What does it mean to dream about a scorpion? |

Dreaming of a scorpion can represent, on a symbolic level, the need to perceive and reflect on our instinctive actions, that is, our reactions to the facts that happen in our lives.

Check out more details below to better understand what you dreamed of.

Reflect on the context of dreaming about a scorpion

How is this scorpion? Is there any interaction of the dreamer with this symbol? What emotions does he evoke in the dream? What actions does the scorpion have in the dream?

Reflect on what the unconscious may be signaling when dreaming of a scorpion

How do I react when I feel threatened? What affects and disrupts me? Do I feel constantly threatened by external and/or internal situations? What threatens my convictions? Am I attached to ideas or beliefs that I only transform when they become very painful and unbearable? Are my responses to life and situations overly defensive? What obstacles stand between my defense needs and my ability to maintain my center? How can I defend myself by acting and not reacting to stimuli outside of me?

Understand possible applications of dreaming about a scorpion:

To dream that you are in contact with the scorpion

To come into contact with the scorpion symbol in a dream is to touch or be touched by the most instinctive, dark and reactive dimension of the psyche, although this can be experienced as something positive by the dreamer. In addition, contacts with one’s own sensitivity and psychic depth can also be considered in understanding this symbol.

Dreaming of being stung by a scorpion

Being stung by a scorpion in the dream could be fatal, that is, it could indicate that, by a painful path, the dreamer is being forced to change attitudes and beliefs.

To dream that the scorpion protects an object

A scorpion that “guards” and protects an object poses an obstacle, an impediment to accessing a certain psychic instance without some kind of review or correction.

Dream about playing with a scorpion

Caressing or playing with scorpions can indicate more intimacy and closeness with the instincts, with the dreamer’s own inner nature and sensitivity to himself and others.

Connection with the physical world

Scorpions are nocturnal and very discreet arachnids. They have existed for a long time on the planet and have a resistant physical structure, although they are extremely sensitive to all kinds of vibrations, thanks to the little hairs on their bodies.

The life of scorpions is chthonic, that is, belonging to the earth and its rhythms and vibrations, therefore, it is more instinctive, linked to the unconscious. They live to hunt, breed and protect themselves. When we come across this symbol in a dream, we can think of this more instinctive dimension of ourselves, of what underlies our reactions.

Sensitivity and self-defense

In Astrology, for example, the sign of Scorpio also offers some themes for reflection on the symbol, such as sensitivity, reactivity, the unconscious poisonous attitude and the psychic powers granted by the perceptive and deep mind.

A scorpion sting is reported to be extremely painful and, in many cases, lethal. Scorpions in general do not seek turmoil or attack without any reason; they need to feel highly threatened. So, we see that he reminds us of a primordial need for self-defense that is his own.

Our experts

– Thaís Khoury holds a degree in Psychology from Universidade Paulista, with a postgraduate degree in Analytical Psychology. She uses dream interpretation, calatonia and creative expression in her sessions.

– Yubertson Miranda, graduated in Philosophy from PUC-MG, is a symbologist, numerologist, astrologer and tarot reader.