(See Also: Animals, Fish, Water)
A difficult journey to transformation and enlightenment as in the story of Jonah and the whale. Similar whale myths appear in other cultures too, all of which equate this creature’s belly to a cauldron of change and rebirth, or an initiation.
A whale swimming in deep waters often represents your own search for deeper awareness about yourself or the Universe.
A whale spout is a type of air or wind dream, in which you seek out the breath of life, and perhaps a break from being emotionally or empathically immersed. .Alternatively, this may represent the liberation of positive ideas and energy.
A symbol reflective of the regenerative power of water to refresh your ideas, bring peace and healing, and smooth out the rough spots in life.
Among the Norse, whales have magical power all their own, and would sometimes earn* witches to their destination. So, a whale surfacing from the ocean depths may indicate a surfacing interest in, or ability with, the occult arts.
WTiales have sonar like that of dolphins, making them an emblem of “sounding things out” and knowing your direction in life.
The humpback whale, specifically, reflects finding your own song; a harmony that mirrors your soul, especially with regard to the way you interact in relationships.
The song of the humpback changes every breeding season, reflecting the environmental changes that surround it (See Also: Music).
[1]In dream lore, whales still carry much of their ancient folk memory. The biblical story of Jonah—reborn spiritually from the belly of a whale—may be echoed in dream symbolism which sees the creature as the womb of nature, wherein the dreamer may undergo spiritual transformation. In dreams the whale is a symbol of power and hope. It offers assurance that a huge force within you is available from which to draw strength, healing and wisdom. The whale is also the symbol of the mother archetype—probably on account of its enormous belly—so if a whale figures in your dream is your unconscious longing to return to feelings of warmth and security associated with childhood? On the other hand if the whale is menacing or tries to swallow you up in your dream is there a mother figure in your life who is overpowering and dominating or has some problem, habit or misunderstanding taken on huge proportions in your life? Or do you simply long for more thrills and stimulation in your life according to the pun having a ’whale of a time’. And does your dream of whales have any connection with wailing or reflect your concern over ecological issues as whales are an endangered species?
[2]The powerful evolutionary drive involved in reproduction, which lies behind individual male or femaleness.
Example: ‘I was leaning over the settee with my hands cupped under my chin looking out of the window.
The view was spectacular, in that it was as if the house was situated on top of a cliff overlooking a huge bay, shaped like a horseshoe, with the house in the middle. From the sea suddenly coming into the bay I could see three enormous whales making their way towards me. As I was staring in amazement they began to transform themselves and come up out of the water as three giant Viking-like figures. They were so huge that the water came up only to their knees and everything was moving so slowly, as they waded towards me. It was the most awe inspiring thing I had ever seen in my life’ (Sue B).
The bay, the beautiful sea, the (sperm?) whales/men show Sue touching the most primordial yet inspiring aspects of her own womanhood and urge to love.
[3](Fish, Jonah, Sea life) In a dream, a whale represents an oath, the temple of righteous people and the prayer mat of the devotees. Seeing a whale in a dream also means strains, depression, loss of rank, or a growing anger. Seeing the whale which swallowed God’s prophet Jonah (uwbp) in a dream means dispelling one’s fears, prosperity for a poor person and the coming relief for someone in distress. In a dream, a whale also represents the chief minister of sea life, while the ocean represents the king or the ruler.
(See Also: Fish)
[4]To understand the symbolic meaning of this majestic animal, consider its habitat.
The ocean represents our deep unconscious mind, and the whale is the animal that breathes air, but can dive to the depths and explore what is under the surface. In this way, the whale is a powerful representation of our ability to connect to emotions and currents that run very deep and are typically hidden from our conscious awareness. When a whale appears in your dreams, the medicine that is present is this ability to dive below the surface to gain great wisdom.
[5]Whales are a symbol of gigantic but selfless strength whose protective power is beneficial. In this way, dreaming that a whale is approaching you portends a great event that will change any aspect of your life, either at personal or professional level.
If you fall into the sea and a whale gobbles you up, it means that you are going through a difficult situation, though it will end shortly. It indicates a positive rebirth in some aspect of your life.
Related to birth, this whale seen in dreams announces a joyful event.
[6](1) A whale may symbolize your mother, or femininity in general.
If it looks as though it might swallow you, it may symbolize a dominant mother or a mother-attachment that prevents you from developing as an independent person.
(2) Being swallowed by a whale may symbolize descent into the unconscious (which may be quite terrifying). The result may be the discovery of your true self (which in dreams might be represented by precious stones or other treasure).
[7]Whales in a dream may represent a relationship or a business project that the dreamer considers too enormous to handle.
The dreamer may fear that they will, in effect, be swallowed up. Alternatively, large bodies of water are symbols of the unconscious, so that a whale, as a mammal at home in the water, can also represent a wholesome relationship between one’s conscious and unconscious mind.
[8]The elephant of the sea, the whale, navigates long distances. Traveling in groups called pods, whales can come to assist your navigation through the vast unseen potential of the subconscious.
The sound of the whale is a song that demonstrates the power of music in bnnging about harmony and healing.
The appearance of whales in a dream may indicate a need to migrate to a new environment.
[9]To dream of seeing a whale approaching a ship, denotes that you will have a struggle between duties, and will be threatened with loss of property.
If the whale is demolished, you will happily decide between right and inclination, and will encounter pleasing successes.
If you see a whale overturn a ship, you will be thrown into a whirlpool of disasters.
[10]Dreams of a whale represent that you are in touch with your enormous, oceanic power, intuition and reproductive drive. Grand scale opportunities are flowing to you as you prepare for a whale of a time. This may be a message for you to use your power discriminately and take responsibility for your largess.
[11]To dream of a whale represents self-awareness.
To dream of a whale indicates a healthy ability to see the spiritual side of your waking existence. It may also imply that there is an aspect of your life, perhaps a project or personal relationship, that has grown too large for you to easily handle.
[12]Vision: Seeing a whale in your dream: a profitable enterprise is coming to a successful conclusion.
See Also: Elephant.
Depth Psychology: This dream is a warning not to be too self-confident or feel so self-important.
See Also: Fish.
[13]The whale is a mammal that lives beneath the waters and it suggests the power of rebirth, our ability to reinvent our approach to life, or circumstances in life which are holding us back.
See Also: REPTILES, FISH AND AMPHIBIANS.
[14]1. Large influence on people;
2. Capacity to navigate deep things of the word;
3. Prophetic ministry
4. Big fish;
5. Whale is an extremely sensitive creature communicating over long distances, Mathew 12:40.
[15]The feeling of being swallowed up by a task that needs to be completed, like Jonah in the Bible, who was swallowed up by the whale. Also a symbol of the endangered species in the world.
[16]If your dream includes a whale, you are feeling overburdened by a current project.
If you are the whale, you are skillful at balancing your emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
[17]This big creature is a splendid dream omen signifying protective influences around you, and if you saw the flukes of its tail, freedom from worry will soon be yours.
[18]As a mammal that lives within water, the whale symbolizes the power of resurrection and rebirth – man’s ability to surpass personal trauma.
[19]1. One is concerned with overeating, weight.
2. Something in one’s life looms large, but not necessarily fearsome.
[20]Misunderstandings which will be cleared up in time.
A delayed wedding is indicated.
[21]Symbolic of running from God, or being devoured by a large problem, Jon. 1:17
[22]Emotional power. Perception, intuition. Whale of an opportunity is coming.
[23]A dream warning the dreamer of danger (Gypsy).
[24]Of great service; see “fish”
[25]See Also: fish, sea creatures.
[26]See Also: Animals
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bones of: are prone to be conceited and reject appropriate opportunities as beneath you.
catching a: an enemy is seeking your struggles and loss of property.
dolphin on the deck of a ship, a: beware of seducers with emotional power agendas.
engaging in, fishing: an opportunity for recovery of lost money.
killing a: have found the source of good luck, now swal ow up your opponent.
of a: large profits in one check, a wholesome relationship with yourself.
watching a: another is handling wel a project you rejected as too enormous.
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