Complete Dictionary of Dreams

by Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The frog is amphibious and can dwell in both the realms of the conscious and the unconscious, as represented by land and water. This intermediary state of tadpole signifies the natural order of things to begin in the inner realms before venturing out into the air. There is a connection to the tadpole and the notion of ideas that must swim around in the nurturing ponds of your mind before they are ready to spring forth into action.

Encyclopedia of Dreams

by Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen
If you dream of tadpoles you must be wary of any business venture or any activity that involves a chance of ruin.

Dreaming of tadpoles is a definite sign of crushing defeat.

The Complete Dream Book

by Gillian Holloway
You are warned against taking part in any conspiracy if you have this dream, for tadpoles are a sign of defeat.