What Does Dreaming of an Octopus Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, the octopus in a dream points to a versatile, capable person who succeeds by managing many affairs from different directions; it can also symbolize a powerful, cunning enemy or a matter too tangled to resolve easily. In most readings, the octopus is taken as a herald of plenty, good fortune, and material and spiritual gain earned through work and effort.
Psychological View
In the modern psychological approach, the octopus can represent one's energy scattered across too many pursuits at once, and the complex emotions or ties enveloping one's life. Arms wrapping tightly around you can gently point to the need to reconsider the limits of your responsibilities or of a relationship, and to set your priorities.
By Context
For Single or Married People (seeing a Baby Octopus)
Seeing a small or baby octopus is interpreted as the door to marriage possibly opening soon for singles, and as tidings of a blessed child for the married; it generally points to peace and joy within the family.
According to Ibn Sirin and Traditional Interpretation
In Ibn Sirin's reading, the octopus can symbolize a cunning enemy of great power and influence, or a situation that complicates life; at the same time, it also shows a person's ability to adapt to difficulties and think in many directions.
Seeing a Colorful Octopus, or Many Octopuses
A colorful octopus can indicate variety, new experiences, and opportunities that will bring color to your life; several octopuses, or being wrapped in their arms, points to how taking on too much at once can complicate matters, and suggests it may be wise to set priorities.
By the Action: Eating, Catching, Killing, Being Attacked
Eating octopus can indicate growing stronger, plenty, and abundance; catching one, an unexpected stroke of fortune and gain; killing one, problems being resolved calmly. An octopus attacking, meanwhile, is read as a gentle warning that your success may draw envy.