Goldfish dream meaning is explained below using 11 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

These water-dwelling creatures may represent messages from your unconscious, indicating to you how well you are navigating through your emotional waters.

They could also symbolize the nourishment of body and soul, and navigation through the unknown depths of ourselves. Generally, fish in a bowl or aquarium suggest constricting emotional conditions in which aspects of your personality are prevented from expressing themselves. They may also refer to aspects of yourself that need to be nourished emotionally. To dream of a goldfish bowl may simply suggest boredom, or a lack of privacy or confidentiality.

If the fish in your dream are goldfish, the symbolism of gold—suggestive of the most valuable aspects of yourself—cannot be ignored. Crucial to your interpretation will be the condition of the fish and your attitude towards them. Are they enjoying their safe and secure life in captivity, or are they suffering? If the latter, is it time for you to be a little more adventurous and creative in your waking life?

Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Fish are symbols of ideas that float around just below the surface of our consciousness. In the case of a goldfish, this is the simplest form of an idea that is kept in full view. What interesting idea do you want to keep considering so much that you keep it nearby? Perhaps you are reminding yourself of the colorful notions that float around inside your imagination.
Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 13-18-20-27-33-43

buying: matrimony within the family.

children playing with: much contentment.

dead: disappointments to come.

having, in a bowl in own house: financial gains.

married woman dreaming of: close the shades from Peeping Toms.

young woman: wil marry into wealth and a pleasing man.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of goldfish, is a prognostic of many successful and pleasant adventures.

For a young woman, this dream is indicative of a wealthy union with a pleasing man.

If the fish are sick or dead, heavy disappointments will fall upon her.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 5 — Raymond Buckland

You will break with your present lover, which will cause much heartache. But as a result of this, you will meet with someone far superior, who will bring you great joy; love, and happiness.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 6 — Gillian Holloway

This Is a fortunate dream, if the goldfish are swimming either in a pool or bowl, especially for someone who is planning to go on the stage or into the movies.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 7 — Gillian Holloway

Seen in a bowl of water, goldfish predict embarrassment through a surprise meeting. In aA oat- door pool they foretell a slight injury.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 8 — Klaus Vollmar

See Gold.

The special Fish. Life in the water of the emotions brings forth the true essence of your personality.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 9 — myjellybean

To see a goldfish in your dream, foretells of wealth and many successful and happy adventures.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 10 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Trouble in business.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

See Fish.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett