Killing a Spider

Dreams killing a spider

Uncover Hidden Dream Meanings

If you are fearful of spiders in the waking world they will quite often simply represent something of which you are terrified in your subcon­scious.

Spiders in dream relate to deceit, trapped in a web of lies and overcoming problems. I feel that your dream of killing a spider is in fact positive. You are "killing" these situations in waking life. I am Flo and here I will help define what killing a spider means in your dreams. Right, let's get to it! To kill a spider means that you are likely to stumble on a difficult time in your life. It also signifies bad luck or misfortune that may befall you. This dream can also signify risks that one is about to take in life. This dream denotes that you may encounter quarrels with your sweetheart. A dream about stepping on a spider signifies strength, you need to work hard to achieve your purpose in life.

Detailed dream interpretation of killing a spider 

A dream about killing a spider can suggest bad luck or your fortunes will be limited. Generally, having a dream about a spider suggests a delicate and detailed job that needs completing. If you dream of a spider crawling on you and then you hit it and kill it, shows that you may encounter some problems in your health that might cause you difficulties and misfortunes in life. To squash, a spider is positive and means great things will come to you. Dreaming of killing a money spider shows that you may be having a financial improvement, good luck or good news. 

What does killing a spider mean in a dream?

The spider in a dream symbolizes the feminine power in your life like a mother figure or a side of your personality that predominates. The spider is a powerful force that protects you from your self-destructive nature. However, if you kill it in your dream, old dream lore denotes bad luck and misfortune. I will say don’t fret, the modern interpretation is that you are killing deceit. Your dream also has a positive interpretation related to a sensitive problem you will come to solve soon.

What does killing a giant spider mean in a dream?

To dream about something giant (such as a large spider) signifies the lack of control over your own life and attitude. You may encounter someone who has a short temper, and thanks to your explosive nature, you enter conflicts and bad situations. As I have said before, the spider is a symbol of rebirth, feminine power, and strong intuition, as well as survival instincts. The giant spider signifies a great force in your life that takes away your ability to choose or speak for what you believe in. However, to kill this giant spider in a dream denotes you will be overwhelmed by emotions, once you defeat something you believe you weren’t capable of. Trust yourself more. Your dream also represents a giant possibility for career progress being lost due to your reckless decisions and moves. The advice here is more attention to details and less on what’s obvious. Use your instinct.

What do spiders mean in dreams from psychology perspective?

From a psychological perspective, to dream of spiders means the dreamer is being manipulated by someone in waking life. Or the dreamer might be the one manipulating others in waking life. The explanation of such dream interpretation spiders have the ability to manipulate their prey into their web. To dream of spiders reflects your manipulative behavior. Ask yourself, why am I acting this way. You might find answers related to your fears of being manipulated by other people.

What does it mean to dream of killing a spider and then seeing it dead in a dream?

To kill a spider and see it dead in your dream signifies misfortune you will be responsible for. You will either ruin good possibility coming on your way. Or you will cut the contact with the wrong person.

What does it mean to dream of killing multiple spiders in a dream?

To kill multiple spiders in your dream state signifies the many risks you will take to increase your chances of success. Your career will be thankful for your risky moves, but your health will collapse if you don’t take better care of yourself soon. You’re leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Your mental health is also not at envious level. Take a break from your everyday routine and travel somewhere new – maybe book a weekend away?

What does it mean to dream of seeing spiders hanging over you in a dream?

To see spiders hanging over you has two interpretations, depending on your emotional state in the dream. Were you feeling scared of the spiders? Or enjoyed their presence? If you were scared, it means your deepest fears will come to face you. Be prepared to win the battle with your fears. Once you do, you will come out stronger than ever. Remember, fear is scary only for those who fear everything, and from now on, you fear nothing. If you enjoyed the presence of the spiders all over you, it denotes your ability to recognize an opportunity. Many possibilities will knock on your door.

What does it mean to be chased by a spider and it kills you?

As you know, there’s no way a spider can chase you and kill you in waking life. Therefore, your dream means you fear something that will never happen. However, don’t forget that spiders do kill people with their venom. Not all of them, but if you run into the right one, it will end up deadly. You should pay extra attention to your thoughts, what you wish for and what you imagine. You might not believe visualization has the power to create your reality, but it does. What you imagine – you become. Maybe not now, but someday, you will come to experience the power of visualization.

What does it mean to kill a black widow in a dream?

The black widow is one of the deadliest spiders existing on this planet. To see this in your dream symbolizes danger, intimidation, feminine power, death, and dominance. To kill a spider in the dream denotes gaining back the control in your life. You’ll walk over the person who’s been making your waking life miserable for a while. You will gain back the dominance in most of your relationships.

What does it mean to dream of killing a tarantula?

The tarantula in a dream symbolizes the dark side of your personality, but also your deepest fears. It’s the place where your darkness comes from. However, it also represents your social image. People look at you with fear, and you enjoy it. You see yourself as a dominant character in society. Yet, despite how powerful that makes you feel, you also feel empty and unhappy. It’s time that you show people your good side, and establish new friendships. To kill the tarantula in a dream means overcoming your fears, negative emotions and the feeling of being trapped in your darkness.

In your dream you may have

Killed a spider. Shot a spider. Stamped on a spider. Eaten a spider. 

Positive changes are afoot if

You have a dream of a large spider crawling in your house. This is a positive dream as it shows that you may end up being successful either financially or even in other areas of your life. A spider is killed by others.  

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of killing a spider

Fear, intimidation, anxiety, discomfort, surprise, hateful, irritation.

By Flo Saul
Mar 21, 2013