A few symbolic meanings of the octopus ( from google.com )

1. A few symbolic meanings of the octopus:
 Complexity
 Diversity
 Variability
 Intelligence
 Insight
 Vision
 Mystery
 Illusion
With eight arms, the octopus shares some symbolic
meanings with the spider as well as the meanings of
number eight.
Observed these eight arms circle out in motion – calling to
mind the concept of spiral - this forms a symbolic bond
between the octopus and the meanings of the spiral or
whirlpool.
Being a creature of the sea, the octopus also shares
commonalities with and symbolic meaning of fish.
Adornments like octopus medallions were worn by
sailors to ward off evil. Seamen understood the eerie
magic of the octopus.
It makes an incredibly powerful totem, carrying great
status – a symbol of protection and good luck.

2. Minoan art depicts the octopus (particularly on bowls or
vases) unfurling. This is thought to be symbolic of
the creating and the expanding of the universe.
Other associations of the octopus include:
 Moon
 Zodiac sign of Cancer
 Rain
 Thunder
 Spiral
 Eight
As a side-note, the octopus is also associated with
the Priestess and Moon cardin the Tarot deck.
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