It might not be pleasant, but dreaming about swarms of flies is quite a common occurrence, and if it happens to you, there could be an important message hidden in the dream.
However, there are several ways to interpret it – so to help you make sense of what you saw, in this post, we go into detail about a swarm of flies dream meaning.
Dream about Swarm of Flies
Before we look at how to interpret dreams about swarms of flies, first, we need to think about fly symbolism and the things we associate with these insects.
This is because interpreting dreams is highly subjective, and how the dreamer feels about the various elements in the dream can be just as important as what those elements are.
One of the first things that come to mind when we think of flies is that they are dirty animals. They feed on whatever they can find, including rotting food, dead animals and even excrement, so they are extremely unhygienic, and most people find them repugnant.
They often get inside our homes and then buzz around the windows trying to get back out, and they also fly around our heads whenever we are trying to eat or drink anything outside – so they are also seen as highly annoying creatures.
Because of the lives they lead, they are closely related to death and disease, and the irritation they cause also puts us in a bad mood, filling us with negative emotions.
On the whole, most associations we have with flies are negative, but we can say that flies are highly adaptable creatures, making do with whatever they can get hold of
This means if we have to find something positive about them, at least we can say they’re flexible insects and that they’re great survivors.
Interpreting dreams about swarms of flies
Having talked about the symbolism of flies and some of the things we associate with them, now we can go on to talk about how to interpret dreams about swarms of flies. Here are some of the most common possibilities.
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Something is rotten
Flies swarm around rotten things, so if you dream of a swarm of flies, it could mean that something in your life is rotten too, figuratively speaking.
For example, you could be trapped in a toxic relationship, but you don’t have the courage to end it and move on. In this case, the swarm of flies could be telling you that your relationship is rotten and that you have no choice but to bring it to an end.
Alternatively, it could be a message about your career. Perhaps you are stuck in a job you don’t like, but you don’t dare quit the job and look for a new one. However, the fly dream could be urging you to do just that to let some freshness into your life.
You are the only one who can know what the dream is referring to and what is rotten in your life, and after thinking deeply about what you saw in the dream and what it is you need to change, you then need to be brave enough to go out and make that change.
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Something is bothering you
When flies buzz around our heads, they are immensely irritating, and a dream of a swarm of flies could be telling you that there is something in your life that is bothering you.
Again, you are the only one who can work out what this is, so spend time in meditation and deep thought to try to identify what it is that’s upsetting you.
Perhaps you weren’t even aware that you were being bothered by it, but by identifying where the problem is coming from, you will be in a better position to find a suitable solution.
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You have negative emotions
Being surrounded by a swarm of flies in a dream can represent being surrounded by negative emotions. Negativity attracts more negativity, so if you find yourself becoming increasingly negative, you need to find a way to break the circle.
When you find yourself in a situation like this, a dream about a swarm of flies may serve as a warning that you are becoming too negative and that it is polluting your life, both in the physical world and in the spiritual one.
This means you need to find ways to create more positive energy in your life to turn the vicious circle of negativity into a virtuous cycle of positivity.
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You are in need of cleansing and renewal
A cloud of flies following you in your dream may represent all the emotional baggage that you have picked up in your life, telling you that you require emotional and spiritual cleansing and renewal.
Sometimes, we can carry our past mistakes and regrets with us instead of facing them and dealing with them properly, so if you have this dream, it may be time to face the skeletons in your closet.
When you admit your mistakes and forgive yourself for them, it will leave you in a healthier mental state, after which you will be ready to face the future in a more positive and unburdened frame of mind, ready for new spiritual growth and evolution.
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You have too much on your mind
If your mind is too “dirty” or cluttered, it may cause you to dream of flies. Perhaps you have too much going on in your life and too much to think about, which is preventing you from focusing properly on the things that really matter.
When this happens, you need to take a step back and reassess your priorities – and you may need to drop some of your responsibilities to allow you to concentrate on the things that are most important.
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You have dirty secrets
Everybody has dirty secrets from the past, but sometimes, we need to confront them if we want to move on and leave them in the past.
A dream of a swarm of flies may represent your repressed secrets bubbling up through your subconscious mind, and this means you’ll need to deal with them on your terms before they come out on their own.
Sometimes telling people your secrets openly and seeking forgiveness where possible can be the best solution, so if you dream of swarming flies, this might be something you should consider.
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You need to learn to be more flexible
Flies can make do with whatever they have, and sometimes, they can remind us not to be too picky.
Instead of turning your nose up at things or people you don’t think are good enough for you, try to be a bit humbler for a change. Accept whatever life gives you with gratitude and learn to make do instead of rejecting things because you think they are not good enough for you.
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You need to pay attention to your health
A dream of a swarm of flies may tell you that something is amiss with your health, so you should consider trying to lead a healthier lifestyle.
At the same time, if you have a nagging health issue, now could be the time to get it checked out – because the flies might be telling you that it will only continue to get worse if you don’t.
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Need to let go of something
Dreaming of a swarm of flies may tell you that there’s something in your life that you’re holding onto but that you need to let go of.
For example, perhaps your relationship has ended, but you still can’t stop thinking about the person or the times you had together.
You know the relationship is over, and you know it’s for the best – so now is the time to leave it in the past and move on to new things. Otherwise, the past will stay with you, just like a dark swarm of flies following you around and buzzing around your head.
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Lots of flies – surrounded by enemies
If you dream of a swarm of lots of flies, it could be a message that you are surrounded by enemies, so now is a time to proceed with caution.
Perhaps there are people who want to see you fail in some kind of project you are involved in, so be careful how you step, or they may attempt to sabotage you.
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Killing flies – overcoming difficulties
A positive dream about a swarm of flies is if you see yourself killing them – because this dream represents you overcoming your difficulties.
Perhaps you are working on a project, and you have met some unexpected difficulties. However, the fact that you can kill the flies one by one in your dream suggests you can also find solutions to your problems and that your project will be a great success in the end.
Several possible interpretations
As we have seen, there are quite a few possible ways to interpret dreams about swarms of flies, with both positive and negative meanings.
To make sense of what you saw, spend time in deep thought analyzing the various elements of your dream and applying them to your current life situation. Then, by following your intuition, you will be guided to the correct interpretation of the dream.