Know the meaning of presence of lizards in your house
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When you see a lizard in your house what does it mean? Is it a good omen or a sign of coming bad luck coming your way.
It is generally believed that seeing a lizard in your house means that something new is coming into your life, that your life is being ‘refreshed’ or that good luck, prosperity and abundance is coming to you.
It can also have some negative meanings like deception, unholiness and insomnia.
Lizards are robust creatures that survived millions of years. There is a lot to be learned from them and on a symbolic level they can teach some great lessons.
Seeing a lizard and its meaning
Lizards can come into your life in many ways. Some people start seeing lizards in their dreams. Our dreams can be powerful purveyors of meaning in our lives and often provide guidance through certain life challenges.
Some see lizards and symbols of lizards everywhere in their life.
Therefore, when lizards come into your house it has some definite meanings.
It could be one special lizard who shows up in your house in a completely unexplained way.
It could also mean that the presence of lizards in the house is just a coincidence, and they could be looking for food, water or shelter.
Lizards usually stick around and keep showing up until you get the message.
Although there are many different meanings and interpretations of what lizards in the house mean, the most common 7 meanings are:
Meanings of seeing a lizard in your house
Lizards are deeply symbolic creatures and have a special place in almost every culture’s religious and/or spiritual traditions.
When you see lizards in your house it is usually more significant and meaningful. Your house is your place of safety – your refuge and in many ways an extension of who you are as a person.
When lizards come into this space, they quite literally enter your life.
It is important to point out that most lizards will avoid people as far they can. When you do see one in your home it is rarely a coincidence since they would want to avoid you.
There are 7 main explanations as to what it means when you see a lizard in your house
1. Something new and fresh is coming
Lizards hibernate throughout winter and reawakens in spring, symbolising rebirth and resurrection.
Symbolically it can mean that you are reborn and resurrected in your own life, or someone or something new can be coming into your life for you to be ‘reborn’ emotionally, spiritually or even physically.
The idea of something new and fresh coming into your life is a symbol of new hope. It is a good sign and something to be excited about – and to look forward to.
2. Prosperity and good fortune
In many cultures throughout the world, lizards in the house is a sign of good fortune and prosperity.
Chinese see the lizard is seen as a ‘baby dragon’ and the presence of lizards is a symbol of good luck and good fortune.
Egyptian hieroglyphics often featured lizards and it was a symbol of abundance, of plenty and of prosperity.
In Celtic traditions the lizard is also very prominent and very symbolic. It is a sign of wealth, nobility and prosperity.
3. The presence of distrust, deception and deceit
Seeing a lizard in your house could also have negative connotations. It could be a warning sign.
Many lizards shed body parts as a defense mechanism. When they shed a tail, the wriggling tail acts as a distraction and causes predators to pursue the tail which allows them to escape.
This deceptive sense of continuing struggle is symbolic of having people in your house or close to you who are potentially deceptive and whom you cannot trust.
If for example, someone new is coming into your home or your family then you need to pay particularly close attention as the presence of lizards can act as a warning sign.
4. Presence of an old friend or acquaintance
One of the most positive meanings of seeing a lizard in your house could be a symbol of an old friend, acquaintance or loved one who passed away.
In many Mediterranean countries, seeing a lizard in your house shortly after someone passed away is often seen as that person making an appearance in your life once again to help put your mind to rest and assure you that all is well.
It can also be a reminder of someone who passed away long ago but seeing the lizards now can reinforce certain memories or lessons from someone who has passed on already.
5. Survival, sacrifice and destiny
Lizards are masters at survival proven by having survived millions of years despite all their limitations.
Their ability to adapt, change and survive is inspiring. What does it mean when you see a lizard in your house when you are going through tough times?
It’s a sign that you too can adapt, change and not only survive but also thrive.
Sometimes you may lose something – like the lizard will shed its tail in order to survive. It means that life wants you to sacrifice something for you to thrive once again.
6. Unclean and unholy
The Bible says that lizards are symbols of something that is unclean and unholy. For religious Christians the presence of lizards in the house is not a good sign.
It may mean that someone or something unclean and unholy has come into your life. So, you need to pay close attention to all the new people who are coming into your house or have recently come into your life.
In some parts of the Bible the lizard is even symbolic of the Devil himself. From this point of view, seeing lizards can symbolize pure evil coming into your home.
7. Insomnia and sleeplessness
It is said that people who suffer from sleeplessness and insomnia often see lizards in the house.
In Celtic mythology it was believed that the Night Goddess Evaki stole sleep from the lizard’s eyes and handed it out to all the living creatures.
If sleep has been taken from your life then you and the lizards are on the same page. It is also said that lizards usually leave once your insomnia is cured.
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