Dreaming of Fish
In short
What does dreaming of Fish mean?
Treasures of the unconscious, fertility, and the secret symbol of early Christianity.
Jungian interpretation
The contents of the unconscious rising to the surface. The golden fish represents the Self hidden in the depths.
Freudian interpretation
A phallic symbol in water (the unconscious). Psychic contents seeking to surface.
Esoteric meaning
The sign of Pisces and Neptune. Linked to The Moon (XVIII). ICHTHYS — the secret Christian symbol of the early faithful.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: The Christ fish. The April Fool's fish. The Salmon of Wisdom in Celtic tradition.
Eastern tradition: The Japanese koi ascending a waterfall — perseverance and transformation into a dragon.
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Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Fish mean?+
Treasures of the unconscious, fertility, and the secret symbol of early Christianity.
What does dreaming of Fish mean according to Jung?+
The contents of the unconscious rising to the surface. The golden fish represents the Self hidden in the depths.
What does dreaming of Fish mean according to Freud?+
A phallic symbol in water (the unconscious). Psychic contents seeking to surface.