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Eating The Animal Dream Meaning

Such an image is often about the ‘demons’ we create which can only be overcome by assimilating them in a constructive way. Shamanic societies believe that one takes on certain aspects of the animal that are superior – in certain respects – to ordinary human attitudes. [1]

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  1. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]

What does Eating The Animal mean in a dream?


Such an image is often about the ‘demons’ we create which can only be overcome by assimilating them in a constructive way. Shamanic societies believe that one takes on certain...

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Attempting to kill the animal within (our lower brain functions) can cause tension, depression and illness; giving in entirely is no answer either as our higher brain functions need expression...

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Aggression (“sharp tongue”), chopping up. Often points to the animal side in humans. Vicious personality, social inhibition, in many ways related to the acceptance / rejection of one’s own “animalistic”...

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also see Devour, Food and Nourishment1- To be eating in a dream shows that one is attempting to satisfy one’s needs or hunger. Hunger is a basic drive and we...

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Example: ‘I am given an animal to look after (usually somebody’s pet) while they are away on holiday. I then completely forget the animal, go away and when I return...

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Being bitten by an insect or animal can represent a nuisance, fear, or something else that’s “gnawing at you” or “eating you up.” See also the specific insect or animal.See...

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Your fears.Something you judge as negative or unwanted (such as a person or an aspect of yourself or your life).Stealth.Hidden motives or actions (since rats are nocturnal).Resourcefulness, adaptability, or a...

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In the above case if he sees himself as eating the meat of the animal it means he will usurp his wealth.

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A particular quality of that animal.Something or someone you (at least subconsciously) associate with that type of animal in general.Consider also the animal’s characteristics, actions, and what stood out about...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Dreaming of eating may denote that we lack some basic nutrient or feedback in our lives.To not eat or refuse food indicates an avoidance of growth...

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1. If killing, the desire to eliminate a certain aspect of one’s personality as symbolized by the particular animal (e.G., One might kill a lion to eliminate aggressiveness).2. Aspects of...

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Keeping to yourself.Cycles or seasons.Sleep or dreaming.Something that’s subconscious or that happens without your awareness.Low-key activity or “staying under the radar.” Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or...

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Solitary.Stealthy or silent.Instinctive.Opportunistic.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.Consider also...

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Fierce.Independent.Volatile or easy to anger.Stubborn.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or...

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Responsibility.Innocence.Playfulness.Optimism.Unconditional love.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.Consider also the...

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Tenacity or perseverance.The ability to dig and keep digging until you get to the bottom of things (or to the truth).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not...

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Strength through gentleness and moderation.Ruggedness.Sturdiness.Ability to persevere.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the...

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Clever or resourceful.Sly or wily.Shifty or elusive.Having a misleading charm or ulterior motive.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone...

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Solitary, or comfortable being alone.Silent or secretive.The idea of nonverbal communication.Instinctive.Independent.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something...

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Aggressiveness, assertiveness, or a no-nonsense attitude.Virility or masculinity.Strength or force.Tenacity or stubbornness.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or...

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Responsibility.Innocence.Your inner child or playfulness.Taking time for yourself, having fun, or nurturing yourself or your sense of play.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one...

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The power of observation and perceptiveness.Quick response.Skittishness.Sensitivity or vulnerability to your environment.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or...

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Fun or playfulness.Intuition.Tuning into non-verbal communication or cues.Connecting with someone who’s different from yourself, or the willingness or ability to do so.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or...

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Action, decisiveness, or quick results.Being well-suited to a particular environment.Tending not to be seen or noticed.Opportunity or opportunism.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one...

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Having the strength to carry a responsibility or burden.Carrying baggage.Expressing your opinions, preferences, or distastes.Standing up for yourself.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one...

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A feeling of freedom from rules.Not worrying what others think.Nourishment (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual).Intelligence.Happiness.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities,...

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Belonging, or finding where you belong.One of the crowd.The idea of being a “follower” or going along with others.Benign.Minding your own business.Fitting in or “blending in” with others.Dreaming of this...

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A hamster, gerbil, or other similar animal can represent: The idea of “storing up” or “saving for later” (such as memories or money).Isolating yourself, or having time to yourself.Nosy, or...

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Grabby, stingy, or needy.Holding onto something or someone.Grumpiness or irritability.Emotionally well-protected or distanced.Defensiveness, or defending yourself.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those...

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Responsibility.Protectiveness or security.Unconditional love.Loyalty.Friendship or companionship.Your inner child.An actual dog in your life.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone...

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Graceful strength.Versatile.Noble.Kindness, charity, justice, or protection (based on the fraternal organization associated with this name).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities,...

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Stealthy, slippery.Questioning your or someone else’s motives.The element of surprise, or waiting for the best timing in order to be most effective.Flexible or adaptable.Dreaming of this animal can represent too...

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Opportunism, or ready to take advantage of an opportunity.Scavenging, or making use of what’s available, whatever you can find, or others’ work (since jackals are scavengers).Alone time, or contentment with...

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Strength.Ferocity or tenacity.Consumption (such as of food, products, or attention).Ambition.Ability or desire to survive.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or...

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Self-protection.Indifference to your environment.Being impervious to or unaffected by outside events (such as changes or others’ actions or opinions).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of...

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It symbolises a persons’ wealth and assets. Eating the brain in the dream suggest that he is living off his own lawful earnings. Eating someone else’s brain or an animal’s...

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Speed in moving ahead or making progress.Quickness (such as quick to react, judge, etc.).Fear or anxiety.Watchfulness or vigilance.Gracefulness.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one...

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Gentle, docile, unassuming, innocent, or harmless.Feeling contented with the simple things in life.Vulnerability, or susceptibility to others or the surrounding environment.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not...

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Busy-ness or multitasking.Going in many directions at once (lots of different thoughts, activities, etc.).Approaching a problem from many different angles.Grabby (literally or figuratively).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much...

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Light-heartedness, playfulness, or joy.Activity or productivity.Curiosity.Well-adapted to a particular environment (perhaps one you consider to be outside the norm).Ability to maneuver through situations or around obstacles.Dreaming of this animal can...

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Perceived threat or ill will.The advantage of stealth.Defense.Self-defense or standing up for yourself.Toxic emotion or thoughts.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those...

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Large or bulky.Obvious.Hiding aspects of yourself (thoughts, opinions, motives, physical self) or not communicating or revealing everything about yourself (as hippos are sometimes seen submerged in water.) Dreaming of this...

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Unpredictability.Self-protection.Criticism or “biting” comments (due to hyenas’ very strong jaws).Watching, observing, or vigilance.Laughter or taunting.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities,...

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Disguise, misleading appearances, or masking your true personality.Stealth or hiding.Opportunism.Hygiene (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities,...

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Fearlessness.Tenacity.Being proactive.Loyalty or steadfastness.Family, connection, or mutual support.Wildness or freedom.Spirit, essence, or spirituality.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone...

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Ruggedness.Sturdiness.Strength, perhaps through gentleness or moderation.Strength in groups, or finding safety in a crowd.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or...

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Innocence.Sensitivity, heightened awareness, or intuition.Gentleness.Instinct.A stag might represent masculinity, assertiveness, or aggression.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or...

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Primal.Stealth, or making oneself less than obvious.Direct or blunt.Quick action or haste.Monstrous, or having the ability to hurt someone without regret or compassion.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much...

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Vulnerability.Sensitivity.Running from a perceived threat.Protecting yourself by leaving (a situation, relationship, etc.).Fertility.Abundance or proliferation (such as of ideas, opportunities, or to-do list items).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much...

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Adept at improvising or navigating “in the dark” (without information or cues for guidance).A subconscious activity or process.Secret or stealthy activity, perhaps leading to surprises for others.Keeping your actions or...

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Quick and effective in reaching goals.Tenacity, or sheer energy for the long-haul.Taking from or receiving from others.Excelling in an area or environment where others don’t (since jaguars do well in...

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Steady movement forward through life.Exploration of or sensitivity to your environment.Unassuming.Large (in size, presence, personality, etc.).Feeling clumsy, or the idea that clumsiness is okay as long you “get the job...

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Wisdom or intuition.A large personality or presence.Grandiosity or a grand gesture.Authentic personal power.Integrity.Good will.The subconscious mind.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those...

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Power, or a power imbalance.The use of power to accomplish something, such as in protection or aggression.Personal empowerment.Strength or assertiveness.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough...

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Stealth.Having a special gift or “secret weapon” (as bats use echolocation).Having a higher perspective or understanding.The ability to adapt in order to excel.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much...

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Primal.Stealth.Lack of regret or compassion.Taking what you want.Devouring (as in devouring information or tackling a project with great enthusiasm).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of...

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A relaxed disposition.Good natured.Non-aggression as a strategy.The appearance of friendliness or good will.Peaceful, or focused on peace.Vegetarianism.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of...

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In ancient times, tribes throughout the world looked to the animal kingdom for inspiration, strength and power. Animals were chosen for their specific skills and used as totems. This practice...

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Well protected or shielded (physically, emotionally, or mentally).Determination and follow-through.Momentum.A show of strength (or even overreaction) in response to provocation.Lacking delicacy, gentleness, or diplomacy.Dreaming of this animal can represent too...

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Activity or overactivity.Preparing or being prepared.Gathering, collecting, or saving.Self-protection in a harsh or challenging situation (since a squirrel can keep warm by wrapping its tail around itself).Dreaming of this animal...

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Femininity.Feminine or motherly nurturing (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual), as in cows giving milk as nourishment.Contentment or satisfaction.Simplicity.Innocence.A relaxed or easy-going attitude.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or...

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Working hard, or the willingness or ability to do so (perhaps without much payback or gratitude).Productivity.Carrying things for others (such as responsibilities or burdens).Humbleness.The idea of being “a regular person,”...

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Multitasking or coordination.Overwhelm.Feeling “consumed” by something (an activity, relationship, etc.).Invisibility.Hiding as a self-defense, or knowing when it’s advantageous to be seen and when it’s not.Vision or ability to see or...

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If a person dreams that he is eating any portion of the innards (such as the liver, fat, spleen, heart etc.) of a goat, it means acquiring wealth.The same is...

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Adept in a certain environment or a particular pursuit (as in a fish’s great ability to thrive in water).Not overly emotional.Simple or basic (such as in style or approach).Dreaming of...

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Strength or fortitude.Hard work.Ability to make progress.Reliability.Service or servitude.The idea of thankless work.Oppression or repression (by self or others).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of...

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Camouflage, misdirection, or obscuring (perhaps through confusion or overwhelm).The ability to see things “in black and white.” Ambivalence or the ability to see both sides of an issue.Fun or fantasy.The...

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A seal or sea lion can represent: Cleverness.Playfulness, imagination, or creativity.Knowing when to rest, and doing it well.Maneuvering well in a “fluid” or changing environment.Dreaming of this animal can represent...

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Material aspects: To dream of taming an animal indicates our ability to control or develop a relationship with the animal aspect of ourselves.The animal may be of note, the lion...

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Wiliness.Taking advantage of a situation or person.Taking action quietly or without others’ knowledge.The “balance of nature” or “a natural balance.” Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not...

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Protectiveness.Aggression.Ruling or being in charge.Power, strength, or strength of character.Commanding respect through personal character, rather than through violence or manipulation.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough...

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Strength in action.Assertiveness or aggression.Being pro-active, or taking pre-emptive action to avoid problems before they arise.Personal strength or courage.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of...

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The power of observation or perceptiveness.Accuracy (such as when aiming for and meeting a goal).Quick response.Warmth, warm weather, or a warm mood.Ability to blend in, or at least to not...

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Strength or force.Aggressiveness, conflict, or confrontation (or being able to handle these things).Strong offense or defense (such as through sheer force, an airtight argument, etc.).Standing up for yourself or your...

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Self-protection, or an issue of personal boundaries.Strength of self.Hesitance to show your true self, or being careful whom you choose to trust.Isolating yourself, or a need for more time to...

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Magical or ethereal.The advantage of being different or unique in your environment.Copying, borrowing, or building on ideas from others (since the seahorse “copies” the appearance of a horse).Dreaming of this...

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Responsibility.Independence.Having strong ideas about how things should be.Lithe and adaptable (physically, emotionally, or mentally).Making huge leaps (of progress, logic, or something else).Mysterious.Stealthy or quiet.Prone to surprises.Dreaming of this animal can...

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Strength in action, especially through stealth.Personal power.Decisiveness, the attitude of “act now, think later.” Being in touch with your basic instincts.Smoothness in action.Capability, possibly with an edge of unpredictability.Dreaming of...

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Resourcefulness or the ability to “make do.” Security in your own self.Agility or the ability to “climb” or make progress.Acceptance.Lack of pickiness or discretion in what you allow into your...

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Self-protection through avoidance, personal boundaries, abrasiveness, or using negativity to distance yourself from others (as in a hedgehog rolling up into a spiny ball to protect itself).Rest or a rest...

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Cleverness.Resourcefulness.Able to “wiggle away” from danger or talk your way out of a challenging situation.Changing back and forth or taking both sides (as in an argument).Changing according to the situation...

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Optimism, happiness, contentment, or well-being.Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or...

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(Tripes) In a dream, trotters represent an orphan’s property or money. Eating trotters or licking up their marrow in a dream signifies swindling the trusted inheritance of an orphan by...

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A noise an animal makes (such as a dog bark or a rooster crow) can represent: A traditional or cultural meaning of that sound or that animal, such as a...

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A large or overwhelming presence.Basic or primitive, or the idea of “back to basics.” Something or someone from the past (perhaps gone now).Something that’s outdated.Finding value in the past or...

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