From a Jungian perspective, spiders often connect to the archetype of the Great Mother or feminine principle, which can be both creative and destructive, nurturing and devouring. Spider dreams may reflect your relationship with these aspects of the feminine. Spiders may represent the "shadow" aspects of the psyche that appear threatening but contain valuable energy and wisdom when integrated. Dreams where you confront or make peace with spiders might indicate psychological integration processes. In some psychological frameworks, spider dreams reflect complex relationships, particularly with controlling or manipulative people. The dream may be processing feelings of being ensnared in unhealthy relationship patterns.

In Native American traditions, Spider Woman is a creator deity who weaves the web of reality and teaches humans the art of weaving. This associates spiders with creation, knowledge, and the patterns that connect all things. Greek mythology tells of Arachne, a talented weaver who challenged the goddess Athena and was transformed into a spider, forever weaving. This story connects spiders to themes of creativity, hubris, and the consequences of challenging established powers. In some African traditions, the spider Anansi is a trickster figure known for cleverness and storytelling. This associates spiders with wisdom, cunning, and the capacity to weave narratives and solve problems through intelligence rather than force.