Death,Transformation

Question:

What is above me? What is over in myself?

General Meanings:

Buried past and painful feelings Each of us have a grave for loved one in the cemetery. However we all have cemetery inside ourselves, many graves of lost hopes, desires, farewell. This can indicate buried thing or thoughts in your life. The meaning of the dreams of the cemetery is clear: we talk about the place of the dead.

Trying to solve the problems with the help of the death people Who goes to a grave through the cemetery, he seeks to visit a world which for him still contains secret life. When the dreamer goes through the cemetery, this shows that in the waking life the dreamer has conflicts, worries and can not find the answers why this happens. He tries to find answers in the cemetery. The meaning of the cemetery dreams is not unambiguous. Some people have to visit a certain grave because they have a problem which hangs together with the dead person and it is not solved yet. In this case, the dream may be a form of trying to contact with someone you know who is dead and left unfinished works.

Buried habits and new begging To dream that you are in a cemetery signifies the end of a bad and wrong habit or behavior. Now you are ready to rebirth. You respect your past because you have got inestimable experiences, and now you live for the future, for creating new things, habits.

Psychological Meanings:

Buried past and things that are not used anymore In the dream a cemetery can present the dreamer’s connection with the death and the personality characteristic features of whom he “has destroyed” or doesn’t use it any longer.

Attitude and feelings connected with death On the other hand, this may symbolize thoughts and feelings which the dreamer has with the death, or usual attitudes and traditions associated with death.

Seeking for help and advice In the dream the graveyard appears at the time when the dreamer has conflicts and disputes in real life conflicts. Then we search for an advice with those which we visit there in the cemetery – from the deceased parents (or a parent) who promises you comfort, which denotes the overcoming of problems and worries. In the grave you try to find the way out of the situation which is dark and evil-threatening for you.

Cemetery sometimes can signify a fatality, if there are evidences and indications in real life. Other traditional meanings arise from the following circumstances:

• Standing, sitting or walking in the cemetery promise that you can expect a peaceful, quite and happy age.
  
• Seeing a cemetery points perhaps to the separation (not by death) with a very close people.
• Observing or watching when someone is carried to the grave in the cemetery, shows that you have to give up with expectations and attitudes in previous situation, so only then you can move forward.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level a cemetery (churchyard, graveyard) is the place of the dead persons and the spiritual renewal.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Anxiety if seeing cemetery – This dream denotes that you will have some worries and problems particularly if you have to make very important decisions, but you will overcome everything;
• Recovery if seeing – Also this dream announces recovery after an illness;
• Worries if seeing military cemetery – This announces that you will have political turmoil, this can be interpreted as your family turmoil. You will have some changes in the family or even business;
• Bury past if entering – In the dream you are entering into the cemetery, this signifies that you will remember your past events, which you want to bury, because they do not fit you any more;
• Good sign if you find a beautiful cemetery – You have found a beautiful cemetery, this is a very good sign. You will get a good news that the person who was really sick will recover;
• Bury your past if staying for a while – When you are and stay for awhile in the cemetery in your dream, this shows that you are stayed too long in your past. You have to bury everything what bothers and makes you feel unhappy and keep moving towards;
• The end of relations if bringing flowers – You are bringing flowers in the cemetery, this announces death in the relations, this is not your soul mate, so do not be so sad about that;
• Healthy family if mother is bringing flowers – In the dream you see that your mother is bringing flowers to a cemetery, this shows that durably good health of the members of the family;
• Happiness and grief if a young widow visits cemetery – This shows that soon she will exchange her mourning clothes into bridal. But if she is sad and depressed, signifies that you will have grief and concerns in your life;
• Disease if seeing open grave in the cemetery  – This may be a warning about death or serious illness, you have to take are of your health and have some rest;
• Loss of love if the bride going to wedding place through the cemetery – Very bad omen, that she can lose her husband in a journey accident. You want to avoid such an accident, then you must visit cemetery and bring flowers on the unknown grave in your waking life;
• Finding peace if old person seeing cemetery – The old person is dreaming cemetery or graveyard, this shows that soon you will leave this life and at last you will find the peace;

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Fail if visiting – In the dream you are visiting cemetery or graveyard, announces that your plans will fail, because you didn’t put all your efforts to finish this;
• Long life if seeing - You are seeing cemetery in your dream, signifies about quite and ling age.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Loss if you are in it – In the dream you are in the cemetery, shows that you will lose a close relative or friend because of disease or death.

Contexts’ Meanings:

Seeing and walking in a cemetery, graveyard or churchyard in the dream –  this symbol shows that you have buried or have to bury your past, sad feelings or pain. This also can show that you are seeking for help from your death family member, which were very important to you and always helped you. Now you are in confusion and you need the advice.

Walking, going trough the cemetery (graveyard, churchyard) with the wedding dress – This dream is a bad omen that you can lose our partner and the one you love. Not only by death but also your relation is in danger. You have to work harder if you want to keep your relations and have a merry family.

Being, staying or sitting in the cemetery (graveyard, churchyard) – The dream is very good omen. This shows that you are ready for new life. You have buried all your past, bad habit or behavior, painful feeling. You are saying goodbye for the past. Now you are clean to create “new you”.

Cemetery (graveyard, churchyard) with lots of flowers – The flower signifies fresh and pure life. You are in the new stage of life. You are pure and ready to bloom with new opportunities and possibilities. The life gave you new beginning.

Dreaming cemetery (graveyard, churchyard) with crosses – The symbol cross in the cemetery is like crossroad. You have worries and problems in your life. You need an advice. If the crosses are white and bright, this is a good omen, that you find the way out from the worries. But if the crosses are dark and damaged, this shows that you need help from the others, because you will not overcome everything with your own efforts, you need the support from the others.

The cemetery is wet or in the water or can not find the way out – This means that you are overfull of hardship and you can not find the exit. You do not know how to manage with all this. You are too tired. You have to relax and try to stop for awhile, if you want to solve everything. Do not be afraid to fail, because only then you can see all the mistakes that you have done and this will help you to correct them and free yourself from hardship.

* Please, see meaning of grave, burial, funeral.

You have to handle with the problems do not run away The dream of a grave is an indication that the dreamer must consider his feelings which are connected with the death. Grave represents that you edged out the unpleasant feelings such as fear and insecurity deeper into unconscious. But the dream prompts you to handle with these conflicts. Partly fear of own death or of another people is expressed in it.

Psychological Meanings:

Fear The grave as a dream symbol stands for existential fear and resignation, this is the last place of refuge, where he looks and at last finds peace. The grave may be interpreted as a sign of unwillingness of life.

Killed interests and desires The dream possibly signifies that the dreamer has killed a personality interest and has hidden from the exterior world. Who is dreaming of the own grave or anyone else’s shows that he buries an idea or a plan whose implementation promised much for the dreamer.

Buried problems Also the grave as a symbol may mean that you have buried a problem that has been around you for a long time.

Enjoy your life For older people, dreams of the grave are often a sign that they live more in the past then in the present. With this picture the unconscious perhaps remind, that even the older man has still a future for which it is worth to live.

Spiritual Meanings:

At the spiritual level this dream indicates that the person fears perhaps less the physical death than rather its consequences.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Keep secret if see a closed grave – In the dream you see a closed grave this signifies that you have to maintain secrecy of your friend;
• Divorce if order one – This dream announces that you will have short marriage because you are not happy;
• End of worries if digging a grave – You are digging a grave, this dream announces that you will end up with troubles, but also you have to be very attentive. Your enemies, again try to make harm to you;
• Defense if dig or trench – In the dream you are trenching a grave, this shows that you will assert yourself against your opponents;
• Better future if digging when sun is shining – When you are digging and the sun is shining, this signifies that apparent difficulties will apply to the good;
• Recompense if see freshly dug grave – The dream denotes that you have to repent for the mistakes that you have done and try to ransom them;
• Losses if seeing empty grave – Means disappointment and loss of friends;
• if return to bury the corpse which is missing – The problems and worries will come from unknown sources;
• Better life if lying in the grave – In the dream you are lying in the grave, this announces you glad events, which will change your life into better;
• Changes in your life if be buried – You are dreaming that you are buried, this is a sign of a mental development and an upcoming change and transformation  of personality;
• Disease if see damaged grave – This marks about misfortune and illness in the family;
• Serious risks if visit freshly made grave – The dream threatens serious dangers;
• Inner pain if set flowers on mother’s (father’s) grave – In the dream you set flowers on your parents’ grave, this shows that you want to find solace, because you still miss them;
• Warning if see your own grave – The dream is a warning that you have to be very careful and attentive because your enemies wants to damage and make harm for you;
• Pay attention to your health if see your name on the grave – In the dream you see a written name on a grave, this is a sign that you have to take care of your health;
• Hopelessness if see your own corpse in the grave – Your body is in the grave in your dream, then prophesies misery and despair and you will lose hope in your life;
• Marriage if move between graves – In the dream you are moving between graves, this indicates marriage for you;
• Unhappy and short life if go on graves – This is a bad sign that predicts an early death or an unhappy marriage;
• Welfare if inspect well-known deceased graves – Very good omen which announces rapid progress to wealth and honor;
• Losses and problems if see full grave of buried people –  This person will get into difficulties and even threatens loss of assets;
• Temporary worries and after that joy if you are in the cemetery and the graves are overgrown – Signals of sorrow and temporary despair. But if you master strokes of fate then you will be rewarded with bigger joys;
• Worries and concerns if a woman is sleeping in the grave – A woman in a cemetery and in the darkness, she finds only an open grave to sleep, she will have many worries and disappointments through experiences with death or false friends. She has maybe even bad experiences in love.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Marriage if digging your own grave – You are digging a grave in the dream, this means that you will have a good and happy marriage;
• Feast if see open  – This dream announces you cheerful party;
• Health problems if shut a grave – In the dream you see somebody shuts the grave, then this is a bad omen. This announces you disease and your health is in danger;
• Weddings if to be in a grave – You are in the grave in your dream, this brings you quick and desired weddings.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Conflicts if seeing a grave – In the dream you see a grave this announces discords in your family;
• Misfortune if stepping into the grave – In the dream you get or step into the grave, this announces that you will experience falsehood and disaster;
• Worries if seeing open grave- When you open the grave in the dream, this signifies that you will have lugubrious experiences or death;
• Warning if digging a grave – You are digging a grave in the dream, this warns you that you have to be very attentive if you want to avoid misfortune and worries;
• No worries if lying in the grave – In the dream you are lying in the grave, this denotes that you will not have any worries in the near future.

Contexts’ Meanings:

If seeing grave in your dream – This is a symbol for the life conflicts which are not solved yet. Also this symbol shows your personal feelings such as insecurity, desperation. It feels like you are imprisoned in your worries and this will never end. This may be the key to start resolving the problems and to move out from bad period of life.

The sand or ground is being leveled upon the grave or it is freshly buried – This symbol shows that you will gain money, because you have already solved all the problems from your past. Now it is time to start something new. You will improve your inner feeling, you will destroy your fears and now you have the reason to life.

The grave is closed or empty – This has the meaning that something is completed in your life. Now you can leave this in the past ant to start new things.  A grave points to personal growth as you discard negative way of thinking. Now you are like an empty box which can be filled with new experiences.

Digging your own or someone else grave - Digging a grave in a dream means getting married and home building. The dream shows that you are ready to commit with the loved one. Your unconscious sends you a signal that you are mature to build your own family.

To be or You are in the grave – In the dream you are in the grave, this is a signal of your unconscious that you have to look deeper into yourself. You can find the aims and issues of your life. You are the only one who can fight and stand up for yourself because no one else can do this for you.

* Please, see meaning of Monument, cemetery, gravestone, coffin, death, burial.

Work on worthiness or recognition.

Question:

What I like and adore about myself? How do I want to be remembered?

General Meanings:

Work with your own memories Dream symbol of monument (a war memorial etc.) has a role which transports the dreamer back to a bygone era. Perhaps that became “print in stone” in your memory. The dreamer must work on his memory, before he can farther move forward in his development. Monument stands often for honor, recognition and success, but sometimes also for nausea, overconfidence, unrealistic expectations and hopes.

After all the accompanying circumstances in a dream, mainly distinguishes the following meanings:

• To see monument – this promises upcoming successes with recognition, but at the same time warns not to be so careless and snooty.
• Build monument indicates the beginning of a work with which you will submit honor, if you want truly and sincerely to help and take care of this.
• Your own memorial warns about lofty plans, exaggerated hopes and exaggerated opinion of yourself which leads to damage and mockery.
• Can see monument base – encourages to exert you to reach more. The statue lies near the base, this can be understood as a warning before a failure, a fall in trouble and misery, perhaps because these has previously even increased.
• The monument in the form of a gravestone signifies a long life.

Psychological Meanings:

It can be understood also as a symbol of power and as a fossilized image of a position of power, which must be observed, but no longer is current.

Spiritual Meanings:

A monument is a figurative representation, which should reflect respect and appreciation.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• The end of the work if see a monument – In general a monument shows completed work, plans. Also this symbol indicates exaggerated hopes of achieving your own plans;
• Success if see handsome, beautiful good-looking monument – In the dream you see very beautiful monument, this is a good omen. Your efforts and hard work will be rewarded with success;
• Glad if see and sit – In the dream you see a monument and sit on it, shows that you will be happy about progress in your life;
• Recognition if help to build – When you are building a monument or even help to build a monument, this indicates that your own achievements will soon be reaped with deserved recognition;
• Career if see and admire – In the dream you admire the monument, this announces honorable career, you deserve this because put lots of efforts in reaching such a position;
• Warning if see and envy – When you are dreaming that you are watching and feeling envy about the monument, this warns of ambition and addiction of fame;
• Acknowledgment if see cemetery monument - In the dream you see a monument in the cemetery, this denotes longevity and recognition from the people;
• Harm and ridiculous if see your own huge monument – This symbol shows that you incline for overconfidence and hubris. The arrogance and exaggerated hopes can now only make hard for you, this means that you can make yourself ridiculous;
• Success because of other if see of a friend or stranger – This means that you will participate in the success of another persons;
• Prosperity if see a monument of a great personality – The monument of a great person announces that you will thrive in the work, thanks to your own merit.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Honor if see a monument – This symbol announces that glory and honor will come to your house, but also this points that you do not be so too proud about it.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Award if see – In the dream you see a monument, you will be blessed by a distinction, your work will be rewarded;
• Good sign if see your own monument – Very good omen if you see your own monument, this signifies about honorable and rich life;
• Be careful if see overthrown or damaged monument – This is a warning that you have to beware of dangers in your life.

Contexts’ Meanings:

To see a monument or build – The monument in the dream is very good and positive sign. This symbol  announces you prosperity in your life. You will be awarded because of your hard work and all the efforts that you did. Also a monument will bring you honor and respect from other people. You are on the right place.

Seeing own monument – In the dream you see your own monument in different places (park, fields, on the hill and etc.), this is not good omen. This symbol denotes that you are too conceited. Your exaggerated hopes and confidence will make you harm, you will make yourself ridiculous.

Your own monument in the cemetery or like gravestone - announces long and honorable life. You have worked for this for so long and the life will give you respectable old age.

Seeing and dreaming damaged, ruined or destroyed or even falling monument – This is a warning that you have to be very attentive, because there are danger and worries in your life.  You will get some king of challenges from the life, but this will make you even stronger in the way of reaching your goals.

Seeing historical, ancient or of a great known personality monument – Such symbol shows that you are trying to improve your life. You wish to leave something after you, you want that people will remember you after your death like these great personalities.

* Please, see meaning of grave.

The village as a dream is a reflection of the personality of the dreamer. A village refers to a close-knit community. It symbolizes the ability of the dreamer to develop relationships and community spirit.

For a city dweller the dream of village shows the desire return to a nature-friendly, easy lifestyle. The village church represents the dreamer’s mental state and education, the village square – his relationship to the environment, the village cemetery – loneliness, loss, parting or life uncertainty. From all the circumstances, the following interpretations are possible:

• Nice village in the dream promises financial success.
• Poor village in the dream announce losses.
• To live in the village then this indicates a peaceful and wonderful future.
• From the village move to the town in the dream then this denotes the boredom and the need for variety in your life.

Psychological Meanings:

Need of relax In a village, there is however not just idyllic life. For example, everyone knows everything about everyone else and this can be quite problematic. The life in a village runs slower than in the big city, this may be that the dreamer desires for relaxation and some rest.

Spiritual Meanings:

Spirituality, the dream of village continually strive to bring harmony in your life.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Nature if dream of village – The village in a dream goes a s a sign that the dreamer desires to return to nature;
• Wealth if see a very nice, clean village – The nice village in the dream will bring you good income. There is a possibility that you will decide to live in the village and will be very happy;
• Bad finances if see poor and dirty village – The village is poor and dirty in you dream, then this dream has a negative meaning that you will have worries about your financial situation, you will lose money;
• Failure if see some villages – In your dream appeared some different villages then this dream announces that you will have some misfortune in your life;
• Good  health if be in a village – You are in the village in your dream, then this dream denotes that you will enjoy good health and will be well cared for;
• Happy life if live in a village – To dream of living in the village means all good things in your life;
• Changes if drive from the village into the city – This dream announces and brings you main changes in your life;
• Joy if visit a village – You visit a village in the dream, then this dream denotes that soon you will find happiness and satisfaction in your life;
• Pleasant events if walking in the village –  You are walking in the village in your dream, then this dream marks that you will experience joy and pleasant events;
• Surprise if visit home village – You will have pleasant surprises and great news, if you visit home village in your dream.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• No success if dream of village – The village in a dream means that you have to help someone, but this will not bring luck in your house;
• Better life if live in the village – You live in the village then this means that with a help of a friend you will make your future life better;
• Success if see lights of a village – The dream gives a sign that your friend calls you to talk, go and listen to him and you will have success.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Good life if see village or live in – In a dream you see a village or live in one, then you may expect peaceful and good life and wonderful future;
• Good prospects if see burning village – The burning village in the dream marks that you will come into a good fortune circumstances;
• Good life if see wealthy village – The wealthy and beautiful village is a good omen which will bring you wealthy life.

Fear and passion When you dream of food or you eat something, then you deal with the fear of losing your identity. The dreamer devours the food with a passion, then he has overwhelming feelings and desires, that he can not control in his real life.

Psychological Meanings:

Satisfaction of needs When the dreamer devours something, then the dreamer has to think about how he can better to ensure the satisfaction of his needs in the future.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level, devour in the dream is interpreted as a process in which evil clarifies or transforms into good will. Kali, the most terrifying goddess, wife of Shiva. She is typically depicted as black, naked, old, and hideous creature. She is a guardian of the cemetery and this symbolizes the other devouring divinity – to be devoured by eating. Devour is the way to come back to the origin.

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.