dream meaning animals

dream about animals can be either positive or negative, depending on the details of the dream.

I will try to cover all of the possible “animal” type dreams here. If you observe animals in most cases denotes instinctual or basic behaviors, actions, and emotions. These emotions, instincts, and behaviors are normally repressed deep your personality due to the fact that, they are considered to be unacceptable to those around you. Seeing the animal in a dream is connected to your own inner feelings. Sometimes these can be unnoticed or unacknowledged during the day but resurface when you are asleep in the form of dreams. When you have a dream about animals, they will in a way help you to understand your deepest desires and emotions and of course each animal brings with it a spiritual message. There could be a focus that you are desiring freedom and that is why the dreams are occurring. If you keep dreaming of animals over and over it can imply your connection to nature.
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In order to uncover the true meaning of your dream about animals, you will need to remember all the details of the dream. All the details and circumstances which you saw should not be left out. Think about if the animal was wild or tame? Try to remember it’s color, what was it eating, was the animal walking or seated, slow or fast in its movement? Once you get all the areas you could see it is easier to understand the context of the dream.


The environment and where the animal was residing in is also very important. The animals in your dream could be symbolic of your true behavior in real life. I feel that after reading dream psychology literature from Carl Jung and Freud, the animal can be connected to one’s sexual nature, which can also be depicted by the animal which you see in your dream. Having an animal featured in your dream is a representation of your uncivilized self, your true “animal” nature. Consider the animal in your dream to be delivering an important message to you and pay attention to what the animal is saying. If the animal is talking to you, consider it is a message from the spirit world which you should pay close attention to. Here I am going to mention a few popular animals in dreams. More importantly how the animals were displayed in your dream.


What does it mean to dream about animals in your house?
Dreams about animals in your house could indicate that you are needing comfort at the moment. Often, these dreams occur when we are feeling lost in regard to our direction in life. Perhaps that you are tolerating someone’s behavior. In mythology, the dream about animals walking through your house represents that you may be repressing your true feelings for comfort. We all need inner freedom. To see a large animal (such as an elephant or giraffe) in your house can suggest that you have hidden potential and that things have become commonplace.

What does it mean to dream about bears?
When you encounter a dream about bears, in general, or that they are trying to attack you, it is a sign that, in your waking life, there is a problem which you are trying to avoid. After the dream, you may have the chance to tackle the problem. Bears per say, rarely “attack” in real life. So, a grizzly bear featured in a dream can mean that you will be focusing on yourself going forward.If the bear is sleeping, then it means that you need to think before sharing your ideas with other people. If the bear is standing up, it is an indication that, you need to defend your beliefs and opinions. I have written quite a bit on bear dreams so click here for more information.

What does it imply to dream about dogs?
When you have a dream where you notice dogs, then it is a symbol of loyalty. Now the meaning will be different depending on context. If the dog in your dream is barking, then it is an indicator that, in your waking life, there is someone who is talking bad about you. If you are bitten by the dog, then it means that there is something which is making you feel guilty. If the dog in your dream happens to attack you, then it is a warning that you will need to think before engaging in anything.

What does it mean to dream about frogs?
A dream where you see frogs denotes positive energy because a frog is symbolic of love and prosperity. If the frog is jumping then this dream is a sign that, your biggest wish is likely to come true according to old dream lore. Alternatively, the frog in your dream could be symbolic of transformation and spiritual matters. If the frog is in the water, then it is a sign that you are having some emotional problems but it is a situation which you will easily come out of.

What does it denote to dream about snakes?
I have spent so much time on interpreting the dream of snakes, as the world’s most popular dream the snake is connected to how we love and interact with others.Snakes in your dream could be an indicator that, you have hidden fears and knowledge. It could be your conscious trying to bring out your desires and wishes. At the same time, it could be symbolic of your spiritual or emotional transformation. If the snake bites you in your dream, then it means that you should stop trusting those people you are going to meet in the coming days. If you fight with the snake, then it means that you are trying to struggle with your emotions. If the snake talks in your dream, then it is a sign that you have a lot of success and there are new opportunities coming your way.

What does it imply to dream about looking at animals?

When you have a dream where you are looking at animals, it is a sign that, in the near future, you are going to reach out to friends so that you can reconcile. Visiting a zoo in a dream can indicate a new start and you are essentially “looking” at comforts in life.

What does it mean to dream about domestic animals?
Dreaming about domestic animals could imply harmony, loyalty, and love in your life. Seeing your own dog or cat in a dream indicates a new start ahead. I kept dreaming of losing my dog, when she was alive. This dream can indicate that you will overcome anything that is blocking you.

What does it imply to dream about an animal talking to you?

A dream where animals are talking to you could mean that you are in need of comfort. It is trying to remind you that, you need to seek help in case you are stuck in whatever situation.

What does it denote to dream about starving animals?
Witnessing starving animals in your dream could be an indicator that, you are in complicated relationships with those around you. It is also possible that you are having an imbalance between your actual possibilities and your needs. Alternatively, it could be foretelling difficulties in your life in the near future.


What does it imply to dream about saving an animal?
Dreaming about saving an animal implies that, you have acknowledged some of the characteristics of the animal. It could also signify that you have feelings of being overwhelmed or you are inadequate about something. Saving a cat up a tree can simply being focused on saving things in your life.

What does it mean to dream about laboratory animals?
This can be a nightmare type dream. To have a dream about laboratory animals denotes that you are having some aspects of your personality repressed. If you are carrying out investigations on these animals this can be connected to a feeling where you think that you are unable to fully express your true desires and emotions.

What does it mean to dream about unknown animals?
Dreaming of unknown animals is a sign of unusual activities or events which will happen in your life in the near future which will surprise and amaze you.

What does it denote to dream about petting abandoned animals?

A dream about petting abandoned animals (those that do not have a home) could imply that you are likely going to lose your home due to someone’s fraud or your careless attitude.

What does it mean to dream about weird looking animals?
Sometimes animals are presented in different ways in a dream. When you have a dream where you see odd-looking animals, it is an indicator that you are going through an unexpected and unusual problem in your life which will make you worry a lot. If the animal is not what you think it should look like, for example, a purple lion indicates that things may not be clear cut!

What does it imply to dream about petting animals?
When you dream that you are petting animals or showing love it is a great dream. It denotes that, you are going to acquire property or profit, though it will be from a questionable source. To comfort a dying animal can indicate that you may feel someone is watching your next move.