Dignity, strength, pride.

Question:

How much of the courage I have?

General Meanings:

In general lion in a dream symbolizes cruelty and strength. Lion very often known as the animal with enormous amount of the energy, aggressiveness and influence in nature. There are many different dream interpretations that are related to lion, depending on the circumstances in a dream:
Will be successful if killed the lion – to hunt down the lion shows the risks you might take, however the results you will achieve if the lion will be killed are going to be very favourable;
The enemies will become friends if caught the lion – for a dreamer to catch the lion denotes to the things which will turn upside down unexpectedly, because the enemy you have is going to be by your side as a friend;
Do not trust anyone if tamed the lion – this is the suggestion from the conscious mind of yours to be careful with those around you;
Forthcoming danger if lion is roaring – prepare to defend yourself from danger.

Psychological Meanings:

Psychologically the lion in a dream have several meanings. One of them is known in fairy tales where the lion is a symbol of the king among of the other animals. Physically the lion is strong, beautiful, powerful and potent. In ancient times the lion was a symbol of the sun. It also symbolizes power and energy, that usually scares us in the dreams. Consider, that in ancient times the lion was always a positive symbol, therefore we should not be afraid of dreams that are related to lions. The main explanations of the dreams that are related to lions are:

• The lion express the creativity and mental strength of the dreamer. These are the fundamental characteristics of the dreamer which must be developed as much as it is possible if he wants to move forward;
• It has been noticed that people who dream of lions are easily fooled by the others.They never look around when walking through life, going straight without looking to the left or to the right, which means that they don’t see things they suppose to see;
• Some people are very dominant, therefore the personalities of these people shows the desire to be first and the leader, just like the lion is. This is not always a good characteristic, because other people can suffer from it;
• Aggression and dis-control are inherent features of those who dream of lions. They find it hard to control themselves in critical situation.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level, the lion in a dream symbolizes the power that must be tamed, otherwise it will get out of control.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

The lion is a symbol of strong power and force.

• The gain of power and influence if see a lion – such dream shows that you will obtain the power to control anything you want;
• Will have a very powerful enemy if see the lion in the freedom – for a dreamer to see a lion that is running out in freedom, warns about evil that is hiding out for you;
• Grief and distress if the lion is imprisoned – the meaning of this dream foretells about sadness and suffering;
• Success in every aspect of the life if the lion has been tamed – if you were able to tame the animal, then it means that you will be able to control anything you want;
• Will defeat enemies if the lion is in the cage – for a dreamer to see the lion that is in the cage, means that you will deal with the barriers throughout your way very easily;
• Intellectual increase if see the trainer of the lion – the tamer of the lion represents your potential to increase smart and intelligent aspects of your personality;
• Negativity if the lion is black – for a dreamer to see a black lion, means that you or someone else is trying to do damage;
• Magnificent power if lion is white – such dream shows your creativity and ability to cope with the most difficult situations. It could also indicate your fear of facing the the capability you are holding back;
• Loss of wealth if been followed by the lion – if you saw yourself being followed by the lion, then such dream shows that you will lose your riches;
• Warning of impending danger if being attacked by a lion – the attack symbolizes the danger that is waiting for you;
• Danger which you will overcome if lion steps back – you will be able to beat risks, however this will take a lot of courage from you;
• Will engage in a risky business if hunt the lion – make sure the risks you take are worth just in case you will lose it;
• Perfect success in all things if defeated the lion – the dream shows your victory in many aspects of your life;
• Power and prestige if shoot the lion – the shooting is the proof that you won the battle between good and bad;
• Might get deceived if you are overwhelmed by lion – such dream warns you to be careful, do not trust anybody and be aware of those you are surrounded by;
• The enemy is going away from you if lion is dead – the dream shows that the hostility of an enemy is losing it’s influence;
• Wealth and happiness if see the skin of lion – happy period of the life is about to begin bringing the joy along;
• Prosperity and wealth if see the fur of the lion – the animal is known as very hairy, which makes him to appear nobly and greatly, therefore the fur promises riches and gain;
• Courage if riding the lion – the dream shows that there is no fear when things has to be done, as you manage to deal with difficulties;
• Happiness in domestic life if see a lioness – the lioness represents the femininity, where everything is clear, pure and innocent;
• New family members if see a lioness with little lions – such dream denotes to increase of the family. It is a very good omen, especially for those who want to have descendants.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Should reject a man if lion is roaring – for the woman to see the lion that is roaring in her dream, warns about inappropriate man that is willing to take her as a wife;
• Pay attention to your reputation if you are chased by a lion – the chasing is the mirror effect of something that you are running from;
• Your behavior will be praised over the others if kill the lion – the reamer will raise his image and will gain the respect if killed the lion;
• Slight danger is waiting for you if see young lion – make sure you avoid any impedance;
• Make sure you do not destroy your happiness if shoot the lion – the dream warns to be aware of things you are doing at the moment and warns you to be aware of your surroundings, otherwise will destroy what already have;
• Will be asked for a favor if saw lion in a desert – if you saw the lion in the desert, then such dream means that somebody will ask you for help from the distance;
• Look after yourself if the lion is lame – the dream suggests you to start taking care of yourself and pay attention mostly to your health;
• You want to help to someone if following the lion – if you were following the lion, it means that you wish to give a hand to someone, but can not do it, because of the circumstances you are at the moment;
• Your opponent is ready to go against you if you were attacked by a lion – such dream prepares you to get ready for a battle;
• Will be betrayed if lion is biting you – if you were bitten by a lion in your dream, then such dream shows that someone you’ve trusted will betray you.

Arabian (Islamic)

In islamic dream explanation the lion indicates power, strength, betrayal and ignorance.

• The end of sadness if killed the lion – to kill the lion in a dream, promises better future and the end of suffering;
• Will be tested if riding on the lion but feel terrified – for a dreamer to ride a lion, but at the same time being afraid of it, shows your ability to manage the obstacles you face;
• Plague, illness, disease if lion walks into the city – in this case lion is presented as a bad omen, which only predicts suffering and distress;
• The family will be harmed if lion walks into mosque – for the dreamer to witness the lion that dares to walk into the mosque has a bad meaning, which shows that your family, close friends and other relatives will be terrorized by the enemy;
• Will take huge responsibility if riding on the lion’s back – such dream shows the work that will have to be done even if you wish to resist it;
• Severity at home if lion enters the house – to see the lion that walks into your home, signifies difficulties you will face. It could be anything – you will get robbed, betrayed or cheated;
• Someone will die if the lion walks into the house, where someone is ill – the person in the house which the lion entered is sick will be dead very soon;
• Will fight the enemy if fighting the lion – such dream shows that you must prepare yourself for a battle, find the courage in yourself and move on;
• Will have a fever if you are overpowered by the lion – according to Ibn Siren, the lion is known as being feverish, therefore the dreamer will have a fever;
• Will avoid the danger if escaped from the lion — the danger that you had in reality will be avoidable;
• Triumph if drinking the milk of the lion – the milk represents victory over your enemies;
• Will become a king or will have massive potency if eating lion’s meat – for the dreamer to eat the meat of the lion promises irresistible energy and strength you will tame;
• Will get unbelievable respect from the others if cut the lion’s head – such dream shows that your reputation towards the others will get higher and higher;
• Will obtain money of the enemy if took the skin or the fur of the lion – such dream gives a clue of where and how to start getting richer;
• Friendship with the enemies if having an intercourse with the lion – such dream shows that your enemies will become your friends;
• Will become unconsciousness if become a lion – for a dreamer to become a lion, signifies how unfair brutal and cruel he will become. The more angry the lion was the more inhuman you will be.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidorus the lion stands for people who are proud, live in freedom, are reckless inspiring personalities for the others.
If one sees a lion that is tame and his tail is moving without any intention to attack the man, then it is a good sign which promises adventurous life. The lion represents the slave of the Lord, because all of the power belongs to the Lord and the strength which belongs to lion is transferred to the Lord. A threatened or angry lion shows fear and predicts disease, because the disease is like a wild animal, in this case a lion. The young, little, baby lion is always a good omen, which usually announces the birth of a boy. The lioness mostly have very similar explanation as the lions, the only difference between them is that first ones relate to men and the other ones to women as for the dreamers. It is also known that lion is known as a symbol of nobility.

* Please, see meaning of desert, lioness, zodiac, animal.

– Quest & pursuit; Success through effort.

Question:

– What for am I ready to achieve?

In general:

According to the ancient Egyptians when the mountain is too steep in the dream, then dreamer’s life is on the obstacles, that can be mastered only with great physical effort. Mountain can stand often for a better overview of the future life or symbolize upcoming obstacles. He points to problems that looming ahead. The exact meaning arises from the different circumstances, for example:
– In general mountains symbolize self-confidence and personality, while the top (peek) of mountain is always a specific goal.
– If high mountains wrapped in clouds: the unity of mind and body is emphasized.
– If you stand timidly at the foot of the mountain or getting dizzy, there is a lack of confidence and self-trust.
– If the dreamer has courage to climb into a mountain, then he is freed from fear and will be rewarded with increased self-consciousness.
– If dreamer take a breake while climbing, then he should divide his forces and protect better himself in everyday life.
– If the climb is not too steeply, you will succeed in life.
– Climbing into mountain: this often means that dreamer has set very high goals, but it may also indicate that he will overcome obstacles and difficulties, when peak is reached.
– A difficult climbing route up to a steep mountain points to life, where you could easily fail.
– If the summit (peak) is not reached, then dreamer is aiming too high.
– Anyone who arrives safely above can look forward to a success.
– To stand on a mountain and look into a beautiful landscape, it is a good omen for the next period.
– Dreaming of the fire spewing mountain (volcano) may simply warn of risks before moving to high goals and plans. Psychoanalysts interpret it also as a need to remove certain feelings, memories and other distressing mental content from life, then it may also be important to pay attention to what is ejected from the crater of the volcano.
– The way down from mountain may indicate the end of an important part in our lives, but also that we have finally made it and that now a calmer time ahead of us.

Psychologically:

Every person must cope with difficulties in life. It is important how you meet these difficulties. The symbol of mountain offers many possibilities of interpretation. The behavior of the dreamer over the mountain reflects his psychological behavior in real life. Dreaming of mountain from the summit – dreamer is hoping for a better overview, more control and more clarity. Important for interpretation of dreams is what the dreamer finds on the mountain or what happens there. If the path up to the mountain is very laborious and difficult, then in general it can relate to the hard situation in life of the dreamer.

Spiritually:

On spiritual level dreaming of mountains represents the center of human existence. Also mountain in dream symbolizes meeting place of heaven and earth and human advancement.

Traditionally:

European
– In general dreamign of mountains: difficulties, but you will overcome all of them;
– Rugged mountain beyond the green level: promises trouble;
– Snow-capped mountains in the distance: warn that your desires and aspirations get no worthwhile progress;
– Bald mountain: shows the hunger and suffering in various ways;
– To see mountain in distant horizon: the goal is still far away, but can be reached;
– Also dreaming of mountaint in distance: be prepared for early misunderstandings;
– To see shaking: enmity and persecution of others;
– See a fire-breathing mountain (volcano): damage and threat, also an unpleasant event can be expected;
– Mountain with castle: the beginning with good financial conditions;
– Dreaming mountain with ruins: profit & warns of the approaching old age;
– To climb easily: is always a good omen;
– See a green hill (heap) with trees: represents good hope;
– Do not get up on peak: a sign of wasted effort & fruitless work;
– To go down from a rocky mountain: small success and maybe a loss of a loved one;
– To climb down on a green and comfortable way: you will get rich quickly & gain fame;
– Also climbing down on nice path: you’ll overcome the difficulties, a new insight will be gained, and you’ll also get a well-earned harvest after heavy work;
– Dreaming that you are standing on peak: means joy and surprise;
– To fall down of one: means loss of money or property & also brings a disappointment;
– If you see blood after falling down of mountain: means serious crisis in situation of your life;
– Climbing in rocky mountain without success to reach the summit: you should expect some crises in your life;
– To wake up, when you arrive at a dangerous point (or to wake up in any other situation on mountain): dreary affairs will get a positive change;
– To climb with great efforts: it shows us how hard we will get to the destination;

Hindu
– Dreaming of mountains in general: stay on the path you have entered;
– To climb up in mountain: you will proceed victorious in your fight for survival;
– To be surrounded by mountains: see clearly that you remain at an advantage;
– To be on top of a mountain: you will defeat your wrong environment;
– Dreaming of forested mountains: disloyalty;
– To dream that you can not continue climb into mountain (climbing is not possible): failures in the next few days are recorded, they should not shake you, because happiness is still on your side.

Arabian
– Dreaming of mountains with forest or with fresh grass: because of your fortitude you will have good success;
– To board in mountain: hardship will be granted to you;
– To climb up: you will eliminate all obstacles;
– To climb up and get stuck: your business goes backwards;
– To be on the top (peak or summit) of mountain: you’ll succeed and you will overcome all obstacles;
– Also dreaming that you are on peak: triumph over your enemies;
– To go down: you will have slight difficulty in undertaking;
– Someone want to climb, but can’t: plans will miscarry;
– To sit at the bottom of mountain and look up: your wishes will not come true;
– To see a beautiful castle in mountain: big successes & wealth;
– A view with a ruined castle: experiencing unfortunate accidents;
– Dreaming of volcano with spitting fire: great danger;
– To be surrounded by mountains: you leave a good opportunity unused.

* Please, see meaning of wall in dream.

Pursuit, success through effort.

Question:

What am I ready to get?

In general:

Mount according to the ancient Egyptians rise up when the mountain is too steep in a dream, obstacles in the life of the dreamer, which will be overcome only with great physical effort. Mountain can often get a better overview of the future life or symbolize impending obstacles. He points to problems that loom ahead. The exact meaning arises from the different circumstances, for example:
– Mountains symbolize the general self-confidence and personality, while the summit is always a certain goal.
– Are high mountains shrouded in clouds, the unity of mind and body is emphasized.
– If you stand timidly at the foot of the mountain or getting dizzy, lacks confidence and self-confidence.
– Bring the dreamer the courage to climb a mountain, then he is freed from fear and is rewarded with increased self-consciousness.
– Sets the ascent to a rest pause, you should divide his forces and better protect themselves in everyday life.
– Crashes from the dreamer, refers to this imprudence he committed in life and he will probably fail and have to give up hope.
– If the climb is not too steep, we will succeed and the rise in life.
– Climbing the mountain often means that you have set high goals, but may also indicate that you will overcome obstacles and difficulties, then it is perhaps in a dream at the summit.
– A difficult climb up a steep mountain points to life, where you could easily fail.
– If the summit is not reached, the dreamer of lofty goals.
– If you arrive safely above can look forward to a success.
– Be on a mountain and be looking into a beautiful landscape is a good omen for next time.
– The descent may indicate the end of an important sub-section in our lives, but also that we have finally made it and that now a more peaceful time ahead of us, perhaps to be solved but also by excessive targets, but not unavailable, or arrogance store.
– The fire-spitting mountain (volcano) can simply warn about risks to before haughty plans and objectives. Psychoanalysts interpret it as well as a need, certain feelings, memories and other distressing emotional content to remove from life, then it may also be important to watch what will be ejected from the crater of the mountain.

Psychologically:

Every person must cope with difficulties in life. Often, it is important how you meet these difficulties. The symbol mountain offers many possibilities of interpretation. The behavior of the dreamer to the mountain reflects his psychological behavior in real life. From the summit hopes of dreaming a better overview. Important for the interpretation of dreams is what the dreamer finds on the hill or what happens there. Is the way up the mountain very arduous and difficult, the general can relate to the life situation of the dreamer.

Spiritually:

On the spiritual level of the mountain is in a dream the center of human existence dar. He symbolizes and meeting place of heaven and earth and human advancement.

Traditionally:

European (Judeo-Christian)
– mount in a dream in general: difficulties will be overcome;
– rugged mountain beyond the green level: promises trouble;
– snow-capped mountains in the distance: warning that bring your dreams and aspirations of any worthwhile progress;
– bald mountain: shows the hunger and suffering from a variety;
– look in the distance: the goal is still far away, can be reached but, be prepared for early misunderstandings;
– see waver: enmity and persecution of others;
– see a fire-breathing: does damage, is looming as a danger, an unpleasant event, with which it has been calculated;
– a view with a lock: the beginning of a time with good financial conditions;
– with a ruin: profit, warns of the approaching old age;
– see a green mount with trees: does good hope.
– climb easy is always a good omen;
– go down from a rocky: small success, loss of a loved one;
– in a pleasant and green way to go down: quickly come to prosperity; gain notoriety, it has overcome the difficulties, a new understanding gained and now get a well-earned harvest after heavy work;
– wake up when you arrive on the way down to a dangerous point: dreary affairs will get a positive change;
– to climb with great effort: to show us how hard we will arrive at the destination;
– rugged climb and reach the summit is not: expect setbacks in life;
– come up at all: is a sign of wasted effort, fruitless labor, you have put a lot of his goals in life is too high;
– stand on one: is joy and surprise;
– overthrow of one: means loss of money and property; brings a disappointment, but if you see blood you see, this bears witness to a serious crisis of their own situation;
– crosses the mountain is a young woman accompanied by her cousin and dead brother, the smiling, then your life improve significantly, but is warned against temptations. Is she tired and wants to not go, they will be slightly disappointed at not taking a position quite as outstanding as they hoped.

Hindu
– stay on the path you have entered;
– to climb: you will emerge victorious in your struggle for survival;
– be surrounded by them: see to it that you stay at an advantage;
– be on top of a mountain: you will defeat your wrong environment;
– forested mountains: infidelity;
– climb and can not continue: failures in the next few days are recorded, they will shake you but not for the luck is still on your side.

Arabian (Islamic)
– Dreams of the emperor, he let his land to build mountains or hills, he will send to their size and number of new senior officials to manage the land. This face can only look to the emperor or a prince, by no means a different person.
– see mountain forest with fresh grass: your steadfastness will have good success;
– board: hardships will be granted you;
– climb: you will eliminate obstacles;
– climb and go no further: your company is in reverse.
– be at the summit: you succeed, to overcome all obstacles and thou shalt triumph over your enemies;
– go down: have slight difficulty in his company;
– some want to climb and can not: your project will be unsuccessful;
– at the bottom look up and sitting: your wishes will not come true;
– see a beautiful castle: big successes, wealth;
– view with a ruined castle: experiencing unfortunate coincidences;
– fire-breathing: high risk;
– see stagger: you are persecuted by powerful enemies;
– be surrounded by mountains: you let a good opportunity unused.

* Please, see meaning of chasm, crashing, upgrades, wall.

Subservience or support The dream of mountain guides in the old dream books stands as a warning to people who flatter while pursuing something for selfish intentions. Also this dream has a positive meaning,the mountain guide as a dream figure will bring us over hill and will be a patron who supports us during our ascent.

Psychological Meanings:

Be ready to accept challenges The mountain guide represents authority and expert help. When you climb through mountains with mountain guide in your dream, this means that you should strive to learn more independence and to set your own steps and to be determined proceed without support.

Traditional Meanings:

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Warning if see mountain guide – In a dream you see a mountain guide then you have to beware of those who flatter you.

Arabian (Islamic)

• False friend if go with a mountain guide to the mountain – You are going with a mountain guide in your, this dream signifies that there is a a friend who wants to betray you, or wants to harm you.

* Please, see meaning of guide.

Much work and lots of obstacles Mostly mountaineering announces major problems and obstacles in your future life, which can be eliminated only with difficulty and with much effort. Only the tour of mountaineering in the sunshine promises good results when there is enough strength for you.

Psychological Meanings:

Often the dream symbol of mountaineering appears when you long for success.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• No worries if have and enjoy mountaineering – In a dream you are mountaineering, then this dream is a sign about overcoming great difficulties;
• Success if have mountaineering in sunny spring –  This dream is very hopeful and you may expect success in your life;
• Worries if have mountaineering in the rain – This dream is not so positive, this denotes that you will get worried about your future.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Need of changes if have mountaineering with others – The dream marks that you will need to perform series of actions in order to achieve a particular finish for your troubles.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Interesting life if see Ural mountain – The dream of Ural mountain indicates that your life path will be full of adventures and barriers.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Fear if see Ural mountains – In the dream you see Ural mountains then this signifies that you can not hide a secret fear no matter how hard you try.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Reaching goals if see Ural mountain – The mountains in the dream indicates high aims and determined personality who seeks for his desires with all his efforts.

* Please, see meaning of mountain.

To see a lion and a snake are fighting symbols separated essence, sensuality, artistry and virtue. According to some other old interpretations such dream connotes disaster and repulsive triumph. Such dream has unusual idea determined by whether you like the snakes or not. Also, do you have fear of the lions or not. It can mean that some person can be honest and straightforward in relation to your personage. If not, when you hate a snake and if your dream has left bad feeling then this dream should mean contra implication: a person of authority may be fishy and ticklish in regard to you. The dream of fight between a lion and a snake, which is full of congenial sensations, connotes that you’re in correspondence with your highly developed womanish character and sensuality. But when a dream was with offensive feelings then the interpretation embodies that you’re having unbalance toward the effeminate side of your person.

Also, a fight between a snake and a lion can mean that two separate sides of your personality are in constant imbalance.

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.

Ability to reach high position Such a dream is the view to the future, the dreamer’s desire to improve himself spiritually and materially. In the dream to climb onto the roof signifies the desire to achieve aims and goals in personal life. To climb and to rise up the mountains denotes the ability to achieve a higher level of life with some efforts. The mountain in the dream is very steep marks that you may meet some difficulties in your life. But you have to work harder and to use all your strength in order to succeed.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness if easily rise up to the mountain, stairs, slope – This dream signifies that you will reach the destination safely. You will set up very successful business which will make your life better and will make your life more interesting;
• Lots of efforts if climb a mountain, stairs or slope with great effort – In the dream you put lots of efforts while you are reaching the mountain or the stairs, this means that you will be rewarded only after overcoming and dealing with many difficulties;
• Longing for love if climb up with a lover – To climb along with the romantic partner a steep mountain peaks in your dream, this marks that the dreamer is longing for sexual climaxes and romantic evenings;
• Success if rise up somewhere on a white horse – In the dream you climb up or rise up somewhere, this announces you happiness and success in near future;
• Fortune if rise up somewhere on a black horse – This dream denotes that your success will not stop , you will have success in everything now matter what you do;

Arabian (Islamic)

• Honor if rise up high in the mountain – You will get the great honor because you have deserve this. You put lots of efforts at work or at home;
• Worries if rise up the stairs – This dream is not so positive this will bring you denigration and contempt which may cause unpleasant worries.

* Please, see meaning of mountains, rocks, stairs, conductor.

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

Question:

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

General Meanings:

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

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

Psychological Meanings:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spiritual Meanings:

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

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

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

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

Hindu (Hinduism)

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

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

Arabian (Islamic)

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

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

Artemidorus Meanings:

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

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

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

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

Description

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

General Meaning

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

Association

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

Transcendent Meaning

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

* Please, see meaning of Animals.