The hidden meaning of lizards in your home
While seeing a lizard in your home may cause a startle, these unexpected visitors may carry a deeper esoteric symbolism than you think.
As temperatures rise, it’s common to encounter some unexpected guests in your home. Perhaps you’ve noticed a small lizard darting across the garden or slipping into a cozy corner indoors. While their presence may provoke fear or curiosity, lizards hold a fascinating place in the world of esotericism.
In various spiritual traditions, animals are often seen as carriers of symbolic messages, and lizards are no exception. This belief, which traces back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Celts, viewed animals as divine messengers connecting the physical and spiritual worlds. Today, modern esoteric practices still assign unique meanings to creatures like lizards, interpreting their appearance as a potential source of guidance or insight.
What does it mean to see a lizard in your home?
In many cultures, lizards are seen as symbols of adaptability, protection, and renewal. Their remarkable ability to regenerate parts of their bodies makes them a representation of resilience and transformation.
From an esoteric perspective, the presence of a lizard in your home could signal the need to embrace change and shed unnecessary burdens. Just as a lizard leaves behind what no longer serves it, this encounter may be a spiritual nudge to let go of the past and move toward a brighter, more adaptable future.
One of my own photos. A Texas Spiny Lizard that was in my laundry room a few years ago. I'd seen him previously and always wanted to get him with my camera but by the time I would fetch it and come back he'd be gone. Finally the photogra-fates smiled on me and he stayed still… pic.twitter.com/tjLvDY5K3A
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) November 25, 2024
Why do lizards enter homes?
During the summer, lizards are naturally drawn to warm, dry environments. Your home, especially if it includes a garden, terrace, or patio, provides the perfect shelter where they can find warmth and food. Urban areas with outdoor spaces often attract lizards, as these environments offer an abundance of insects and safe hiding spots.
While some people might feel uneasy about their presence, lizards are completely harmless to humans. In fact, they can even be beneficial, helping to control pests like mosquitoes and ants.
How to keep lizards out of your home
If you prefer to avoid lizards indoors, even though they’re harmless, there are practical steps you can take to keep them outside:
- Close windows and doors: Keep these entry points sealed, especially during warmer months.
- Eliminate their food source: Reducing insects in and around your home can discourage lizards from lingering.
- Seal cracks and crevices: Block small gaps in walls to minimize hiding spots.
- Limit outdoor lighting: Bright lights attract insects, which, in turn, attract lizards.
Original article written by Luis Méndez, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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