The Jellyfish is a beautiful and fascinating organism. When you look at one, you can’t help but feel awestruck and a little bit like you’re looking at something from another dimension.
Its vibrant colours, shape, translucency, and the way it moves around in the water can capture anyone’s attention.
What’s even more impressive about the Jellyfish is that it first originated on the planet between 500 and 700 million years ago. This makes it the oldest multi-organ animal.
I think this probably explains why the Jellyfish has been mentioned so much in ancient cultures and rituals.
The ancients recognised the deep spiritual meaning of Jellyfish and used it as a symbol for various important attributes.
Let’s look into this more below.
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Jellyfish Symbolism
The history of Jellyfish symbolism is so rich that I can go on and on about it. So, let me just focus on the main ones that hold the most significance.
One of the first ones that come to mind is that the Jellyfish is considered to be a symbol of beauty and inner radiance. This is quite obvious if you ask me.
Jellyfish are extremely beautiful creatures with vivid colours and mesmerising movements.
Many species of Jellyfish can even glow in the dark. So, they represent both beauty and radiance.
In some African traditions, the Jellyfish is thought to be related to the beginning of life itself.
In ancient Egypt, for example, the Jellyfish was often used in carvings in various architectural designs. Apparently, this was done to express that women bring life into the world.
In the Native American culture, the Jellyfish is seen as a healer as well as a source of nourishment. This is illustrated by the fact that some tribes used Jellyfish to treat mental illnesses and spiritual issues.
Tribes which lived near water bodies used Jellyfish as a source of food. For them, the sea creature represented fertility, strength and vitality.
In the East Asian regions such as China and Japan, the Jellyfish symbolised protection, fertility, security, wealth and prosperity. This is why Jellyfish were given to people during their marriage ceremonies.
Ancient Celtics used to think that the Jellyfish was guided by Manannan, the god of the sea himself! They used to see it as a symbol of fertility, vigour, abundance and safety.
The Spiritual Meaning of Jellyfish
As I mentioned above, we humans have recognised Jellyfish spiritual meanings for thousands of years. Let me quickly go over some of the most common ones.
Jellyfish are known to flow with the current of the oceans. So, they are often said to move with the flow. As is apparent, this holds a significant meaning in spirituality.
This is because the state of flow is considered to be one of the ultimate states a person can reach in spirituality. In such a state, a person goes about their life in perfect harmony with everything around them.
Also, just like the starfish, since the Jellyfish doesn’t have a brain or eyes, its movements are quite instinctive. This, too, has a deep spiritual meaning.
It points to the state of instinct in spirituality where a person can act effectively without using their conscious mind.
The other common spiritual meanings associated with Jellyfish come from the creature’s simplicity.
You might have observed just how simple the Jellyfish is. This tells us that we, too, should aim to simplify our lives as much as possible.
There is no point in accumulating clutter as it only weighs us down.
Another Jellyfish spiritual meaning stems from its insane ability to survive.
As I mentioned above, this sea creature is probably up to 700 million years old and has survived several extinction-level events on the planet. This shows just how tough they are.
Plus, there is one particular species of Jellyfish (aptly named Immortal Jellyfish) that is literally immortal.
All of this teaches us that despite the odds being against us, we can survive in the world with ease.
If you’re having a particularly difficult time in life, call on the Jellyfish spirit animal to guide you through.
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Jellyfish Dream Meaning
You can see a Jellyfish in your dream in different contexts. So, it is important to know what your particular dream means. Let me mention some of the most common Jellyfish dreams.
1) Dreaming About A Jellyfish Near The Surface of The Water
A lot of people see dreams where a Jellyfish is at the surface of the ocean or is swimming toward the beach. This means that your past painful memories or feelings are beginning to surface in your mind.
It could also mean that your past mistakes have caught up to you, and now, it’s time to face the consequences.
It’s a call for you to prepare and deal with the situation to the best of your ability.
2) Dreaming of A Jellyfish Stinging Another
This dream tells you that you might get into a fight with someone close to you. It could be a family member, a friend, or someone at work.
If you see this dream, it is best to keep your emotions in check and not get into unnecessary conflicts.
3) Dreaming of Killing A Jellyfish
This dream means that you are taking steps to get rid of negative people or possible troubles even before they materialise. It means that you are being proactive in life, which is always a good thing.
4) Dreaming of Eating A Jellyfish
If you eat a Jellyfish in your dreams, it means that you subconsciously want more power. It might be a better position at your workplace, more responsibilities at home, or it might be that you want to be more powerful physically.
5) Dreaming of A Dead Jellyfish
This dream has a simple meaning: you are feeling inadequate in life. No matter how many things you have already achieved, you feel as though something important is missing. And you just can’t put a finger on it.
6) Dreaming of A Black Jellyfish
This is a rare dream. However, if you happen to see a black Jellyfish in your dream, it is a warning that some dangerous event might occur in your life soon.
As such, you should take steps to protect yourself and live life more carefully.
7) Dreaming of A Jellyfish Flowing
This is perhaps the most common Jellyfish dream. In it, a person sees a Jellyfish randomly and peacefully flowing deep in the ocean.
This dream means that you are at peace in your life. And if you go with the flow, this peace will last a long time.
Final Thoughts
This ancient creature is both bizarre and beautiful in equal measures. It holds a lot of spiritual symbolism – and has done for many centuries.
If you’re facing troubles in life, the Jellyfish can be a particularly helpful spirit guide to call on.
If you’ve been dreaming of Jellyfish lately, I hope this article has helped you understand why.
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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