Wolf Dream Interpretation

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Dream Meanings About The Wolf

Wolf - Dream Interpretation & Meaning

The male wolf is universally accepted as an image of Man, with reckless aggression and problems in sexual restraint. Considered a cunning, malicious predator, the concept of the wolf implies greed and hunger and, in that sense, physical urges and dissatisfaction.

See Also: Greed.

The wolf often symbolizes the shadow of male sexuality. Be glad to have had such a strong dream. You are powerful; you do not need to kill the wolf, hut you can dance with him.

In Steppenwolfy by Herman Hesse, the wolf becomes a symbol for the lonely seeker (and sufferer). Here it is not so much a reference to the meanness of the wolf, but rather the lonely search for the meaning of life.

In Christianity, the wolf is compared to the false prophet and heretic.

According to Jung, the wolf is wilder than the Lion and the Dog. Between 1910 and 1914, Sigmund Freud treated a patient who later would become famous as the “Wolfman.” As a small child this patient suffered from terrifying dreams about wolves, which was the reason why Freud gave him this name.

The earliest memories this man had about his nightmares involved six or seven White wolves that were sitting in a hazelnut tree in front of his window, and he was sure they had come to devour him. Freud here makes reference to two fairy tales: “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats.” In addition, Freud sees the wolf as a father substitute. As a young boy, the patient had observed his parents having intercourse from behind, and according to Freud, the patient transferred his repressed desire for sexual gratification by his father to a fear of wolves.

The female wolf symbolizes the nurturing power of nature, like Romulus and Remus, who were both nursed by a wolf. This is also the essence of the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood,” where the wolf is not only devouring Grandmother but he is Grandmother—the great mother symbol of wild nature.

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(Thief, Trifler, Womanizer, Year) In a dream, a wolf represents a fierce enemy, an unrelenting thief, or a liar.

If one sees a wolf entering his house in a dream, it means that a thief will burglarize his house and that he will chase and capture him.

If one sees himself raising a wolfs cub in a dream, it means that he will raise an abandoned child of a thief who upon growing up will bring that family much pain, suffering, divisiveness and loss of property. Seeing a wolf in a dream also could represent false allegations one may fabricate to assault an innocent person. Ifone sees a wolfturning into a steer in the dream, it means that a boy who is used to stealing will repent for his sin, turn to honesty, trustworthiness and grow to become a good and a generous person. Seeing a wolf in a dream also means receiving praises from one’s superior at work, or it could represent profits from one’s job.

If a wolf chases someone in a dream, it means that the person will see happiness, or it could mean his martyrdom.

A wolf in a dream also represents the days of the year, or it could mean the four seasons.

If one turns into a gentle lamblike wolf in a dream, it means that he is a thief who will repent for his sin. Ifone turns into a wolf in a dream, it means that he will earn personal joy and happiness. Wolfs milk in a dream represents fear, stress, or forfeiture of a project.

A wolf in a dream also represents a tyrant, a weak thief, or a liar.

A clash with a wolf in a dream means a clash with a rival.

If a wolf and a dog make a pact of friendship in a dream, it means that one will witness hypocrisy and deceit.

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Although the wolf can depict our sense that ‘things’ are out to get us, the wolf is often just fear. Fear is one of our insiinctive reactions to situations, so is depicted by an animal. We may find ourselves a pnsoner of such feelings, as Anna in the following example: ‘I was in a caravan in the middle of a field and in this field was a large black wolf. Every time I tried to run from the caravan to the edge of the field, the wolf chased me back, so I was a prisoner in the caravan. It all sounds so simple now, but at the time I was truly ternfied.’

This next example from Oliver, a boy of six, illustrates how such fears can be met with a little courage.

It is a dream which recurred several times, so his descnption is of a series of dreams: ‘1 am in my bed in my own room and I hear what I know to be a wolf wearing the son of clogs worn in Lanca­shire. He (the wolf) gets to a certain point, there is a bang, and I wake terrified. My mother’s reassurances do not help. Each night he gets a bit nearer before my panicky awakening.

The night comes when I know he will reach me. Sure enough he arrives, and the bedroom door—in my dream—is flung wide open with a tremendous bang. There is no one there. I never dreamt it again.’ Idioms: wolf at the door, wolf in sheep’s clothing; cry wolf, throw to the wolves.

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(1) A wolf may symbolize all that you are afraid of in yourself, particularly what you see as ‘animal’, aggressive and destructive. Probably your fear is irrational and stems from a traumatic childhood experience (e.g. a desire for the parent of the opposite sex and resultant fear of punishment). This werewolf anxiety is a fairly common ingredient in literature: Hesse’s Steppenwolf is an example.

It is nearly always a consequence of repressed instinct, usually sexual.

See Also: Introduction, page43.

(2) In a woman’s dream it may symbolize male sexuality seen as threatening. Perhaps the dreamer needs to come to terms with her own sexuality. (This is probably the point of the original Red Riding Hood story; see Animal(s), section (6).)

(3) It may symbolize your unconscious, seen as something frightening.

See Also: Animal(s)) It is just possible that the Christian symbolism of wolf as a devil, lamb(s) as Christian(s.) has found its way into your dream. In that case the dream may express a fear of losing your innocence (moral or sexual) or your sense of meaning and purpose in life, your belief system or convictions.

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The wolf is another symbol that may be regarded as either good or evil.

The fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood represents the onset of sexual maturity in young women, and the wolf represents the seductive “evil” male who tries to eliminate the protection of the wise old woman, Grandma.

The honorable “good” male figure of the woodcutter values the feminine principle by protecting Red with his strength.

The Native American values the wolf as a serene, majestic teacher, guide, and source of sacred wisdom. Some tribes relate the feminine lunar aspect of life to the wolf, while other tribal groups consider the wolf a strong warrior symbol for the male. Unless other dream elements point to a “big bad wolf ” interpretation, this dream symbol may well represent “good medicine.”

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To dream of a wolf is a representation of pride, self-confidence, mystery, solitude, and beauty. It indicates that you are able to control yourself in many situations and are able to conform with grace and ease.

The wolf indicates your solitary nature. It may also symbolize aggression, hostility, and a reflection of a situation or force in your waking life that you are powerless against.

A white wolf represents victory and valor and indicates your ability to see the light at the end of the tunnel no matter how dire the situation.

To see yourself killing a wolf in your dreams is an indication that you have been betrayed and your secrets have been revealed.

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(See Also: Animals, Lycanthropy)

Tilings that you fear about yourself, a situation, or others, and have been unwilling to face directly.

Some type of obscured threat (e.g., the “wolf in sheep’s clothing”). In Freudian analysis, this threat is construed as sexual intimacy.

The loss of innocence and naive outlooks.

In fables, the emblem of evil craftiness that threatens to devour all goodness.

AJchemically, a symbol of duality; the light and dark aspects of all things.

Howling at the moon: Discovering and announcing a secret alliance or treacherous plan. Alternatively, acknowledging the lunar / feminine aspect of self.

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It is associated with ferocity and cruelty. The presence of a wolf in dreams is a warning that you should distrust those around you, since someone could betray you. The wolf may also symbolize those tendencies you fear in yourself, such as aggressiveness and sexual desire.

If a pack of wolves threatens or attacks you, it is an indication that your repressed instincts and emotions are trying to come to light.

In the story Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf represents the cruelest part of man and the fear of sexual contact. In olden days, this story was told by mothers to their daughters to warn them of the danger of premarital sex.

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One of the most powerful totems associated with the feminine principle, the wolf is a pack animal that is most active at night. This nocturnal behavior connects the wolf symbolically with the shadow and your ability to maneuver in the darker territories of your nature.

The wolf’s strong association with the moon also cements the relationship between the wolf as a symbol and the moon’s connection to cycles, changeability, and all things that relate to the movement of the unconscious mind. When the wolf appears in a dream, you are being guided by very strong forces that know their way around the darker recesses of the psyche.

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Vision: In mens dreams, the wolf indicates difficulties in controlling his sex drive; he may he out of control. Seeing a wolf: a warning of false friends.

A wolf attacking: a well-known person will make a lot of trouble.

Depth Psychology: The wolf indicates that the dreamer is fighting his sexual urges. This animal is primarily guided by instincts, cravings, and aggression (See Also: Predator), and the human, emotional side of you should be safe from it (see .Animals). Learn to control these instinctive urges. This is an important dream.

See Also: Aggression.

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Dreams of a wolf signify that you are finding your true path as you are connecting with your feelings of fidelity, loyalty, strength, psychic power, and protectiveness over your family and loved ones, while maintaining your autonomy and individuality. This auspicious dream signifies that it is time to claim your authority, step into your power and transition from student to teacher. Consider that in order to do this you may need to claim some alone time and reconnect with the cycles of the moon.

See Also: Moon, Animal.

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Mysterious and elusive, the wolf knows how to survive in the wild. If you find one in your dreams, then you too have those sharp instincts. You’re resilient and resourceful when you need to be. If the wolf stands on his own, then it’s a sign that you also need to find your feet and spend some time in quiet contemplation before acting. If he’s with his pack, then it’s time to run with your own tribe. Get together with family and friends and make an effort to be sociable.

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Wandenng the edge of the forest, the wolf protects its domain.

The appearance of a wolf in a dream may be to offer its keen senses to protect one’s individual boundari ;s.

A wolf may offer some self-defense to the dreamer whose psychic boundaries are too fuzzy.

The wolf may also speak to your untamed nature. On the other hand, it may point to someone who is like the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood,” ready to deceive and devour a woman who trusts too much.

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Wolves in dreams represent teachers, guides and the male influence.

If you dream of taming a wolf, or being a wolf yourself, good physical health and new adventures are in your future.

If you are chased by a wolf, you may be uncomfortable around a male in your life, or it may be your own, highly feminine side that you are not at ease with.

To dream of hearing a wolf howling, symbolizes feelings of loneliness or solitude.

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Dreaming of a wolf suggests that the dreamer may be feeling threatened by other people, or may be vulnerable in some situation. The wolf, as suggested by fairy stories like Red Riding Hood, also represents the female fear of powerful male sexuality, and yet might also figure in female sexual fantasies. Wolves are also symbols of repressed sexuality and anger.

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To dream of a wolf, shows that you have a thieving person in your employ, who will also betray secrets.

To kill one, denotes that you will defeat sly enemies who seek to overshadow you with disgrace.

To hear the howl of a wolf, discovers to you a secret alliance to defeat you in honest competition.

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Dreaming of wolves may indicate that we are feeling or being threatened. This may be by a single predatory individual or by a pack of like-minded people.

The she-wolf can be taken to represent the hussy, the unrestrained feminine, but also the carer for orphans and rejected young.

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This animal is, as expected, a symbol of hard times or financial embarrassment, so pull in your belt, unless you managed, in your dream, to kill it or drive it away, in which case it predicts success in spite of all obstacles.

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It either symbolises a tyrant ruler or a thief who swear false oaths. It may even be the observer’s opponent who will swear false oaths when he will contest him or have an argument with him.

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1. Someone beautiful but vicious.

2. The need for others, so one becomes part of a group.

3. Hated by some.

4. Someone who is devious.

5. Someone who is romantically very active.

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Ravenous desires, unfulfilled appetites; sly, sneaky. Attacks peace of mind and well being. Fill up from within; honor own selfhood.

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If you dream of one or more wolves.

It is a sign that someone is trying to jeopardize your position.

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Enmity.

(To kill) success; (To pursue) dangers overcome; (Pursued by) danger.

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One who appears innocent, but will devour by flattery and deceptive kindness; see “perverted”

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To dream about a wolf warns of unprincipled friends who are really enemies.

See Also: Animals.

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Symbolic of a vicious person or a spiritual enemy, Ezek. 22:27, Matt. 10:16

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Symbolizes strength and independence.

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See Also: Animals Metaphors.

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See Also: Lion, Fox, etc.

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To dream of being pursued by a wolf, and in danger of being devoured, signifies that you will be very much troubled by hearing that one in whom yóu take a deep interest has become addicted to many serious vices and crimes.

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lucky numbers: 04-08-35-44-45-48

being attacked by a: secret enemies seek your destruction.

chased by a: friends save you from scandal.

frightened by a: are so anxious that you wil be robbed by thieves, that you wil be.

catching a: abundance of money.

dead, a: are confronted with insurmountable obstacles.

head of a: honor and an obscure success are imminent.

killing a: wil have dealings with smart and treacherous enemies.

pack of, following you: your game is wel played with your sharp scheming.

running, a: the majestic guide to the source of sacred wisdom.

several: employees are abusing your trust.

trained, a: wil be kissed often; your love is badly placed.

two, playing together: have false friends who wait for you to let down your guard.

with small cubs: disappointment and an end to love.

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