Ocean

Meaning & Interpretation

The ocean exceeds a river or lake in its symbolic significance: it is boundless, unfathomably deep, and conceals most of itself beneath the surface. In dream interpretation it represents the collective unconscious, the incomprehensible, and the primordial ground of being.

Standing at a calm ocean can symbolise deep peace, but also awe at one's own limitations. Swimming in the ocean means actively engaging with the unconscious. Diving to the depths represents the courage to explore the hidden.

Storms on the ocean symbolise emotional crises or overwhelming life circumstances. The horizon over the ocean represents the aspiration towards the unknown and the possibility of the new.