Along with Koi fish, throughout many cultures Goldfish have been considered a symbol of good luck and fortune. Ancient stories and many fairy tales have been spoken about this lucky charm and a charming fish.
You’ve probably heard the legend that if you catch a goldfish, it will grant you three wishes if you set her free. Well, dreaming of a goldfish goes along with the superstition or symbolism that follows this creature in reality.
The symbolism that goes along with goldfish is often related to wealth, prosperity, harmony, and positive attitude, but also with blessings in family life. Not to mention the symbolism of a lucky charm.
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Dreaming of a goldfish can have various interpretations. The first interpretation, as expected, is related to having a long-awaited wish to become true. Others are mostly implying how we portray the life we are living, day by day.
Definition of a Goldfish
A small, shiny, gold, or orange Asian cyprinid fish, commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums.
Reading these lines won’t grant you three wishes, but it will grant you fun. Just keep reading.
Luxurious dreams of goldfish
You close your eyes, fall into a deep sleep, and out of nowhere you hear the water trembling, something shiny is coming your way. And then, there it is. A tiny, shiny, and bling-bling Goldfish, the one like you’ve never seen before. You’re already trying to remember what it is that you were wishing for or possibly even trying to make up some new wishes. Hold on with the greed, for this tiny creature has something to tell you.
Your dream of a goldfish implies that you are at peace with things in your life, you are ‘’swimming through your life with ease, facing your commitments one by one. But it could also mean you are at a point in life where changes are happening and you are in some sort of transition phase.
Perhaps you are too focused on having more and more fortune, instead of trying to develop some new skills, improve your existing abilities. You are obviously in a phase where you have many more desires to accomplish but you choose to do nothing about it.
No use in just talking about it and expecting it to happen just like that. You have to fight for the things you want.
Buying yourself a goldfish kind of dream
There are so many things to know before you decide to buy a goldfish. First, don’t just hold it in a small tank, be generous and get a real aquarium. Second… Oh wait, it was just a dream. Never mind. Still, be aware. You may be having some extra cash to spend, but watch out for bad investments or at least the people that put you in suspicious deals. Not only will you end up disappointed, but also short on money.
A dream of a swimming goldfish – well, what you know!
You’ve probably heard of the saying ”like fish in the water”. Then it shouldn’t be a surprise to be actually dreaming of a fish swimming in the water. But when it happens to be a goldfish, then the dream tends to represent much more. For example, if the fish is satisfied, as much as you can notice, the significance of the dream is utterly positive. Something good is about to happen in your life, especially concerning your career. It could also mean that you are satisfied and happy with how your life turned out to be and that you are good at your job.
Goldfish in a glass
It could be a bowl or an aquarium, it doesn’t matter. The fact that the goldfish in your dream is swimming inside the borders, means she is controlled by the people. Although you feel like you have free will when it comes to making decisions at work, you are constantly being supervised.
Some even say that when a young girl is dreaming of a goldfish in an aquarium, it could be a sign of wedding bells or even a pregnancy.
Goldfish in the pond dream
As it should be, a goldfish in its natural habitat. That is how you feel about your life right now. Harmony and fluidity are what pictures your current state of mind. Try holding onto that contentment.
Attention: Slippery when wet! Catching the goldfish in your dream
You must’ve been truly persistent in your dream because catching a goldfish or fish, in general, is not an easy thing to do. Somehow it could be related to how you deal with sensitive issues in your life. Problems are not always easy to be solved, but yet you found the way.
If you managed to keep the goldfish in your hands then this dream might be a prediction of good things happening in the nearest future. New beginnings, new job opportunities.
Playing with goldfish while dreaming at the same time means a business trip is about to happen, and it will be the type of trip that will result in various positive outcomes. It will bring you new acquaintances and connections, very valuable for your job.
If, on the other hand, you caught the fish and yet it slipped away from your hands, it could be quite tricky. Most likely it has something to do with money or potential profit. Probably it was too soon for you to celebrate the success of your business endeavor. You should’ve been more careful. But don’t worry, it’s not something that couldn’t be fixed.
Don’t just dream of it, get that goldfish before it jumps out
If it happens that the goldfish in your dream is jumping and trying to get out of the water, it usually brings out the negative sign. Not in a way that is destructing or threatening, but rather some deep disappointment that you carry out from work, home, or relationship. Possibly, the escapade of the goldfish is your escape to loneliness, from a turbulent relationship or relations in general that are hurting you.
Feeding a goldfish
You know how fish tend to eat all at once, and they leave you with a question above your head? Should I pour more or what? Well, don’t. But if you dreamed about feeding a goldfish, you have nothing to worry about. Pour as much as you want, for it is a good omen, a prediction of good luck and prosperity. And that special assignment you have at your job? You can handle it.
Dreaming of eating a goldfish? How about a different type of diet?!
Are you usually this eccentric or are you just too hungry? Dreaming of eating a goldfish could be a message your subconscious is sending you. You may be surrounded by malevolent people who might want to take advantage of your success. This could also be connected to your eccentric behavior that others may dislike. Somewhere deep inside you feel like your actions are withdrawing unwanted attention, but you just can’t stop being you. You have reached a way too high a level of confidence to be hiding from the world.
That poor little thing, ain’t goldie anymore – dreaming of a dead goldfish
Don’t go weeping about a fish, it’s just a dream. Though, not a lucky one. If you had a dream of a fish dying or being found dead, you could be facing some bad luck in your waking life. It could be connected to your relationship, but also to work. Whatever it is, it will challenge you mentally and emotionally, leaving you overwhelmed and overpowered. Brace yourself, because you will need to put more strength than ever to overcome the current situation. By the way, also beware of unpredicted costs or future financial losses.