Dreaming of octopus is a bad omen, as the tentacles of octopus or squid generally symbolize those things or experiences that make you feel scared but unable to escape from deep within. It indicates that you may encounter some troubles in work or life.
Dreaming of eating octopus suggests that the troubles bothering you have passed.
Dreaming of being entangled by an octopus indicates that you should be careful about getting involved in extramarital affairs and might find it difficult to get out.
Dreaming of an octopus stretching its tentacles in all directions suggests that you may encounter a lot of troubles in personal life and work.
Dreaming of an octopus swimming indicates that the dreamer may get stuck in emotional mud and cannot extricate themselves.