Animal symbolism can show up in our everyday lives, as well as in our dreams.
So, we got the expert opinion from dream analystshere’s what they had to say.
What does dreaming of fish mean?
For one thing, professional dream interpreterLauri Loewenbergtells mbg that fish dreams often relate topregnancyor fertility.
But before that, it’s important to note that there are no universal meanings for dream images.
People can have acommon dreamand find the most common interpretation resonates but not always.
She explains that the fish itself represents the fetus, and the water is the womb.
If it’s a pet fish.
In some cases, you might dream of fish in a natural body of water.
This is especially true if you’re tending to a creative project, Loewenberg adds.
If you’re going fishing.
If you see a school of fish.
If you associate fish with religion or spirituality.
As aforementioned, fish are a popular spiritual symbol, particularly in Christianity.
If the fish is dangerous or attacking you.
According to Loewenberg, the fish in this case may be connected to criticism or perceived criticism toward you.
If the fish is out of water.
Lastly, Loewenberg says sometimes people report dreaming about fish that are out of water.
She explains that this dream is often about feeling out of your elementliterally “floundering.”
How to work through this dream.
Here’s more onhow to interpret dreamsto help you pin down your dream’s message.
(It never hurts to do somedream journaling, as well.)
The takeaway.
Dreams can be slippery, not unlike a fishdifficult to grasp, but we try nonetheless.
