Koi fish
Koi, Koi carp, Colorful carp
Bright koi drifting under clear water are a classic image of patience and grace. In Chinese legend, a carp that swam all the way up a great waterfall was turned into a dragon, so koi have long been linked with perseverance and effort that finally pays off. In Japan, carp-shaped streamers fly on Children's Day as a wish for children to grow up strong. A koi in your dream may point to a goal you've been pursuing steadily against the current. Its slow, unhurried swimming is also a reminder that you don't have to rush to get somewhere.
Dream variations
- A koi swimming upstreamYou've chosen the harder route on purpose. Rest in the calm pools along the way; even strong swimmers need them.
- A crowd of koi waiting to be fedMany people want your attention at once. Give evenly, and keep some for yourself.
- A koi turning into a dragonA quiet, patient side of you is ready to take up more space. Say yes when a bigger role is offered.
- A koi of an unusual colorThe quality that makes you different is your strength. Let it show.
Related symbols
- GoldfishBright orange and circling a small bowl, a goldfish is often the first pet a child is…
- FishAlmost every dream tradition has kind words for fish.
- PondFrogs, lily pads and reflections on still water make a pond a small world of its own.
- DragonHuge, fiery and ancient, a dragon brings raw power into your dream.
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