What Does It Mean to Dream About Spider?

Psychological meaning

Spiders represent the feminine, creativity (weaving), but also feeling trapped or manipulated ('caught in a web').

Spider weaving a web: You are in a creative phase, building your future. Bitten by spider: A 'sting' from a female figure in your life, or a wake-up call to take charge of your life. Giant spider: An overwhelming fear or a controlling force in your life is looming large.

Spiritual meaning

The Spider is the weaver of destiny. It reminds us that we create our own reality through our thoughts and choices.

Biblical meaning

Proverbs notes that the spider 'takes hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces' (30:28). Small yet persistent, the spider reminds us that faithfulness in small things leads to great places.

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What 'web' are you weaving? Is it a trap or a masterpiece?

Related symbols

• bug
• web
• insect