What Does Dreaming of a Whale Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, seeing a whale in a dream is associated with a person of great power, knowledge, and rank, with a high official, or with fortune opening up; it frequently points to abundant provision, an important business offer, and relief that follows hardship. The symbol of the whale that swallowed the Prophet Yunus (Jonah) is interpreted as deliverance from fears and passage from hardship into ease; some sources say a whale in a great, stormy sea signifies a major responsibility to be shouldered.
Psychological View
From a modern psychological perspective, the whale can represent powerful emotions rising from the depths of the unconscious, an inner wisdom, and the great potential a person carries. This dream can often reflect the need to face one's own emotional depths, or to prepare for a large-scale change or responsibility in life.
By Context
For a Single Person
A single person seeing a whale or a whale's tail in a dream may be interpreted as a suitable match appearing soon and a step being taken toward a peaceful, happy marriage.
For a Married Person
For a married person, the whale is interpreted as plenty, abundant provision, success in working life, and, according to some sources, a child or a coming birth.
Hunting / Catching a Whale
Hunting or catching a whale in a dream signifies success in a major business undertaking, and reaching serious earnings and a great sum.
A White or Blue Whale
A great white whale in the sea represents destiny, provision, and a weighty responsibility, and some interpreters counsel caution; a blue whale, by contrast, is associated with glad tidings such as great achievements, family happiness, and the resolution of financial difficulties.