Spider Dreams

If you are afraid of spiders in waking life, a spider in a dream can stand for something else that frightens you. Because spiders are tiny creatures that, nevertheless, terrify many people, seeing a spider in a dream can be a message from your unconscious that you are overreacting to an issue that is not very important.

Seeing a spider in a dream can also be a sign that you feel like an outsider.

Freud thought that a spider symbolized the mother who devours her children by being overprotective or by filling them with feelings of guilt.

If you dream that there is a spider in your bed, you may be feeling vulnerable in your relationship with your partner.

If you see a black widow, you could be feeling insecure about, or even trapped in, your relationship. Traditionally, the black widow represents female dominance over men.

Old superstitions say that dreaming of a spider is good luck.

Spider Webs

A spider web in a dream can represent a situation in which you feel trapped or a "web of lies". It can also symbolize connections between you and other people.

Spider webs are also associated with the circle of life.

A spider web in the form of a cocoon can stand for a need to be protected during a time of change.

Dreaming of spider webs in a dusty house can be a sign that you need to look at old memories. If you dream of entering a room that is full of cobwebs, your unconscious may be telling you that you have been too withdrawn and you need to more active and participate more in life.