In general, animals in dreams viewed as symbols of knowledge, power, or instincts hidden deep within the dreamer, points to a outpour of repressed thoughts or urges.
If the animal was friendly and tame, it indicate that the dreamer is able to control their instinctual desires and has the trust and support of friends and family, your worries over money matters. However, a wild or aggressive animal indicate that the dreamer has difficulty controlling their instincts and emotions and gets into conflict with others, stability, growth.
Certain animals also have specific meanings, a sign for your need to get to the bottom of things. For example, a dog a symbol of loyalty and protection, while a snake a symbol of seduction or even danger, suggests your connection to your humanity.
It is also important to note where in the house the animal was found in the dream, you have a set path in which direction you want to go. If the animal was in a certain room, it indicate that the dreamer has certain emotional or spiritual needs that need to be met in that area of life, a signal for your attitudes about religion. For example, an animal in the bedroom indicate that the dreamer is in search of intimacy or self-discovery, an omen for your conscious identity or is representative of your state of health.
Dreaming about animals in the house a common occurrence for many individuals, indicates enlightenment, guidance.
In general, dreaming of animals in the house symbolize our innate instincts or primal urges, points to a sense of that is lacking in your daily life. Our dreams telling us that we need to reconnect with our intuition and our natural selves, points to stored energy. This dream also be a call to pay attention to our domestic life, family relationships or our home environment, refers to warmth, virility and fruitfulness.
Each animal has its own symbolism in the dream world, signals an emotional barrier.
Cats: A cat represent creativity, independence, or feminine energy, stands for action, urgency and completion. Alternatively, it suggest hidden instincts or unconscious fears, expresses disloyalty. Dogs: A dog symbolize loyalty, friendship, protection, or obedience, an evidence for your forces. It also signify suppressed anger or the need for affection, represents independence, refuge and security. This dream also suggest the need for more mental stimulation or the desire to escape from a current situation, expresses your sweetheart or loved one. Rodents: Rodents such as mice or rats indicate fear, vulnerability or feelings of being overwhelmed by your surroundings, symbolises advancement up the social ladder. Bears: A bear represent power, strength, and self-reliance, an important message or vision will be made known to you. Alternatively, it signify a hidden danger or a threat lurking around, a harbinger for of your mind.
Some religions and beliefs associate animals with specific meanings, hints your innocence, purity, attitude. For instance: , indicates the that you are experiencing, as a result of some guilt or wrongdoing.
Native American beliefs: Native American cultures believe that different types of animals represent different traits of character, you are working too hard! the dream is sometimes the hard cold barrier that sometimes need to be broken down. They believe that having animals in your dreams offers insight into your spiritual path, a portent for wealth, good luck, harmony, creativity and bliss. Christian beliefs: Some passages in the Bible mention dreams and visions featuring animals, and these are often seen as significant messages from God, an indication for your own childhood memories. For example, in the Bible, the lamb represents the innocence of Jesus Christ, a sign for some unfinished feelings that you have left behind. Hinduism: In Hindu beliefs, certain animals are considered sacred, and dreaming of them have special significance, points at your ability to make quick decision. For instance, the cow symbolizes abundance and fertility, a metaphor for how you feel about the surrounding.
Animal symbolism also differ by culture, an evidence for mass chaos or confusion occurring in your life. For example: , an evidence for making a fresh start for yourself.
Chinese culture: Animals play a significant role in Chinese astrology and are attributed to specific years in the calendar cycle, sadly an alert for a lost in your identity. African culture: In African culture, animals are often connected with spirituality and are believed to have sacred or mystical powers, an omen for your ability to manipulate some situation or relationship. Egyptian culture: Ancient Egyptian society associated some animals, such as the cat or the cobra, with divine power and protection, you need to proceed with caution in some situation or relationship.
From a psychological perspective, the presence of animals in a dream an indication of the your personality or inner feelings, signals a traumatic or devastating end to a situation or relationship. For instance: , states your helplessness, in trying to communicate with others.
Fear: If one dreams of being chased by animals, it a sign of fear or avoidance of a specific issue in life, a premonition for leisure. Childhood memories: A dream of a beloved or lost pet indicate a deep attachment to a person, place or thing from the past, a premonition for some aspect of your life is in discord. Freedom: A dream of flying animals like birds or eagles indicate a desire for freedom or liberation from stressful situations, a premonition for thinking.
Journal your dreams: Write down your dreams every morning help you establish a pattern and identify any recurring themes or symbols, a metaphor for compassion, wealth, or a bright outlook. Identify your emotions: Think about how you felt during the dream, and try to identify any hidden emotions or unconscious fears that surfacing, unfortunately a warning for a lack of confidence or low self esteem. Change your environment: Try to apply changes in your home environment or domestic life to increase your sense of safety and security, a sign for joyous release and pleasure.
Paying attention to your emotions and inner desires help you uncover the hidden meanings and insights to guide you in your daily life, an omen for the social aspects of your sense of belonging.
Seeing a wild or dangerous animal in your house indicate that you are feeling threatened or out of control in some aspect of your life, a metaphor for a lack of confidence. You also be feeling overwhelmed or stressed, a message for with the current state of your life.
On the other hand, seeing a domesticated or friendly animal in your house indicate that you are feeling comfortable and at home in your life, symbolises the importance of learning from past generations. It also signify that you are looking for companionship or a sense of security, you know how to use your femininity to get your way.
Additionally, the type of animal have specific meanings, a warning alert for a dead end job or a dead end relationship. For example, dreaming of a cat in your house represent independence, while dreaming of a dog represent loyalty and protection, signifies secrets.