Dolphin

This is one of the most beloved of all animals and holds a very high place in many belief systems of the New Age.

The dolphin’s intelligence and beautiful song have been held in high esteem by so many cultures; there is hardly one that doesn’t feature this beautiful animal in mythology of some sort.

The primary qualities associated with this animal as a totem are grace, beauty, compassion, and playfulness. Dolphins live in pods and are known to exhibit highly complex social relationships, so they also connect to the care and uplifting of the community. There are two main themes to consider when a dolphin shows up in a dream. One is a reminder to be playful in all your dealings in life, as life is supposed to be filled with joy.

The other is a reminder to always remember the breath, for as you choose to breathe, that is how you are choosing to live.

The more dolphins there are in your dream, the more intense their message is for you. Dolphins are intelligent mammals, so they relate to the human experience in this way. They inhabit the vastness of the ocean, so they simultaneously connect to the collective unconscious. When a dolphin appears in a dream, you can consider yourself visited by a very powerful aspect of the collective conscious.

(see Fish)

According to Pliny, this creature represents the need for swift movement with regard to a decision or opportunity.

A guide. Many fables tell of dolphins aiding shipwrecked sailors. From what reef is this creature offering to liberate your mind, body, or spirit?

Native American: A messenger between the worlds, dancing above and below the waves (see Water).

The dolphin is the essence of the Great Spirit and the wind of life itself. Breathe deeply of its symbolic messages.

Playfulness. Dolphins speak directly to the child within and urge it to come out more regularly.

1- Dolphins are perceived by sailors as saviours and guides, as having special knowledge and awareness, and this is the image which surfaces in dreams. Coming from the depths - the unconscious the dolphin represents the hidden side of ourselves which needs to be understood.

2- Psychologically the dolphin may portray the more playful side of our personality, but at the same time may make us aware of the trickster.

Dreaming of swimming with dolphins suggests putting ourselves in touch with, and appreciating, our own basic nature.

3- The dolphin now stands for Spiritual sensitivity and safety.