Cockroaches dream meaning is explained below using 3 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Silvana Amar
Seeing and at times just thinking about cockroaches makes a person feel squeamish and repulsed. When dreaming about these dreaded insects, the unconscious mind may be hinting to the dreamer that he needs to reevaluate and reassess a major part of his life. There is never just one roach; thus, the areas of life that need cleansing and renewal may be deep and wide.
The negativity or contamination that is represented by the roaches may affect a great deal of your life. Thus, this may be a call to clean your psychological, emotional, and spiritual self.
(Also, examine your motives!) On a less dramatic note, cockroaches in our dreams may be associated with food and uncleanliness, so don’t leave the dishes for tomorrow!
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary • Author: Silvana Amar
Interpretation 2 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
These insects are associated with food and also with uncleanliness. Dreaming about them may indicate that the nourishment or “food for thought” or the “soul food” that is being ingested in the dream is contaminated with hidden or undesirable motives. Information or reassessment of immediate issues in the dreamer’s life may be indicated.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 3 — Vincent Wienand
1. Pests 2 Tim. 3:6;
2. Can be demonic;
3. Attracted to food left out; Sin; 1 John 1:6-7.
4. Doors being left open (Areas of the heart that needs to see the light); 1 Cor. 4:5; 2.
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand