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Penguin Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 14 unique sources about Penguin

The penguin is an interesting earth-bound bird that lives in and around the ocean. As a dream symbol it may represent concrete thinking, feelings of being burdened by unwanted emotions, lethargy, and a need to achieve balance. Think about your dream and see if any of these ideas are relevant to you. Superstition based dream interpretation books say that the penguin indicates that your problems are not as serious as you may think them to be. [1]
(See also: Birds, Feathers, Wings)

If swimming in water, this represents free movement through your dreams. Anticipate more frequent dreams, as well as those with increased detail.

A penguin has wings, but does not fly. These actually help them steer through the water. So, if you’ve been trying to “fly” in a specific situation that seems to be going nowhere, consider an alternative tact, using your given talents and insight as a guide. [2]

Dreaming about a penguin or about being a penguin can indicate emotional coldness or a sense of isolation.

A penguin, as a bird that can’t fly, can also represent someone who seems to be able to function despite lacking something essential.

A penguin might also symbolize a recalled image of someone wearing a tuxedo. [3]

To dream of a penguin represents your magnification of a seemingly petty concern. This is a prompt for you to keep your composure and guard your objectivity. On the other hand, a penguin implies that you feel let down by your feelings. You need to bring equilibrium and peace to your life. [4]
1. A sense that situations are not as dire as they initially seemed.

2. Feelings of being drawn unwillingly toward the neg­ative side of things, usually in situations.

3. Working together for a common goal, the betterment of all, usually regarding a family or community. [5]

Penguins are symbols of adaptability, but they can also represent stupidity or coldness in a relationship. They could be a sign that your problems are not as serious as you may think and that you need to keep your cool and remain levelheaded. [6]
A flightless aquatic bird, represents self weighted down by emotions. Black and white indicates working with balancing energies, yin-yang, female-male, negative-positive. [7]
This funny earth- bound bird in your dream is telling you that your problems are not as serious as you believe, and if you keep your cool, they will melt away. [8]
Dreams of a penguin represent loyalty, formality and extreme coping skills to be ability to function in a relatively chilly emotional climate. [9]
The penguin is thought to represent adaptability, although it can also indicate stupidity or, perhaps more accurately, unwise behaviour. [10]
Suggests feeling isolated by cold emotions, penis See penis under body, castrate, pentacle See five under numbers. [11]
Traditionally, dreaming of a penguin indicates that your problems are not as serious as you may think them to be. [12]
One who depends more on brain than brawn [13]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Bedside Dream Dictionary by Silvana Amar [Back to dream]
  2. The Language of Dreams by Patrica Telesco [Back to dream]
  3. Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia by James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver [Back to dream]
  4. Dream Symbols and Analysis by DreamForth [Back to dream]
  5. New American Dream Dictionary by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin [Back to dream]
  6. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]
  7. The Dream Books Symbols by Betty Bethards [Back to dream]
  8. The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett [Back to dream]
  9. Strangest Dream Explanations by Dream Explanations - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  10. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  11. A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences by Tony Crisp [Back to dream]
  12. Tryskelion Dream Interpretation by Pagan - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  13. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]
  14. Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary by Pamela Ball [Back to dream]

What does Penguin mean in a dream?

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