If hovering near water, this represents the cooperation between your mental / conscious self and your emotional nature.
Dragonflies are very adaptable, but also territorial. Have you been hovering around your domain too much? Or perhaps you’ve been too flexible in a specific situation.
Dragonflies need warmth and sunlight. On the dream plane, this may represent a similar physical need that manifests as depression or restlessness. Alternatively, it may symbolize the need to be more aware of the conscious, masculine, solar self.
In Japan, these are emblems of happiness and good fortune.
Among Native Americans, the souls of the departed may reside in these creatures. As such, they may be messengers from other realms communicating through your dream (See also: Ghost). [1]
The dragonfly spends an enormous amount of time in the larval stage, which represents the hibernation that must accompany great change. When the dragonfly emerges, it can fly with beautiful multicolored wings.
The larva is aquatic, so the transformation that it connects to happens at the level of the unconscious mind. When the dragonfly’s change is complete, the ability to fly and spread the translucent beauty of its wings represents messages of ascension that come directly from the depths of our soul. This is a powerful totem of change, transformation, and wisdom. [2]
Different or other-worldly.
Observation or perspective.
“Magic,” or a wish for it.
Intuition, inner guidance, or spiritual assistance.
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.
2- We may be pursuing a dream, but without anv real focus as to what we actually want out of life. Our reactions are instinctive rather than logical.
3- Though the dragonfly’s physical existence is short, it symbolises immortality and regeneration. [4]
The dragonfly is the guide into the astral or spirit world. [5]
If you see a dead dragonfly, then the news will be bad.
A dragonfly perched gracefully on some other object shows that you will soon be having guests that may be hard to get rid of. [6]
If the dragonfly lands on your body, this is a lucky omen that you will hear some good news from a distant friend or relative.
To see a dead dragonfly signifies bad news. [7]
2. Some aspect of life or situation may have elements of fantasy, illusion.
3. News comes from far away; a messenger. [11]