Activity of which you’re not aware (such as judgments or other dynamics within in your subconscious mind).
Gradual change through very small changes over time.
“Eating away” at something (such as completing a large task bit by bit).
The idea of an intrusion on your personal boundaries.
Erosion (such as of a foundation, belief, or moral).
Action that’s beneficial on one hand but harmful on another (as termites’ activity benefits them but has detrimental effects for others).
Dreaming of this insect can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality.
Consider also the insect’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.
See Also: Insect
[1]The primary element of the termite’s existence that illumines its symbolic meaning is its destructive powers. Hidden from view, termites can completely destroy the structural integrity of a building and are a homeowner’s worst nightmare.
If you see a few termites, there may be hundreds unseen eroding the foundation of something you hold dear. When termites appear in a dream, be prepared to look beneath the surface for evidence that some structure in your life may be being eaten away.
[2]Tiny nuisances, things that bother you that you can’t seem to fix or get rid of
[3]A dream in which you see termites signals temporary prosperity for you.
[4](Broker, Stockbroker, Wood warm) In a dream, termites represent jealousy, envy, perfidy, competition in knowledge, or search for arguments.
If one sees termites in his carry-on bag, or eating from his staff in a dream, they mean his death. Termites in a dream also represent a slanderer who tricks wealthy people to make his commission by advising them to place their money into bad investments.
If a sick person sees termites inside his house or clinging to his skin in a dream, it also means his death.
If one sees termites eating his wooden door, table or bed in a dream, they mean an illness. Termites in a dream also means having a large family with little income.
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