Animals Dream Meanings

In Korean tradition the snake is one of the most loaded dream animals: it can stand for wealth, wisdom, a romantic connection and even a pregnancy dream. The meaning depends heavily on the snake’s size and color and on how it behaved toward you.

The pig dream is Korea’s best-known symbol of money and good fortune. A pig coming into your house or into your arms is read as business luck and wealth, and it appears often as a pregnancy dream.

A dragon dream is regarded as the very best kind of omen in Korean tradition: success, rising status and the birth of a great person. A dragon ascending to the sky is read as passing an exam, promotion or a major leap forward.

The tiger stands for power, courage and dignity, and is common as a pregnancy dream. A friendly tiger is a good omen; a threatening tiger warns of strong competition or pressure.

The dog stands for loyalty, friends and protection. A friendly dog suggests good connections and help; a dog that barks fiercely or bites is a warning about envy and quarrels around you.

The cat stands for intuition, independence and quiet charm. In Korean tradition cat dreams are ambiguous: an uncertain relationship, a hidden rival or a quiet kind of luck.

The cow is a classic lucky animal standing for diligence, wealth and abundance. A cow coming home or being led home is read as the fruit of your effort and money luck.

The horse stands for speed, drive and success. Riding a galloping horse is read as things moving quickly, or advancing toward a faraway place.

The rat is both something that gnaws away at wealth and a symbol of abundance. A rat eating grain suggests money leaking out, while a rat leaving the house is read as bad luck leaving with it.

Birds stand for news, freedom and hope. A bird flying into your home or singing is read as welcome news; a dead or injured bird as disappointing news.

The rooster announces the dawn, so chickens stand for new beginnings and hope. A hen laying eggs or chicks hatching is read as results and a fresh start.

Fish stand for wealth, abundance and opportunity. The carp is especially famous for success and pregnancy dreams, and catching a large fish is a classic money-luck dream.

The turtle stands for longevity, stability and patience. A turtle coming to your house or carrying you is read as health, stability and lasting good fortune.

Bugs stand for minor worries, obstacles and hygiene or health issues. Insects on your body or in your home are read as something nagging you, or envy from others.

Bees stand for diligence, cooperation and income. A hive or honey is read as wealth, while a sting is read as an unexpected quarrel or competition.

The monkey stands for wit, mischief and mimicry. The dream may refer to a clever person, a light relationship, or a feeling of copying others.

The bear stands for strength, patience and protective instinct. It can be read as a dependable supporter or a strong pregnancy dream; a threatening bear means a powerful opponent.

The wolf stands for cold competitors, the pack and instinct. Being chased or surrounded points to competition and threat; running with the pack means strong allies.

The rabbit stands for fertility, prosperity and gentle luck. A cute, docile rabbit is read as happy news, romantic luck and sometimes a pregnancy dream.

In Korean tradition the magpie brings welcome news and guests, while the crow warns of bad news or caution. Good or bad luck depends on the bird, its call and its behavior.

The butterfly stands for love, transformation and the freedom of the soul. A butterfly flying around you is read as an exciting connection or the start of change.

The spider weaves connections, but can also stand for traps and entanglement. A web with dew is read as wealth; getting caught in a web as a tangled relationship or problem.

The whale stands for big opportunity and a generous heart; the shark for strong threat and competition. Large sea animals mean a time when emotions and circumstances move on a big scale.

Eagles and hawks stand for a high view, success and honor. Soaring in the sky is read as realizing your ambitions and making a name.

The fox stands for cunning, temptation and deception. It is often a warning about a person who is different on the inside than outside, or a sweet-sounding offer.

The lion stands for authority and leadership. A tame lion suggests support and promotion; a ferocious one means pressure from a strong boss or rival.

The deer stands for peace, good fortune and longevity. A deer coming close or antlers growing are read as good connections and stable luck.

The sheep stands for gentleness, docility and family blessings. A flock of sheep or one coming home is read as peaceful, prosperous energy.

Ants stand for diligence and steady accumulation, so they’re often read as wealth and achievement. A line of ants means things are building up step by step; ants on the body mean many small worries.

The mosquito stands for annoying people or tasks. Being bitten or unable to catch one means irritations continue; catching it means a nuisance is settled.

Flies often stand for unwelcome guests, rumors or unfinished business. Flies on food or on your body are read as a cue to look after gossip or your health.

Ducks float calmly on water and so symbolize harmony and ease. A pair of ducks suggests a good marriage or partner; a duck laying eggs suggests wealth.

The pigeon or dove is known as a bird of peace and messages. One approaching suggests welcome contact or reconciliation; one flying away suggests a bond to let go.

Swallows have long been seen as birds that bring good luck. A swallow nesting at your house is read as a flourishing home and good news.

Owls see through the night and stand for wisdom and insight, and sometimes an uneasy premonition. Some traditions even treat them as birds that call in good fortune, so interpretations differ.

A parrot repeats exactly what it hears, so it stands for gossip, slips of the tongue and passing on someone else’s words. Its bright colors can also mean social gatherings and fun.

The crane is a noble, auspicious bird associated with long life. A crane in flight or landing at your home raises honor and health luck and, for elders, signals longevity.

A peacock spreading its feathers stands for popularity, display and success. A full fan means you’ll get noticed, with a quiet warning about vanity.

Frogs stand for rain, abundance and transformation. The toad is known as a creature that brings fortune and is read as money luck; a frog jumping up signals a new start.

The crocodile is quiet on the surface but strikes in an instant. It is often read as a warning about rivals, someone hard to trust or a hidden danger.

Earthworms till the soil and stand for steady blessings and patience, while maggots are sometimes read as a lucky “teeming” of wealth. An unpleasant feeling on your body, though, points to unfinished business.

Many-armed sea creatures stand for many matters tangled together, or wealth taken from the sea. Being caught means tangled relationships; catching one means results.

Crabs and shrimp have hard shells and claws and are read both as a dream of gaining wealth and as a situation where someone holds on and won’t let go. A crab’s sideways walk hints at a roundabout route.

The elephant stands for weighty strength, wisdom and great fortune. A white elephant is known as a pregnancy dream, and an elephant approaching suggests major help or rising wealth.

The giraffe stands for a high vantage point and seeing far, the camel for quiet endurance and a long journey. Both speak of a big, unhurried flow.

Goats are stubborn and tenacious animals, symbolizing the strength to push on with one thing to the end. A gentle goat means peace and small blessings; a fierce one means friction with a stubborn person.

A squirrel stores acorns and stands for saving and preparation; a hedgehog protects itself with spines and stands for wariness and careful relationships. Overall, small but solid good luck.

In East Asia the bat’s name sounds like the word for blessing (福), so it was seen as a lucky animal. Moving in the dark, though, it can also point to double-dealing or hidden circumstances.

Dolphins are clever and friendly, standing for good friends, happy news and a connection that clicks. Swimming with them opens the heart and makes things flow happily.

Cockroaches hide in dark corners and pop out unpleasantly, standing for unresolved problems and hidden worries. Catching or driving them off is read as solving an old nuisance.