Freedom, escape.

Question:

Which part of me wants to fly?

General Meanings:

The dreams of birds represent imagination, thoughts and ideas, need for of freedom. In ancient times it was believed that birds are the bearer of the soul and have magical and mystical powers.

Psychological Meanings:

The bird in the dream is a symbol for contents of the unconscious. Birds are fluttering around in a room or a cage helplessly, then this dream interprets your slightly confused state of mind. Bird are flying freely and unhindered then this marks the freedom of our thoughts and our soul.

• A bird in a cage in the dream can indicate restriction and outwitting.
• To dream of a freely flying bird represents desires and wishes.
• A particularly wonderful and beautiful plumage refers to the facade of the dreamer and how he sees himself.
• In the dream to see a disordered flock of birds then this denotes a confusion of physical or material considerations.
• A bird with wings of gold in the dream has the same meaning as fire and refers to spiritual longing.
• The dream of a high-flying bird in the air marks spiritual consciousness or knowledge.

Different interpretation for different kind of birds:

• Eagles: This bird of prey symbolizes dominance and superiority.
• Kingfisher: It means serenity and dignity.
• Magpie: Be careful with very valuable things. The magpie can be the symbol of good news.
• Duck: Indicates some kind of artificiality or childish swagger.
• Owl: In the dream it denotes wisdom and martial arts.
• Hawk: This embodies freedom and hope for those who are limited. The victory over lust.
• Pheasant: Predicts prosperity and happiness.
• Goose: This dream symbol stands for alertness and attention. May represent dawn or new life. A goose Flock is a symbol of the intuitive powers and warning of misfortune. Wild geese represent the soul and the pagan side of dreamer.
• Vulture: This stands for the destructive female part which associated with a scavengers.
• Chicken: It stands as a dream symbol for the practically self minded person. And also the chicken can represent as well, stupidity and cowardice.
• Rooster: The rooster is the symbol of new day and mental attention and vigilance. It represents the masculine principle and the need to be brave.
• Ibis: This bird is a symbol of perseverance and desire.
• Crow: The Crow in a dream warns you against death, but also symbolizes also wisdom and cunning.
• Cuckoo: This can be an expression of cunning and unrequited love. Transformation from old to new and fresh.
• Lark: The symbol of the transcendence of the secular.
• Seagull: This bird stands for freedom and power.
• Pelican: It symbolizes sacrifice and humility, but also caring, maternal love.
• Peacock: This is an indication that the knowledge of dreamer develops like a Peacock; From the simple, unadorned bird to the most beautiful of all birds. Like the Phönix, it is a symbol of rebirth and resurrection.
• Penguin: This black bird may be a symbol of sin and wisdom. When penguin speaks in a dream, what it says is common as a prophecy.
• Swallow: Signifies hope and approaching spring.
• Swan: This bird symbolizes the human soul as the wild goose and therefore considered as a divine bird.
• Sparrow: This bird embodies bustle and industriousness in itself.
• Woodpecker: The Woodpecker stands as the guardians of the Kings. It is also known as a bird which possess magical powers.
• Stork: This bird is a symbol of a new life and a new beginning.
• Ostrich: This bird indicates that the dreaming or a different piece of the dream is trying to steal from the responsibility.
• Pigeon: It embodies the Anima, the bearer of the calm after the storm, and even the soul. The peaceful side of human nature appears in the dream as a dove.
• Turkey: This bird is traditionally eaten on feast days. So the dream of a turkey announces good and happy time.
• Quail: This dream symbol stands for love, courage and often luck. The negative meaning, she can also symbolize magic and witchcraft.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level, bird as a dream symbol represents the soul of the person.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Change if see or hear a bird – To hear or to see a bird then this means messages which will bring changes;
• Freedom if see songbird – The songbird as a dream symbol indicates freedom and carelessness;
• Sadness if see migratory birds – The migration of birds in the dream denotes that you feel homesick and unhappy;
• Enemies if see birds of prey – In the dream you see birds of prey then this announces that you will have some you enemies;
• Protection if see bird in the cage – To see birds in the cage means that your wealth is safe and you take care of it properly.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Warning if see a bird – The bird in the dream may be a sign that you have to take care of your health;
• No joy if bird with cut feathers – The cut feather of the bird means that you will come forward very fast, but this will not give you any satisfaction;
• No luck if clip wings – You clip the wings of bird then you will forfeit your luck;
• Slyness if bird in the cage – In the cage you see a bird in your dream, then this dream shows that you want to be smarter than the others. You will outwit others;
• Help others if feed bird – When in the dream you feed birds then this dream wants to call you not to forget the poor ones and support them;
• News if see flying bird – To dream of flying bird means that you will receive the message;
• Arrogance if bird with very beautiful plumage – The dream is a sign that you’ll be cocky and too arrogant with others;
• Loss if kill a bird – To kill a bird in the dream means that you will have loss of important things or persons;
• War if see all species together – The dream when you see all the species of bird announces war at home, at work or even in the world.

Arabian (Islamic)

• New experience if see a songbird – In the dream you see songbirds then in near future you will have enjoyable experience;
• Warning if see dark bird – In the dream you see a dark bird then this dream shows that there is  at the risk of being cheated and should take care of your friend because there may be false friends and acquaintances;
• Warning if see wonderful bird – Such a dream announces dangerous situations, possibly a death;
• Fear if catch a bird – To catch a bird in the dream marks that you are anxious on your advantage, you have fear to fail;
• Safety if keep bird in cages – You keep bird in cage in your dream, then his dream denotes that your property is in safe hands;
• Good life if bird with beautiful, colorful plumage – Only by yourself you will make your life quite pleasant and wonderful;
• Troubles if kill a bird – In the dream you killed a bird then this dream indicates that you will get into unpleasant entanglements and worries;
• News if hear singing bird – You hear singing birds in your dream, then you will learn something good for yourself;
• Good children if be a handler – The positive meaning that you will educate your own children very well.

* Please, see meaning of Eagle, Owl, Fly, Vulture, Chickens, Nest, Peacocks, Raven, Dove, Waterfowl etc.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Listen to yourself if see birds feet – The dream may be a sign to follow your heart and you will reach your love.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• True friends if lots of birds’ feet – This dream marks that you have good friends who will always support you.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness if see a bird nest – To see a bird nest in the dream then this dream symbol promises you domestic happiness and joy of life;
• Bess if have a bird nest – On your roof there is a bird nest in your dream, then this is a sign that your household is blessed;
• Joy if search for and find a bird nest – The dream will bring you a lot of joy and happiness in your life;
• Property if bird nest with eggs – The eggs in the nest in your dream indicates that you will have an inheritance or unexpected property;
• Hard work if nest with little birds – To dream of little birds in the nest announces that you will need a lot of effort and work to reach your desires and then you will have pleasure;
• Wrong step if remove or destroy a bird nest – When you destroy the nest in the dream, then in your real life you will make a false step and you will suffer its consequences;
• Warning if see broken eggs or dead chicks in the nest – The dream is a very bad omen and you have to be very attentive in your life.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Success if birds in nest – To see a nest with birds in the dream, so this dream is a sign that your success is sure;
• Satisfaction if nest with eggs or young birds – The dream announces that you will have a very great joy with your family;
• Worries if remove a bird nest – In the dream you remove a bird nest then this dream goes as a sign that you will have domestic troubles;
• New life if see an empty bird nest – When you see or find an empty nest in your dream, this is a sign that soon you will start living by yourself at your own home.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Success if see bird nest – The bird nest as a dream symbol signifies that all your plans will succeed, also this is a sign of a good marriage and financial prosperity;
• Fulfillment if see eggs or little birds – In the nest there are eggs or little birds then in the near future you will reach your goals and will implement your plans;
• Anxiety if gather eggs – You gather eggs fro nest then you may expect vexation in family matters;
• Remember family if see an egg near nest – The egg is near the nest in your dream marks that you have to spend more time with you family because you may loose the connection.

* Please, see meaning of nest.

freedom, happiness, independence.

Question:

What makes me feel happy, independent and free?

General Meanings:

Sexuality and flying
According to traditional explanation of the dream, the flying is connected to sexuality of the dreamer. Men have more dreams that are related to flight than women do.

Freedom and flying
The dream about flight represent the desire for freedom, which is more common if males than females.

Ideas and flying
Flight also might indicate the certain ideas you have in your life and the fact that they are raised above anything else in your life. You wish to fulfill them as soon as it is possible, because it is only one thing you can think of at the moment. Alternatively, the dream may be a warning to be aware, more grounded to the things and ideas you are surrounded by. Make sure you do not make any unthinkable and rash decisions, because the plans and the goals you’ve set are too high.

Psychological Meanings:

Sigmund Freud and explanation of flying
On the psychological level, according to Freud dreams about flying are related to sexual desires and wishes. There are some ideas in the dreamer’s mind that were not expressed clearly in reality. Those ideas are related to sexuality and wishes that were not fulfilled, therefore the dreamer has such dreams. To fly means to be free both physically and mentally, it is very common to the feeling of orgasm, when the man at the moment of pleasure feels above his existence.

Flying as the symbol in ancient times
In ancient times the act of flying was interpreted and explained as the symbol of love, passion and relationships. In many mythological ideas the flying was found on the paintings, because the ones that were in love were flying, because when people are in love they think in a different way listening more of the heart than of mind.

Flying as the symbol of present days
To have a flight with the plane, parachute or in any other way that is made for people is very common in these days. For example to have a flight with the plane is part of the communication with the other parts of the world. Consider, how much of it figures in your life, maybe that is the main reason you are having dreams about flight. The flight may indicate your actual fear of flying, because some people have the phobia of flight, therefore you are afraid not only in reality, but in your dreams either.

Freedom from your thoughts
The dream about flying may indicate your ability to separate unnecessary thoughts when it is needed. The flight shows the dreamer’s mind at different states, for example it is easy for him to fall asleep, without thinking about ideas and problems he had in a day time. Such person keeps flying in a dream, which is a very positive feature, because he gets proper sleep and rest while dreaming of flying.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual aspect, the dream about flying indicates the spiritual freedom the dreamer has or wishes to have.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Success if flying very high – to fly highly in the sky even without wings, denotes to happiness and free spirit you have;
• Ambitious plans if flying high above other people – to dream that you were flying very high above other people shows that you have very high expectations towards other people. Maybe you think of yourself a bit too good and make others to appear worse;
• Goodness if fly with white wings – to dream that you are flying with white wings, signifies your innocence, purity and good behavior. You are or willing to be the one who does not do any harm to other people;
• Frustration if dream of having black wings – if the dreamer had wings that were black, such dream is interpreted as the bad omen, because the color of the wings denotes to grief, sadness and disappointments;
• Fatigue if flying very low – to dream that you were flying very close to the ground, signifies to sickness, diseases and tiredness. However, the flight as the act, proves that you will get away from those unpleasant features suffering only very mild of uncomfortable state;
• Misfortune in marriage if flying through the universe – if the dreamer flew through the universe, then such dream denotes to difficulties that are related to marital life;
• Desire for freedom if flying over the land – to dream that you are flying over the land, shows your longing for freedom and independence;
• Affairs towards you if flying over dirty water – to dream that you are flying over dirty and muddy water, shows the enemies you have. Beware of them, otherwise they will harm you and those you love;
• Bad luck if flying over destroyed area – to dream of flying over the area that is wiped out, shows the misfortune. However, if you saw some life such as trees and water in the destroyed area, then such dream that you will overcome all of the obstacles;
• Difficulties if flying and seeing other planets – to dream that you’ve passed the planets such as Moon, Jupiter and other ones, means that there is a possibility of all different kind of disasters – war, hunger, poverty;
• Frustration if stopped flying unexpectedly – to dream that you were flying, but stopped for no reason, means that you will face unfavorable circumstances while dealing with your life;
• Fulfillment of wishes if flying with the balloon – to dream that you were flying with the balloon, promises realization of your dreams and wishes;
• Falseness in love if woman flies and then lands from one tower to another – such dream is a warning to be aware of the man she is in relationship at the moment. Alternatively, the dream may also indicate inability to choose the right decision in her life;
• Unfaithfulness if been shot during the flight – to dream that you were flying and somebody shot you, represents the lie you will suffer from the one you love;
• Success in all aspects of the life if felt happy while flying – to dream that you were flying and felt enormous happiness, shows that anything you will do in life will become prosperous;
• Physical health problems if felt bad while flying – to dream that you were flying, but felt terrified of that fact denotes to the problems you have with the beat of your heart.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Luck if flying from one point to another – for a dreamer to fly from one direction to another, shows the successful affairs. There is a possibility that the dreamer will take a journey of the life, where things will go smoothly, exactly as he wished them to be. Alternatively, the dream may indicate the dreamer’s inability to choose something between two things;
• The end of something if flying steeply – to fly on a steeply way, signifies the conclusion of something. The dream may imply both bad and good omen, which foretells that sometimes things that get to an end is a good sign, because the end of something is the beginning of something new.
• Freedom if flying with wings – to dream that you were flying with wings, shows the desire to be free. Such dream indicates the wish of getting rid the problems you have.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Dignity and high reputation if flying with wings – to dream that you were flying with wings, just like birds do, denotes to respect you will receive from others. Such dream also shows the authorities you will become to others, the leader who brings others to the right direction;
• Will face other leaders if flying high in the sky with other ones – if the dreamer saw himself flying along with others, such dream indicates the encounter he will have with other leaders;
• Power and new places to be ruled if the emperor dreams of flying – for the emperor to dream of the flying, indicates the power he will gain. Some of the other lands might be taken into the emperor’s consideration. The lands he saw in the dream will be taken in his power and leadership;
• Happiness if flying through the air – to dream of flying through the air indicates hopeful future, pleasure and happiness;
• Satisfaction if flying with wings – to dream of seeing yourself flying with wings, indicates the happiness at all aspects of the future. The dreamer is becoming closer to his target, however all of the power must be used if he wants to reach the final and wanted destination;
• Danger if lose the wings while flying – to dream that you are flying with wings, but lose them, indicates to the danger and frustration you will suffer. Carefulness must be approached fully at this time of the life;
• Pleasant days if dream of a long flight – the dream about the long distance that you took while flying, indicates happy continuous days of your life;
• Recovery from illness if going up to the sky while flying – to fly up to the sky brings a good meaning of the dream, because those that are sick or ill will be cured soon;
• Unfavorable accident if crashed down while flying – to dream of flying, but later going down disastrously, denotes to unexpected problems you will suffer;
• Misfortune if can not fly – to dream that you are unable to fly, even if you have the wings, but can not use them, signifies failures you will suffer.

Artemidorus Meanings:

Flying with wings
According to Artemidorus, flying with wings as the bird is the good omen for everyone with no exception. Slaves who were having dream of seeing themselves flying will be set free or the dream shows the extraordinary desire to become liberated and do not be imprisoned.
Those who are making money and life with their hands, will earn a lot of money is dream of flying with rings. The men will become wealthy and influential towards others.
Flying without wings
According to Artemidorus the wings are the toll to be free and independent from others, therefore the flight without wings has unfavorable meaning, which signifies unpleasantness. The fly around roofs of the houses denotes to confusion of the soul.
The inability to move your wings is also the sign of hardships, however the trying as the fact in dreams shows the desire to do tasks on yourself.
Flying together with birds
To be the only human-being among birds, shows the meaning of the dream which represents the unknown people or foreigners the dreamer will be surrounded by. The man will have to join those foreigners if there is a desire to become one of them.
For evildoers it’s a very bad omen, which proves that the price will be paid for things that were done. The dream promises the revenge and punishment from those ‘’other birds’’ you were flying with.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

fast , focused , transcendent , spiritual , ethereal , formlessness.

Description

The flying is associated with the ability to relocate yourself from one place to another faster than walking or running. The dream about flying can be interpreted and explained in a correct way only when there are known both internal and external features. Usually if the dreamer sees himself flying, he relates himself with the bird and ability to fly just like the birds do.

General Meaning

The main meaning of the dream, shows the dreamer’s desire to experience the ability to get separated from the body.

Association

To be like a bird that has ability to fly.

Transcendent Meaning

It is the journey of the spiritual way to set yourself free to the limitless area. Flying is the separation from your body and ability to reach the highest point of the existence. It is also the power to move from one direction to another with your thoughts.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meaning of sky, travel, jump, bird.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Satisfaction if see waddle bird – See birds waddle in the ashore in your dream, this means that uncertain matters and worries will end and will bring you satisfaction.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Fulfillment of desires if see waddle bird – The dream of waddling birds marks that no matter how much troubles or barriers you will have, but in the end you will reach your desires.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Success if see waddle bird - You are dreaming of waddling birds then you may expect slow but secure success.

* Please, see meaning of birds.

In General crow mostly symbolizes strife, failure or death. Screaming crows in a dream are considered as signs of loss or major changes in the intimate relationships that might affect the dreamer. Alternatively lots of crows may indicate happiness and announce huge development.

Psychological Meanings:

A crow is a symbol of a ( perceived as aggressive ) woman. Usually the confrontation the dreamer has is related to the woman and the dreamer is always a man.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

The crow in the dreams usually denotes to death, sad news and negative aspects of your personality. Alternatively, the symbol of the crow could be a message from your unconscious, which could be interpreted as a warning to get rid of negative and unfavorable features of yourself. Sometimes the dream notifies of new meetings and achievements.

• Death if crow flies to you very closely – if in the dream you feel insecure, because the bird is too close to you, flying around or simply standing, then such dream indicates of someone’s death. The closer the bird is to you, the more familiar person will die;
• Grief and sorrow if catch the crow – if you caught the bird, such dream signifies sadness and funeral you will have;
• Profit if see several crows – more than one crow promises gain at some point;
• Will meet the relatives if craws are in the trees – soon will get to see your family for a pleasant period of time;
• Will get bad message if crow is screaming, crying – the sound the crow makes is the voice of unhappiness from upcoming sad news to you;
• Will meet twisted and cunning woman if young man dreams of crow – such dream shows that the dreamer should be careful, because he can be deceived in all ways;
• Will be betrayed by the loved one if a young woman dreams of crow – such dream shows that the man she loves will be unfaithful to her;

Hindu (Hinduism)

In Hindu culture the crows always bring bad message about the enemies and bad people who will pursue you.

• Will know of someone’s death if crow is screaming – such dream gives a signal to prepare yourself for the worst.

Arabian (Islamic)

Very often the crow symbolizes a person who is a liar, arrogant and miserable. According to the history, crows were interpreted and seen as a symbol of curse, which meant both short and long life at the same time.

• Will meet an old, greedy man if found a crow – for a dreamer to see himself seeking for something and then finally finding it as the crow, shows that on the journey of your life will be one person that you will meet – greedy, poor, strange and old one;
• Dreaming of crow more than once luck or misfortune – if the dreamer was dreaming about crows more than once a night, than such dreams shows misleading fortune or misfortune, therefore should be aware both of them;
• Sad news if hear the crow which croaks – the croaking symbolizes the warning of upcoming bad and sad messages in your life;
• Death or obstacles if catch the crow – if you caught the crow in a dream, it means you caught the terrible faith for yourself, which leads to unhappiness, disappointments and even loss;
• Will steal something if own the crow – such dream shows that the dreamer will rob something from somebody;
• Will get the relief, but only after many worries if talking to crow – you will overcome the problems with many barriers in the future, but having conversation with the crow symbolize negotiations, which will lead to ease;
• Will get back what belongs to you if eating the crow – to eat the meat of the crow reflects to receiving what belong to you, the more you ate of the meat, the more you will get back;
• Will get into conflict if fighting with crow – you will fight the person with the personality just like the crow one has;
• Poverty if see a baby crow – a fledgling crow in a dream shows miserable, sad, poor life you will have.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidorus the crow is the bird that is a messenger of the upcoming storms. The cows living a very long period of time, therefore they are related to old women. Everything grows and matures slowly bringing the darkness also both happiness and unhappiness.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Magic, speaking, messenger, quick-change artist, teaching, connection, guarding, cleverness, deviousness.

Description

The crow is a bird like the raven which is often associated with the ambiguity.
The crow is also considered as the bearer of the magic. These birds live in places like fields, suburbs and even in inner cities. They are quite big birds shiny black feathers and make a very loud croak. They are croaking constantly which is the way crows are communicating with each other.
In many traditions crows were seen as very important allies and guardians of the people who followed the path of the Earth. In some traditions the crow was even seen as a quick change for an artist, where even in these days the magic tricks are done including crows. Consider, that the witches are associated with these type of birds either.
It is known that crows build their nests only in very tall trees, because in this way they are able to see better what is around them, which helps to protect the nests and itself. In dreams it is said that the dreamer is able to see things from higher perspective.

General Meaning

The dream about crows brings the message about your gifts and talents. It also shows the aspects of your personality, that you hold hidden deep down in the dark. Consider, that the dream might be a signal to start get interested in ancient wisdom from which you would find out a lot not only about the dream, but yourself either.

Association

Husky croak , crow of a happy baby.

Transcendent Meaning

An aspect of your own magic might have something to do with your ability to change your character in the way you are dealing with the world and your life. Another symbol denotes to ambivalence which you should be very careful with. The crow in your dream also can be interpreted as a gift of magic.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meaning of Magpie, Raven, birds.

Favorable and good mood In the dream to see or to hear singing blackbird, this is a sign of joy, happiness and good news. When you see some blackbirds sitting together, then this dream signifies that in near future you you may expect positive changes. On the other hand the symbol of a blackbird may be a messenger of death.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Message if see or hear singing – In the dream you hear singing blackbird this dream will bring you a joyful message;
• Good changes if several together – To see some blackbirds in your dream, denotes that the life situation will improve to better and more positive.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Bad message if see or hear singing – In the dream you hear singing blackbird then this blackbird will bring you a sad message (because black plumage);
• Good news if listen to blackbird singing – This means that you will have pleasant meeting and you will get good news.

* Please, see meaning of Throttle, birds.

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 of quails announces bad news in near future, also some unpleasant events and risky decisions. Quails also indicates the negative emotion which the dreamer has especially of woman, so it is aggressively quarrelsome.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Love if see quail – In the dream you see a quail then this dream announces good news in love, also happy family;
• Negative emotions if shoot quail – When you shot a quail in the dream, then you may show negative feelings for friends because of their wrong and inappropriate behavior;
• Warning if see killed quail – The killed quail as a dream symbol stands a warning of danger;
• Luxury life if eat quail for food – When you eat quail for food, then this is a sign of an extravagant lifestyle.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• News if see quail – In the dream you see quail then you may expect bad and unpleasant news;
• Fulfillment if hear quail – You hear quail and then see it, then this dream marks that all you wises come true;
• Luxury if eating quail – You enjoy the meal of quail, then this dream indicates that you adore luxuriant life style;

Arabian (Islamic)

• Journey if see or hear quail – When you see quail in your dream, then you may expect a pleasant trip;
• Money if hunt or catch quail – You are hunting quail in the dream, so this dream announces you profitable business.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Family, wild bird.

Description

Quails are a large family in the genus. In general, they are small, clumsy birds that spend more time on the ground than in the air. In the wild you see a female which chick who follow one by one.

General Meaning

The meaning of family, which can be harassed and become an easy prey.

Association

Fat Quail – derogatory term for a stout woman.

Transcendent Meaning

Deep understanding about your original or your self-selected family.
* Please, see meaning of Northern bobwhite, birds .

The Higher; protection; cover.

Question:

Where in my life am I ready to expand my boundaries?

General Meanings:

Roof can embody the intellect and that the dreamer guides his life with logic and strict reasons, but suppresses frivolity and similar “irrational” psychological content. You have to learn to use some variety in life and only then you will find internal harmony. Moreover, there are more interpretations especially:

• To climb on the roof – announces honors and promises more prestige.
• To be on the roof – means that the dreamer is strong enough to do something without protection.
• On the roof to look to the environment, this means that you get a better view of the current circumstances in order to cope more easily with your life. The scenery is beautiful – successful and happy future.
• Damaged tiles on the roof – warn of impending dangers, which you might not notice.
• A leaking roof indicates that the dreamer is open for emotional attacks, he will not be able to protect himself/herself.
• Covering the roof – marks about secure and good future.
• Burning roof with dark smoke is an unlucky message. Bright flames indicate success and happiness, also this may express unconscious desires and fantasies.

Psychological Meanings:

Make order A roof is needed to satisfy the basic human need for security and protection. Roof as a dream symbol stands as the head of the dreamer. If in a dream something is not right with the roof then you have to examine your own thoughts and emotions and to make order.

Dreams of attic sometimes remind you early sexual experiences or long-forgotten events or situations. Climbing up onto the roof in a dream means that someone wants to overtake you with his knowledge.

Spiritual Meanings:

Sometimes the protective aspect of the woman is depicted as the guardian of the hearth as a roof.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Respect if see new roof – The new roof in the dream provides high honors and wonderful future;
• Troubles if see old roof – The old roof as a dream symbol announces worries and dangers in near future because you have missed important warnings;
• Happy family if see a thatched roof – The dream will bring you a comfortable domesticity and happy marriage;
• Confusion if stand on the roof and be afraid of a fall – In your dream you are standing on the roof and are afraid to fall then you are not sure about your own life, the work you do, the project you implement and about everything what happens in your life;
• Good life if cove roof – You are working on the roof and covering it in the dream then you may expect a happy and confident life and security for your family;
• Events if see something is falling from a roof – The falling thing from the roof in your dream announces you an unexpected event which will bring changes;
• Unpleasant period if fall down without hurting yourself – In the dream you fall down from a roof and don’t hurt yourself then you will have an ability to you will escape from unpleasant situation of danger. But this will bring setbacks and bad news;
• Illness if fall down from a roof and hurt yourself – The dream where you hurt yourself because you fell down from a roof so this announces a disease if you do not take care of your health;
• News if see a defective roof – The defect on the roof in the dream denotes that you will get bad news;
• Worries if see collapsing roof – Warns of sudden troubles when in the dream appears collapsing roof;
• Quick solution if repair a roof or building it – You are dreaming that you are repairing a roof or building it then this means that you have an ability to find the mistake or trouble and to solve it without painful consequences;
• Wasted efforts if brick falls from the roof – The dream where the bricks are falling from the roof signifies that all efforts are now useless and a waste of time you will not reach what you want;
• No fear if sleeping on the roof – To dream of sleeping on the roof marks that you do not have to fear of any enemies and false friends. Also the good sign that your health is robust;
• No love if stand under a gutter – This dream promises that you will have unhappy times in love.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• News if roof with bricks – The dream announces that you will get some pleasant news from abroad or from family members;
• Evil if roof without bricks – You have to be prepared, because an evil is attacking you or your family, but you are strong enough to resist this;
• Happiness if roof with red bricks – The dream has a positive meaning which announces contentment and joy will come into your house and family;
• Strength if burning roof – The burning roof in the dream indicates that your power of your soul will not leave you and will help you to handle with all the worries;
• Love for home if see bird on the roof – The bird on the roof as a dream symbol denotes that you will leave you home but something  will bind you, it seems they are people you love.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Good life if see safety and security roof – The roof looks safe in the dream then this dream is a sign that you are making good progress in your work;
• Joy if see bright red tile roof – This dream announces that in near future you will experience joy and satisfaction;
• Wonderful life if sit on it a roof – To dream of sitting on the roof, goes as a sign that you will have satisfaction, good influence and prestige in your life;
• Unpleasant news if fall down from the roof – You fell down from the roof in your dream, then this signifies that you will have bad news and events;
• Happy family if see cover roof – The covered roof in the dream for lovers announces early marriage, for married couple blessed with children;
• Success if see burning roof – The burning roof in the dream will bring you lucky in all things;
• Journey if see with birds on a roof – To dream of birds that are on the roof then you will have a trip from your home.

* Please, see meaning of fire, tiles, house, thatched roof.