If you are fascinated with the beetle and are wondering what they could mean to you, you have come to the right place. Beetles are beautiful insects that are found all over the world.
They are prominent in some cultures, such as the Ancient Egyptians, but are not as well known in other parts of the world. Despite this, their importance and cultural significance have drawn people to them for many years.
Symbolism and Meaning of the Beetle
The Beetle often symbolizes resilience and determination. They are hard workers and do not give up easily. These creatures can work together, or independently, and so are symbolic of teamwork and independence.
Of course, there are over 300,000 different beetles in the world, but the ones primarily given symbolic meanings are the scarab beetles. These have been synonymous with the sun, power, and much more in ancient cultures, like those in Egypt, and their importance has stayed with us over the centuries.
Beetles are adaptive and can trick predators with ease. They are the kings of both the ground and the air, so they can symbolize adventure and excitement, as well as being grounded.
These insects will always find a way to be stable in their environment and are often associated with sensitivity, greater vision, clairvoyance, and the ability to communicate with the angels and spirits.
The body of the beetle is thought to represent the mind, body, and spirit, as it is in three parts. Their colors can vary greatly and can mean different things, too. For example, the black beetle is a sign of back luck.
Changing you or your beliefs for the sake of others will not help you, and you need to put yourself and what you believe first. To get through these changes, you may want to find help in your community and other people that you identify with.
There, you will find the strength and understanding which will help you get through your problem.
The Beetle may also be coming to you to tell you to stand still and look around you. When this happens, there might be something happening around you that you are not fully aware of, so you need to pay attention to it.
By using the antennas of the beetle, you will become aware of the issue and will be able to deal with it.
The color of the beetle is important, too. Below are the beetle colors and what they may mean for you:
Green: Green beetles often carry messages about finances, as well as providence.
Red: Red beetles will speak to you about the matters of the heart, such as love and family
To summarize, the Beetle may appear as your Spirit Animal if you:
Need to stay true to yourself and your beliefs
Need to become aware of something in your life
Are going to go through a big change or transformation
The Beetle as a Totem Animal
If you are born with the Beetle Totem Animal, you probably have amazing instincts and potentially psychic insight.
You are a good problem-solver and are sensitive, but also very aware that there are always two sides to a story and things may not always be as they seem. Chances are, you care about the planet a lot and look for ways to be eco-friendly and thrifty, so there is less waste.
Because of the nature of the beetle, you might feel like nothing in your life stays the same for very long. However, you accept this and even enjoy it, always having the ability to find something positive in every situational change you experience.
As a tribute to the beetles’ three parts, you also find the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection crucial in your life. You probably have a good idea of what Karma is and how it works, and you are aware that what goes around will always come around.
Because of this, you like to live your life positively and only focus your energy on the things that are worth it. One way you do this is by avoiding the problems that you are able to sniff out, so you live a drama-free and happy life.
To summarize, if the Beetle is your Totem Animal, you:
The Beetle will help you be more sensitive to the universe and enable you to pick up on vibrations around you.
This Power Animal can also be called upon if you need the strength to get through a difficult situation, or when you feel stuck. They will teach you how to overcome the numerous obstacles you will experience in your life and help you persevere, whatever you do.
To summarize, you may call upon the Beetle Power Animal if you need help:
Finding or improving your spirituality
To be more sensitive to the world around you
Getting out of a rough patch in your life
Overcoming obstacles in your life
The Beetle in Religion and Culture
Beetles are not as revered as many other creatures are across the world. However, there are some cultures, like the Egyptians, who worshiped these beetles.
In Ancient Egypt, the scarab was a symbol of immortality, transformation, protection, and resurrection. These insects were depicted in art and were often used during funerals.
After someone died in Ancient Egypt, their heart would be removed and a beetle amulet called a kheper would replace it.
Khepri, the Father of the Gods and the Creator, is said to have created everything out of clay. This resembles the scarab, as this beetle rolls up waste into a ball, which they would use to feed their young.
Many believed that these insects were born from the soil, hence creating the connection between resurrection and new life.
When the heart was replaced with the kheper talisman, the people believed that they were removing a number of human qualities such as desire, fear, and weakness, from within. The talisman was an untouched life and gave the deceased peace.
Beetle dreams can mean a lot of things. These meanings can depend on the type of beetle, as well as what the beetle is doing and how you feel in the dream.
If you dream about a Potato Beetle, you may be getting a reminder to keep yourself in good health and practice self-love.
Maybe you have recently put on a lot of unwanted weight or have been eating a lot of unhealthy food – the Potato Beetle appearing in your dreams serves as a reminder to stop. Your health is invaluable, and you must take care of yourself.
Additionally, the Potato Beetle could appear to remind you to speak positive affirmations over yourself. If you have been feeling down, or have not been yourself, you need to show yourself some love.
You need to take a step back and treat yourself to something that will make you feel a little better. If your self-esteem has taken a knock, do something to get it back up and feel great about yourself again.
If you have a dream about the Jeweled Beetle, your subconscious is trying to tell you to take joy from the small things in life. There are unexpected moments of beauty and joy that many of us take for granted or overlook.
Dreaming about the Dung Beetle can symbolize that there are opportunities all around you, and you need to take them. No matter where you are in life or how hopeless things feel, great opportunities can come out of the smallest things.
Not only will the Dung Beetle remind you of opportunities, but it will also serve as a reminder to properly weigh the pros and cons of your decisions. You need to find the decision that is right for you, and this beetle will remind you to do that.
Scarab Beetles in your dreams are there to tell you to live a drama-free life. It is time to ditch the friends that are always starting drama and focus on yourself and your goals.
You need to take a step back and evaluate your life and the people you allow to be in it and make decisions, even if they might make you a little uncomfortable initially. If you are around the drama of the people you care for, try and find a way to resolve the problems before they spiral out of control.
These beetles can serve as a reminder that you will survive the difficulties thrown your way, and you will adapt to new things.
You will be reminded that you cannot control everything, and sometimes you just need to embrace the change and do your best. By focusing on the positive things in life, you will begin to realize that life is special and will have so many amazing opportunities for you.
Beetles can be a sign of rough times ahead, too. There could be different types of issues looming ever closer to you, and these depend on the type of dream:
Swarm of beetles: If a swarm of beetles is coming towards you in a dream, fear not – this means that there is money and wealth that is on its way to you
Falling beetle: If you see a beetle falling in your dreams, it may symbolize that any projects of finances you had planned could be delayed
Beetles crawling on you: If you feel beetles crawling on you in a dream, you need to be careful. This is a warning that you will soon be in a financial crisis
Beetles in your hair: If you have beetles suck in your hair in your dream, it could be a warning of concerns in your life. These problems are likely to have something to do with business or love
Flying beetle: If you dream of a flying beetle in your dream, you will have good luck at work and find love
You kill the beetle: If you kill the beetle in your dream, the financial crisis that has been foretold, or that you are going through, will improve. Soon, you have experience financial gains
You dream of a black beetle: If you dream of a black beetle, these are though to be a sign of magic and trouble ahead in your life
The Beetle in Tattoos, Astrology and Spiritual Meanings
Beetles have many meanings across astrology and even tattoos. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo of a beetle, check out what it could symbolize and what the different species mean. That way, you will be able to pick the perfect tattoo for you and have a meaningful piece of art on your body.
Tattoos
There are so many species of beetles, including ladybugs and scarabs. Each one will have a different and unique meaning, especially culturally. To find out more about various beetles and what they mean in tattoos, keep reading to find out.
The Hercules Beetle is, as its name might suggest, big and strong. If you get a tattoo of a Hercules Beetle, you will be symbolizing power and strength.
Scarab Beetles are famous for their appearances across Egyptian culture and make great tattoos. These beetles can be found on every continent (except Antarctica) and have historical significance like no other so that alone make these insects a great choice for tattoos.
Dung Beetles are a part of the scarab family and symbolize prosperity and organization.
Other symbolic meanings of scarab beetles include creation, transformation, and renewal. Most tattoos of Scarab Beetles are thought to be linked with the Divine and spirituality. This is because of their historic past and cultural significance in Egypt.
Tribal Beetle tattoos are also popular choices in this niche. These tattoos will have different meanings depending on where you are in the world as each tribal pattern is different.
In general, though, tribal tattoos symbolize things such as prosperity, love, and luck, as well as a connection to the Divine. However, the true meaning of these tattoos is often not known as they are very personal to the wearer.
Astrology
There is little to say about the Beetle in the world of astrology. However, the Pre-Incan Zodiac has 12 Zodiac signs as the Scarab Beetle is one of them.
The Scarab Beetle sign, which equates to a Libra, symbolizes reciprocity, relationships, and union. In many ancient cultures, like the Egyptians, this beetle was seen as a symbol of progress, grace, and balance, so it is a perfect fit for the lady with the scales.
People born under this sign are independent and enjoy their own time, but are also socially intelligent. These people can do well in either leadership positions or acting as a team player, so the possibilities are endless.
Beetles are symbolic of the sun, renewal, rebirth, and life, but also can be a sign of bad omens like death and the Devil. There are those who believe that if a beetle walks across your shoe, it is an omen of looming death.
However, beetles also symbolize power, strength, and also finances. To find out the meaning of beetles in your life, you need to take note of your surroundings and the climate of your life. Only then can you find the true meaning of these insects.
An Overview of the Beetle Symbolism and Meanings
Below, you will find a list of many of the popular symbolic meanings of the beetle:
Abundance
Adaptation
Clairvoyance
Cleanliness
Community
Constancy
Creation
Creativity
Divinity
Immortality
Industry
Love
Luck
Material Realm
Metamorphosis
Nobility
Organization
Persistence
Prosperity
Recycling
Renewal
Resourcefulness
Safety
Sensitivity
Spirit Communing
Stability
Strength
Structure
Transformation
Trust
Uniqueness
Vision
Final Thoughts
Beetles, especially scarabs, can have many meanings in your life. They can be both good and bad omens and can appear to warn you of approaching dangers and situations.
If you feel like you have a connection to the beetle, or feel that this insect may be able to help you, I implore you to find out more about them.
You never know when you may need the help of these beautiful creatures and need to borrow some of their power to get through something in your life.
Diane has always been interested in spirituality and self-improvement. She is a happy and outgoing person. She started her spiritual journey with Chandra while looking for tools to bring positivity to their lives. She boosts her mind with self-care and affirmations. However, she also knows what crystals to wear based on her feelings. She also practices the law of attraction.
