Whale

Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation

What Does Whale Mean in Dreams?

Discover the dream symbol interpretation and spiritual meaning

Western/Modern

These are powerful dream omens that are messengers from the unconsciousness. Whales are unknown until the reach the surface (consciousness) as they encourage you to dive deep and explore the unknown aspects of your unconscious. They connect to the our intuition, inner guide, and psychic abilities as they use other senses to navigate. The while encourages you to explore your own unknown depths; resisting may bring forth a killer whale.

Biblical

Symbolic of running from God, or being devoured by a large problem, Jon. 1:17

Jungian

Since fish are often symbolic of opportunity and how you resurrect your potential by exploring what lies hidden below the unconscious, the whale can symbolize this part of you stirring. If you are frightened of the whale - you may have reservations about enacting the power of the Shadow. Since water is associated with feelings - dreaming of a whale can show the enormity of emotions that are stirring 'below the surface.' See also Sealife.

Islamic (Ibn Sirin)

In a dream, a whale represents an oath, the temple of righteous people and the prayer mat of the devotees. Seeing a whale in a dream also means strains, depression, loss of rank, or a growing anger. Seeing the whale which swallowed God’s prophet Jonah (uwbp) in a dream means dispelling one’s fears, prosperity for a poor person and the coming relief for someone in distress. In a dream, a whale also represents the chief minister of sea life, while the ocean represents the king or the ruler.

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