Animal or animals

This is simple: if it is a domestic animal then this signifies happiness. If this relates to a wild animal then it can mean that there are some difficulties. When we need to have some type of misunderstanding in our lives then we are likely to dream about animals. Animals in dreams can be extremely important in trying to uncover hidden thoughts - into our psyche. When we need to understand our psychological makeup, animals usually help us uncover our feelings.

From this dream it is clear that you have found that you are needing some type of guidance in your life. This dream suggests some type of journey - most likely on a spiritual level. They may be symbolic of dangers, being "swallowed" up by feelings. The interpretation of the animal in your dream depends on your relationship with it in daily life. Animals represent the qualities in our character, or specific aspects of our personalities.

In shamanism they feel that everyone has an animal spirit guide and that this guide can help us shape our lives with wise common knowledge. Therefore, it is important to consider if you feel (based on the details within your dream) whether this animal was sent to tell you something, guide you or give you some type of advice.

When understanding the meaning of animals in dreams, it is important to remember as many aspects of the dream as possible. All these areas will have specific meanings. To dream of seeing an animal strike in your dream or attack another animal and a friend denotes a deceitful person is going to cause you trouble.  If it runs from you,
you will be able to defend your character in attacks made on her.

Therefore, you should determine...

• Was the experience worrying - did the animal try to attack you?
• Is the animal wild animal or tame?
• Is the animal a stray?
• What is environment does the animal live in?
• How are you communicating with the animal?
• Are you struggling to communicate with the animal?
• Is the animal moving fast or slow?

If you look at history of animals generally signifies some type of psychological urges within your life. To see a scary animal featured in your dreams means that you are going to have difficulty around a relationship in everyday life. The auntyflo dream dictionary has a specific meaning for most animals, however we will briefly analyze those animals in this dream meaning entry, that were featured in your dream and you can vist the pages to uncover specific meanings. This will help you have a deeper interpretation about what animals mean in your dream.

In this dream if you give yourself permission to pet an animal then this represents any passion or aggression in connection with a loved one. Often the way the animal expresses itself in your dreams can give us some information as to the behavior in everyday life that will you are likely to face.

If you haven't seen the animal before (you cannot identify it's origin) then this dream signifies an angry temper in your dreams.

This is an uncharacteristic way as you have may be offended some people in your waking life. To be aware that an animal in your dream also means peace if the experience was pleasant. To see an animal that was aggressive signifies an unprovoked attack.

Animals that were in connection with a lab or being used in this way represents your passionate emotions, often the way we feel in dreams such as these provides us clues for our waking life. can't appear in our dreams through many different ways. For ease of dream interpretation it is important to understand how the animal. In your dream. There are some basic interpretations which are important to recognize when considering the symbolization of this dream. Animals are generally happy creatures.

To see a baby animal appearing in your dream is connected with the child within us. This dream means that we need to listen to our inner child. To see an animal with a baby or cub denotes our motherly and female instincts. to see a that young animal than this indicates that you may find it difficult to say situation in life of maturity. It is important to think about the stream in great detail and put yourself into the center, in other words put yourself first. They stream is all so connected with abuse in some way. Perhaps in the near future you are going to find that you encounter some type of illness.

The very essence of the dream of a damaged baby animal, such as a puppy, kitten or baby animal then this dream is connected with trauma. To dream of animals that are cold blooded such as a lizard often means that you are going to be acting in a heartless fashion. If the animal is composite then this can mean that something in your life needs to be faced with a different approach. Dreaming of a half man / women and half animal then this means that you need to recognise your actions.

Eating animals in your dream means spiritual refreshment. This dream is associated with finding fulfillment and peace by going inside yourself and into your past. To dream that you kill animals for food denotes that you are seeking either happiness or escape. To dream of deformed animals signifies a feeling of insecurity and regret in a situation; Do you worry that people will discover who you really are? To dream of an animal helping you generally refers to how difficult we find everyday life.

Animals or totem animals in this case can be associated wtih nature. For the animal to attack you means that you need to destroy the negative energy around you. Parts of an animal such as a leg, tail means that you need to try to understand your instincts. Pets which are domesticated represent love, affection and happiness. If you dream of a dead pet then this dream is associated to difficult times. If the dream featured prehisotic animals then this is associated with a child. If the animal threatens you in your dream then fears and doubts are going to feature in your waking life. To dream of feeding animals is a positive sign and omen.

Animal spirits...

To dream that the animal in your dream is from god or a wise animal (such as a totem) then this dream is connected with trying to not let yourself be mindful. To see animals from fairy tales is associated with our own wisdom. An animal spirit guide that appears in your dream is associated with knowledge and power of your inner self, to see an animal guide which is alive and can be effectively used to improve our waking life and inner thoughts.   Animal guides have been associated wtih american Indians, who call the process of communicating with animal guides. This dream is positive as it is focused on connecting with making you a better person.  To discuss your problems with your animal guide means that you will be better, mentally, emotional stable and connect with your true feelings.  To dream that your animal guide speaks to you is a sign that you need to understand the world around you, and all things in it with more clarity. Strange or scary animals are connected with fears and doubts in your life. Sometimes you find it hard to cope with some difficult times.

If you are taming the animal then this dream is connected with efforts of trying to work out how to control someone in your life. If you dream of an animal resuce centre this dream is associated wtih passions and that you have to come to terms with everyday life, sometimes it gets boring and you need to spice things up.

A number of the meanings outlined below reflect the ancient dream books and from 10,000 Dreams interpreted by Gustavus Hindman Miller, most of the interpretations have been written by auntyflo. We do have seperate dream dictionary entries for each animal so feel free to follow the links.

Specific Short Dream Dictionary Meanings...

Anteater - to see an anteater in your dream is quite simple to interpret, it is connected to business relationships. This animal signifies celebration of completeness or wholeness. Your current path is not in connection with your set growth and new ambitions.   This dream may also mean that you are have entered into a difficult situation or business arrangement. Read more click here.
Antelope - this dream signifies grace and happiness. Read more click here.
Baboon – this is a positive omen. As this is an unusual animal it’s appearance in dreams suggests, if you are single, you will soon be in a happy marriage; otherwise, you could enjoy some quick development in your status (such as a promotion). If your prime area in life at the moment is being successful in business, this dream focuses on turning your luck around. Read more click here.
Badger - To dream of a badger denotes your persistence and you will win over your opponents in life. This dream can also be associated with hasseling people in your life. The basic wisdom of your life is connected wtih this dream. Read more click here.
Bat - If your dream featured a bat in your dream, signifies unhappiness, tough times, and annoyances.  On the other hand, bats signify rebirth. The other message of this dream is associated with difficulties and bad habits. You need to evaluate the facts more carefully. The dream may also been a pun on feeling "batty" or feeling crazy. 
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Bear - The bear is connected with a mother figure. The bear is also associated with keeping your own thoughts to yourself and protection. To see a bear approach you is significant of competition in pursuits of every kind. To kill a bear portends extrication from former entanglements. Read more click here
Bees - Bees in dreams signify a close knit group of people and good of communication. This dream is also a link to our two sides of nature. Click here to find out more about the meaning of bees in your dreams.
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Beaver - at the heart of this dream is a sense of building for the future. Beavers are generally a creature that builds a house for it’s mate, therefore this dream suggests that you are going to need perseverance in connection with a situation in your life. Read more click here.
Bull – This dream signifies the negative side of our character, such as anger or fear. More positively the bull is connected to passion and love. This animal represents taurus in the zodiac. Read more click here.
Cat - dreaming of Cats is connected to our feminine side. There have been many cats featured in religion such as in Egyptian and or so in Christianity. This dream indicates there are two sides to nature one good and one bad. The dream represents you can have elegance in your life and you also need to be self-sufficient in the future. Read more click here.
Chameleon – this dream indicates you are recognizing that you need people around you, and also that you need the family to help you our. It is important for you to adapt in a situation that requires self sufficiency. This dream can also mean that you are keeping in old, rigid beliefs that no longer serve you.
Cow – To see a cow in a dream is connected to a mother figure in waking life, these dreams are often associated with care and love, and developing into somebody that provides education for others. The reason why a cow is associated with a motherly figure is because it produces milk. In addition, this dream is significantly connected to your family and associated relationships. Therefore it is recommended that you consult the auntyflo.com entry for family within this dream interpretation dictionary.
Deer / Reindeer – To see a deer within your dream is connected to a strict upbringing and structure. This dream symbolizes content times. Many dream dictionaries from the 1900s connect seeing a reindeer with the important factor of coming to terms with our position in life. If the deer was imprisoned or captured in an unusual surrounding, it denotes emotional problems and/or dissatisfaction in how a trusted friend reacts to you; however, if you dream the deer is in it’s natural habitat this dream promises the making of a new and enjoyable friendship. If your dream featured killing a reindeer or seeing one that is dead is a warning for you – make sure you recognize a backstabber. This person maybe camouflaged as one of your friends.
Dinosaurs - To see a dinosaur in your dream signifies an outdated attitude. This animal has been wiped out for millions of years; this callous being lives on in our thoughts and dreams. To see in your dream a dinosaur’s body is a sign of treachery in society. To see a fallen dinosaur signifies a loss of adolescence.
Dolphin – The dolphin appears in your dream when you are focused on your own high intelligence, thus it is a omen that you have been gifted with exceptional psychological abilities and thoughts. This dream also means that any cognitive functions in your waking world work well. It is important to look at the details around this dream, is this dream trying to provide you with some advice? This dream has zero negative meanings. If however, the dolphin was hurt in your dream then this can mean that joyfulness will soon come your way.
Dog – Dogs are often credited with supernatural sense. A dog is normally believed to have been able to see the other worlds, that we live in. For example they can see ghosts and other lively phenomena. Therefore, this dream can signify that you are developing your psychic sense. To dream of entering strange premises and have a dog attack you, you will be in danger of transgressing the laws of your country by using perjury to obtain your desires. If a dog meets you in a friendly way (on a field walking or at the door), you will rise in life, regardless of adverse criticisms and seditious interference of enemies. Read more click here.
Elephant - To dream of an elephant, foretells uncertain times ahead that may require complete patience, strength and fidelity. To dream of a stampede or being crushed by an elephant means that you may have cause for uneasiness in business. For a young woman to see them an elephant in water, foretells she will form a relation with a wealthy but corrupt man.
Fox – A fox is associated with cunning and slyness in others. Be careful who you mix with. To dream of chasing a fox, denotes that you are en gaging in doubtful speculations and risky love affairs. If you see a fox slyly coming into your yard, beware of envious friendships; your reputation is being slyly assailed. To kill a fox, denotes that you will win in every engagement.
Frog – A  dream of catching frogs, denotes carelessness in watching after your health, which may cause no little distress among those of your family. To see frogs in the grass, denotes that you will have a pleasant and even-tempered friend as your confidant and counselor. To see a bullfrog, denotes, for a woman, marriage with a wealthy widower, but there will be children with him to be cared for. To see frogs in low marshy places, foretells trouble, but you will overcome it by the kindness of others. To dream of eating frogs, signifies fleeting joys and very little gain from associating with some people. To hear frogs, portends that you will go on a visit to friends, but it will in the end prove fruitless of good.
Goat -  To dream of goats wandering around a farm, is significant of seasonable weather and a fine yield of crops To see them otherwise, denotes cautious dealings and a steady increase of wealth. If a billy goat butts you, beware that enemies do not get possession
of your secrets or business plans. For a woman to dream of riding a billy goat, denotes that she will be held in disrepute because of her coarse and ill-bred conduct. If a woman dreams that she drinks goat's milk, she will marry
for money and will not be disappointed.
Gorilla – A gorilla appears when we are soon going to encounter wisdom, ingenuity, friendship, and community. The gorilla is also associated with our fighting instinct. This dream can represent passion and sexuality. For more clues as to the meaning of this dream it is important, pay attention to what the animal was doing or any particular characteristic that stood out.
Hare – the hare in your dream is a reflection on your spirit insight and intuition. On occasion this dream may have some negative aspects, and be connected to a sorcerer. This dream has positive energy and it is a good omen. To read more about dreaming of a hare or rabbit click here.
Hedgehog – For a hedgehog to be featured in your dream denotes the meeting with an old friend whom you have not seen for a while is about to happen. The hedgehog can also reflect danger, the prickles mean that a situation may not go your way!
Horse - If you dream of seeing or riding a white horse, the indications are favorable for prosperity and pleasurable commingling with congenial friends and fair women.  If the white horse is soiled and lean, your confidence will be betrayed by a jealous friend or a woman. If the horse is black, you will be successful in your fortune, but you will practice deception, and will be guilty of assignations. To a woman, this dream denotes that her husband is unfaithful. To dream of dark horses, signifies prosperous conditions, but a large amount of discontent.  Fleeting pleasures usually follow this dream. To see yourself riding a fine bay horse, denotes a rise in fortune and gratification of passion.  For a woman, it foretells a yielding to importunate advances.  She will enjoy material things. To ride or see passing horses, denotes ease and comfort. To ride a runaway horse, your interests will be injured by the folly of a friend or employer. To see a horse running away with others, denotes that you will hear of the illness of friends. To see fine stallions, is a sign of success and high living, and undue passion will master you. To see brood mares, denotes congeniality and absence of jealousy between the married and sweethearts. To ride a horse to ford a stream, you will soon experience some good fortune and will enjoy rich pleasures.  If the stream is unsettled or murky, anticipated joys will be somewhat disappointing. To swim on a horse's back through a clear and beautiful stream of water, your conception of passionate bliss will be swiftly realized. To a business man, this dream portends great gain. To see a wounded horse, foretells the trouble of friends. To dream of a dead horse, signifies disappointments of various kinds. To dream of riding a horse that bucks, denotes that your desires will be difficult of consummation.  To dream that he throws you, you will have a strong rival, and your business will suffer slightly through competition. Read more click here.
Hyena - If you see a hyena in your dreams, you will meet much disappointment and much ill luck in your undertakings, and your companions will be very uncongenial. If lovers have this dream, they will often be involved in quarrels. If one attacks you, your reputation will be set upon by busybodies. Read more click here.
Hawk - If your dream involves a Hawk is flying in the air, this dream suggests your ideas are too ambitious. The message here is that you need to courage to see your vision to the end. If the Hawk is in captivity (cage), you need to express yourself more. This can also indicate that you are caught in a restricting relationship. This dream is also a message to use your intellectual authority, this will enable you to obtain the freedom you desire in life.
Jackal - Animals in dreams such as Jackal signify the crossing over, of our past lifes. This dream can also represent blessings, love, and prosperity. This dream can also symbolize spiritual and emotional transformation. This dream can also mean judgement.
Jaguar – this dream signifies speed and balance in life. Time to stop to think about what you are doing.
Kangaroo – This animal is associated with caring, motherhood and a good mood.
Lamb – New beginnings are on the cards. This is a representation of innocence. Read more click here.
Leopard – Dreaming of the leopard represents our desire for freedom.
Lion - To dream of a lion, signifies that a great force is driving you. If you subdue the lion, you will be victorious in any engagement. If it overpowers you, then you will be open to the successful attacks of enemies. To see caged lions, denotes that your success depends upon your ability to cope with opposition. To see a man controlling a lion in its cage, or out denotes success in business and great mental power.  You will be favorably regarded by women. To see young lions, denotes new enterprises, which will bring success if properly attended. For a young woman to dream of young lions, denotes new and fascinating lovers. For a woman to dream that she sees Daniel in the lions' den, signifies that by her intellectual qualifications and personal magnetism she will win fortune and lovers to her highest desire. To hear the roar of a lion, signifies unexpected advancement and preferment with women. To see a lion's head over you, showing his teeth by snarls, you are threatened with defeat in your upward rise to power. To see a lion's skin, denotes a rise to fortune and happiness. To ride one, denotes courage and persistency in surmounting difficulties. To dream you are defending your children from a lion with a pen-knife, foretells enemies will threaten to overpower you, and will well nigh succeed if you allow any artfulness to persuade you for a moment from duty and business obligations.
Lizard - Lizards appear when we need to listen to a message from above. The most important elements are to be very cautious in our relationships at the moment. To dream of lizards, foretells attacks upon you by enemies. If you kill a lizard, you will regain your lost reputation or fortune; but if it should escape, you will meet vexations and crosses in love and business. For a woman to dream that a lizard crawls up her skirt, or scratches her, she will have much misfortune and sorrow. To see in your dream that the lizard is running up a wall then this means you maybe wary of the future. If the lizard bites then this is associated with a good omen. Any plans need to be carried out as soon as possible. Read more click here.
Lynx – A Lynx which is running from you in your dreams signifies that you are afraid of some issues in your life. Take some time to look at the situation in more detail. To dream of seeing a lynx, enemies are undermining your business and disrupting your home affairs. For a woman, this dream indicates that she has a wary woman rivaling her in the affections of her lover. If she kills the lynx, she will overcome her rival.
Monkey – To see a monkey in a dream, purports an encounter with someone that would like to cause you some harm. To dream of a monkey, denotes that deceitful people will flatter you to advance their own interests. To see a dead monkey, signifies that your worst enemies will soon be removed. If a young woman dreams of a monkey, she should insist on an early marriage, as her lover will suspect unfaithfulness. For a woman to dream of feeding a monkey, denotes that she will be betrayed by a flatterer. Read more click here.
Mare - To dream of seeing mares in pastures, denotes success in business and congenial companions. If the pasture is barren, it foretells poverty, but warm friends. For a young woman, this omens a happy marriage and beautiful children. Read more click here.
Mole -  To dream of moles, indicates secret enemies. To dream of catching a mole, you will overcome any opposition
and rise to prominence.
Mouse - For a woman to dream of a mouse, foretells that she will have an enemy in her life, who will annoy her by artfulness and treachery. To dream of a mouse trap is a warning – don’t let anyone boss you about. To see a mouse (get trapped in dreams), signifies your need to be careful of character, as wary persons have designs upon you. To see your dream full of mice, you will likely fall into the hands of enemies. To set a trap, you will artfully devise means to overcome your opponents.
Otter - To see otters diving and sporting in limpid streams is certain to bring the dreamer waking happiness and good fortune. You will find ideal enjoyment in an early marriage, if you are single; wives may expect unusual tenderness from their spouses after this dream.
Ox - To see a well-fed ox, signifies that you will become a leading person in your community, and receive much adulation from women. To see fat oxen in green pastures, signifies fortune, and your rise to positions beyond your expectations. If they are lean, your fortune will dwindle, and your friends will fall away from you. If you see oxen well-matched and yoked, it betokens a happy and wealthy marriage, or that you are already joined to your true mate. To see a dead ox, is a sign of bereavement. If they are drinking from a clear pond, or stream, you will possess some long-desired estate, perhaps it will be in the form of a lovely and devoted woman.  If a woman she will win the embraces of her lover.
Pig - To dream of a fat, healthy pig, denotes reasonable success in affairs. If they are wallowing in mire, you will have hurtful associates, and your engagements will be subject to reproach.  This dream will bring to a young woman a jealous and greedy companion though the chances are that he will be wealthy.
Rabbits - To dream of rabbits, foretells favorable turns in conditions,
and you will be more pleased with your gains than formerly. To see white rabbits, denotes faithfulness in love, to the married or single.
To see rabbits frolicing about, denotes that children will contribute
to your joys.
Raccoon - To dream of a raccoon, denotes you are being deceived by the friendly appearance of enemies. Think about how you treat others.
Ram - To dream that a ram pursues you, foretells that some misfortune threatens you. To see one quietly grazing denotes that you will have powerful friends, who will use their best efforts for your good.
Rat -  To dream of rats, denotes that you will be deceived, and injured
by your neighbors.  Quarrels with your companions is also foreboded. To catch rats, means you will scorn the baseness of others, and worthily outstrip your enemies. To kill one, denotes your victory in any contest.
Reptiles - When a reptile appears in your dream this indicates the lower behaviour in our personalities which is irritating. To dream of finding a reptile, signifies small worries, but much happiness. Changes are going to follow. To keep a reptile as a pet is associated with fortune.
Seal – A seal featured in your dream is a positive omen, it shows that we are capable of dealing with our own feelings. To dream that you see seals in water (the sea or a river) , could suggest that sometimes you try too hard. Are you striving for a place above your power to maintain? Dreams of seals generally mean that you hold high aspirations. The warning of this dream is that discontent will harass your position, so be careful!
Snake – A snake dream normally occurs when we are trying to understand our self. This dream has got much to do with recognition. To find the snake is threatening you is a sign that we need to think about how we cope with some difficult situation. Snakes are such a low form of life, the dream can also be associated with a major change. To learn more about snakes please see a greater meaning by clicking here! Read more click here.
Sheep – The sheep is focused upon our helplessness. When a sheep appears in your dream this can be associated with balance in life. The god fearing “good sheep” and also the term, sheepish needs to be taken into consideration.  Read more click here.
Sinister Animals – Dreaming of a threatening animal indicates our fear in life. To dream of an scary animal (that you do not recognize) shows that you will be seriously pleased with the result of a situation or project. The bigger the animal, the greater the achievement.
Squirrel – A squirrel is associated with hoarding something that is connected to our personality. A squirrel can also signify heartache, sadness and even bereavement for a lost one (a relationship or an illness). If you dream about seeing a squirrel outside then this is a positive dream, this means that you will be thanked by close friends.
Tiger – A tiger in your dream is a spirit sign of royalty. This dream is associated with the power within. Like the panther, the tiger is associated with female sexuality. The tiger can also be aggressive, and can be associated with passion, the power of seduction and looming danger at work.
Toad – To dream of toads in associated with what the question: how do you make sure you have a great life? This dream is associated with asking questions of oneself. Maybe you have a relationship on the rocks, your job is not going well? While toads in dreams are roughly always positive omens, they may also stand for inattentiveness. This can also be associated with a leaping from one plan to another plan. The problem is that you are not finishing or completing what you need to at the moment, you are bouncing from one thing in your life to another. Take some time to analyze your lifestyle! Try to understand if there are things left undone or situations that could do with a little more careful attention.
Unicorn – This dream is connected to a spirit guide. Beware of people who would like  to use you in order to conquer their own goals.
Orangutan – this appears in a dream when things are not going well. Generally this dream is connected with a negative omen and is a warning. Don’t trust other people that are bogus, cunning, dishonest and fraudulent. You only have a handful of good, trustworthy friends. Ensure that you stick to your guns. If the orangutan is in a dream of a women under thirty this may mean that a boyfriend is not faithful. Be careful he does not see other women.
Whale - The wale is one of the most powerful symbols of nature in the sea. This dream is associated with strength and leadership at work. If we look at the whale as a mammal that lives in water this is associated with life and birth. In literature and dream interpretation, along with the other water mammals, the whale is associated with a forceful and sturdy, animal, which can drive us forward.
Weasel – A weasel is associate with a cunning person and in some dreams represent psychic energy. This dream may also be connected to a treacherous companion. When you dream of the weasel, it is a message for your to think about your cataleptic energies that control your position in life, these may include: desires, and instincts. By bringing these energies up to the exterior, you will in addition form your behavior and fortune. If the weasel talks to you in the dream, don't be too gullible with new people in your waking life.
Werewolf / Wolf - As a general rule wolfs in a dream are a positive omen and can be associated with friends, if the wolf was friendly, if the wolf was unfriendly then this dream can signify that you are threatened by someone or something. Of course, the dream meaning varies according to the action and other elements features in the dream, but it is fairly easy to define the meaning. If the wolf was friendly and content, it signifies pleasure and good with friends; a fierce or snarling wolf is associated with disagreements or untrustworthy friends around you. If you are being attacked by a wolf then you are being warned to look out for actual dishonesty or damaging deceit from someone you have trusted. To hear a wolf howl signifies social recognition – trying to communicate with others, but if it howled fiercely, you are being warned of possible legal troubles. To see a wolf fight indicates that you may be called on to arbitrate in an argument between friends, in which case you must be extra tactful to avoid ending up the odd man out. If the dream featured a werewolf then this signifies that you feel threatened. To dream of a large wolf, this dream signifies protection through a powerful friend.
Wild Animals –  To hear the cries of wild beasts, denotes an accident of a serious nature. Wild animals found in a dream suggests danger in some way. When we dream of domesticated animals we are focused upon our basic instincts to move things forward. Dreaming of a wild animal means that we are going to encounter more understanding of our actions in the future.
Wild Boar – This dream is focused upon the archetypal principal and is associated with a negative challenge. Are you being challenged in your life? To hear a cry for help from relatives, or friends, that are being attacked by the boar denotes that they are sick or in distress.
Zebra – To dream of a zebra, denotes that you will be interested in varying
and fleeting enterprises. To see one wild in his native country, foretells that you will pursue a chimerical fancy which will return you unsatisfactory pleasure upon possession.