Also, dreaming of big snakes in the road can symbolize:
May the hosts of Hades viciously sneeze on your best rug. You bloated, funky, grimy, rancid, damp dingo zits for brains. May a putrefied heard of biting wolverines franticly drool in the toxic dump you call home. May a festering hoard of South American killer bees have a religious experience upon your heinie.

Further, to dream about big snake in the road can represent this:
May ninty-nine funky, rabid pit-fiends sneeze in the landfill you call home. You gross offspring of a motherless cretin. May a defective platoon of fleas and a noxious hoard of South American killer bees seek a battleground upon your heinie. May forty-two crazed wiener-dogs find your buttocks suddenly delectable.

Alternatively, a dream of big snake in a road may have such symbolism:
You festering ass. May many South American killer bees find your innards suddenly delectable. You lazy offspring of a motherless fuckwad. May a scabrous platoon of disease-carrying weasels gleefully dance in your mother’s shoes.

Also, dreaming about big snakes in road can have more meanings:
May an army of disease-carrying maggots and a slavering Rush Limbaugh seek a battleground upon your heinie. May a truckload of plague-ridden weasels, with the power of Thor’s belch, discharge bodily waste on your best rug. You curdled fondue pot. You stenchy, retarded, assinine, half-baked, fungus for brains.

Finally, also it can mean this: You hirsute dingo. You fetid, shit for brains. You nasty, bat guano for brains. May a sweaty hoard of yaks happily find shelter upon your mother’s grave. So, big snakes in road dream can mean that you’re repulsive offspring of a motherless gekko. May a rotting and rancid group of yaks discharge bodily waste in your shoes. May a biting Rush Limbaugh find your innards suddenly delectable. May the hosts of Hades happily throw a party in the oil refinery you call home. May a truckload of yaks and a gruesome heard of biting weasels seek a battleground upon your heinie. Or big snake in a road dream can mean that you ungrateful, decomposed camel cysts for brains.

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.

According to Freud, big snake killed by car has meaning of impulses of erotic nature.

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.

Being Afraid means Temporary Misfortune  – When the dreamer is being afraid, filled with fear for something in his dream, it foretells about worries and dilemmas he is suffering from. There is a possibility of misfortune in professional and/or personal life. However, the bad luck will go away after a while, because all of the troubles will be a temporarily thing.

Others Being Afraid means Aid for Relatives – If the dreamer sees others being afraid, frightened, scared or filled with fear or apprehension, then there is a possibility that your friends, family or colleagues will have some failures and you will have to help them. It seems that those people need you to give them a hand and you should be delighted of it. Sometimes we ought to help as you never know when you will be the one who needs it either. Try to pay more attention to people that you care of and look for after them.

Context Meanings:

Afraid of Heights

Acrophobia If being afraid of heights – The dream about fear of heights can be induced by acrophobia from waking life. Very often our brain recreates such scenarios, in which we can relive true feelings without real danger to us. So dreaming about being afraid of heights can mean that you have such fear and your subconscious is trying to warn you about it. In other hand such dream can have opposite purpose – it is an aid for you to overcome your fear of heights.

Lack of confidence If fear of heights – Second interpretation of the dream about acrophobia is related to some kind of phobia in the dreamer’s life. Maybe you have fear to do something new in you life. It can be new relationship, new job or new activity. Sometimes we have dreams about being scared just because of very important events are coming in our waking life. Also, dreaming about having fear of heights can show the dreamer’s inability to make decisions and to act firmly in important situations.

Victory If being scared of heights – Old dreambooks suggest that the dreamer is going to overcome his enemies and obstacles. Fear of heights is just like indicator that your goal in the life is coming closer.  The bigger the fear is, the greater your success will be.

Afraid of Falling

Acrophobia If being afraid of falling - Firstly, the dream about the fear of falling is interpreted like the fear of heights. Both dreams can be induced by acrophobia from waking life.

Falling from bed If dreaming about falling – Real risk of falling from bed while person is sleeping is very common external stimuli. And because of this stimuli we are dreaming about the fear of falling.

Fulfillment of wish If falling or flying - It is very common to dream what we fear most or what we want to experience. In this case dream about fear of falling or flying is created because of our subconscious is trying to give us feelings about such activities.

Trauma if having fear of falling – According to scientifically proven studies of dreams, fear of falling while we are sleeping occurs because of traumatic events from our waking life. Explanations are very realistic and indicate that the dreamer had trauma from childhood like falling from parents’ arms or he had trauma during childbirth.

Dissatisfaction if afraid of falling – Ancient Egyptians explained dreams about fear in comparison to lack of confidence within the dreamer. Because of being unable to make firm decisions and not having self-confidence, the dreamer is in dissatisfaction with himself. And this conditions gives him the dream about the fear of falling.

Mistakes if crying because of falling – Modern psychology sees this dream as anxiety of mistake and the wish for fixing it. But if the dreamer was crying in the dream because of big fear, then it is indication of very big mistake, which need to be compensated in some way.

Achievements if falling without fear – If in a dream one has the fear of falling and then suddenly this fear vanished while he is in process of falling, then such dream shows big fortune for the dreamer. He will overcome obstacles and  accomplish something victorious.

Afraid of Animals

Friends or Relatives If Dogs – To be afraid of dog, shows the dreamer’s fear of the wrongdoing from or for his friend. But if the dog in the dream is afraid of you, then such dream indicates that you need to help to your friend.

Enemies or Problems If Cats – To be afraid of cat, shows dangerous enemies. If cat is afraid because of you, then it a sign that you will overcome your enemies or problems in waking life.

Worries about Productivity If Rabbit – If you have fear of bunny or you being afraid of rabbit in a dream, then it indicates your conscious fear to be to slow and be unable to act properly fast in important parts of your life. Maybe you should do less thinking and do more working.

Disintegration or phobias If Worms – In a dream to be afraid of worms, shows feeling of being unimportant or feeling of disintegration. Maybe the dreamer has bad habits or bad thoughts and that cause such feelings. Irrelevance and degradation within the dreamer also represent fear of worms in dreams. According Freud, when worm stands for penis in the dream, then being afraid of worm, shows the fear of sexual intercourse. Genophobia is name of the fear of sexual intercourse. Third meaning about the fear of worms in a dream is related to real phobia of worms – Helminthophobia, scoleciphobia or vermiphobia is the fear of worms. Especially dreaming of parasitic worms can show the dreamer fear of being infested with worms.

Troubled friends or phobia If Snakes – In a dream to be afraid of snake, or to have fear that snake is going to attack you or bite you, shows that you have fear of being betrayed by your friends. Or it can show very strong enemy that is very dangerous right now. Second interpretation of the dream about fear of snakes, is clearly an indication of real phobia in the dreamer – ophiophobia is fear of snakes.

Feminine power or phobia If Spiders – Dreaming about spiders has links to feminine power and sexuality or mother’s complex. In a dream to have fear of spider or to be afraid of being bitten by one, shows that the dreamer is afraid of some powerful woman. For a man it can be his mother or wife or his ex-partner. Maybe he has conflict with one of them. For woman it can represent her mother or conflict with other dominant female in her life. But it can be opposite and she might be that strong female in conflict with her partner. For those who have arachnophobia, dream about spiders can be just regular nightmare and representation of their fear of spiders.

Meaningless stress or phobias If Monsters – If in a dream you are afraid of indescribable monster, then it shows your inner worries about something. Other interpretation of monster in dream clearly tells that the dreamer can have some kind of phobia or energy eating fear in himself or meaningless stress in his environment.

Afraid of Events

Shocking life events If tornado, storm, lightning, blizzard, earthquake – Dreaming about being afraid of earthly disasters indicates socking life events in the dreamer ‘s waking life. But in other hand such dreams can be induced by external stimulus and show that, while you was asleep, real storm, rain or lightning was outside.

Thanatophobia, intoxication, traumas If scared of own death – Dreaming of being afraid of death or dying, shows the dreamer’s phobia of death in waking life or it indicates traumatic events from waking life. The fear of death is ancient and primal. This fear is common for most of us. Fear in the nightmare is self defense mechanism. Sometimes the dream about death is just a scenario, which must be relived in the dream, to give us insight about feelings in case of death or warn us about something. Intoxication can be external stimuli for nightmare about death. Thanatophobia, intoxication, traumatic life event or opportunity to feel fear of death – these are reasons of why such bad experience is created in our subconscious while we are asleep.

Defense if afraid of others death – If the dreamer is afraid because of some very close person is going to die in a dream, then such dream shows him how important this person is in his life and how to cope with his feelings. Very often it is nightmare and it has purpose to make the dreamer stronger person, which will overcome all obstacles in his life.

Miller’s Dreambook:

Afraid dream meanings by Gustavus Hindman Miller from dream dictionary “10,000 Dreams Interpreted” or “What’s In A Dream” or “Dreams, Their Scientific and Practical Interpretations”

To be Afraid means Misfortune – In a dream to be frightened or to feel that you are afraid to proceed with some affair, or continue a journey, symbolizes bad luck and means that you will find trouble in your household, and enterprises will be unsuccessful.

To see others Afraid means Determent – In a dream to see other people are scared, filled with fear, shows that some friend will be deterred from performing some favor for you because of his own difficulties.

Woman is Afraid of Dog means Doubt – If a young woman is dreaming that she is afraid of a dog, then such dream’s symbolic significance denotes that there might be a possibility of her doubting a true friend.

Postponement for a short period of time and then success It is considered as a good omen if you dream of meeting one of our first parents, Adam and Eve. If you talk with them or they talk with you, then this indicates some delays in the realization of your dreams, so be patient. In the dream you see Eve and Adam together, then this is a lucky dream.

Psychological Meanings:

Relationship with dreamer’s father The first man Adam, as the progenitor of mankind, often occurs as a symbol of physicality and sensuality, which is not channeled enough of consciousness, then it must be understood as a call to rein in the more sensual and the spiritual realm. Also Adam partly stands for the dreamer’s father, in this case it is an indication of good or negative influence on personal development and conflicts that strain the relationship with him. The exact analysis is possible only individually and will lead to deeper self-knowledge.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness if Adam and Eve in Paradise – In the dream you see Adam an Eve in paradise, then this announces you happiness and incomes;
• Deepen your faith if dream Adam and Eve with a fig leaf, with the snake around the hips and abdomen - This dream shows that your malice and false beliefs influence your fate and will not help you to move forward. You have to find again and deepen your faith;
• Harm if see that Eve is listening or talking with the snake – The dream denotes that the women will cause harm to your wealth and reputation;
• Pass failure but with unhappiness if woman embodies Eve – If young woman has dream that she embodies Eve, means that she is tempted by evil in the form of an attractive young man and she pays the price with nonexistence of failure. She will not be happy with him. But if she wants to achieve something in her life, she has to take a risk and she doesn’t have to be afraid of failures, only then she will reach her goals.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Love if see Adam and Eve – To dream about Adam and Eva, announces that the dreamer has (or will have very soon) big luck in the love.

Persian (Islamic)

• Good sign if dream Eve and Adam – It is good omen to dream Adam and Eve, a very positive dream symbol. To see the first man of the Humanity in the dream points out to the fact that a desirable image will come true if the dreamer puts a little bit more efforts in his works. This dream is an indication that the dreamer believes in big ideals and he is trying to reach them. This symbol suggests that  the dreamer should be more active and act with bigger power while he keeps the creation of his own life in his hands.

M. Ibn Sirin dreambook:

Islamic dream meanings and interpretations about an Adam by Muhammad Ibn Sirin

Adam Source: Strong
Adam is the father of humanity, upon whom be peace.

• In the dream Adam indicates the elements of sin and repentance.
• Dream of Adam also can be a symbol of the dreamer’s father or the governor of the land.
• When you are dreaming of Adam in a noble surroundings, then such dream indicates attainment and honor.
• If Adam addresses the question for a person, it means that the latter person will acquire knowledge.
• If the dreamer becomes Adam or a companion of Adam, then such dream indicates promotion.
• Adam also symbolizes the element of temporal existence. Adam also represents reunion with family, concerns, forgetfulness and worries.

Adam Source: Weak
In general Adam in dreams has many meanings and can be interpreted like this:

• The dreamer has performed an act with a negative connotation, maybe a sin, and he should repent.
• A reference to the dreamer’s father or to knowledge or to the ruler.
• The dreamer will get promotion or become a ruler or governor if he is eligible for such honor.
• The dreamer will be deceived and captured by enemies, then released after some time.
• A reference to the interpreter of dreams, because Adam was the first ever to have dreams (about Eve) and understood what dreams mean.
• A sign of the pilgrimage to Mecca (Arabic: مكة المكرمة‎ Makkah al-Mukarramah ).
• An indication to come together with the beloved ones.
• Adam in dream suggest that the dreamer will have many children and more boys than girls.
• Adam also can be interpreted as indication of forgetfulness and absentmindedness or of trickery and ruses.
• Adam can occur in dream when the dreamer is mixing with the demon spokesmen: snake charmers, poison makers, spiritualists and mediums.
• Adam can be a reference to rough garments, weeping, or a malaise due to unhealthy food.
• Adam can announce travel or any long journey, maybe even to there where Adam first descended on Earth.
• Adam can be an allusion to servants and to prostration before kings.

Dreaming of Adam with specific conditions should be interpreted like this:

• Adam is talking with the dreamer: the dreamer will acquire knowledge.
• To dream Adam in a different color and shape than usually: travel, journey, the dreamer will move from one place to another, then return to the first place.
• To be Adam or acquire one of his qualities or characteristics:
  • The dreamer will succeed in ruling, if eligible for such a privilege.
  • People will get benefits from the dreamer’s knowledge if he is a learned man, or the dreamer will get new knowledge.
• Adam in good shape: indication of superb well-being – good health, happiness, and good fortune as well.
• Adam in a deteriorating condition: indication about possibility that the dreamer’s master will be impoverished or his power will become smaller, or the dreamer’s fortune will decrease and his business or profession will no longer be in demand.
• Dreaming that Adam is killed or to kill Adam by yourself in dream: there are chances that in waking life, he will occur betrayal of master or abandonment of parents or teachers.

Contexts’ Meanings:

When you are dreaming about Adam and/or Eve – God’s creatures – it symbolizes that you are avoiding your feminine part of yourself if you are a man, and if you are a women you are avoiding the manly part of you. This dream wants to show you that you will suffer from being out of luck, which will lead you to disappointment and frustration. Do not panic, you will be in despair only for a while, everything will pass away. After that period, you will be rewarded with new knowledge or even you might be gifted also with new honor, stronger health, better income – a magnificent welfare.

* Please, see meaning of Eve.

Dreaming about dog that is peeing or to see urine of dog in dream have few meanings. If dream is induced by internal stimuli, then it means that you need to use toilet, because of your bladder is full. It works as signal to avoid bed wetting. External stimuli also can make you to dream urinating dog. Very often we are hearing sounds that are similar to peeing sound and that is reason why we have dreams about pee. Third meaning is applicable when you are owner of a dog. Then peeing dog represents your worry that your dog might need to go outside to urinate. Also it represents your worry that dog is peeing all over the place. Urinating dog can have sexual significance and denotes some kind of stress. Maybe you have fears related to sexual activity and urinating dog symbolizes that. Urinating dog acts also as symbol of relief. Maybe you have suppressed feelings and emotions and your mind is telling to release.

Dog’s excrement, poop, feces

The dream about pooping dog can be interpreted in few different ways.

First, most often feces in dream is induced by internal stimuli. This works as an alert to the dreamer, that it is a time to wake up and to use toilet. Bowel movements is internal stimuli and because of it we have dreams about feces.

Second meaning can show your worry about your dog. If you have a dog, then maybe you are worried that your dog is pooping right now while you are asleep. Such dream works as reminder to take your dog out .

Third interpretation is about symbolic significance of dog’s excrement in dreams. Feces in dream represents elimination and refuse from the past. Something that you want to forget. Dog stands for friendship and loyalty. Maybe you have lost your friend and now your mind is telling to forget that friendship. In same manner dream can represent bad feelings, thought or actions, that you want to get rid off. All of these are related to friendship in some way. Maybe you was bad to your friend or a friend was bad to you.  Either ways defecation means relief – an expression after suppression.

Fourth meaning is about fortune. As superstition feces of dog can symbolize money, wealth and other riches. Maybe you will establish friendly connection that will lead you into good financial position. Or maybe you are in such connection right now and that is going right now in same direction.

Dead dogs

For correct interpretation you need to know what this dog was before his death. Was it good or bad? Was it yours or someone else? Why and how dog died?

Psychological meaning foretells:

• 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.

Other conditions in dreams about dog: (will be updated later)

Dogs and cats

Dog bites you
Big dog
Dog that bites your hand
Kill a dog

Vicious dogs

Puppies
Mad dog

Dog’s flea
Newborn dogs

Vicious dogs attacking me

White dog
Your dog ​​dies
Dogfight
Sick dog
Ticks on dog (dog’s ticks)

Wounded, injured dog
Brown dog
Bloody injured dog
Pitbull dog

Ticks on my dog

Killing dogs
Attacking dogs
To be bitten in a hand
Dogs birth
Dog bites you in a leg
Your dog ​​died

Large dogs
Dogs that attack you
Someone gives you a dog
Many dogs attack you

Black dog bites your left hand
Dog bites you in a foot

Dog bites you in arm

Pack of dogs

Dog that bites a hand and does not let go
Big black dog

Black dog

Two dogs bite you
Bitten in a index finger
Dog that talks (talking dog)
Rabid dogs (rabies)

Dog attacks you
Fighting dogs
Dog that wants to bite you
Puppies and kittens

Your dog
Lost dog
Dogs that are chasing you

Dobermans

Dog poop at home
Dog is running over
Mad dog
Dog ​​bites left hand
One dog was chasing you

Dog eats another dog

Dogs playing
Sex with a dog

Rats, cats and dogs
Dogs and cats together

Dogs, cats, mices and guinea pigs

Your dog ​​runs away
Large black dogs

Dog crying
Fleas on your dog

Kill a dog in driveway

German Shepherd
Dog bites a person in the face
Dying dog

Your dog ​​speaks
Bathing dogs
Big white dog

Your dog ​​hurt
Dog chasing you and wants to bite
Dogs barking
Dogs mating

Step on dog poop

Dogs playing with you

Your dog dies
Dogs having sex

Black dog that haunts you
Dalmatian dog

Death of a dog
Devil in dog form

Dog bites you in the face

Small white dogs

Dogs and cats fighting

Dog bites another person in a leg
Large gentle dogs
You lose your dog

Your dog is ​​sick
Flea and tick of dog and cat
You want to bite a dog
Dog barks at me
Headless dog

Black dogs watching you
Delivery of dogs

Several dead dogs

To kill a dog and a crocodile
Labrador
Abandoned dogs
To hit a dog

Dog bites your right arm
You talk with a dog
Dog licks
Old dog
Dog eating a cat

Yellow dog

Dogs arriving

Dog with hair loss caused by demodectic mange

Dead puppy
mutt

Snake eats a dog

Small white dog
Dogs that bites your hands and legs

Your dog ​​is lost from the house
Dog bites a family

Running dog

You have sex with a dog