Fish Dream Meaning
Fish stand for wealth, abundance and opportunity. The carp is especially famous for success and pregnancy dreams, and catching a large fish is a classic money-luck dream.
What does it mean to dream about fish?
The meaning changes with what happened in your dream. Find the scene closest to yours.
Catching a big fish
Good omenA major piece of money or opportunity. Can also mean a contract, an acceptance or a deal going through.
Carp or goldfish swimming
Good omenMoney and honor luck rise. Also read as a pregnancy dream.
Letting a fish get away
Bad omenYou could miss an opportunity in front of you, so don’t delay deciding.
Seeing a dead fish
Bad omenSlow results or a need to watch your finances.
A fish leaping into the sky
Good omenA great achievement, promotion or exam success.
The psychological view
Fish come up from the depths: ideas and feelings from the unconscious. Catching one is bringing something into awareness.
What to do next
Act on the opportunity, and don’t let a good idea slip away.
Related dreams
Water
MixedWater stands for wealth, emotion and life force. Clear water points to good luck, money and peace of mind; murky or overflowing water points to emotional turmoil and worry.
Turtle
Good omenThe turtle stands for longevity, stability and patience. A turtle coming to your house or carrying you is read as health, stability and lasting good fortune.
Money
MixedMoney dreams reflect not only real money luck but your sense of self-worth, opportunity and responsibility. Finding or receiving money suggests opportunity; losing it or having it taken points to fear of loss and a cue to look at your relationships.
Dream interpretation draws on long-held Korean folk belief and psychological perspectives for reflection and entertainment. If recurring dreams or nightmares are distressing, consider talking with a professional.