Dreaming About Animals: What Does It Mean According to the Type of Animal?

Dreams about animals connect directly to your purest self: our natural instincts and the need for freedom. In oneiromancy they are a mirror of the conscious mind, reflecting the desire to act more naturally and to release emotions that, for one reason or another, you feel compelled to keep locked away.

The dream interpretation of animals changes quite a bit depending on the type, size, and state. Let’s break it down.

Domestic vs. Wild

• Domestic. There is a need for change within your family or relationship. You are hiding something that is asking to come out.
• Wild. Impulses occurring outside your intimate environment. You desire to experience new things that you have not yet dared to integrate.

By Type

• Marine. They connect with your inner world and creativity. They signal latent abilities you could develop.
• Farm animals. Imminent changes. Necessary in order to evolve.
• Strange or unusual. A warning. Suppressing your instincts is leading you toward instability or sadness.

Size and State

• Large. A strong desire for freedom. An urgency to step outside your comfort zone.
• Small. You are suppressing what you feel due to the expectations of others.
• Sick. Confusion. You are using “change” as an excuse to avoid facing something.
• Dead. You have decided to silence your instincts because of your current circumstances.

Environment

• In your home. Deep down you know that something about the way you are living together is not working.
• In the wild. A longing for independence. You are about to break free from what binds you.
• Caged. Unhappiness. It is time to look at what is keeping you tied down.

If your dream about animals has recurred, listen to it. A call to an experienced clairvoyant can help you see which instinct of yours is asking for space. You will find the number in the image beside the article.