Water in all forms is a very meaningful symbol. It may represent emotions, the unconscious, sexuality, and, at times, life itself. Before interpreting this symbol first consider the other details in the dream and the overall quality of the dream experience.
The aquarium could represent a portion of your life or a “slice of life.” Aquariums are generally balanced and fully contained ecosystems. People enjoy aquariums because they find them soothing and relaxing. Thus, this dream’s message may be a call for contemplation and relaxation. It may represent life in a small setting as a compensation to the stress and, at times, overwhelming complexity of daily experiences.
[1]As always, the correct interpretation of such dreams depends on the details. So, looking at an aquarium with clear water and fish swimming inside reveals a happy and peaceful mood. However, if the water is dirty or the fish are nervous, the oneiric scene might be giving you clues about your repressed impulses.
If the fish are dead in the aquarium it is a sign of vain hopes and disappointments.
[2]The clear glass of the aquarium allows you to see through into your subconscious or matters of spirit. So, what’s going on in the fish tank, and what creatures live there? A healthy carp, for example, symbolizes an optimistic outlook, whereas dark, murky waters indicate a soul in need of a good housecleaning.
[3]To see an aquarium in your dream symbolizes that you are aware of your emotions, but you have not yet confronted them. It may refer to your unconscious thoughts or desires.
An aquarium dream may also indicate that you need to take some time for yourself to relax and unwind.
[4]To see fish in an aquarium, is indicative of small pleasures that last of short duration either in your life or to come.
The condition and size of the fish tank or aquarium, is also an indicator as to the quality and/or quantity of the pleasure.
[5]Gazing into an aquarium in a dream may represent contained emotions. It may represent the microcosm, as it contains an entire ecosystem of life, and may invoke contemplation and relaxation.
[6]Dreams of an aquarium represent your desire to contain the ocean of your emotions and control the passion of your sexual expression.
[7]An emotional calming that’s necessary now in your life. Showing you emotions in a relaxed and restful way.
[8]A place or situation which does not allow personal privacy, i.E.
The office of a public servant; see “water”
[9]Artificial living space. Unnatural, deep (repressed) desires for a more natural lifestyle.
[10]Symbolic of being trapped or feeling examined
[11]Peace, harmony and beauty in one’s life.
[12](See Also: Fish)
[13]See Also: fish
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