The octopus symbolizes flexibility, intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex situations. It represents adaptability, mystery, and the multifaceted approach to life's challenges, embodying the creative and resourceful aspects of the self.

Themes: flexibility, intelligence, adaptability, mystery, creativity

More in: 'Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness' by Peter Godfrey-Smith; 'The Soul of an Octopus' by Sy Montgomery.