The octopus has eight tentacles that are intimidating, and it symbolizes a scenario that is frightening because you can't get out of it. So if you dream of an octopus, it usually indicates that the dreamer is in some kind of confusion.

Dream experts believe that:

If you dream of an octopus extending its tentacles in all directions, it suggests that the dreamer will encounter many kinds of troubles in his work and life.

To dream that an octopus is wrapped around one's body indicates that the dreamer may be caught up in an extramarital affair from which he or she is unable to extricate himself or herself.

To dream that one is consuming an octopus means that the dreamer's troubles have dissipated.