The moth symbolizes the Self, but perhaps in its darker, more worldly sense. As the butterfly symbolizes the soul, so the moth symbolizes Spirit trapped in the physical realms. The moth symbolizes the darker side of us that uses fantasy. The moth emerging from darkness signifies our need to recognize this shadowy self so that we can survive difficulties unscathed. The moth is largely associated with nighttime and therefore connects with the hidden side of our nature. Also, because the moth can be self-destructive when there is light around, it may highlight personal weakness. It also tends to symbolize our dream self and the more transient side of our personality that part that finds difficulty in settling to proper tasks. Consult the entry for Butterfly for further information.
To see a moth in a dream, small worries will lash you into hurried contracts, which will prove unsatisfactory. Quarrels of a domestic nature are prognosticated.
The flying butterfly or moth – concern or house trouble
The moth flying on lamp fire. – Defeat of other person.
Feeling drawn to something or someone, or someone who feels drawn to something or someone
A nuisance or bother
A need to focus on the "light," a Higher Power, your higher purpose, or optimism
Dreaming of this insect can represent:
Having too much of one of these qualities, or that you could benefit by being less this way
Not having enough of one of these qualities, or that you could benefit by being more like this
Someone or something in your real life with whom you associate one of these qualities (an event, situation, threat, etc.)
For more clues, pay attention to what the animal was doing or any particular characteristic that stood out.