Spider Dream Meaning

Did you recently dream of a spider? Then you must have noticed something weird. This time, your dream seems slightly different, as if the spider was trying to convey something! How do I know this?

Because your dream was something rare. Most people are afraid of spiders, just like they are of snakes, so they try to ignore or avoid them, but in your dream, the spider is the protagonist.

It doesn’t matter how much you try to ignore or avoid them; they somehow come into play. And since you are afraid of them in real life, it’s a no-brainer that their presence must be petrifying in an unavoidable dream.

Now, that’s not always the case. Maybe you aren’t afraid of spiders. Perhaps you have a pet spider and enjoy playing with them, and your dream wasn’t petrifying but a good one. Well, that’s just as normal as the other one, but the interpretation differs for both.

Before I begin interpreting your dream, I want you to journal your dream. Is it important? It’s imperative! Even though spiders are among the most common dreams, their meaning differs from person to person.

Why? Because every dream is unique, and so does its meaning. Therefore, the first step is to journal every detail you see. Like, what was the spider doing? Was it calm or angry? Was it trying to crawl or jump on you?

What was its color? And other things like that. If you are petrified and can’t write anything, record it on a device or something, but make sure it’s stored somewhere(except the brain). Once you have written everything, it’s time to connect the dots. Look at the meaning of each detail and write it down.

In the end, connect the meanings to interpret your dream fully. It may take a while, but it’s worth it. Now, this seems a straightforward idea, right? Not really! Why? Because most people forget about their dream and may not remember much except that a spider was there.

Then, you may have to get away with the general meaning. Generally, a spider in a dream means entrapment, i.e., trapped in something you can’t find a way out. It can be a relationship, or job, or anything. Whatever that thing is, it must be causing anxiety.

So, your conscious tells you to escape that situation(web) before you become prey to the spider (bringing in some trouble). On the positive side, it can also mean that you are progressing in life, i.e., you are the creator of something.

It can also point to an increase in your creativity. These were the general meanings; let’s discuss some REAL implications in detail. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

1. Feeling of Entrapment –

Since spiders trap their prey in the web, it can denote you, the prey caught in some web. In other words, it means you are stuck in something in your waking life. You may be trapped in a case(lawsuit), a relationship, a job, or a situation you want to escape.

Perhaps you have tried several times to get away from it but were unsuccessful. After a couple of tries, you stop making any effort and become living with this burden(the situation). Now, your subconscious mind is telling you to get out of it.

You may now have the power and strength to fight back, and that’s what your mind is saying. Simply put, it’s telling that you should get out of the trap asap. Now, there can be other interpretations of that too.

Since a spider uses its web to catch prey, which is 30 times thinner than your hair, you either are trapped in something unseen(you don’t know about) or are heading towards the hidden trap.

Then it can mean that you should decide wisely and think before moving forward. Maybe you are rushing things too much, just like the fast bugs, which will end up in some trap.

2. Hint of Creativity –

Spiders are natural engineers. They use their webs to create beautiful, highly-detailed structures where they live and catch their prey. But if you think closely, it’s nothing less than pure creativity.

These little creatures start with a thread and build such humongous cobwebs. For that, they need to have a clear vision of the final result while focusing on today’s details. And that’s pointing to creativity.

So, the spider in your dream may point to your creativity, which is in abundance. It’s saying to unleash the creativity hidden within yourself. You will stand above the crowd using your creativity if you do something unique or new.

3. Feminine or Creator –

Since spiders can create webs, they are known as the creators. And since women are known to be the world’s creators, it may refer to feminine energy in your life.

The woman it’s pointing to is someone you know, maybe your boss, lover, sibling, etc. Either your dream is telling something about them, or it’s pointing to your qualities that are considered feminine, like patience and creativity.

I talked about creativity earlier, but it can also point to patience. Maybe your dream tells you that you are rushing things too much or are not patient enough to get the results.

So, have some patience before making any decision. Maybe you have been doing something for some time(business, etc.), things aren’t the way you want, and you are about to quit.

Well, your dream is to say NO to your decision. Apart from that, it can also point to some women in your life. If the spider was coming too close(causing discomfort), it means some woman is causing anxiety.

Finally, it can also mean that you are the creator, i.e., creating something that will help you in the future.

4. Accomplishment of Goals –

Spiders are keen to complete their goals no matter how hard it is. Destroy their webs thousands of times; they will rebuild them without complaint. They will always try to achieve their goals no matter how hard.

And the spider in your dream may point to that aspect of your life. It may be saying that you will accomplish your goals, but the only thing you have to do is keep trying.

I still remember that story where a king got inspired and fought back for his kingdom after seeing a spider trying to build a web. The spider was constantly failing, but every time it failed, it tried again until it became successful.

So maybe it’s saying that you can do it, but you have to keep doing it until you are good at it.

5. Web of Lies or Deceit –

Spider webs are fragile and seem weak even to a bug, but they are trapped there when they try to surpass them. Without any external help, they can’t get themselves free.

It can point to a similar situation in your life. Maybe you are living in nothing but lies. You have been lied to by something you think was yours all your life.

Also, it can mean that somebody is deceiving you. They have made an unseen trap and are waiting for you to fall in. Once you are caught, you won’t be able to get out, and they will deceive you.

Here, it says you should reconsider your circle and see whom you trust blindly. Maybe you are overtrusting a newcomer for important decisions. This can lead to your destruction, taking authority, and not trusting everyone.

6. Your Fear or a Movie –

It can be possible that your dream doesn’t mean anything. Is it possible? Of course, but only if spiders were on your mind last night.

If you have Arachnophobia(fear of spiders) or recently watched a spider movie, your dream resulted from the fear or fantasy.

Maybe you recently watched spiderman and were thinking about how cool it is to be bitten by a spider. Well, you got one in the dream. Maybe you saw a horror movie, including spiders, which resulted in a horrifying spider dream.

But if the dream is recurring, it’s trying to say something. Don’t confuse one with another.

Until now, you know there can be multiple interpretations of your dream, but finding out which one is yours can be much easier if I interpret the dream based on details other than the spiders.

Remember, I told you to journal all the things? Well, now you can use them to find out the meaning.

Dream Interpretation According to Spider’s Behavior –

The behavior of this eight-legged creature can change the interpretation. So, find out what you saw and try to interpret your dream accordingly.

1. Dream of a giant spider –

Depending on the dream, seeing a giant or oversized spider can have positive or negative meanings. If the giant spider was poisonous, the problem heading your way is more significant than you think.

Also, it can point to conflict or a female taking over your life. If the giant spider was trying to attack, the conflict could be worse, but if it was calm, you should take control of your life and not live at the mercy of any.

Maybe your lover wants to end the relationship, causing you anxiety. Your subconscious mind tells you to end anything taking control of your life or causing you anxiety.

On the positive side, it can also mean that spider-like energy is significant in your life. Maybe it’s pointing out that you are getting creative or being a big creator.

2. Spider weaving a web –

Seeing a spider weaving a web may be confusing, but it has meaning. That meaning can be negative or positive, depending on who that spider is in real life.

If that spider portrays you, you are the creator and creating something incredible. Or will you create something great? That thing can be anything, including yourself.

Maybe you are working hard to develop a skill, which means you will create it sooner or later. It can also point to your creativity. I already covered how spiders can hint at your creativity(they are creative engineers).

If the spider is portraying someone else, it can mean that somebody is making a trap for you, and you must be careful before making any decision or blindly trusting anyone.

3. Being Eaten by a spider –

Being eaten by a spider is a rare dream. Such a thing is rarely seen, even in movies or shows. So, what does it mean? Being eaten/swallowed by such creative creatures means you are undergoing a creative upgrade, i.e., you are becoming more creative and will become better than now.

Also, since spiders portray a female in your life, it can mean you are overpowered by them, which is not a good sign. So, it’s a sign to take control of your life and emotions. It’s a sign that you must let go of whatever is causing you anxiety.

4. Being chased by a spider –

A spider chasing you in a dream means that you are ignoring something crucial in your waking life. It can be your responsibility, job, work, etc., which needs to be done, but you aren’t.

Your dream was just a reminder that you need to take things seriously; otherwise, the result will not be pleasant. You have little time to act if the spider chases and catches you.

If you are a student who is ignoring studies for fun, then it’s straightforward saying that you need to be serious about your studies. The same example can be used in other situations. But the fact remains the same, i.e., you need to get serious.

5. Killing a Spider in a dream –

Killing a spider in a dream has positive and negative interpretations. Let’s first talk about the negative ones. I said earlier that the spider symbolizes the feminine power or qualities related to the feminine in one, like patience and creativity.

So, killing a spider can mean you are killing your creativity or too impatient. It means you are doing something that is sucking away your creativity, making you a dump person. Or you are impatient about something that you shouldn’t be.

Maybe you are doing something and are expecting results too soon. Since your work needs, you decided to quit. And your dream is telling you not to be so impatient. On the positive side, it means the person who’s trying to deceive you will not be successful in doing so.

If you see a dead spider that you didn’t kill, it’s a positive sign. It means you are becoming positive and will overcome any feminine temptations.

If your life worsens after a breakup or the demise of a close woman(mother, aunt, etc.), you will soon overcome it and become a better person than you were before.

6. Dream of a spider biting you-

After watching spiderman, every kid’s dream was to be bitten by a spider. But I don’t think it looks that relaxed in a dream. It most probably looks like the spider is trying to attack you by biting.

And that’s horrifying since you don’t know whether the spider was venomous. Even though it’s a dream, the pain from the bite feels so damn accurate that the person sometimes wakes up screaming.

Some people even say they can feel pain in that area even after hours of waking up, which is weird but true. So, what can it mean? It may tell that you feel threatened by someone in your waking life.

Or somebody is trying to deceive you in your waking life without you noticing. Your dream tells you to get out of any problematic situation and don’t trust anyone blindly. Take one step at a time, and know what you are doing.

7. Dream of Spiders Everywhere –

This is among the most horrifying dreams I want no one ever to have. Because here, all you can see are spiders everywhere, wherever you go. You may not even have floor space to walk; it’s like you are stuck in a place and can’t move.

The above line must have given you a hint about the meaning. It means you are stuck in unfavorable conditions where you can’t find a way out.

Maybe you are in debt, have a bad relationship, or have a job. It can be anything, but your dream tells you to escape it before you become the prey. It can also indicate your conflict with some close female, maybe your lover or spouse.

It can mean your world is shattering, and you can’t find a space out. If the spiders were all over the floor and you couldn’t walk without stepping on them, it symbolizes your worry about the relationship.

Maybe you have a conflict with your lover, and now you are worried that things may end here, which you don’t want.

8. Attacked by a spider –

It’s not common to be attacked by a spider. If you dream of something like this, the spider represents a female in your life. Someone you know closely.

It means the other person has overpowered you, and you find it difficult to rebel. Maybe, they are threatening or blackmailing you, which is not a good sign.

If something like that is happening, then it’s a sign that you dare to fight back. If your partner has overpowered you, it’s time to speak back.

9. Seeing spiders on your bed –

The bed is perhaps your private sphere, and seeing a spider there can mean that some woman is trying to get into your private sphere. And that women can deceive you.

Apart from that, since the bed is meant for relaxing and a spider is associated with anxiety, it can mean that somebody(a female) is causing you anxiety that’s costing you your relaxation.

10 Recurring Spider Dream –

When people have a dream about spiders for the first time, they think it is just a dream, nothing else. But in reality, your subconscious mind is trying to tell you something.

But after having your first dream, you didn’t try to find its meaning; therefore, you got another dream, and another, until now, after trying to seek its meaning.

Now, since you understand the meaning of a spider dream, you know what your mind was trying to convey.

FAQ –

What does it mean when you dream of a spider?

A Spider in a dream can have a different interpretation depending on your dream. Generally, a spider in a dream means entrapment, i.e., trapped in something you can’t find a way out.

It can be a relationship, or job, or anything. Whatever that thing is, it must be causing anxiety. On the positive side, it can also mean that you are progressing in life, i.e., you are the creator of something.

It can also point to an increase in your creativity. There are other meanings as well that you must read to interpret your dream.

What does it mean when you dream about baby spiders?

Baby spiders can mean good or bad, depending on the dream. Generally, it’s considered a good sign for your love life and may also point to a new relationship. It may also say that you are underestimating your creativity.

On the negative side, it signifies that you are underestimating the trap you are in right now.

Is dreaming of spiders good luck?

It can mean good luck, but that depends on your dream. If your dream was calm and not horrifying, like a spider weaving a web, it points to good luck in some areas of your life, such as creativity.

Or if you saw some cute baby spiders, as I said in the last answer.

Conclusion –

In this article, I talked about spider dream interpretation. Most people fear them in waking life, so seeing them in dreams can be confusing(and scary), but don’t worry; this article will help you interpret your spider dream. If you want to share your dream, comment below.