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Dreaming of Fish
In short
What does dreaming of Fish mean?
Dreaming of a fish reveals treasures buried in the depths of the unconscious seeking to rise to the surface. It is the Self hidden in the deep waters, fertile psychic contents pressing upward — and the ancient Christian symbol ICHTHYS, the secret sign of the early faithful. The Japanese koi ascending the waterfall evokes perseverance and transformation into something greater.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Fish mean?+
Dreaming of a fish reveals treasures buried in the depths of the unconscious seeking to rise to the surface. It is the Self hidden in the deep waters, fertile psychic contents pressing upward — and the ancient Christian symbol ICHTHYS, the secret sign of the early faithful. The Japanese koi ascending the waterfall evokes perseverance and transformation into something greater.
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.