What do spiders dream about? All interpretations and meanings from the dream book
Dreams about spiders can mean both good luck and bad luck.
Creepy crawlies. These three words best describe the attitude of millions of us towards these tiny creatures that silently live in the dark corners of our homes and go about their business. Spiders characterize our fears of what can suddenly materialize in our dreams. They personify everything scary that can unexpectedly jump out of the shadows. But what do spiders dream about?
Since dream symbolism is highly subjective, a spider in one person's dream may mean something completely different than it does in another's. According to dream analyst Jane Theresa Anderson, the symbolism of a spider in a dream will depend on your personal associations with spiders. But don't worry, MigNews is here to help you figure it all out.
What do spiders dream about: the meaning of dreams about spiders
Dreams about spiders often symbolize that you are depressed, anxious, or even in a difficult situation in real life. They usually appear when you are dealing with something that seems difficult and intractable to you.
However, these dreams can also mean positive qualities, such as creativity and patience. They remind us not to rush and plan everything, as spiders do when they weave their intricate webs.
Thus, while these dreams may indicate some problems, they also encourage you to pay attention to your feelings and think about what is bothering you.
Other interpretations of dreams about spiders from experts include:
- Sigmund Freud: Freud believed that spiders symbolized the maternal figure and the complex relationship between mother and child.
- Carl Jung: Jung believed that the spider was the “shadow self,” a reflection of repressed elements and aspects of a person's personality.
- According to Ryan Hart, spiders also symbolize anxiety and protection. If they appear in your dreams, the meaning of the dream will depend on your attitude towards spiders in general.
What do tarantula spiders dream about?
Tarantulas have a scary reputation because of their relatively large, hairy bodies and legs. The largest tarantula has a leg span of 28 cm, so they are still quite small compared to humans. As shown on the IFLScience website, tarantulas molt as they grow. Therefore, according to The Symbolism, a dream about a tarantula can symbolize something you are going through, namely “a big growth spurt in your life.” This could be physical or emotional development, or simply a change in how you present yourself to the world.
If you dream about a large, scary spider, it could mean that you need to connect with your inner self and find answers to questions in order to overcome some problem. Dreaming about tarantulas is believed to symbolize your own self and good luck. This dream indicates that you need to understand the beliefs, fears, and limiting beliefs that are preventing you from achieving your goals.
Meaning and interpretation of dreams about spider webs
If a spider spins a web in a dream, it may indicate a situation where the dreamer feels trapped or entangled in a complex emotional or social web. Source: vecteezy.com
“Spider silk is thirty times thinner than a human hair and very light. But don’t let that fool you. It is the strongest fiber found in nature.” – Kay De Silva.
Seeing a spider web in your dream is related to the emotions of feeling stuck in a situation and can symbolize the fact that you are not really seeing what is happening right in front of you. A dream about a spider weaving a web has a much more positive connotation. In this case, the dream indicates that you will soon be appreciated for your hard work.
If you find yourself caught in a spider web in your dream, consider it a warning from your sleeping brain, writes Jane Theresa Anderson in The Cut magazine. “Spiders can appear in your dreams when you feel like you’re stuck in something that you can’t get out of, or you feel like you might be afraid of someone,” she explains.
What do spiders crawling on you mean?
Jung believed that a dreamer who sees spiders crawling on their body is connected to the dark side of our personality, or our shadow personality. If you dream of a spider crawling on your body, it could mean that you are facing some kind of adversity that is negatively affecting your life. It could also mean that some aspect of your life, including your projects or work ethic, is being influenced by your environment.
“Our dreams help us understand that no matter how we manage our lives and do the right thing, we still have unconscious feelings and emotions,” says Anderson. She notes that spiders crawling on our skin may have been an especially common dream symbol during the coronavirus pandemic. People at that time were isolated at home and could not be with their family members.
Dream about killing a spider: meaning and interpretation from the dream book
Killing a spider in a dream means that you will be able to cope with the feeling of being trapped. If you kill several spiders in a dream, this means that you desperately need safety and protection, and you can isolate yourself from others.
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