Trying something out, or stopping short of full commitment.
Gathering physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual nourishment.
A higher perspective.
The ability to identify and achieve something you want.
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 animal’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.
To dream of a heron indicates that you’ll be rewarded for your efforts and persistence. They sometimes also refer to one’s adventurous side, especially when dealing with the subconscious. [2]
2. Need for patient, careful planning that covers the depth of a potential problem. [3]