Benedita LumeA fish out of water means that a provision or a fortune is being moved from its natural place, leaving it without the support it needs to thrive. When the things that nourish us are pulled from the depths where they belong, they lose the very environment that makes them useful. This dream shows a sudden shift where what was once a source of life becomes something that cannot sustain itself.
You may feel the weight of a sudden change in your livelihood, as if the ground you rely on has shifted. A fish out of water can be a sign of a loss of stability. I have known the hollow feeling of a cupboard gone bare or a well running dry. You possess a strength that allows you to face these changes. There is a way to find your footing again, dear.
The fish jumping out of water shows that this change comes with a sudden burst of energy. This quick movement brings a sharp clarity to what you must now understand.
An escaping fish from a tank changes the meaning by showing that this movement is a rejection of a rigid or harsh way of living. This act of leaving a confined space shows a person turning away from a blunt or unyielding authority.
A big fish out of water increases the scale of what is at stake, making the loss or the shift feel much more significant. The size of the creature makes the lack of support feel heavier and more visible.
For its more general meaning: Dream about a fish
I dreamed a fishtail …and I was at the river
Dear Reader,
Your dream signifies regaining, attention and mentality. This dream suggests you regain prominence and that will suit your ego. No one is paying attention to what you are saying. You are clearing your mind of emotional and mental clutter.
Dream of large bright color fish splashing it’s tail in the water
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a portent for force, attack and losing. This dream indicates you are trying to repel some destructive forces or rid yourself of harmful behaviors. Your reputation is being attacked and called into question. You may have lost your sense of direction in life.