Have you been dreaming of koi fish lately? Maybe you can’t get the pictures of this fantastic creature also called “little jewel” out of your social media feed.
Does this all meaning anything? Let’s talk about it! Let’s learn about koi fish symbolism and its dream interpretation.
Koi Fish Symbolism: Abundance, Opulence, Love & Healing
If you’ve been dreaming about koi fish, have been bombarded with pictures or visions of this creature, or really want a traditional tattoo of this beautiful fish, it’s time to dive deep into the koi fish symbolism and try to decipher what it means – no pun intended!
Here are some of the most common symbolic means of koi.
Beauty
Koi fish are bred purely for aesthetic purposes. They look better so they sell better.
You may not love it when you see a book being judged by its cover, but unfortunately, that’s just how the world works for much of the time.
If you have your own business, it’s time to shift your attention to the finer details and focus on how your brand is being perceived by your target audience.
You may have top-notch products but if your packaging is sub-par or you’re not spending time engaging the audience, they will likely not be interested in doing much business with you.
If you’re worried about your job, Spirit/God/Universe (whosoever you think is sending you the message) wants you to work on the impression you leave on others.
You don’t need to be superficial to dress well. Be punctual, work harder and show that you are an indispensable asset to the company.
If your relationship is on the rocks, it’s time to show your partner that you care. Sometimes, we assume that the other person knows how much we care and we can become complacent.
This may lead to misunderstandings and unnecessary conflicts. It’s time to show your love, take your significant other on a surprise date and tell them how much they mean to you.
Beauty doesn’t have to represent the traditional meaning of the word – although the koi would like to show you that you are beautiful inside and out – but it can also be a sign to look beyond the surface.
And the koi may also be telling you to exude beauty with your words and actions.
Wealth And Opulence
Koi fish are believed to be symbolic of wealth. If you’ve been working hard on a project, I have good news for you! Your efforts will not be wasted. You will get a good return on your investment – whether that be money, time or energy.
If you are about to get married and have been stressed about your finances, the message for you is to believe. You and your partner will have plenty. Both of your needs will always be met and you will have ample resources at your disposal.
Has money been getting to your head? Do you know someone whose greed is taking over their common sense? It’s time to disengage with this person and put your own interests first.
You don’t need luxury items to survive. You don’t need designer clothes to cover your body. Don’t waste your resources on things you don’t need. Consider setting aside some money for an emergency fund.
If you’ve been miserly, trust that the Universe will never fail to provide for you. There is nothing wrong with pampering yourself from time to time.
Search For Purpose
Life requires a balance between material and spiritual aspects.
If you’re too focused on buying the latest phone, car, or watch, you won’t have time to build a meaningful relationship with the Divine.
Not that the Universe doesn’t want you to buy expensive products, but it’s easy for us to completely lose ourselves chasing what we don’t have. The Universe is infinite. It has plenty for everyone.
Seeing a koi fish may be a reminder for you to remember what really matters in life.
- Is it the car you want to buy? Or, do you want to spend that money helping someone in need?
- Do you really need what you want?
- What is it that you really need?
- What really inspires you?
- What gives you a sense of achievement?
- What makes you truly happy?
- What gives you a sense of hope?
I highly recommend that you spend some time pondering these questions and try to figure out the deeper meaning in life.
It’s also important to know that koi fish symbolism is very personal.
Every person connects with divine synchronicities based on their level of consciousness.
I don’t mean to say that you are not a “high vibe” individual if you can’t figure out the meaning. But the very meaning of koi fish showing up in your life will vary from time to time.
If you have been worrying about money, you seeing koi fish probably means that you need to trust the Universe to take care of you. Mother Earth will never abandon you.
You may be going through a difficult time, but it doesn’t mean that things will always stay this way.
If you are only focused on “love and light” and what makes your life meaningful, it may be time for you to chill out and have some fun.
Perseverance
There’s a Chinese legend around koi fish symbolism that will also give insight into what seeing koi fish in your dreams, visions and even real-life means.
It is said that once upon a time the Yellow Lake in China was full of these wonderful creatures. Many of them tried to go upstream and climb the waterfall.
They tried and failed for years and become the objects of ridicule for the river spirits.
After many failed attempts, one of the koi fish changed the strategy.
She went to the bottom of the river, swam as fast as she could and made a jump again.
This time, she succeeded in her attempt. She went against her own nature and impressed the spirits that were once laughing at her kind.
In honour of this brave fish, the river spirits named the river “The Golden Dragon”- a sign of luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Whatever you are asking about, it’s time to change the strategy. Re-think about the problem at hand and come up with a new plan of action.
If you feel completely clueless about what to do, consider consulting an expert (someone who has already gone against the grain and succeeded at what you want to do.) It never hurts to ask for help.
Duality
You may be familiar with koi fish being pictured as the Yin Yang symbol and this represents duality.
With everything in life there needs to be balance – we have to take the good with the bad, and the light with the dark.
Become aware of and appreciate duality in life – and within yourself. Opposite forces, working together, can result in a beautiful outcome.
Koi Fish Dream Meaning: What Have You Been Dreaming About Lately?
Let’s now get to what seeing the koi fish in your dreams means? Is there a message? Or, are you overthinking it?
Before we begin discussing koi fish dream meaning, let’s get one thing clear. Nothing means anything unless you know it in your heart that it does!
So, if you’re overthinking what you need to do about your dreams, try to just sit on them.
You know the answer! Any article that you find online can only give you a few suggestions.
Every person connects with spiritual energies based on their own level of consciousness. What they think is true is true for them. What you think is right is right for you.
To interpret spiritual messages, the first thing you need to do is to let go of your expectations. Stop worrying! Allow the answers to come to you! Trust that they will at the right time!
What Does Seeing A Koi Fish In Your Dream Mean?
Allow me to guide you in figuring out what your dreams mean. Consider answering a few questions first!
What have you really been dreaming about? Is the koi fish drowning? Is it growing in size? Is it shrinking?
Perhaps you have been worried about finances lately. The message the koi fish has for you depends on what’s going on in your life.
If the fish is shrinking/drowning/dying, it’s likely just your subconscious mind trying to get you to address your insecurities.
Unless you have a history of having prophetic dreams, you don’t need to overthink.
Nothing wrong is going to happen. Your fears are probably so strong that you are projecting them into your dreams.
If the fish is growing in size, it likely is encouraging you to stop worrying about money. It will come to you at the right time.
You need not be concerned if you’re not actively misusing your money.
Which area of your life are you experiencing difficulty in? Identifying what’s bothering you is another thing that can help you with interpreting your dreams.
If you have been single for too long, the koi fish is probably trying to tell you that you need to figure out what makes you beautiful.
You may be struggling with self-worth. If you don’t deem yourself worthy, you won’t let others treat you well.
Figure out what makes you beautiful, and try to have more of this thing/experience in your life.
The koi fish blowing up in your dream probably means that you are far more beautiful than you realize.
If you’ve been facing some troubles in life, and dream of a koi, take this as a good sign. The koi is a symbol of good fortune, so rest assured that better times, and good opportunities are on the way.
If you dream of catching a koi – and you actually manage to catch it – this is an excellent sign!
You will succeed with whatever plans you have put in place. If you don’t manage to catch the fish, don’t worry too much – a little more work may be needed.
Most of us panic as soon as we see something even slightly unusual in our dreams. I get it. We don’t have control over our dreams and it’s scary. Is losing sleep worth it? Definitely not!!
The best way to get answers is to meditate. I guarantee that stress won’t help you with it.
Read about the spiritual meaning of starfish here.
Final Thoughts
I hope this article brought you some clarity around koi fish symbolism and dream meaning.
If you’re still confused, instead of losing your mind, go inwards. Take some time off, go out with some friends and distance yourself from this matter.
After a few days, try meditating on the koi fish symbolism in your dreams again! I assure you that the answers will come to you at the right time.
I started Spirit of Sapphire in August 2017 after finally building up the courage to start reading tarot for people other than my loved ones.
At the same time, I embarked upon expanding my spiritual knowledge and skills and so attended various psychic mediumship courses and circles, and I also began to train as a Reiki practitioner.
I’ve designed this site to be a hub of spiritual knowledge. As I learn new things, I want to share them with you.
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