbol, and according to your reaction, worms in general may represent a sense of threat. To see a worm in your dream also represents weakness and general negativity; you have a very low opinion of yourself or of someone in your life. To dream that the worm is crawling on your body indicates that you feel someone around you is taking advantage of you and feeding off your kind-heartedness.
If the worm is bigger than you in your dream, this suggests a real sense of inferiority. There are also associations with death and rebirth, as being‘given to the worms’ is a metaphor for death.
To dream that you have ringworm is urging you to take better care of your health and boost your immunity with a healthy diet and regular exercise. To have or see a tapeworm in your dream likewise forewarns of poor health if you do not take better care of yourself.
If the floorboards in your dreams bore the signs of woodworm, could your unconscious have been warning you that unless you take action, something or someone troublesome will crawl out of the woodwork, ultimately causing things to collapse around you?
[1]1- At its very basic interpretation, the worm can suggest the penis. Depending on the dreamer’s attitude to sexuality and gender, there may be a sense of threat.
The worm is not necessarily seen to be particularly clean.
2- The worm in dreams can also highlight our feelings of ineffectiveness and insignificance (whether this is about ourselves or others).
If the worm is bigger than we are then this would suggest that our own sense of inferiority is a problem.
If we are particularly conscious of a worm- cast that is, the earth the worm has passed through its body, then this is a transformation image and indicates we are capable of changing our lives into something more fertile.
3- Being given to the worms is a metaphor for death, so we need to be aware that on a spiritual level changes may shortly be taking place.
[2]Jung defines it as a negative figure. Its underground character and creeping locomotion have not given it a really “good reputation.” Worms, therefore, symbolize what has been corrupted.
Dreaming of them is often quite unpleasant. It should be added, however, that worms are also good for the garden and its fertility because they aerate the soil and eat up many unfavorable insects. In addition, as it is known, even the most horrifying caterpillars can become butterflies. As a result, this image advises you to not be depressed because of your defects; deep inside every creature, there is a huge potential for transformation. (See Also: BUTTERFLY, METAMORPHOSIS, CATERPILLAR)
In traditional books on dreams, worms predict infectious diseases. And if you dream that you wipe them out, the harbinger says you will receive money.
[3]An alternative emblem for dragons and serpents, but on a smaller scale.
Because the worm has no eyes, an alternative type of blindness dream in which you navigate the depths of self or earth with little to guide your way.
A visual pun for someone who cannot be trusted, or whose actions are routinely crass.
Something that appears worm-ridden represents ideas, plans, or beliefs that have bugs which need to be worked out before proceeding further.
[4]Vision: Seeing a worm: you find a friend or acquaintance becoming increasingly unfriendly. Somebody might try to undermine your position. \bu have a strange premonition— but vou are still in the dark.
Depth Psychology: Worms are a symbol of intense nervousness or sexual needs. They are also considered a symbol of lower, instinctive urges.
See Also: Earth.
[5]1. Fear that someone will work his/her way into one’s life.
2. One’s image of oneself is very negative.
3. Someone is perceived to be taking advantage of someone.
3. To view oneself as a worm is to think of oneself as a potential victim.
4. If the dreamer is baiting a hook, he/she is planning to trap someone else.
[6]The Snake is often called a worm, a symbol of the lowest stage of the animal kingdom, often indicating bad conscience or troubles, usually with a sexual connotation.
According to Jung, worms represent the first movement of an unevolved soul, without “color,” emotions, and reason—representing blind instincts.
[7]To dream of a worm is an indication of negativity and general weakness. You have a poor self-image or a low opinion of a family member or friend.
To see a worm crawling on some part of your body is an indication that someone in your waking life is taking advantage of you and your kindness.
[8]Material aspects: Most dreams about worms are fairly ambivalent.
The worm is not necessarily seen to be particularly clean, so phrases like ‘the worm turning’ suggests that we have decided to state our case.
A can of worms could be transformative or a difficult mess.
[9]The term worm is used metaphorically in some common English expressions to represent weakness and sneakiness, as in “he wormed his way into the group” or “what a worm he turned out to be.” The worm also symbolizes bait and rich, fertile soil.
[10]To see yourself using a worm as fish bait foretells of success and material gain by the dreamer but if you just see a worm them you can expect losses and reversals unless you kill it, in which case the dreamer will attain wealth in his endeavors.
[11]Aspects of self you prefer not to look at; those feeding on decay or negativity. Lack of awareness; lowly opinion of self. Earth worms prepare and enrich the soil; go ahead and start your planting. Recognize inner beauty.
[12]Dreams of a worm represents sneakiness and a desire to be unnoticed as you inch through your life. You may be feeling insignificant and worthless because you have been feeding on negativity that keeps you feeling small.
[13]Gives gender-specific: At its very basic interpretation, the worm can suggest the penis. Depending on the dreamer’s attitude to sexuality and gender, there may be a sense of threat.
[14]1. Corruption (person of the flesh);
2. Despised and reproached;
3. Opening up something that is complicated and may lead to chaos as in can of worms; Isa. 41:14; Job 7:5
[15]Feeling insignificant or ineffective; something you treat as insignificant, the penis. Worms: ill health; health worries. Idioms: even a worm will turn.
See Also: maggots.
[16]Being given to the worms’ is a metaphor for death, so we need to be aware that on a spiritual level changes – not necessarily death – may shortly be taking place.
[17]Dreams about worms suggest that someone that the dreamer cares for is being dishonest for fear of hurting the dreamer.
[18]A contemptible, insignificant person; one who gossips; research type; see “centipede” and “gossip”
[19]To dream of worms is a warning that you may be in contact with someone who has a contagious disease.
[20]Symbolic of disgrace, contempt, and repugnance, Ps. 22:6
[21]See Also: Animals metaphors. Also for Maggots.
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