A grasshopper can symbolize capriciousness, so if you dream of a grasshopper, you could be having trouble making a decision or making a commitment. Your dream could be telling you that it is time to make up your mind about something.
Conversely, your dream could be saying that it is too early for you to make a decision, or that you do not yet have enough information.
Freedom can be symbolized by the grasshopper, so you may dream of a grasshopper when you feel a need to be more independent.
If you dream of a dead grasshopper, it can mean you are feeling trapped in a situation that you cannot control.
According to Chinese tradition, the grasshopper is associated with enlightenment. If a grasshopper appears in your dream, it can mean that you are coming to an understanding about something. Perhaps you are seeing something in a new way.