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Dragonfly

Full Interpretation

Dragonflies in dreams represent transformation, illusion, lightness of being, emotional maturity, and the ability to see through deception. A dragonfly hovering over water suggests you are gaining perspective on your emotional life without being pulled under. Psychologically, the dragonfly symbolises the mature self that has emerged from the murky waters of the unconscious — having spent most of its life as a larva underwater, it represents the breakthrough into clarity and light. Spiritually, the dragonfly is a messenger of change, reminding you that transformation is natural, that appearances can be deceiving, and that lightness and depth are not opposites.