Meaning of Spiders in Dreams

For many people, spiders are very scary creatures in their waking lives. Just imagine how much more scary it would seem to these people should the spiders follow them into their dreams, as well. You will be relieved to know that spiders are actually good things to see in your dreams. Keep reading and you will find out why.

[edit] Spiders and feminine power

As spiders can symbolize feminine power in dreams, you may be feeling controlled or defeated by a strong female personality. While it can symbolize any controlling female in your life, it is most often considered to be your mother. If a spider bites you in your dream, this suggests you have a conflict with your mother or another female in your life. It can show that you are feeling trapped in a relationship with this woman.

[edit] Spiders and temptation

At times when you dream of spiders, you may find you are being lured into a situation which is not good for you. The spider shows you how you are being tempted to do something that will have bad consequences. Think of the spider and the fly scenario and you will understand this analogy. Consider that you may have protection from a powerful force who is keeping you from doing something harmful to yourself.

[edit] Spiders and good luck

To watch a spider weaving a beautiful intricate web in your dream shows that you are about to be rewarded for all your hard work. This can mean a promotion at your current job, or even a new and more lucrative career altogether. As spiders symbolize creativity, you may find yourself being offered a book deal, or finally selling a painting.

Another part of this comes from simply watching a spider climb up a wall in your dream. This indicates that you are finally going to get something you really want, and may have wanted for a long time. The spider climbing in the upward direction can mean you are moving onward and upward.

[edit] Spiders and bad luck

It is best to never kill a spider in your dreams. When you see yourself killing a spider in your dream, be prepared for some bad luck and general misfortune to befall you. While your actions in dreams are most likely beyond your control, it is good to be aware of what a dream of this nature can mean for you.

Simply having a spider appear in your dreams can mean that you feel like an outsider in a situation. It can also mean that you are feeling trapped in some way by either a situation, or a relationship. If you are actually in a controlling relationship, you may be feeling as if you are having the life sucked right out of you from it.

As you can see, dreaming of spiders can be very lucky, or they can be appearing to you as a warning. If you find yourself seeing spiders in your dreams, it is a good idea to analyze just what the spider was doing. This is how you will know what to expect in your waking life.