Nature; the ability to tame yourself; freedom.

Question:

Which part of me wishes to be set free? What kind of features of the animals I can relate to myself?

General Meanings:

In General all of the animals are leaded by instincts. The desire to get what they want brings descendants and helps to improve the quality of life in all means – sexual, playfulness and other. The animals just like human-beings have an ability to warn others about the danger that is lurking for them.
In dreams animals represents those aspects of the dreamer’s personality that are related to instincts. It is very important to notice what kind of the animal the dreamer was dreaming of. There are many different meanings and explanations related to animals in general and the most common ones are these:
Baby animals – usually the dreams that are related to baby animals, shows the reflection of your surroundings. Maybe you are working in the environment where are lots of children or maybe you have many of them yourself. If the baby animal is injured, then such dream might indicate the difficulty to mature;
Animals that have human characteristics – to dream of animals, that have the characteristics just like people have, indicates the creativity of the dreamer. Consider not to be afraid of such dreams, because the aspects of humanity that are integrated in animals shows your ability to see things differently and positively. Make sure you keep that connection within yourself and try to improve it even more;
Killing of animals – if the dreamer killed the animal it could have both – good and bad meanings. As the bad omen, it is said that when you kill the animal, you kill the instincts that lies within you, otherwise it shows your ability to be powerful and strong;
To tame the animal – if the dreamer has tamed the animal, such dream shows the ability to control your own instincts and/ or to used them properly and when it is needed;
When the animal runs away – to dream of being in contact with animal, but seeing him running away for no reason, indicates the doubts you have on your mind. There is a ambiguity within your personality, which you keep fighting. Keep calm and try to divide the animal and human aspects, only then you will be able to keep the peace within yourself.

Psychological Meanings:

Animals in dreams represent the instinctual power that lies in every human – being. The animal in us, shows the actual meaning of the dream.

Wildness in you
It is known that people are different from animals, because of their ability to control the wild aspects which everyone of us has. At these days people live in society, where the use wild side of us is more and more suppressed and controlled. Because of these factors people dream quite often about animals. At least in their dreams they are free to express the suppressed emotions and feelings. Consider, dreams of wild animals is a good and positive omen, because only in them the energy of life is expressed the way we want.

Domestic animals
Domestic animals also have an important meaning in your dream, only it is interpreted lighter, because they are already tamed and more close to human nature. Otherwise, the domestic animals play much more important role than wild ones. People share the life with them day by day, not seeing them only on certain occasions.

Emotional impact in everyday life
The dreams that are related to animals have a very important and big impact with everyday life. When we have an emotional crisis it reflex in our dreams.
For example, someone that just broke up, having the dream of the animal attacking him, then such dream might show the anger towards that person.
Another example, the dreamer has a dream of seeing the animal feeding his babies, then such dream might indicate your parental instincts or the environment which includes children you are surrounded by.
The third example explains man’s relationships to his divorced wife. He was dreaming of being a tiger and trying to eat his ex wife. The dream shows how angry he is, and because in reality these feelings are suppressed, the dreamer experience those feelings through dreams.

Past, present and future
Dreams that are related to animals might represent past, present or future and what impact it has in your life. People very often hold on to past being afraid of moving forward. Some types of the animals might represent the past, for example sleeping bear, because it shows how sleepy, lazy the dreamer is, staying at the same place and not moving forward. The other explanation of animals could show the present state of your mind and life, which could have many different meanings, for example, the dreamer has experience problems with his own pet or thinking of getting one. It also could show the present state of his mind, such as anger (if dreaming of tiger), softness (if dreaming of kittens) and laziness (if dreaming of sloth). Everyone thinks more or less of the future what they would like to do and achieve in life. The dreams that are related to animals could show your desire to have children if, for example you see the pig feeding it’s babies.

Different dream explanations depending on type of the animal:

Monkey – this animal shows the playful, childish, curious and mischievous side of dreamers personality. Sometimes monkeys are seen as aggressive animals, but in reality it just the consequence of curiosity, therefore the dream may show the nosy aspects of his personality.
Bear – this animal represents independence, death, rebirth and power. Polar bear symbolizes the rebirth of your personality. Consider that the bears have very strong instinct of motherhood. It shows how devoted and loving they are when it comes to dealing with the family. The dream could show the important role of motherhood in your life too. For man the dream may have the same meaning and show the parental instincts he has and how much of it playing in his life.
Chameleon – is highly specialized reptile of lizards. If the dreamer dreams of being a chameleon, such dream indicates his ability to adapt himself to different environments and surroundings. The dream also signifies prudence when making important decisions, because the chameleon is known for being fast when it’s needed.
Squirrel – in dreams has a negative meaning. If the dreamer sees the squirrel in his dream, then it shows that the relationships he is in are useless, or the love life is going not according to plan, or you should be aware of making important business deals.
Lizard – to see the reptile called lizard, denotes to your primal instincts. Because instincts have big influence of your life, sometimes you are controlled by them more than you like.
Otherwise, there is a positive meaning, which shows your creativity, tough skin and high opinions.
Unicorn – the main meaning of this dream symbolizes purity. In old book, it is said that unicorns can be seen only by women. The unicorn represents the goodness and innocence of any female. There were many stories about unicorn, which always included love and happy ending, therefore the dreamer should interpreter this dream only as a good omen. Alternatively, the dream could suggest to be more open and do not take everything unilaterally.
Elephant – when dreaming of such animal as elephant, there is a warning to work on aspects of your personality, which requires patience, good memory and stability. There is also a sign, that you hold on to past, keeping memories, longing for old times and ignoring the present. Consider, that elephants also symbolize the royalty.
Frog – for a dreamer to see a frog in his dream means changes or transformations. Everyone knows the fairy tale about the frog becoming the prince, therefore in dreams it might also represent important changes within you or those you are surrounded by. Alternatively, the frog may indicate dirtiness or fertility.
Fox – not only in dreams, but in reality too the fox is known for it’s cleverness, hypocrisy and attention to details. In dreams the fox may indicate you – how smart and careful you are or that you should be more indulgent with some people and do not judge them so quick. The fox can be a warning of someone in your life that is not honest and trust full.
Rabbit/Hare – such animals represent fertility, fear, rashness. Consider to see which aspects of the rabbit you can relate to yourself. Rabbits are known for the ability to fertilize quickly and often. They also are afraid of many things, maybe there is something that you are afraid of? Make sure you do not make any rash decisions, just in case you will be sorry for them later on.
Domestic animals – the animals that we see every day have the biggest impact of the meaning in dreams that are related to animals. They are living close to us or with us, therefore the features these animals have in a dream are most common are recognizable to us. If there are some features that have to be settled down, make sure you do so within yourself either.
Stag/Reindeer – these animals are very hierarchical, which means that the dreamer has very high and good opinion about himself. He knows what he wants out of life, makes the prioritizes, is very opinionated and sometimes even too arrogant.
Dog – is known as the best friend of people. Such dream shows the trust, loyalty, protection and many more positive features. Consider, that it is not always good to be good, because sometimes to achieve things we’ve got to be a bit more stricter. The dream about dog might also indicate someone in your life, that has these features, which means that you should be happy having someone so special and loyal-full. There are more conditions related to dog such as dying dog or sick dog, which would show that the friendship you were holding on is not so special anymore.
Hyena – such animal in dreams is interpreted as the sign of impurity, selfishness, instability and lies.
Hedgehog – as the symbol is known as a bad omen, because of the bad behavior of the animal. The dream warns you to keep a distance with certain person, do not make any important deals, because you will be deceived and misled.
Cobra – is very silent and speedy animal that has potency to keep the balance between bad and good.
Kangaroo – is very rare animal that represents motherhood and strength. Mostly kangaroo is dreamed by people who live in certain places such as Australia.
Cat – is a symbol of femininity, power, creativity and independent spirit. Alternatively, it is a symbol of misfortune and unluckiness. To know the meaning of the dream, you’ve got to tell, if you are a cat lover or not, then you will be able to interpreter your dream as a bad or good omen. Usually when the cat is being angry, bad it signifies your lost connection within your femininity. It is also known that black cat brings bad luck, which in dreams doesn’t have negative meaning if you felt comfortable about it.
Body parts of animals – to dream of animal body parts, have very similar meaning to dreaming of people’s body parts. Being without one or more particular parts of the body, shows that you’ve lost the connection within yourself. To find out more about your dream, please read more meanings about human body parts in dreams.
Toad – causes negative emotions, because the toad as the creature is ugly and disgusting. All of these features reflects in your personality or some person that you are having relationship with.
Leopard – such animal represents power, aggression and loneliness. Maybe you have too much energy and and directing it in wrong direction. The leopard might show the anger which you suppressed.
Lion – this animal is know as the king of the animals. It has the features of strong, grand and powerful animal. In dreams the lion represents the leader and confidence the one has. If the dreamer fights with the lion and wins the battle, then such dream indicates a successful development, as long the lion doesn’t die. If the lion eats the man, such dream shows the risks you will take or lost features which leads to success. Alternatively, the lion might indicate your desire to control everything. Consider, that it is not always good to be over controlled, as others have their opinions and needs too.
Lynx – this animal is known for being very mysterious and secrecy. As in the dream it also suggests you too look closer into your secrets,which means that there is a lot to learn from the problems you have.
Mole – to see this animal in your dreams represents the danger and confusion. The dream shows that you are organizing something to work against others. Alternatively, the dream may be a warning that somebody else is talking behind your back or trying to harm you in any other way. Look deeper into yourself and/or the situations you are in.
Mouse – because this animal is so small, in dreams it might represent the wish to be understood and seen. Maybe you feel like no one pays attention to you, therefore you feel so small. It could also show your actual fear of mice which reflects in your dreams.
Deformed animals – to see animals, that are without some parts of their body or looks completely deformed, signifies about the dreamers features, which are not acceptable to ordinary norms.
Otter – is a symbol of easy life, good fortune and happiness. The dreamer flows easily through life, being happy person. The otter is also known as being industrious animal, who builds things in life, without any complaints.
Horse – this animal in dreams represents strength, power, virility and sexuality. There are many meanings of the horse depending on your sexual libido, ability to handle the difficulties and generally how strong you are as a person. Consider, how the horse looked in the dream, only then you will be able to interpreter the dream in the right way. If the horse is weak, some of your personality is also weak.
Very often the the dream about horse is related to the color of the horse:
black horse – signifies mystery, unknown and wildness;
white horse – purity, innocence, good things in your life, search for eternal love;
Very often the horse have two heads in a dream, which represents your confusion, because you do not know which direction you should go. Make sure, you think of every detail, only then take the important decision.
Rat – this kind of animal causes negative emotions both in reality and dreams. It is known as a symbol of sickness and unknowings. Maybe the dreamer is in the environment at work, home or any other one, that feels unhappy at. The rat can also represent the symbol of rejection. There is a possibility that you feel refused by your family, friends or colleagues.
Reptiles and other cold-blooded animals – these kind of animals are least ones that human-beings have anything in common. The dream of reptiles signifies the features of your personality that are very unusual and unacceptable. Usually the one has such dreams is in fear of something and/or finding it hard to know himself as acceptable person to others. Everyone is afraid of stagnation or death, therefore we should not be afraid to change ourselves and become better people.
Cow – the symbol of femininity, especially in a parental way. It is also a symbol of nourishment, because the cow provides milk to people. The dream shows how devoted and patient you are as a person, as the cow is known for the stability and devotion to others.
Bull – in dreams represent negative aspects of personality such as anger, fear and confusion. If the dreamer kills the bull, such dream indicates the wish to become an adult, where you are powerful and the strongest.
Pests – these parasites represents the rejection of something in your life. Maybe you are surrounded by people, who gives you a bad influence and maybe there are some things that you do not like about yourself.
Sheep/Lamb – the most known thing about sheep is their instinct to go with the herd, therefore the most common explanation of the dream is the dreamer’s habit to do things and live just like the others. The Lamb is known for it’s innocence and goodness. They are also related to low intelligence and the fear of God, which means that the dreamer stays faithful and honest in all cases of the life. If the dreamer dreamed not only of the sheep/lamb, but also the wolf, then such dream indicates the conflict in your life between good and bad. You should consider to choose the good in life instead of bad, because things will go smoothly only when you will behave in appropriate way.
Jackal – as the symbol stands for death and cemetery, which doesn’t have to be interpreted as the bad sign, because it shows the connection you have with another world, because in esoteric theory the symbol of jackal that the dreamer sees in his dream leads the soul of the earth into another dimension – light.
Snake – is the symbol of both females and males, death, reincarnation, rebirth and sexuality. The snake represent instincts of human-beings.
On the sexual aspect, the snake shows the fears and desires that are related to sexuality. For females it could show that she is afraid of sexuality or alternatively is trying to seduce someone. Woman has a power of seducing men, especially those that are horny. For males it is also the symbol of sexuality. It could show their fears of losing the libido or ability to perform as a man. The shape of the snake reminds the organ of the man – penis. It gives the power or the impotency for the men, therefore the dreamer might have the fear of losing it and having those dreams that are related to snakes.
On the death aspect of the dream, some snakes are known as very poisonous, because of the bite of the snake which causes death. Some people are threatened by the snakes, because they seem mysterious and poisonous. If the dreamer saw the snake, that is biting him, then such dream might indicate the actual fear of snakes or it could be a warning of your hidden fears and worries.Alternatively, it could symbolize the forbidden sexual needs and desires.
The snake could also be a symbol of healing and recovery, because of their ability to change the skin. Consider, that if someone is sick, they will get well very soon, as the snake promises the cure of the sickness.
Other snake interpretations depending on circumstances:
Sexual act if snakes are going out of the mouth – such dream may indicate your unfulfilled sexual desires or the lack of the sex;
Refusing to see the danger if see the snake without head – such dream shows that you are ignoring some situation or problem, which will lead you to disappointments if you continue to ignore it;
Looking for sexual fulfillment if eating snake – for a dreamer to eat snake, that is dead or alive, shows your intention to have sexual act.
Pig – in some of the cultures the pig associates with dirtiness, disgusting and stupidity. Alternatively, it represents wholeness, richness and wealthy life. The interpretation of the dream depends on such factors as: if in reality pig for you is not disgusting or dirty, then it means that the dream has a positive meaning, which promises life fulfilled with happiness and joy. If the pig for you seems like dirty and unattractive creature, then the dream suggest you to look deeper into yourself and clear your negative thoughts. Seeing pig being cooked alive, signifies that you got rid of negative aspects in your life.
Seal – the dream about seal, signifies that the dreamer has one vivid element of his personality, which overwhelms the others.
Tiger – is the symbol of dignity, power and kingdom. In dreams it represents the qualities of you such as the ones lion or lynx have. It means that you like to dominate and be the leader of the situation.
Dragon – such animal represents the fear or dignity the dreamer has. If the dreamer is afraid of something, new surroundings or is unable to make important decisions, then such dream shows the fear of the dreamer, therefore he sees or fights the monsters – dragons. He is not taking actions to fight for what belongs to him, instead he steps back and waits for the problems to disappear. If the dreamer fight the dragon and wins the battle, then such dream indicates good luck and fortune you will have. Consider, that in some cultures, especially in eastern ones, the dragon is seen as spiritual creature, which leads to another dimension and/or world.
Injured animals – those that are sick or injured, represents the hurt that is done on emotional or spiritual level.
Transformations into animal – if the dreamer transformed from human-being into any animal, then such dream indicates his ability to adapt to different circumstances.
Prehistoric animals – if the dreamer dreams about animals that no longer exists, such dream shows unhealed wounds from the past.
Whales – in dreams the whale is explained as the symbol of rebirth and reincarnation, because in reality they live underwater, they show hidden dimensions.
Weasel – as the symbol in dreams is known as the deceiver, which means that you have some negative intentions towards someone. It could also show that there is a lack of trust when you are communicating with others.
Wild animals – these kind of animals associated with danger and unknown places, therefore if the dreamer has such dream, it means that he doesn’t feel secure and safe. Alternatively, the dream may indicate that the dreamer has to slow down and tame his behavior. The dream might also indicate the freedom the dreamer wants or getting one at the moment.
Vertebrate animals – those that have a backbone are known as vertebrate animals, which in dreams means that those who dreams of these kind of animals have stability and balance in their life.
Wolf – to dream of one wolf, usually symbolizes the dreamer who feels alone and lonely. The dream may also indicate your fear of other people. Alternatively, the dream shows your grace, self – confidence and pride. The dream shows that you are able to fit in any situation and join any circumstances you are surrounded by.
Zebra – this animal is not dangerous and denotes to balance and harmony of the dreamer’s personality. The zebra also shows the opposites: good and bad, white and black, which means that maybe sometimes you are the person that goes into extreme situations.
Goat – this animal represents the creativity of male energy and vitality. Alternatively, the goat can be interpreted as the bad omen, where the human – being behave in an inappropriate way, has negative thoughts that are related to sexuality. If the dreamer was riding on the goat, then such dream indicates the strong bond between the dreamer and his negative thoughts.
Hybrid animals – if the dreamer saw the one or more animals that are composed of few animals and looks unnatural, then such dream signifies the confusion you are in at the moment. Consider, what kind of hybrid animal you saw, because only then you will be able to indicate the important details of your dream. The parts of the hybrid animal that are dominating are also the parts that make an influence of who you are and what you dreamed of.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

In general the animals represents the hidden instincts and characteristics the dreamer has through his dreams. To interpreter the dream in a correct way, you have to look into individual animal, only then will be able to make a good and correct explanation of your dream.
You will overcome the obstacles if dream of wild animals that you’ve tamed – the dream indicates your ability to deal with the most difficult tasks;
Shows the soft side of your personality if see small animals – such dreams usually indicates the positive aspects of you, such as innocence, goodness and tenderness;
Happiness if feed the animal – to dream that you are giving the food for animals, promises luck and happiness in your life;
The enemies trying to get close to you, if you are pursued by animals – if in a dream one or more animals are going after you, then it means that you are very close to danger, therefore try to be careful with those you are in contact;
Be cautious if talking to animals – if the dreamer sees himself talking in a language of human – beings, then such dream warns him to be careful with his friends, family or colleagues;
Cardinal changes in your life if see many different animals – if the dreamer sees many different types of animals, then such dream means that there is a havoc in your life and many things are going to change in a positive or negative way, it all depends on you;

Hindu (Hinduism)

Will achieve great results if tamed the animal – such dream promises great future for you and your family;
Do not be as much sincere as you are at the moment if hear animals talking – the dream is a suggestion to be aware of people, because you are so good to them, they might use it against you.

Arabian (Islamic)

Will get a profit in a questionable way if tamed the animal – if the dreamer saw himself taming the animal and achieved it perfectly, such dream means that he will get rich, but in unknown way;
Someone will cheat on you if hear talking animals – such dream shows that someone will be unfaithful or will deceive you, Beware of those people and try to protect yourself;
Happiness if feed the animal – to dream that you are giving the food for animals, promises luck and happiness in your life;
Freedom if dream of wild animal – the most common explanation of the wild animals is the desire of the dreamer to be free and independent. Such dream shows the instinct of the human – beings to be as much free as the animals are;
Loyalty of your friends if dream of pastures – such dream shows how lucky you are having friends that you can trust of;
Cardinal changes in your life if see many different animals – if the dreamer sees many different types of animals, then such dream means that there is a havoc in your life and many things are going to change in a positive or negative way, it all depends on you;
The enemies trying to get close to you if you are pursued by animals – if in a dream one or more animals are going after you, then it means that you are very close to danger, therefore try to be careful with those you are in contact;
Fortune and good future if you are in friendly contact with animals – to spend time with animals, feel safe between them and be absolutely happy about that, signifies your calm and harmonic life.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidoros the dreams that are related to animals is a good omen, especially when the dreamer is fighting with them. The man that is fighting with an animal will provide the meat for many people. For slaves such dream has a good meaning only if the one who wins the fight is the animal, because it announces the end of the slavery and freedom which was wished for. Alternatively, the dream promises bad life when the animal is sick and carrying the disease, because he will not be able to provide good and healthy meat.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Nature; instincts; the kingdom of animals; support; mental and physical nourishment.

Description

The kingdom of animals is divided into four different types which are: swimming, crawling, flying and walking animals. Each of them are very individual and have completely different characteristics. Animals are more dependent on various factors, than plants are. Otherwise animals are more independent than human-being are. Because of the need to feed themselves, some animals are inseparable from hunting. However, not all of them are as much rapacious as the other ones.

General Meaning

The most intense features of animals are the instincts, knowledge how to survive and fecundate. The ability to survive even at most difficult circumstances is enormous.

Association

Natural instincts; ability to adapt to different circumstances; feel the nature.

Transcendent Meaning

A gift in the form of help, knowledge , food supplies, songs and other qualities.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meaning of pet, predator.

The dream about a dog is fully interpreted and completely explained. The interpretation of the dream is multiple, because of the research on various levels (general, psychological, spiritual, medicine wheel {by Indians} and traditional: for Christians, Muslims, Hindu), and based on many conditions (biting, chained, black, etc.). To see the meaning and the analysis of single context, use ctr+f command or live search on page box.

Association:

– Dog in the dream is usually associated with a male aspect or unconditional love; Also with obedience, loyalty and reliability.

Question:

– Am I reliable? What or who do I love unconditionally? Who does same for me?

General Meanings:

Joy or loyalty and love – The interpretation of the dream about dog depends on what the dreamer knows about the dog. Dog can be as a symbol of happiness and joy, if the dreamer knows dog as the pet from his childhood. In this case very often dog stands for happy memories and playful experiences. Otherwise, the meaning of the dog refers to what is known for a man and symbolizes the possibility of the loyalty and unconditional love.

Quality of the dreamer – If in the dream about dog, the dreamer is aware that it is of the specific dog breed or it is a dog with specific characteristics such as the speed of a greyhound or the protectiveness of a rottweiler, a mastiff or a boxer, or even the aggressiveness of a sharpei, a pit bull terrier, or a staffordshire, and so on, then this special gift of the dog refers to the quality, which must be attributed to the dreamer and also this quality is in the need for the further development. Only with this quality the dreamer will be able to evolve as whole personality. And then he can continue to focus on his plans or specific goal. His efforts will be rewarded with great success for sure.

Expression after suppression or aggression – Other significance in the interpretation of dog relates with impulses and instincts, especially sexual, and feelings. Dreaming of dog brings attention to the dreamer’s own attitudes about his mental and physical health. If in waking life this correlation makes sense, then such dream is the expression of strong suppressed psychical and physical contents in the dreamer’s life. Perhaps the dream is the warning too, that warns about being very critical and suggests to release your emotions or to fulfill your desires. In other hand, but it is very unusual, dog can be a warning against being too much aggressive (more often dreaming of wolf has this meaning).

Guide for self-realization – Sometimes dog appears in the sleep as a guide through the world of the unconsciousness and calls for self-realization, for complete fulfillment of one’s own potential.

Aggressive behavior or strength – In broader sense most common symbolism of dog is same as the animal. These dreams’ symbols embody the aggressive masculine sexuality and show power of the dreamer.

Different conditions in the dreams have individual interpretations. These meanings can arise from the following circumstances:

• Confidence means deception – In the dream to believe that dog will help you (to trust him) or to gain dog’s trust (trusting dog), often warns of deceit and betrayal;
• Bark means gossip – Dreaming of barking dog may indicate slander and libel. If dog barks on you, then it means that slander strongly directed on you. If dog barks on someone else, might be indication that this person is source of gossip or might be the victim of such action. To hear barking dogs, but not see any, means lighter gossip or quarrel;
• Bite or howl means threat – In the dream to see or to hear howling dog is bad sign. Also, dreaming of biting dog is bad omen too. Hearing of howling dog is interpreted as a general warning of serious danger. To be bitten by dog can be interpreted as more direct danger against the dreamer;
• Chase means risk – Dreaming of chasing dog shows a superficial, frivolous attitude with a tendency to risky adventures (especially sexual). To be chased by dogs also can be interpreted as being chased by your own shady habits and questionable actions. More dogs – more doubts. If others were chased in the dream, then it means that risky persons around you. Being able to run away from dog or dogs means hope and possible bright future;
• Play means victory – In the dream to play with your dog or to see happy and playful dogs means that you will overcome your opponents. If someone else is playing with dog, he will be lucky too. If this person isn’t friendly with you, then this dream is a message to be more patient and careful in order to overcome your enemies;
• Chain or necklace means financial risk – In the dream to see chained dog shows financial risk. Dreaming that you putting a chain or necklace on the neck of dog announces the possibility of bigger risk in financial sector by carelessness or other damages in business or carrier;
• Dark color means pain – Dreaming of black dog or dog that have dark colored hair (coat, fur) is often interpreted as painful deception by a friend. Black dog is as the dark shadow of a friend. But dreaming of such foretells that you have revealed the dark side of someone who is close to you and now you’re in good position, because of the ability to see true intentions. If you see a lot of black dogs, means that there might be more than one traitor;
• Barking, arguing or quarreling dogs means family’s problems – In the dream to see or to hear that several dogs are barking on each other, between them, shows family feud or also it can mean dispute with your partner or quarrel in the family.

Psychological Meanings:

Protector and aggressor – The dog in the dream must be always considered in the connection of two opposite meanings, because it has two different symbolism. On the one hand he is a friend and protector of the people and a guard of the property, on the other hand, he is an attacker of his master’s enemies and because of that gets a clear symbolism of aggression in the interpretation of the dream.

Understanding and releasing emotions – When the dream is about a pack of wild dogs, then this represents feelings, that are confronting with fears. It is very possible that the dreamer has worries about his emotions or impulses or maybe he even hide something deep inside under the pressure, but that need to be in the release.

Fear of sexual or primal desires – The sexual significance of dogs in the dream is very strong, because of their true nature and their character. Dogs are performing sexual acts in public without any restriction and therefore dog is considered as a symbol of unrestrained activity of the human. So, dreaming of dog symbolizes things or actions, that you dare to do mostly hidden, and subconscious is calling to act more bravely and without anxiety. In other words dogs symbolize primal instincts and basic desires of the human life and these are always associated with a confusion or fear, that might arise, if one as the dog carry out primitive behavior.

Attacking & biting dogs meanings

For man means envy – Biting dogs in the dream of a man indicates jealousy. Being bitten by vicious dog means being targeted by jealous people. To see in the dream that dog bites someone else shows that this person is a victim or a source of envy.

For woman means overrated freedom – Biting dogs in the dream of a woman, denotes that she is assessed fairly unrestrained. The dream about biting dogs does not mean that she also lives like that. It means that there only exists the assessment for lack of restraint.

Dogs on leashes or chains meanings

For woman means control – Women often dream of chained dog or a dog, which is on a leash. This means that they restrain their impulses.

For man means lost power – Men are dreaming of chained or leashed dogs, when they feel restricted and overwhelmed by someone or bad situation.

Other contexts’ meanings

• Incidents means impulsivity – For whatever happens with the dog in the dream, it represents the impulsiveness and the physical urges;
• Fear means bad judgment – The fear of the animal in the dream, represents mind. To be afraid of the dog is often explained as poor conscience of the dreamer;
• Dog following means sharpness – If in the dream a dog has accompanied the dreamer, then it shows that his instincts are awake;
• Pain means lack of confidence –  If a dog is chained up or tortured, then it symbolizes the unconscious mind with complexes in waking life;
• Big or giant dog means relaxation – Large dogs symbolizes mitigation of problems and relief in the waking life;
• The act of carrying or moving means strengths – To carry a dog in arms, means that the dreamer is very powerful and has the control of his impulses. In the dream to see that someone else is carrying a dog in his arms, shows strengths of that person;
• Dead means spiritual rebirth or regeneration – Dreaming of a dead dog suggests that in some corners of the soul is something dead, which we should bring back to life.

Bite means fears – Psychoanalytic Wilhelm Stekel once said that the bite of a dog in the foot in the dream is the warning of primal passions and it shows the dreamer’s fear of the infection or other darkest fears, even the fear of castration.

Wagging means deception; Bark or bite means losses – Dreams’ interpreter Artemidorus Daldianus (professional diviner of Ancient Greece) believed that one should be careful and beware of scams when a strange dog wags him in the dream. Dreaming of barking and biting dogs, means that the dreamer must prove his opinion. Also if dog barks or bites, then it can be interpreted as the warning against losses.

Spiritual Meanings:

The head of the realm of the dead – On the spiritual realm the dog in the dream is the leader of the underworld.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

Dog in European, Christian or Judaism cultures, represents normal desire or instinctive reminder and impulsive response – these characteristics describe the dog.

• Seeing means faithful people – In the dream to see dog denotes that you will discover abiding people;
• Cerberus means hard work – Dreaming of dog that has many heads, like Cerberus, the hell hound, suggest that the dreamer is likely will get bogged down, successes always require full concentration;
• Dog attack means the note of caution – To be attacked by dog in the dream forewarns about danger. The dreamer must be cautious.
• Small dog means carelessness – Dreaming of small, tiny, little or short dog stands for lower thoughts and desire for frivolous amusements. More dogs – more careless the dreamer is;
• Shaggy dog means problems – Dreaming of hairy dog is bad omen. Dog with long, thick, unkempt hair (coat) indicates awkward transactions or sick children;
• Lapdog means reliable friends – Dreaming of healthy lap dog have good symbolic meaning. Lapdogs or any small dog of toy breed group denotes that your friends will assist you in hard times;
• Sick lapdog means troubles – Dreaming of emaciated or sickly lapdog indicates problems: you must be prepared for difficulties;
• Frilly lapdog means egoism – Dreaming of decorated or dressed small toy dog is the evidence of vanity, selfishness and narrow-mindedness of dog’s owner. One young woman said once that such dream about cute dog for her has symbolic meaning of new lover;
• White dog means great friends – Dreaming of dog with white colored hair denotes good, pleasant acquaintance or trustworthy friends;
• Playing friendly white dog is good sign – Dreaming about playing with white friendly dog might announce expectation of joyful event; For a man it is an omen of a happy coincidence, for woman it can have symbolism of weddings – she may marry soon it;
• Black dog means disloyal friends - Dreaming of black dog or any of dark hair can indicate that the dreamer will face betrayal from his friends;
• Red dog means betrayal – Dreaming of dog with red (rose, pink, wine, violet and any other shade of red) hair color can indicate bad luck with friends: unfortunately the dreamer can’t rely on his friends;
• Beautiful dog means wealth – In the dream to have nice, lovely or friendly dog denotes great riches of the dreamer;
• Play with dog means fortune – To play with dog in the dream predicts that in prospect will be substantial profits and loyal friends;
• Playing dog means success or love – To dream that dog is playing with someone or that dog is very playful and friendly foretells success in business or predicts a faithful lover. Seeing of playing dog in dream also can denote reconciliation with an estranged friend;
• Vicious dog means bad luck – To dream bad, evil or vicious dog announces unavoidable misfortune. There is a chance that even the largest efforts will not produce the desired result;
• Dead vicious dog means triumph – If the dreamer sees dead evil dog or even kills him, then he will be the winner. Killing bad dog denotes that you will overcome opponents and get financial gain. To kill a lot of evil dogs means that you have more than one adversary, but they are weak and you will be the winner in the competition;
• Fear of bad dogs means danger - In the dream to be scared of evil dogs shows that the dreamer has fear about forthcoming danger;
• Afraid of seeing a big* dog means problems – In the dream to see large dog and to be frightened because of him, indicates that you will have problems which will be larger than average; (* see list of large & big dog breeds)
• For woman fear of large* dog means smart husband – If woman was dreaming of big dog and have fear of him, then it indicate a chance to have wise husband or partner;
• Chased by a scent hound means temptation – In the dream to be chased (pursued or tracked) by any dog of scent hound breeds (bloodhound, foxhound, beagle and more) foretells that the dreamer could succumb to a temptation that attracts the downfall of himself;
• Attacked by dog of scent hound breed means danger – In the dream to be attacked or pulled down by hound (hunting dog) indicated that one will be in danger. In general dreaming of attacking dogs is a warning to be careful;
• Chasing someone means ill will – Dreaming of dog which is hounding or chasing someone, but not the dreamer, indicates that in one’s life hostility can come;
• Growling dogs means bad news – To hear that dogs are growling, roaring or howling foretells that you will be scheming people at home or you will be confronted with unpleasant news;
• Biting means defamation – Dreaming of biting dog indicates a slander, a libel, a defamation;
• To be attacked and bitten is bad omen – If a dog In the dream attacks you and bites, then such dream’s context foretells a dispute because of money or enactment of a false friend. Being bitten by dog also represents disease or dispute in the house: maybe the dreamer is feeling guilty;
• Trusting means embarrassing position – In the dream to trust dog or to see that dog is trusting you foretells that the dreamer might be lured into a trap or someone will make him to feel shame;
• Dog barked at you means troubles – If you dreamed that dog barks at you, it shows discomfort because of difficulties and troubles;
• Hear barking dog symbolizes warning – If you dreamed barking dogs at someone else, but not you, then such dream has symbolism of the warning. It requires you to be alerted, because you can face unpleasant news and most likely stand before difficulties.. Also it can mean dispute with neighbors or defamation;
• Crying dogs symbolizes health issues – In the dream to hear the whine or the cry of dogs, indicates serious illness or danger;
• Lonely howl of a dog means separation – In the dream to hear how lonely dog is howling may indicate the death or separation from friends for long time;
• Hunting dog means achievements – To dream a dog that is on the hunt represents that you will achieve something through hard work;
• Big prey of a dog means force – To dream a dog that is hunting large prey foretells that you will take everything with unusual forcefulness;
• Hounds on the hunt means good changes – Dogs of hound breeds, that are hunting in the dream, represents upcoming changes. After them the life of the dreamer will be better and more joyful;
• Hounds for woman means marriage – If woman is dreaming about hounds (hunting dogs), then it predicts that she will be guided by heart and falls in the love with a man, which is in lower social class than her or has weaker perspective in the career than she has;
• Woman followed by hounds means hope for true love – The dream of a woman about hunting dogs (hounds), that are following her, signifies that she has many admirers. Also it shows that she hopes in vain for true love;
• Rabies means uneasiness – In the dream to see sick dog, which suffers rabies, shows that you will start to worry about something;
• Mad dog means anxiety – Dreaming of crazy or insane dog, foretells about unfounded fear of something;
• Growling and fighting dogs means indignity – In the dream to hear two growling dogs or to see the fight of two dogs, represents a chance of the humiliation by enemies;
• Fight of several dogs means disagreement in family – In the dream to see that several dogs are fighting and biting with each other, then such dream might be an indication of the conflict in the family because of the inheritance;
• Rushing dogs means offense – In the dream to see few or several dogs, that are together pursuing someone, denotes that this person is in danger. If the dreamer himself is the one, which these dogs are chasing, denotes that he will face a serious offense;
• Dog as horse means enemies – In the dream to see a dog with bridle or that he is pulling a cart, it is an indication that you will get enemies;
• Chained dog means stealing – In the dream to chain or to tether a dog or to see such, indicates that someone wants to steal from you;
• Dog house symbolizes pet or big trouble – Dreaming of dog house denotes that one will get a dog, but second meaning is contrary -it foretells that the dreamer is in big trouble, because of his actions. The punishment for him might be near;
• Traveling with a dog means great friends – In the dream to travel alone and be followed by trusting dog, shows that one can count on a loyal and devoted friends;
• Dog show means stroke of luck – In the dream to visit conformation show, also referred to as breed show (exposition or exhibition), signifies that one may hope to have small piece of good luck;
• Dog and cat means fiasco or success – In the dream to see dogs and cats being peacefully next to each other and then suddenly go off on each other, it is a bad omen. Such dream foretells that the dreamer is facing a fiasco in love and business affairs. But if he can separate them, then he will overcome difficulties and successfully solves his affairs;
• If dog kills a cat, then it promises luck and good business;
• If dog kills a snake, it is considered as a good omen too;
• Swimming dog means close luck – If a dog swims in the dream, then you just need to stretch out your hands to reach the happiness, because it is very close to you;
• Puppies means thanks – In the dream to see puppies, denotes that the dreamer will help to innocent people and for that he’ll get gratitude;
• Awake puppies means friends and riches – If the dream is about awake, merry, happy, cheery and lively puppies then it clearly shows strong bonds of friendship and growing wealth;
• Pathetic puppies means loss – If puppies are weak, puny and pathetic, then it shows the threat of the loss;
• Sight-hound means fortune – In the dream to see speedy sighthounds or gazehounds promises usually good luck;
• Own a sighthound means aid – In the dream to have sighthound represents help for a friend against his enemies or troubles;
• Following sighthound means inheritance – In the dream to be followed by gazehound, one may hope for an unexpected inheritance;
• Great Dane for a woman means faithful lover;
• Great Dane for a man means promotion – In the dream to see danish hound (great dane) is good omen. Such dream foretells that despite criticism of his opponents, the dreamer is in a position for a promotion;
• Bulldog attack means danger – If one is dreaming that bulldog is entering foreign land and attacking him, then it shows a chance of breaking the law of the country.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Dog symbolizes good friends- In general dreaming of dog in Hindu culture have the significance of good friends: you can not complain about your friends;
• Chained or tethered dog means dangers – In the dream to see chained or tethered dog indicates bad luck, because of burglars or robbers. To tie up a dog in the dream, suggest that you have to take care of yourself against thieves;
• Barking dog means gossip – In the dream dog barks at you, it shows that someone is spreading bad words about you. Also, some meaning applies if the dreamer hears barking dogs – one wants to slander you;
• Chasing means risk – In the dream to be chased by dog suggest that you will be in danger; If you see that dogs are chasing someone else – this person might need your help. If it is the dream of dog chased by you, then you are in good position to fight back any risk;
• Playing with dog means success – To play with dog in the dream indicates victory. Your enemies will finally turn away from you;
• Fighting dogs means family problems – In the dream to see the fight of dogs or to hear that they are fighting, indicates the possibility of some kind of danger in the family. You must pay more attention to your family. Other meaning is about that you are the one which will create some dispute in the family.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Dog means enemy – In general dogs in the dream symbolizes enemies;
• Barking dog means dispute – If somebody dreams that a dog barks at him, it shows that he is involved in a verbal dispute with a dishonorable enemy;
• Biting dog means pressure – If the dog even bites him, then such dream means that he will be hard pressed by a dishonorable enemy;
• Ripped clothes means damage – If the dog in the dream damaged clothes of the dreamer, by tearing or ripping off, then it shows that a dishonorable enemy will inflict damage to his property and his honor;
• Killing the dog means victory – If the dreamer kills the dog, then he will destroy an adversary;
• Eating dog’s meat means property – In the dream to eat meat of the dog, suggest that an enemy will bring his assets to you himself;
• Disadvantage if dog is eating meat – If the dreamer sees that dog eats meat, then it might be a warning about coming financial problems.
• Drinking dog’s milk means fear – In the dream to drink milk of the dog predicts terror and infirmity;
• Relief if dog is drinking milk  – In the dream to see that dog drinks milk, indicates that better times is nearby and a lot of pain goes away;
• Shepherd or wild dog means unknown enemy – If the dreamer see the dog, which is or just looks like shepherd or wild dog, then this dream announces that the enemy is unknown to the dreamer and even might come from foreign countries;
• Hunting dog means dangerous friend – In the dream to see a hunting dog, it is a warning that friend or relative of the dreamer might become his enemy;
• Several different dogs means fight or competition – Dreaming of several dogs for ordinary person, symbolizes allies and their help in dispute with enemies. For businessmen, such dream represent competition. If the Emperor is dreaming about several dogs, that are from different breeds, then such dream means that he will lead foreign and native soldiers against his enemies in the field;
• Seeing a dog means betrayal – In the dream just to see dog suggest that the dreamer might experience an infidelity or betrayal;
• Hearing of dying or whining dog means disease – In the dream to hear the whine of the dog or sound of dying dog is bad omen and announces disease;
• Black dog means traitor – In the dream to see black dog or any other with dark colored fur (coat, hair) denotes upcoming disaster, a false friend is nearby;
• White dog means good companionship – In the dream to see white dog is good sign and shows luck for the dreamer and indicates true friendship;
• Being bitten repeatedly means bootlickers – In the dream to be bitten by dog or dogs for few or more times indicates that flatterers are around you. If pain was big, then they are hurting you very strong;
• Mad dog means difficulty – In the dream to see crazy, insane or wild dog indicates trouble and that the dreamer might get into the great danger;
• Playing dog means fortune – In the dream to see playing dog or to play with one, symbolizes luck and good friendship with people you know;
• Fighting dog means quarrel – In the dream to see dogs, that are fighting and biting each other, suggest to the dreamer to avoid any dispute in the family;
• Chasing, hounding or rushing dog means bad thoughts and dangerous habits – In the dream to be chased by dog or to see others (people or animals) being chased, rushed, hounded by dogs suggest to the dreamer be more careful about his thoughts and feelings. One should improve his mind and senses, otherwise he remains a troublesome creature;
• Multi-headed dog means fortune – In the dream to see Cerberus (multi headed hell hound) denotes the possibility of great profit.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Friend, loyal, protective, outcast, hero, ally, loving nature.

Description

Dog – the domesticated relative of both, the wolf and the coyote, – has been for long time great friend of man. For many centuries, the dog is the companion of the human and has provided his protection, his love and his loyalty to the people. Some legends tell that the dog, because of his devotion to the people, was often treated badly by the rest of the animals and was expelled from the animal world.

Nevertheless, the history of man and dog is closely interwoven. In many cases people have maintain a lot of good, reached their goals and destination, saved their lives and families, just because of the help of dogs. And throughout the time humankind become in love for the first time with a member of the animal kingdom. Historically, and because of these circumstances, the dog is the great hero much more than the outcast of the animal kingdom.

General Meaning

Dog in the dream is the symbol of loyalty, friendship and protection. Dog represents your connection to the animal kingdom or your connection to the inner animal within yourself.

Association

Dreaming of tired or poor dog can be initiated by a dirty word with which a person is losing his honor.

Transcendent Meaning

Dog in the world of the dream symbolizes an important ally or a leader.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meanings of dreams about puppy or specific dog breads, pets or animals, and barking.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness if see piglets – In the dream you see a litter of piglets, then this dream signifies good and happy family;
• Peace at home if see litter of other animals – The litter of other animals marks that all you concerns at home will disappear and the joy will come to your house.

* Please, see also meaning of dream by individual animal name.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Support if see working animals – To see working animal or animals in your dream then your work or project will be supported. You will get help from people.

* See also others interpretations about animals and car…

Association with animal passions or instincts.

Question:

What are the fundamental aspects of myself, that I am afraid to deny?

General Meanings:

Wild and tameness instincts When sex with animals occurs in dream, then this dream points to primitive instinct or a natural and intuitive way of acting. To see bestiality or to be involved in sexual act with any kind of animal in your dream then this indicates very bestial feeling and desire to have something.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Dissatisfaction of sex if be involved in bestiality or to see bestiality – In the dream you see bestiality then this is an indication of sexual acts that is not comfortable for you or your partner.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Dishonest person if see bestiality with known animal – If someone does sexual offense with a known animal in the dream, then this means that you have an unworthy property and do not get reward from God because of your fraud;
• Strength if be an animal – The dreamer methinks that animal lives in him, he will have a big advantage by an enemy, according to the strength and size of the animal.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Bad reputation if bestiality with a bird – This dream denotes that you will get a favor from someone, but at the same time you will get a bad reputation.

Dealing with emotions Rage (anger) in the dream often stands for other passionate feelings. The dreamer is struggling with whether he has the right or not to impart his grief. Perhaps he is incapable to express properly his strong feelings in real life, while he does this successfully in his dream.

Inner conflict Rage (anger) symbolizes internal or external conflicts that disturb the dreamer, and he has to try to process them or to reconcile.

Psychological Meanings:

The human can give permission to feel passionate and sexual. The way we express emotions in our dreams this can inform about an appropriate behavior in everyday life.

Spiritual Meanings:

The dreamer is suffering because of displeasure of God.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Reconciliation if fall into a rage – Fall into a rage in the dream then this points to reconciliation with a difference and others;
• Sorrow and worries if be angry or to be mad or furious – This dream indicates that you will experience disappointment by close persons or broken friendships. Also enemies may attack your property;
• Mediator if be calm – To remain calm, while others are furious in your dream then in your real life you can mediate between quarreling friends that they will trust you for your fairness;
• Reunion if see an angry person – You are dreaming of angry person then this dream may announce that you will have a reunification;
• Objection if mad man – Dreaming of a mad man (tyrant, maniac) then this dream is a sign that enemies will openly oppose your projects;
• True friend if angry animal – To see an angry animal or animals in your dream, then this indicates that your friend will defend your name and reputation.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Anxiety if be angry – To be angry in the dream may be a sign of  anger and annoyance in near future;
• No barriers if angry animal – Dreaming of furious animal or animals, then this dream has a positive meaning that you will eliminate all your obstacles and will reach your goals.

Persecution, tracking, research.

Question:

What is is that I am willing to catch? Do I receive everything in life because of my ability to get it all by myself? What is is that I am looking for?

General Meanings:

Generally hunting shows unexpressed feelings such as hopes, wishes and pursuits that are related to the dreamer’s life.

Repressed sexual desires.
The hunting as a symbol is known for unexpressed sexual desires and wishes. Usually the one who is hunting feels the lack of intimacy and/or sexual act. Maybe the dreamer is not satisfied by the amount of sex he is getting from his partner, or maybe he feels misunderstood for the things he wants to do while is intimated to someone. Consider, that those who rarely have sex or don’t have it at all, dreams more of hunting than those who having it more often. Try to be more open with the one you are in relationship, be more open about what you wish for and express yourself in all means.

Unexpressed emotions.
The hunting can be interpreted as the symbol of unexpressed emotions and thoughts. If the dreamer is hunting, it shows that he is looking for the answers, feeling alone and misunderstood. The thoughts that human beings have has to be ‘’caught’’ by the other ones if they want to be understood in the right way. It also could show the dreamer’s intention to control somebody, therefore he keeps hunting, running and chasing the animal.

The other meanings of hunting have different meanings, depending on the circumstances of the dream:

• New plans if go hunting – according to ancient books, hunting is interpreted as new plans for the future such as sexual adventures or new period of life;
• Disappointments and losses if failed at hunting – such dream indicates that you will lose at whatever you are doing in your life. However, stay calm, because the asperities you will have will be just for particular period of time;
• Persecution if you are the one that is hunted – if the dreamer sees himself being chased by someone, such dream shows you feel the lack of time for things you want to do, or you feel controlled by someone too much;
• Profit or gambling if you are invited to go hunting – if someone has invited you to hunting, according to ancient books, such dream symbolizes the gamble you will take with might lead you to profit.

Psychological Meanings:

Psychologically hunting is the process of search or persecution.
Usually when the dreamer is the one that is hunting, it foretells about his desire to fulfill his wishes. There are many different ways to complete them:

• find the solution to the questions you have;
• fulfill sexual desires;
• take the control over someone or something.

Sometimes the one that is hunted is the dreamer itself. Then the dream shows the fears and doubts he has. There are things in life that looks scary, therefore the dreamer feels that he is chased and hunted. Hunting is the desire to win and be the leader of the situation.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level the dream might indicate the spiritual confusion you have. Maybe you are in search of your spirituality which has been lost.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

Luck in a lottery if you are invited to go hunting – such dream promises luckiness;
Will get married if go hunting – there is a possibility that you will get married to your chosen one;
Happy future if somebody is hunting and you join them – you will be successful at anything you do, especially at things that are related to your profession;
Will take risks if go for fox hunting – it is known that the fox is tricky and smart animal, therefore in a dream it stands as risky symbol;
Will be disappointed if hunting rabbits – because the rabbits are small animals, the dream foretells that the things that are easily gotten always bring very small amount of pleasure, because it only brings displeasure;
Prosperity if hunting big animals – if you were hunting huge animals such as bear, deer, then the dream promises wealthy and rich life to you;
Will be left behind by someone if see hunting dogs – keep the distance from those you are surrounded by, because there is a possibility that they will use you and then leave you behind;
Consider to pull yourself together if lost on a hunting – if you were hunting, then appeared to be lost, then such dream shows that you need to be more confident about yourself;
Failure if missed the target while hunting – the dream denotes to disappointments you will suffer through your life;
Disappointments if came home without prey – consider to prepare yourself for frustration;
Joy if came home with a prey – the dreamer will be fortunate person at anything he does;
Will overcome barriers if you organized the game of hunting – the dream shows how smart and clever you are when dealing with difficulties;
Arrogance if using knife while hunting – the dream shows the desire to show up how brave and stout the hunter is;
Pleasure if hear the sound of hunting horn – if you were listening to the sound of the hunting horn, then such dream indicates joy and pleasure;
Hold on to things that makes you happy if see hunting bag – do not waste your energy towards unpleasant things and concentrate on those that make you feel happy.

Hindu (Hinduism)

Will win a lottery if you are invited to go hunting – such dream promises pleasurable winning;
Will take risks if you are hunting – the dream indicates the gamble you will take.

Arabian (Islamic)

Happy future if taking part in hunting – if you were hunting, then such dream shows that through your hard work you will obtain the pleasure and happiness in your life;
Luck in a lottery if someone invited to go hunting – such dream promises richness through accident – lottery;
Success in business if taking part of the game in hunting – any deals you will make that are related to business will be successful;
You will fail if failed at hunting – be aware and do not take any risks, because you will not succeed.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidorus everything that is related to hunting is associated with the bad meanings of such dream. The hunting is very normal and natural for human beings, however in dreams it doesn’t have such positive meaning, it is interpreted as bad omen. Hunting causes many emotions and the circumstances such as danger, complications and fear leads to unhappiness and losses. However, it is always better to be the one who is hunting, instead of being the one that is hunted by someone. The two differences make the dream more clear to be explained.

* Please, see meaning of animals.

The horse associates with fast, usually elegant, feelings of developed consciousness, sometimes unexpressed sexuality.

Question:

How do I find my own power? What kind of natural forces I suppress or express?

General Meanings:

Horse is one of the most ambiguous dream symbols. Mostly the horse symbol embodies instincts, impulses, passions, desires, sensuality, awareness of the body and sexuality. The horse or the mare also represents femininity, gentleness and harmony. Different conditions in the dreams have individual interpretations. These meanings can arise from the following circumstances:

• Free-running horse means freedom – usually if the horse is running, the dream represents inner independence and easiness;
• Prosperity if the horse in a barn – the dream promises rich life ahead of you;
• Opportunities in career if the horse is wearing a saddle. The dream foretells about more prestige progress in your professional life;
• Disobedient horse signifies barriers -the dream foretells about overcoming obstacles you will face while reaching the success;
• Danger if the horse has escaped – if it was running from you away such dream shows that you should be aware of the enemies around you;
• Achievements if the horse is jumping around – the dream promises that you will easily overcome obstacles;
• Good luck if dream of horseshoe – if the dreamer saw the horseshoe it signifies happiness and joy also a joy. The horseshoe is known as a talisman of affluence which brings good fortune. Very often people hang the horseshoe on the doors, therefore it will bring joy into their homes;
• Necessity for a rush if horse been walked by the halter – there is a particular situation or a matter that has to be sorted out as soon as it is possible;
• Hard work if see the horse with carriage – the carriage symbolizes the effort you have to put in if you want to achieve honor prestige and acceptance;
• The beginning of happy period in the life if the horse has been saddled – which shows that you can expect for joyful activities and liveliness.

Psychological Meanings:

The relationship that has been created between horse and rider was probably one of the closest human-animal relationship, ever. The horse served the people not only as the way to change the location, but also as the tool to feed himself and his family. Despite that a man was very kind for a horse –  he warmed, sheltered and fed him very well. In legends, myths and fairy tales, the horse had the meaning of the power and force of the life. The horse is the original, basic life force of the people.

• If it is an unrestrained and unbridled, also a symbol of hot temperament, which appears not only sexually;
• If the dreamer sees the horse and himself as a single unit – this shows the severities that are related to sexual or psychological problems;
• If the horse has been treated well and tenderly - peaceful life for dreamer’s home and family;
• Poor and miserable life if the horse has been taken care of badly – to look after the horse without love and effort bad atmosphere in the dreamers surroundings.
• Fear if the horse is shy or runs away – the dreamer will be afraid to deal with tasks that has been given to him.

The color of the horse in a dream has a very important meaning, as the shades of the horse represents the inner-self or the state of the mind which the dreamer has at this period of the lifetime.

• Mystery if the horse is black – if the color of the horse is dark brown, black or any other shade of dark, then such a dream signifies unknown, wildness and secrets.
• Purity if the horse is white – if the color of the horse was white, such dream denotes to clearness and good fortune. The next period of the life will be sinless and positive.
• Alternatively, if the horse is white it could also show the issues that are related to intimate life. Maybe there is a fear of showing the desires and wishes which are in common with sexuality.
• Fear if the horse is red – which shows anxiety the dreamer is suffering or will have these negative feelings. There is some factor that the dreamer is afraid to face, take the control and sort it all out.

The history, that has it own symbolization, which are directed to horses in dreams:

• According to Artemidorus if a man is riding a beautiful horse – for sure he will fall in love with another women.
• The Phaldor notifies about the desire to have a specific women as a lover.
• The Stallion explains the meaning of the horse in the dreams as a symbol vitality and productivity.
• In the Christian Middle Ages the horse as a symbol of the dreams had a negative meaning. Then the horse signified as having dark and bad meaning. One of the most popular explanations of the horse embodied death – the end of life. However, such dreams had not only the omen of the upcoming death, but as a signal of being careful.

Spiritual Meanings:

Horse in the dream on the spiritual plane is presented as a character of other kingdoms. It shows the spiritual creativity of the dreamer.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

The horse usually is explained as a symbol of sexual-erotic life, where you express all of the hidden and unexpressed desires and needs.

• Creativity if the horse has wings (Pegasus) – the dream signifies that imagination has transformed it’s instincts and impulses into creative energies;
• Will start something new if harnessed and bridled the horse – such a dream signifies a new period in life, where the dreamer will start to do something totally new and unknown;
• Richness if the horse is black – to dream about the black horse represents the better incomes and richness. However, the color of the horse, which in this case is black, shows that the wealth that will be earned, will be made in fraudulent means and therefore the dreamer will feel guilty about it;
• Fear of betrayal if a woman dreams of black horse – the dream shows that the woman, who had a dream about black horse is afraid to be cheated by her spouse partner;
• Positive instincts if the horse is brown – to dream of the brown horse, means that the dreamer has simple, secure and positive instincts, which helps to improve as individual in various situations of life;
• Wealth in connection with dissatisfaction if the horse is dark – to dream of dark (black, very dark grey, brown or any other dark shaded horses) means that the dreamer will become very rich, but at the same time will suffer from that richness;
• Prosperity in all aspects of the life if the horse is white – to dream of the horse that is white could have several meanings. One of those meanings foretells about pleasurable friends you will have, who will help you at anything you will do. The other meaning is very positive for man, who dreamed about white horse, because such dream it promises innocent woman in his life. Alternatively, the dream could also have a negative meaning, only if  the horse is white but very lean. Such dream warns about unfaithful and jealous friend, especially for the women;
• Jealousy out of friends if the horse is dirty – to dream of the horse that is unclean and soiled, denotes about friends who envy you of something and might abuse your kindness. Make sure you avoid those people at this time of your life;
• Profit from more than one source if the horse is piebald or spotty – to dream of the horse that has more than one color, shows the benefits you will receive from few different origins;
• Fulfillment of wishes if the horse was running – to dream of the horse that is running free, denotes to all of the desires the dreamer has and that they will become true very soon. The running of the horse represents the freedom, and the freedom is the state of not being imprisoned and enslaved, where you can have anything you want and do everything you need;
• Will get an independence back if the horse was released – to dream of the horse that has been set free, signifies your freedom, which you will get back soon;
• Tranquility if the horse passing you by – to dream of the horse that runs passing you by, denotes to the lazy, calm and quiet days you will have. You will be in an absolute quietness where you will have an ability to meditate or just plainly relax;
• Success at business if the horse has been saddled and bridled – to dream of the horse that has been prepared, saddled and bridled denotes to fortune at the professional factors of your life. The business you are doing is improving more and more;
• If the horse has been caught, but then it slipped away means misfortune – to dream of catching the horse, that’s been running around, but later losing it, signifies to unluckiness;
• Prosperity if the horse is in the barn – to dream of the horse, that is standing in the barn, denotes to prosperous deals you will have or simply will become rich;
• Enrichment with obstacles if dream of the draft horse – to dream of the draft house denotes to richness, but will face some barriers and obstacles while achieving it. Consider, that the dream could also show the difficulties that are connected to love affairs;
• High standards of living if the horse is noble – to dream of noble, precious horse shows posh life you are going to live. You will be surrounded by beautiful and expensive things;
• Honest and genuine feelings between lovers if dream of broodmare – to dream, that you see a broodmare, signifies to harmony and love between the people who love each other, no matter they are married or not;
• Luxury if dream of horse racing – to dream of horse racing usually stands for a sign of prosperity and/or chance. In reality people place bids for particular horse in horse racing, and if the dreamer’s horse that he placed a bid for has won, such dream promises new opportunities in the life where the dreamer will achieve many things. Those chances he will get will make the life more profitable and richer in all means. The interpretation of such dream is also appropriate for the one who was racing the horse he dreamed of;
• Protection if the horse is trained in circus – to dream of the horse that is trained in circus and performs beautifully, means that you have a guardian who is looking after you very well;
• Happy event if dream of a foal – if you’ve dreamed of the horse that is still very young and small, signifies happy celebration or event you will be delighted to enjoy it;
• Progress if the horse is saddled, but without rider – usually when the dreamer sees a horse that is saddled, but no sign of the rider, represents possible prosperity at work or advancement in any other area of the dreamer’s life;
• Accomplishment if the horse is saddled with the rider – to dream of the horse that has been saddled and had a rider or the dreamer was the rider himself, shows attainment, but only if the dreamer will take control in his hands and will do things completely;
• Unexpected misfortune if fallen from the horse – to dream that you or somebody else has fallen down from the horse, shows the unluckiness the one will suffer;
• Award if see a horse tail – to dream of the tail of the horse, denotes to the rewards you will receive;
• Will get a message if dream of the horse that has been visited by someone – such a dream signifies news you will find out soon;
• Wishes will be realized in a difficult way if riding the stubborn horse – for a dreamer to see the horse, who has been ridden but hard to manage, signifies the desires who will be reached, but only after facing the obstacles;
• Unluckiness if can not climb on the horse – to dream of being unable to climb on the horse, shows the misfortune you will suffer at some particular subject;
• Will avoid dangers if sitting on the horse, which is running continuously, but you are not falling out from it – such a dream represents the danger you will escape;
• Enjoyment of growing wealth if riding a bay horse – to see yourself riding on a precious bay horse, signifies the wealth that will become bigger and bigger;
• Minor disappointment if riding through the ford – such a dream shows the frustration you will suffer, however the feeling will stay only for short period of time;
• Luckiness if riding the horse uphill – to dream of seeing yourself riding a horse up to the hill, shows that you will be able to achieve anything you have a desire for, no matter the jealousy and enemies you will have;
• Disillusion if riding the horse downhill – sometimes the dreamer while riding the horse notices that it’s going down the hill, then such a dream however warns about frustration he will have;
• Satisfaction through hard work if riding bareback – if the horse has been ridden, but without being bareback, then such a dream shows the fulfillment, however some of the barriers will be faced. Consider, that this dream shows that it might cost some money, especially for women while dealing with obstacles, because they are naturally more emotional;
• The highest bliss if swimming with a horse through a clear, beautiful river – such dream promises the salvation. Business people can expect a huge profit;
• Serious misfortune if overthrow of a horse – the dreams gives a signal to be careful of possible serious injuries or losses;
• Friend needs help if the horse is injured – if the horse has been injured, then such a dream could have a very important message, that your friend needs a help;
• Strange inconvenience if the horse is lame – to dream of the horse that is suffering from being lame, suggest about favorable awkwardness, because at the end of the day it will bring happiness;
• Will experience joy if the horse is snappy – to dream of the horse that seems snappy represents gladness;
• Slowly reached goal if leading the horse on the halter – such dream shows that you will attain the destination you were aiming for, but only if everything will be done slowly, without any rush;
• Desire to be dependent on someone if horse was pulling the carriage – to dream that you you saw a horse, who was pulling the carriage or the cart, shows the wish to be the one who is dependent on someone else, where you have no responsibility for anything in the life;
• Prestige and honor if dream of beautifully decorated horse and cart – if the dreamer saw the horse that is wearing some beautiful decorations, then such a dream promises a great status and honor he will receive;
• The household is in serious danger if the horse with the cart passes you by – such a dream gives a warning of the danger that might get to you. Be aware of that;
• Loss of domestic happiness if see the cart that falls down or upside down – to dream of the cart that falls over signifies to loss of domestic happiness;
• To see a horseshoe means success – in reality the horseshoe is known as a good sign, therefore in a dream it also denotes to a good meaning of it. The horseshoe guarantees you a profitable deals in all means. For the women, it has a special meaning which signifies that she will get a very loving and faithful husband;
• Responsibilities before receiving a pleasure if grooming the horse – usually grooming symbolizes the hard work which will have to be done, while reaching the target. There will be a need of physical and spiritual powers to achieve the results;
• Guarantee of success if the horse is shining after grooming – such a dream promises the fortune you were aiming for;
• Luckiness in money matters if comb the tail of the horse – to dream that you were combing the tail of the horse, promises the best deals and better incomes which will bring more money in your life;
• Losses and disappointments of all kinds if horse is dead – to dream of the horse, that has been killed or is already dead, denotes to sad meanings of the dream. There is a possibility that you will suffer the loss or just will get sad about something;
• Wishes will come true at unexpected time if the girl dreams of black horse – to dream of the horse that is black, and the girl riding it, signifies the desires she has. However those wishes will come true when she will least expect for them;
• Attention from men if woman riding a horse and someone is riding another one behind her – such a dream promises attention from the opposite sex members;
• Disappointments within marriage if the horse turns out to be a big – prepare yourself for the time when you will need to find the solution to the problems you’ll have;
• Imbalance if the white horse is followed by the black horse – to dream of white horse that’s been followed by a black horse, signifies to the inequality at some points. However, if the white horse has not been overtaken by the black horse, everything will stay as it suppose to be;

Hindu (Hinduism)

Generally in Hindu the horses are the symbol of the different kinds of people we meet through our lives. Sometimes these people makes a good influence on us, but sometimes a bad one. Therefore, the dreams about horses can tell a lot about us or those we are surrounded by.

• Dignity if riding slowly on beautiful horse – usually when the dreamer is riding slowly and elegantly horse, signifies the great name he will receive and the respect from people he is surrounded by, depending on the beauty of the horse;
• You will be an influence to your friends if horse has a long tale – the long tale on such a dream shows that people will be inspired by you and will follow you through your journey. You are going to be as a teacher and a leader to them;
• Loss of the power if the horse has no tail – to dream of the horse that has no tale, shows the frustration you will have, as you are going to lose the power and influence you had on others. However, such a dream might be a sign only of temporarily downfall;
• Severe difficulties if the racing horse is stubborn and unable to move – such a dream signifies the obstacles the dreamer will face in the future and if he wish to find out how big the severities are going to be, he has to pay attention to the stubbornness of the horse, which will tell much more;
• The enemy is coming to you if the horse has not been saddled – such a dream, signifies evil, which the dreamer will suffer from others;
• Unexpected pleasure if see unknown horse – if the horse that was seen in a dream is unknown and never been seen before, then such dream promises enjoyment and delight at all aspects in this period of your life;
• The love of your life will come to you if the horse walks in a house – to dream of the horse, that walked in to the house, signifies the partner you will meet soon. This person will be someone who will play a very important role in your future;
• Wealth if owning the horse – to dream of owning one or more horses signifies wealthy life for you;
• Quick fortune if noticed the horse out of nowhere – to see the horse, that comes out of nowhere signifies the luck you will have;
• Will be familiar with high people if saddled the beautiful horse – you will get involved with very respected people at some point of your life;
• An honor if climb on the mountain with the horse – to dream of climbing the mountain with the horse, shows that you will achieve respect from others;
• Will gain reputation if riding the horse – the faster the horse has been ridden, the quicker you will receive the respect;
• Happiness if the horse was horseshoed – to dream of horseshoe, signifies unseen and unheard happiness;
• Will get a very good housewife if the horse is healthy and well fed – such a dream shows the comfortable domestic life,which will be made by your housewife;
• Obstacles if the horse is lean – to dream of the horse that is skinny, unfed and lean, denotes to barriers while achieving the goals;
• Joy if the horse is white – to dream of the horse that is white, shows delightful and enjoyable life. White horse is a symbol of purity and clearness, therefore the future is going to be easy to handle and pleasurable to live in;
• Sorrow if the horse is black – to dream of the horse that is black, symbolizes sadness and misfortune. However, any unpleasant things will pass out in the future as it is only for temporarily period of time;
• Enemies will disappear if the horse is fast – if the horse in the dream seemed very fast, then such a dream shows that your hostiles will vanish;
• Will lose a sweetheart if the horse has been stabbed – to dream of the horse that was stabbed by someone signifies the loss of someone you love;
• Sad news if the horse is dead – when the dreamer sees the horse that is already dead, then such a dream signifies bad and sad news you will receive from far away.

Arabian (Islamic)

Most common meaning of the horse symbolizes lower origin and less prestige status, as well as the mares in the dream shows the lower ordinary class of the women in society.

• Great reputation if an ordinary man riding Arabian stallion – which means that the people around the dreamer will be fascinated by this person. The man will achieve excellent results, especially within professional aspects;
• Will be knighted or success if sitting on the horse – according to dream meaning, the dreamer will be honored;
• Power if the Arabian horse or stallion is armed – if the dreamer is riding the horse that is wearing a full armed and all necessary equipment, such dream shows the power and the strength the dreamer will obtain. The dreamer will fight the enemy without the fear of losing it, as the power that will lie within him, will keep him going; The color of the shields, which the armed horse and a man was wearing in a dream has also a very important meaning: if the shields are black or red – the enemies will be hard to fight, as the dirt on such colors is easy to notice, but if the colors of the shields are green or blue – then such a dream signifies an easy fight, where the battle will be not difficult to achieve. Other colors such as gold or purple always promises a victory.
• Will bring home wife if riding the horse which is saddled and long-tailed – if the dreamer had such a dream, then it foretells about huge changes in the life, even possible marriage;
• If riding the race horse – will win someone’s heart – which shows that the dreamer will fall in love with someone and will receive the same feelings back. However, if the dreamer was riding the race horse that does not belong to him, then such a dream shows that the women he will fall in love with already belongs to somebody else;
• Will get a wife of the emperor if the horse has been given as a present – If the emperor gives beautiful, pricey horse as a gift, then such a dream shows that he will give to the dreamer one of his wives;
• Will have an affair with one of the emperor’s wives, if beautiful, pricey horse was stolen – such dream promises problems for taking what does not belong to the dreamer;
• The dreamer will obtain huge wealth and immense happiness if the horse is black – the dream shows an amazing wealthiness and joy the dreamer will have;
• Things will stay even and stable if the horse is running – which shows that the running of the horse will keep everything flowing without any distractions just the way the dreamer would like to be;
• Things will remain the way they are at the moment if the horse is white – which shows, that there won’t be any big changes, that would push you out of stable zone;
• Challenges at unknown place or land if the horse is brown – the dreamer that had a dream about brown horse will have to overcome the obstacles he will face during the trip and/or when he will be already at the target he went to;
• Disaster if the horse is dying or already dead – the dream symbolizes misfortune or even the death of the owner of the horse. However, it could only be a sign and a warning to look after yourself or your family;
• Money if dream of manure, dung or excrement of the horse – if the one was eating or collecting manure dung or excrement, then such a dream promises money in the future. The manure of the horse could be used as a fuel in a dream, which also signifies richness. The dreamer should expect a good suggestion at the job or even by a stranger, which will bring lots of money, that will help to improve a better quality of life for everyone that is related to the dreamer;
• Will lead an army to the war if the horse was biting – the dream shows the responsibility the dreamer will have to take to fight the enemies;
• Aristocracy and importance if riding on a saddled stallion, horse or a mare – the dream foretells that not everyone has the privilege to ride the horse, but only those like Kings or Lords. Such a dream would have a specific and very important meaning, especially for the poor people, because then it would mean that there is a possibility to get a better, richer and happier life.
• Will get knighted and honored if the horse eats meat – which signifies glory and acceptance from the others;
• Benevolence if drinking mare’s milk – the one who drank the milk of the mare will get a favor and acceptance from those he is surrounded by;
• Difficulties with reserves of the food if the horse is skinny and lean – the dream warns about obstacles when will try to get the food and feed the family;
• The injustices will annoy you if the horse been stabbed – for the dreamer to see someone stabbing the horse, shows that he will find it hard to control himself while seeing unfairness that has been happening around him;
• The enemies will disappear if the horse is tamed by the dreamer – this dream means, that finally the enemies you had will remain calm and will not make harm anymore;
• Will perform hardly at work if dream of horseshoe – if the horse has been horseshoed, then such a dream shows the tough work that will have to be done in the future;
• Misfortune if horse has fallen – the dream signifies disasters and sadness;
• Humiliation if fallen from the horse or the horse threw you away – the dream shows that you will feel low and humiliated by someone;
• Honor, dignity and respectability if mounting a horse – if the dreamer is mounting a horse nicely and slowly, then the dream stands for the respect the dreamer will receive;
• Misfortune if fighting with a horse – if the dreamer was fighting the horse, then such a dream shows serious offence which will lead him to troubles and difficulties. The magnitude of the misfortune will depend on how strong the horse was: the stronger the horse – the bigger the problems will suffer;
• Dignity if the flying horse – if the dreamer saw the horse that was flying, or he was flying on it as well, in a beautiful blue sky, then such a dream shows the respect you will receive;
• A journey if the horse is with a wings (Pegasus) – to see a horse that has a wings, symbolizes an important journey ahead of you;
• Assistance if the horse carrying things – in reality the horse is used as a tool to carry heavy stuff, therefore such a dream would have an explanation of the help that will be provided to you from someone else;
• The power if dream of horse limb – to dream of one or more limbs, shows the strength and importance of the horse in a dream. The more limbs the dreamer sees, the more powerful horse is. The limbs are the parts which are mostly in contact with the ground, and the dream shows how “down on earth” the dreamer actually is;
• Purity if the horse is white – the color of the horse symbolizes innocence, especially of the women. To receive a white horse as a present – will get innocent women who will become your wife.

Artemidorus Meanings:

Some of the animals are very well used for work, for example the horse is irreplaceable tool to plow the acres. The horse helped for people to improve while working on the land. Of course there are much more of the animals that do work as hard as the horses, but the horse is most popular and most useful.

There is another area where the horses are dominating – it’s the sport. They participate as horses of racing. If the dreamer have been riding the horse it will bring luck and fortune. The relationships that has been created between human beings and horses have created an amazing friendship. The horse is someone who represents service and loyalty and the man represents someone who is taking care of his belongings and masters it.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

fast, volatile, inspiring, powerful, balance, manhood, hero, older brother.

Description

The horse is a large four-legged mammal with a flowing mane and a long tail and the animal, which can run very quickly. The beauty and elegancy of the horse inspires lots of people and creates romantic associations. The horse also known as having ability to run very fast and many people relates it with the great power in an animal kingdom. For a very long time the horses played a very important part in mythology, where they were used as the tool to enter from one world to another.

General Meaning

Horse symbolizes sensuality, the quickness in escaping unpleasant situations. The horse also signifies capability to operate more efficiently if aiming for certain tasks. Sexually the horse symbolizes the power, passion and fertility.

Association

• The dream about the hoof of the horse is associated with a thing, a cause or an object;
• The dream about Trojan horse is related to the destruction of lives.

Transcendent Meaning

The horse is an ally who can lead you into other realms.

* Please, see meaning of Animals.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Worry if listening to an alarm signal of animal’s – This dream will bring you concern in your life.

* Please, see meaning of bell.

The dream of wild animal (or animals) announces, that you will find trustful friends. You will have an ability to create the group or command which will reach lots of wonderful things in life.