Octopus & Squid Dream Meaning
Many-armed sea creatures stand for many matters tangled together, or wealth taken from the sea. Being caught means tangled relationships; catching one means results.
What does it mean to dream about octopus & squid?
The meaning changes with what happened in your dream. Find the scene closest to yours.
An octopus wraps around you
MixedA busy period when many tasks and relationships crowd in at once. Say no to what you can.
Catching squid or octopus
Good omenThe work you put in bears fruit and money follows.
Being stung by a jellyfish
Bad omenAn unexpected small loss or hurt. Don’t let your guard down.
Swimming with an octopus
Good omenYou adapt well to an unfamiliar environment and meet a new opportunity.
The psychological view
Octopuses are adaptable and clever, with arms everywhere — the multitasker’s symbol.
What to do next
Choose which arms to use, and let the rest rest.
Related dreams
Fish
Good omenFish 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.
Sea & Ocean
Good omenThe sea stands for a wide world, big opportunity and deep emotion. A calm sea means peace; rough waves mean upheaval in feelings and circumstances.
Whale & Shark
MixedThe whale stands for big opportunity and a generous heart; the shark for strong threat and competition. Large sea animals mean a time when emotions and circumstances move on a big scale.
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.
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.