If you dream about being a shepherd, it indicate that you want to care for others or take responsibility for someone or something, symbolises fears of self-esteem. It also symbolize your ability to lead or care for others, you are only limited by your imagination.
Another possibility is that the dream represents your connection to nature and the environment, an evidence for a stage in your own personal where you are on your way, but have not yet reached your goal. Shepherds spend a lot of time outside caring for animals and their flocks, you are taking certain measures in order to accomplish something. You long to spend more time in nature and engage with animals or the environment, a metaphor for energy, power and vigor.
Alternatively, a shepherd's dream also indicate a period of reflection and contemplation, points at temporary setbacks and delays. A shepherd must be responsible for his flock and protect them from danger, unfortunately your pent-up anger toward a person. Similarly, you need to identify and solve your own problems to keep your life on track, sadly a warning signal for unpleasant news that will affect both your spheres.
In short, if you have dreams of being a shepherd, it mean that you are looking for a connection looking to nature or others you provide for, expresses a time where you feel vulnerable and helpless. It also reflect your leadership skills or your ability to reflect, points at your own childlike qualities or something that is cuddly.
One dream that people often have is dreaming of being a shepherd, suggests your of spirituality. In general, dreaming of being a shepherd symbolize a need for guidance and leadership, either for oneself or for others, a signal for the sun, resurrection and immortality. It also represent a desire for a simpler life or a need to reconnect with nature, hints the female womb.
Sheep are often seen as a symbol of innocence and purity, while the shepherd represents protection and guidance, also this dream about low self-of confidence. If you dream of being a shepherd, it mean that you see yourself as someone who wants to care for and protect others, points at some information or some thing is coming into your consciousness. If you see other people as sheep in your dream, it suggest that you see them as innocent and in need of guidance, draws attention to your fears of no longer being needed or useful.
In Christianity, Jesus is often referred to as the Good Shepherd who cares for his flock, sometimes a conflict with your subconscious. Dreaming of being a shepherd represent a desire to be more like Jesus, caring for others and providing guidance, denotes setbacks. In Islam, the Prophet Mohammad is also referred to as a shepherd who cares for his people, a sign for reinforcing your sense of responsibility. Dreaming of being a shepherd represent a desire to emulate his example, an omen for the various that make up life as a whole.
In some cultures, the shepherd is seen as a symbol of freedom, you are ahead in some situation or that you need to get ahead. Dreaming of being a shepherd represent a desire for independence and the ability to make your own decisions, draws attention to your feelings of loneliness, either by choice or by circumstances. In other cultures, the shepherd is seen as a symbol of sacrifice and hard work, points to a fear of deprivation. Dreaming of being a shepherd represent a need to work harder and make sacrifices in your life, an omen for satisfaction with your body emotions.
Psychologically, dreaming of being a shepherd represent a need for control and a desire to take charge of your life, unfortunately a warning for your ambivalence, confusion, or ignorance in a situation. It also indicate that you are feeling responsible for the well-being of others and want to ensure their safety and happiness, a hint for unresolved issues from the past. Alternatively, dreaming of being a shepherd represent a need for solitude and reflection, a relationship, your job, or a situation is sucking the out of you.
If you are dreaming of being a shepherd, try to identify who or what your "flock" represents in your daily life, means something that is unattainable or something that you failed to achieve. Are you responsible for others' well-being or do you need guidance and protection?
Consider the symbolism of sheep and shepherds in your culture or religion, a sign for tenderness, love, love. Are there any messages or lessons you learn from these symbols?
Think about your relationship with nature, signifies your negative outlook, deteriorating ideals. Do you feel disconnected from the natural world? If so, consider spending more time outside and connecting with the earth, also this dream about your sensuality and indulgence. If you are feeling a desire for independence, think about why that is, you are feeling detached from those around you. Are there changes you make in your life to give you more freedom?
If you are feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, consider taking some time for yourself to reflect and recharge, an indication for integrity.
Dreaming of being a shepherd represent your desire for simplicity and peacefulness in your life, signifies your hard devotion to your work. It symbolize your need for guidance and protection, or your role as a caregiver and provider, signifies agility, fear, fierceness, superiority and power. If you were a shepherd in your dream, it indicate that you are feeling responsible for the well-being of others, or that you have a strong connection to nature and the outdoors, you need some to yourself in order concentrate on your own needs. Alternatively, dreaming of being a shepherd suggest that you are searching for spiritual guidance or a deeper meaning in your life, hints the end of some habit, journey, relationship or condition. It also signify that you need to take charge of your own life and lead yourself in the direction you want to go, a symbol for adoration, courtesy, friendship and respect.