Anchovies spell luck in love, at bingo, on the horses, or anything you try your hand at.

You are wasting your talents if you dream of angling. And you must resist the temptation to compromise your ethics.

Catch a fish and good news will follow. If you don’t make a catch, beware of evil.

Watch out for business rivals or even rivals in love if you see a crab. Cooking one is a good sign if you want to place a few bets – but don’t put your shirt on it.

Eels are a sign you’re about to change jobs. But take care, you might not get on with your new boss. A dead eel is a sign you are getting the upper hand over someone who’s trying to stir things up for you.

If you are single, a goldfish is a sign you’ll marry money.

If you are a married woman, it spells divorce. Goldfish in a bowl are an omen of money on the way.

A fish hook shows you have a secret passion for someone you have known for a long time.

Put on an act and problems will arise if you dream of jellyfish. Be yourself. You can’t pretend for ever.

A live lobster, and some irritating little difficulties are about to thwart you. Serve, eat, or cook it and someone is about to repay a loan, or you will find something you had lost.

A half-fish, half-woman mermaid relates to your love life and the exact meaning depends on the atmosphere of the dream. Pleasant, and things will go well. But a feeling of confusion and you’re in for a disappointment.

Mussels, if you eat them, show your popularity is about to increase. Collect them and a period of contentment is just around the comer.

See a big trawling net and it’s a sign you’re squandering money. A small one suggests a bumpy period in day-to-day life. See a net laid out to dry and your health is excellent.

Throw one into the water and you’re being unfairly suspicious of a new friend.

Dream of an octopus and it shows just what a spirit of adventure you have. But see one killed and you’re taking a very moral stand over something. If an octopus attacks, trouble is in store.

In its shell, an oyster is a sign of jealousy that could cause arguments with your mate. If it has a pearl inside you’re about to make a worrying mistake at work. Buying oysters is a warning to watch your health. Eat them and the family simply won’t understand something you’re involved with.

It’s bound to cause tension.

Fresh salmon and a lovers’ tiff can be made up if you really care. See it in a tin, and you’re in for a bit of an adventure.

Sardines in a tin are a sign you’re trying to hide feelings of resentment. Try talking them over with someone. Eat fresh ones and someone is jealous of you.

Things will improve if you eat scallops. Raw, they predict a surprise trip.

It’s a sign you have made a false friend if you’re aware of fish scales.

A few pleasant social events are around the comer if you see shrimps.

See a toothy shark and you could be in danger from your friends. Be extra careful, especially where money is concerned.

Spot a big fish or a whale on the end of a harpoon and a pay rise is on the cards. If you’re injured by it, then it could spell financial disaster. Don’t overspend.