An archetypal dream creature, often associated with weaving, patient creation, or a feeling of being trapped.
A spider in a dream—like other "unpleasant" dream images (see "Excrement"), is often linked in folk tradition to profit and money. The spider is a dual symbol: on the one hand, the archetype of a patient creator weaving a complex structure (a web as a metaphor for destiny or connections); on the other, a figure evoking an instinctive fear of a trap and manipulation. The context of the dream determines which pole of the symbol is active.
fear, disgust, sometimes respect for patient craftsmanship
Often arrives when themes of complex social connections, manipulation, or conversely, the patient creation of something complex are relevant. Perhaps this spider reflects either a feeling of being trapped in a current situation, or your own patient creation of a complex structure (a project, a relationship).
Determine whether the feeling of a trap in a current situation is real, or whether it is rather your own anxiety—sometimes it's helpful to verify this directly.
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