Centipede dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

To see a centipede in your dream refers to modest beginnings that can take you further and higher than you initially expected; the implication is that you should return to your roots for inspiration and energy. In their negative aspect, centipedes suggest fears and doubts that hinder you from making progress and achieving your goals. You need to stop thinking negative thoughts. The numerous legs of the creature represent the variety of ways that limiting beliefs and self-criticism can move with us from childhood into every stage of later life.

Your dream is alerting you to these thought patterns and urging you to cast them aside, as they are quite small in comparison with the force of your intelligence and spirit.

Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Nancy Wagaman

Activity or busy-ness.

Smooth progress forward.

Harmony (with others or within yourself).

Coordinating well with others.

Redundancy or contingency planning (since a centipede has lots of “backup” legs).

Dreaming of this creature can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or creature.

Consider also the creature’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Animal, Spider

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

To see a centipede in your dream suggests that you are letting your fears and doubts prevent you from making progress and achieving your goals. You need to stop thinking negative thoughts.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Margaret Hamilton

One who is very busy doing dead works and spreading poison gossip; a warning to avoid communication
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton