Frog Dream Interpretation

Universal Landscape: Potential. Malleability. Fast escape.

Dreaming Lens: Was there one frog or many? Was it in a natural setting or appearing in a location unusual for frogs? Was it repulsive to you, or did it interest you? Was it sitting still, or hopping away? How did you respond to the frog? Did you kiss it?

Personal Focus: There is no escaping the fairy tale of the frog that might turn into a prince when kissed by a young maiden. This has implications for both men and women. Through this myth, young girls are taught that if they kiss enough frogs, they are bound to find their prince. This can foster a pattern of being drawn to inappropriate partners in the belief that they can change the frog they’ve met into the prince they desire. The inverse psychology of this for men connects to the part of the story where the prince was turned into a frog by an angry witch. This can manifest as an unconscious feeling of being a prince trapped inside the shape of a frog, wishing for the right woman to come along to break the spell with a kiss. The essence of this construct is potential, which can be a powerful force for change if it is embraced. On either side of the equation, however, potential that is not met is of no value whatsoever.

There are other meanings associated with frogs because of their amphibious nature. They represent parts of us that can survive in both land and water. Unseen when under the surface of a pond, they can hop out at any moment, just as a strong emotional response can sometimes hop out of the unconscious without warning. However, keep in mind that they cannot go very deep into emotional depths, nor can they reach very high levels of intellectual consideration.

Their ability to avoid capture by propelling themselves back into the pond in an instant represents the elusiveness of these emotions. Ironically, the legs that provide them the ability to jump and suddenly escape danger are the same legs that invite harm to them, as many consider frog’s legs a delicacy.

In a way, all the notions connected to a frog symbolize the apparent curses in your life that may well end up being blessings, with a little love and acceptance.

(1) This may be a sexual symbol, representing male genitals. As such it would appear in a woman’s dreams and might express fear of sex, or an ambivalent fear-fascination feeling towards it.

(2) The frog may symbolize the unconscious, or some part or function of the psyche that still lies buried in your unconscious, perhaps something you find horrifying or disgusting because of some traumatic experiences that gave rise to anxiety and / or guilt-feelings.

(3) Perhaps the frog in your dream comes from the story of the Frog- Prince. In the story a young woman is visited in her bed by a frog. At first, the girl is horrified and pushes the frog away. On the third night, however, she relents, and in the ensuing embrace the frog is transformed into a handsome prince.

Ernest Jones, a follower and biographer of Freud, says this is a story of a virgin overcoming her sexual fear.

For Joseph Campbell, an authority on mythology and a Jungian, the frog in the story symbolizes the unconscious, which at first sight is frightening but, when assimilated by the conscious ego, reveals itself for what it is - the total psyche, beautiful and true.

One might add that in both these interpretations what brings about the psychic transformation is a sexual embrace, but in the second

interpretation it is an inner embrace, an intermingling and mutual penetration of the masculine and feminine sides of your psyche. (For anima / animus, see Brother / Sister, section (4))

A frog in a dream represents a pious and a religious person. Sitting with frogs in a dream means having a good relationship with one’s family and being friendly with one’s neighbors. Eating a frog in a dream means receiving benefits through a relative or a neighbor. Eating a frog in a dream also means gaining authority or accumulating extensive wealth. Frogs in a dream also represent people who practice magic arts and sorcery.

If one earns his livelihood from dealing with sea life, or ifhe sells spring water for living, then seeing frogs in his dream means profits.

If one sees frogs leaving a town in a dream, it means that a calamity is lifted through prayers and atonement. Hunting frogs in a dream means winning over one’s rivals or competitors. Frogs in a dream also represent lobbyists, readers, dervishes, ascetics or they could represent noisy people or someone who is on a constant move from one place to another. Frogs entering a town in a dream represent a calamity that will befall the dwellers of that town. In a dream, frogs also represent a chaste, pure and a religious woman who never cause harm to anyone.

To dream about a frog suggests that there is an unexpected opportunity for change.

The frog could be a prince in disguise, thus indicating change. This dream may also represent being dirty, productive, or reborn.

To dream about frogs leaping suggests that you have difficulty with commitment. You prefer to move from one event or person, to another. This dream could also indicate that you are working toward a goal and this dream mirrors that progression.

To dream about catching a frog suggests that you don’t use much care when it comes to your health.

To dream about the sounds of frogs suggests that you haven’t yet reached your ambitions.

To dream about frogs in the grass suggests that you will be rewarded with a calm and enjoyable friend who will offer understanding and good counsel.

For women to dream about a bullfrog suggests a wedding to a rich widower who has children that need to be cared for.

To dream about frogs in low marshy places indicates that you will rise above your challenges with the help and kindness of people around you.

Vision: Seeing a frog means blessings in love and money matters. Hearing frogs croaking: repressed desires for love or sex will soon be making themselves known. Don’t give people an excuse to gossip. As of now, your reputation is still intact.

Holding a frog in your hands: you are going to win in something. Killing a frog: you are going to harm yourself.

Depth Psychology: The frog stands for emotional and spiritual changes, like the changes that take place from spawning to the final form (the fairy tale “The Frog and the Princess” comes to mind).

The dream is telling you not to he afraid of change. Hearing a frog croaking: these sounds are considered symptoms of emotional inadequacy; often they suggest that you are looking for a way out. You need to work more on your issues.

Traditionally, frogs are a good omens and represent happiness and great friendships. From a more modern point of view, frogs may be considered symbols of the unconscious, as they live in the water. Frogs also represent transformation of the positive kind.

If you dream of eating frogs then you will find very little to gain in current relationships and losses associated with love affairs.

If you dream of catching a frog then the carelessness you exhibit concerning your health and well being will greatly distress those who care for you.

If you see frogs in a low marshy area this is a sign of ill luck and losses. Seeing frogs in clean, green grass denotes the making of an even tempered friend and confidant.

See Also: Animals

1- Many people associate the frog with a visible growth pattern which mirrors the growth to maturity of the human being. In dreams, to see a frog at a particular stage of its growth depicts the feeling we have about ourselves.

For instance, to see it at the stage where it has grown its back legs would suggest that we capable of moving forward in leaps and bounds.

2- The frog is a symbol of fertility and eroticism. In dreams it is also representative of an aspect of character that can be changed, something nasty that can be changed into good. This image is seen in myths and legends where the frog becomes a prince.

3- Transmutation.

Frequent dreams of young girls. Fear of sexuality. At issue is the emotional connection to her sexual partner (as in the fairy tale “The Frog Prince”). Because the shadow—something she is most repulsed by—is dissolved, she is changed. This is partly to be seen as a challenge to overcome our disgust and then to watch what happens. Conquering this feeling usually leads to a sense of self-liberation, particularly in the area of sexuality.

Men seldom experience this dream. Men usually dream of toads.

If a man dreams of a frog, it usually indicates cowardice.

Folklore: Business success.

There is no escaping the fairy tale of the frog that might turn into a prince when kissed by a young maiden.

The essence of this construct is potential. Potential can be a powerful force for change if it is embraced; however, potential that is not met is of no value whatsoever. There are other meanings associated with frogs because of their amphibious nature. They represent parts of us that can survive both on land and in water. Unseen when under the surface of a pond, frogs can hop out at any moment, just as a strong emotional response can sometimes hop out of the unconscious without warning.

Old dream interpretation books say that frogs are a good omens and represent happiness and great friendships. From a more modern point of view, frogs may be considered symbols of the unconscious because they live in the water. Frogs also represent transformation of the positive kind.

A visitor and intended caretaker of your emotions.The frog, unless deformed negatively, removes the little irritations that interfere with your intuition and responses or reactions.Is the frog doing his job properly and acting in accordance with his duties?Are the patterns overcoming the frog? 

Symbolic of the deeply unconscious psychobiological processes which can transform us from a tadpole / sperm into an air-breathing frog. In dreams, frogs suggest an extra, deeper element to ourselves and if we can integrate it, our life will become richer. The frog has also been associated with the power of resurrection and renewal by meeting that which we find difficult or repulsive in life and ourselves. The frog into the prince story suggests this power to transform the dark, unformed side of oneself, the toad or beast, into something which is fully aware and radiant.

The shape of the tadpole looks similar to a young fetus, thereby symbolizing fertility- and fecundity.

Egyptian: Rebirth or figurative renewal in some area of your life.

Shamanic: A messenger regarding matters of health. Alternatively, a charm against any figurative bad weather coming your way.

Transformation and perspective.

The frog prince of fairy tales reminds us that things are not always as they seem.

In China, frogs represent the ultimate Yin principle, healing, and business prosperity.

Ancient Greece: A portent of harmony between lovers.

The frog symbolizes the transition between earth and water, and the reverse. Therefore, dreaming of this animal expresses your capacity to adapt to whatever change or circumstance. Possibly, your instincts are demanding adventure, you desire a different situation or job. On the other hand, frogs are also associate with some unpleasant due to their texture, the monotony of their croaking, and their lives in green and mostly stagnated water. The dream could be a reaction to certain unwanted company that you are obligated to attend.

The frog is a well-known symbol of transformation and transmutation.

The chinese money frog in feng shui (literally the science of wind and water) is a mythical creature, which is said to appear every full moon near homes that will receive good news of increased wealth or monetary gain.

For this reason many homes will have a figurine depicting chan chu, as it is known, and this will appear as a dream image.

Dreams of a frog represent the need to look beyond the surface of what you see; this frog may be a prince, and your current challenge might be a blessing in disguise. You can only marry the prince once you kiss the frog; face and embrace that which you reject and/or find repulsive.

The frog also represents renewal and reproduction.

See Also: Shadow, Integration Dreams.

Jumping from lily pad to lily pad, frogs demonstrate the ability to let go and to go on to the next opportunity. In that they are amphibious creatures, they may indicate going through a transformation that demonstrates the ability to evolve from relating through emotions to a more grounded and mature approach. Frogs may also signify a need to cleanse the body.

Because a frog transforms (from a tadpole and moves on to the land), one appearing in a dream indicates a period or act of transformation. There is something unpleasant which eventually transmutes into a desirable asset (e.G.A frog into a prince). Consult the entry for reptiles in this section for further clarification.

Psychological / emotional perspective: The frog is a symbol of fertility and eroticism. In dreams it is also representative of a perhaps slightly unpleasant aspect of character that can be changed. This image is seen in myths and legends where the frog becomes a prince.

Frogs are associated closely with water, which makes them symbols of the unconscious. Because of the widely known story of the prince who was turned into a frog and then back into a prince, frogs also represent transformation.

The deeply unconscious psychobiological life processes which transformed us from a tadpole/sperm into an air- breathing frog/adult.

The enormous information such sym­bols hold if we explore them gives them their power.

You will progress “by leaps and bounds / ’ say the Gypsies! If you see a frog sitting still, it is not yet definite that you will be moving forward in the near future.

If you see it jumping, then hold on!

Frogs are symbols of self-exploration and transformation. Pay attention to messages from frogs in dreams, which are really messages from your unconscious mind.

A positive omen in all ways. Whether you saw them, held them, heard them, or ate them, they signify happiness, success in your profession, and true friends.

Leaping from situation to situation without learning and without resolution. Used humorously, you have to kiss a lot of frogs before finding your prince.

Spiritually unclean person who jumps to wrongful conclusions, enjoys gossip, speaking words that kill the spirit

If one or two, they symbolise a person who perseveres in offering his devotion to Allah.

You hear frog croak: you will have a quarrel

See Also: Animals metaphors.

See Also: reptiles.