Playfulness.Rambunctiousness.Resourcefulness.Companionship or community.Nonverbal communication or unspoken language.Basic human skills.Humanity or human-like qualities (such as sentience or compassion).Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of...

Intelligence.An elevated perspective or living in a lofty way (since orangutans spend time in trees).Independence or separation.Basic human skills.Humanity or human-like qualities (such as sentience or compassion).Dreaming of this animal...

The animal, compulsive nature of human beings. Instincts, according to Freud and most other dream interpreters, removed from awareness (animus); or awareness removed from instinct (anima) in human beings.The image...

Brute force, or possibly gentle strength.Imitation, copying, or aspiring to be like someone else.Nonverbal communication or unspoken language.Basic human skills.Humanity or human-like qualities (such as sentience or compassion).Dreaming of this...

Intelligence, understanding, or thoughtfulness.Playfulness.Physical, emotional, or mental agility.Adaptability to environment or circumstances.Companionship or community.Imitation, copying, or aspiring to be like someone else.Basic human skills.Humanity or human-like qualities (such as sentience...

If we see our own face in a dream, it can represent concerns about our self-image and how others see us.The dream also could be drawing on associations with common...

The power of observation and perceptiveness.Quick response.Acting or reacting automatically or without conscious thought (such as a reflexive mental or emotional reaction).Instinct or a basic dynamic (such as human bonding,...

Depends on your feelings for the particular animal (for typical meaning see the specific type).A helpful animal normally represents the instinctive self. Look at your feelings and beliefs about this...

When the qualities of an animal are mixed with a human being, you are expressing the integration of primitive traits into your consciousness. Mythology is filled with creatures that combine...

Material aspects: Sacrificing an animal in dreams suggests that we are aware that our lower, more basic instincts can be given up in favour of spiritual power. We have to...

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...

Big and bristly, the bear is a formidable character both in real life and in dreams. Shamans in many traditions associate this creature with healing and restoration because it hibernates....

See Grotto, Barn. Womb of the mother, uterus, and security, as in Family and Dam.According to Freud, a symbol for vagina; protection and femininity.The original dwellings in which human beings...

Just as the human skeleton gives us an understanding of the ‘structure’ of our lives, animals with backbones often give an understanding of the organizational qualities associated with that animal.The...

Universal Landscape: Human instincts.Dreaming Lens: What animal was appearing in your dream? Were you the animal? Was there more than one type of animal? What were the animals doing? Were...

The satyr is a spirit of nature and of natural power. When man was less civilized than he is now, his animal nature was closer to the surface. It was...

Dreams of a safari represent your willingness to explore your inner jungle, connect with your animal instincts, and to face and embrace your dark side. You are learning to master...

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...

The sound of either human or animal howling in a dream is a forecast of sad news*

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Universal Landscape: Integration of primitive traits and consciousness.Dreaming Lens: What animal was involved in your dream? What part of the human body was present? Were you the human? Did you...

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...

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...

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...

The meaning of a dream of human skin varies with its condition.If you dream of smooth, beautiful, healthy skin, it foreshadows romantic happiness.If you dream of blotchy or pimply skin,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Worn when one is preparing to face the enemy of animal-like conduct; see “animals”

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

This animal symbolizes sleep, passivity, and laziness. However, it also is a sign of patience in the face of adversity.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Symbol: The sphinx is a mysterious creature with a human head and an animal body.Vision: Seeing a sphinx: this puzzling creature poses a question: have you proven yourself reliable and...

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...

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...

In a dream, whether it be a human or an animal, creeping means a theft, spying or eavesdropping.

Someone will seek to betray a woman who dreams of hearing a wail, whether of a human being or an animal.