Starfish dream meaning is explained below using 5 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

Multifaceted or multitasking.

Sacrificing something in order to survive or benefit (as a starfish can lose an arm when escaping a predator).

Regeneration or rebirth, such as after a loss.

The idea of radiating out or expanding into multiple directions.

Self-protection (as in the starfish’s spiny surface).

Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.

Consider also the animal’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Star, Fish

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — myjellybean

To see a starfish in your dream suggests a period of healing. You need to recuperate from something hurtful or difficult. Alternatively, this dream could suggest that you have many options to weigh and important decisions to make.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

This is a dream symbol for an influential person, so you must interpret according to the action; i. e., if you found one in your dream, it suggests you will make an important new friendship, etc.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 4 — DreamForth

To dream of a starfish indicates that you need to revive yourself spiritually and emotionally. It may also mean that you need to assess a situation thoroughly before you come to a conclusion.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 5 — Stewart A. Swerdlow

Receiving interdimensional information related to healing.
Source: Expansions Dream Dictionary Author: Stewart A. Swerdlow