See under separate animal listings or Cattle.

Dreaming of any kind of cattle augurs wealth and abundance. The larger the cattle the greater this heritage. (See HERD)Grazing cattle promises fortune. Thin animals foresee hard times; fat ones,prosperous...

See under separate listings, as Alligator, Py- thon, Snake(s), etc.

A dream of looking must be interpreted according to the object, subject, or direction of the action.For up or down see under chapter on general guides for interpretation.And for left...

The significance of this dream depends on the action.If the cattle were peacefully grazing, it is a good omen of “easy come” prosperity.If you had to drive the cattle in...

Clean rags predict a period of prosperity, but dirty or soiled ones sug- gest that you need to re- assess your behavior and/ or your current compan- ions from a...

Unidentifiable odors in a dream have a straightfor- ward meaning in relation to your personal reaction to Üıem; pleasant ones are a good omen, unpleasant ones predict anxieties which could...

In a dream, a cattle dealer represents someone who prefers dealing with rich people, or he could represent the mayor of a town.A cattle dealer in a dream also represents...

The sound of a horn heard in your dream signifies good news; if you blew a horn, you can expect increased social activity.An automobile horn is a warning against taking...

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...

See Cattle.

In the above case if he sees himself as skinning the animal it means he will rob him of his wealth. He will enter into some dispute with him. Finally,...

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...

See under individual listings of kinds of wood.

Animals emerge from the Lower World as powerful archetypes and energies. They may lend their wisdom, attributes, and supernatural powers to the dreamer.The appearance of any animal in a dream...

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...

(Grease, Lubrication, Money, Prosperity, Tallow) If one sees himself having a fat taillike that of a sheep in a dream, it means that his livelihood will depend on the revenues...

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...

Easy come, easy go is the message contained in a dream featuring the pre- cious stuff as such, i.e., in bars or nuggets, etc.How- ever, there are many vari- ations...

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...

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...

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,...

(See Sieve)

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...

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...

Pungent spices fea- tured in a dream are a warning that you are in danger of being exploited by an unscrupulous mem- ber of the opposite sex.See also under individual...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The process of dividing something into smaller pieces (such as to understand it better or to separate it into more manageable pieces).Splitting something apart (such as two people going separate...

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...

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...

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...

To dream of having separate identities suggests that you are feeling torn apart and divided. Your feelings are pulling you in opposite directions. You could also feel stuck between two...