Jellyfish

Jelly fish, Man o' war, Stinging jellyfish

Almost see-through and drifting wherever the current goes, a jellyfish looks harmless until it stings. In a dream it can stand for something that seems soft or easy to ignore but can still hurt, like a passing remark or a situation you didn't take seriously. Jellyfish also go with the flow, so they can be about letting life carry you without much effort. A jellyfish is mostly water, which ties it to feelings that are hard to hold on to. Its long, trailing tentacles can hint at something that reaches further than it seems.

Dream variations

• Being stung by a jellyfishSomething you didn't see coming caught you on a tender spot. Give it a little time; a remark that smarts today usually fades.
• Jellyfish glowing in dark waterBeauty is showing up in an unexpected place. Stop and take it in.
• Swimming among jellyfishYou're moving carefully around touchy people or topics. Go slowly and give them room.
• A jellyfish washed up on the beachSomething that looked dangerous has lost its sting. You can step around it calmly.

Related symbols

Ocean · Beach · Octopus · Swimming

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.