Lion in a Dream. Dreams about lions are rare. Studies have shown that people under twenty have them more often, while they usually occur after a visit to the zoo or watching a show about animals on TV, which means that people dream of them after a direct visual encounter with these animals. If we dream about one or multiple lions within fifteen days after such an event, those dreams shouldn’t get interpreted because they represent what we have seen or heard. However, if it has been over fifteen days, then they are free for interpretations. Dreams about lions usually represent something positive.
To see a lion in a dream
If you see the king of animals in your dreams, it means that you have a powerful guardian, even though you are not even aware of anyone protecting you.
To see a lioness in a dream
This dream represents the same thing as the previous one, except that it symbolizes a female protector.
To dream of a dead lion or lioness
If you are dreaming of a dead lion or lioness, it means that you have lost a powerful protector who you didn’t even know about. An alternative meaning is that your parents can no longer offer you the type of protection and security that they once provided you with.
To see lions or a lion hunting in a dreamIf you see a lion hunting in your dream, it means that a powerful person likes you. There is a chance that you will do something that will prove to your boss that you are someone that they can trust and count on. Also, you will support their opinions, which will secure your spot in the company and bring you many privileges.
To dream of hunting a lion
When you are dreaming of hunting a lion, it means that what comes around goes around. You will probably help someone that will not be able to pay you back properly. Their happiness is the most important for you, but you will unexpectedly get a reward from someone that doesn’t have anything to do with this story.
To dream of a lion or lioness chasing you
If you are dreaming of running away from a lion because it is chasing you, that symbolizes loss. There is a chance that honesty will cost you a lot because you will step on the toes of a person that is better having on your side. When you look at the consequences of your deeds and words, you will feel pretty powerless, but it will be too late to take them back and deny the things you have said.
To dream of killing a lion
Dreaming of killing a lion means that you will gain power and a good reputation. There is a chance that you will not use the most honest methods to get to the top, but that will not be important for you since you will achieve what you have been longing for. However, don’t forget to watch your back because happiness built on other people’s misery will not last long.
To dream of lions sleepingIf you see lions sleeping in your dream, it means that your unfamiliar powerful protector is not there for you, so that person will not be able to help you when you end up in either financial or legal trouble.
To hear lions roar
If you are dreaming of hearing lions roaring, it means that you should be careful when it comes to recent business decisions. There is a chance that you are getting involved in a project that you will not be able to finish or dedicate your time to. It is sometimes better to pass on them than to ruin your reputation.
To dream of petting a lion
Dreaming of petting a lion means that your business risk will pay off, after which you will gain respect from certain people. This dream also symbolizes success and prosperity.
To dream about a black lion
This dream suggests that you don’t notice your own power and knowledge. You are underestimating yourself. You need to have more self-confidence and the wish to risk just a bit more.
To dream of a white lion
Dreaming of a white lion means that you are overestimating your power and knowledge. You are overestimating yourself and should sometimes play it safer instead of taking risks.
To dream of a lion in a cage
If you see a lion in a cage or enclosed somewhere else, it means that the opportunity is in front of you, but you don’t notice it. You have to think outside of the box to see it. If you manage to do that, you might get financial or business gain.
To dream of letting a lion out of the cage
Letting a lion out of the cage in your dream symbolizes the gambler’s mentality. You have been making risky moves and doing things that are not in accordance with your personality lately. There is a chance that that is the result of a deep disappointment, or you are just in a phase when you want to experiment. Anyhow, make sure that you don’t overdo it because the consequences could be fatal.
To dream about riding a lion
If you are dreaming of riding a lion, it means that you feel free and enjoy it. Your freedom has been taken away from you before, so you act like a bird now. Use this favorable period the best you can but don’t forget to think about the future as well. Now is the right time to make long-term plans.
To dream of other people riding a lion
A dream in which you see someone else riding a lion means that you lack excitement in your life. You probably hear, every day, about the people that are living their life to the fullest while it seems to you that you are only wasting your time on earth. You are the only person that can make wanted changes, so don’t expect other people to give you a recipe or scenario for a new lifestyle.
To dream of a lion in the circus
When you are dreaming of watching a lion perform in the circus, it means that the following period will be difficult, but you will manage those new obligations and problems well. People that have recently made big cuts in life like changing a job, divorcing or moving have these dreams often. However, you don’t have to worry because you will manage to control this situation, and the storm will pass soon.
To dream of training a lion
If you are dreaming of successfully training a lion, it means that you are not aware of the strength and courage that you possess. If the lion that you are training behaves badly, there is a chance that your future will be extremely uncertain, which will stress you out a lot.
To dream of a lioness with cubs
If you see a lioness with cubs in your dream, it means that you will make new friends somewhere where you expected that the least. You have probably been lonely lately because it seems to you that people that you have hung out with for years don’t have similar interests to yours anymore. However, new people that you will have a lot of in common with will soon enter your life.
To dream of a lion attacking you
This dream has something to do with your perception of self. There is a chance that you feel superior over people that surround you, especially when it comes to colleagues and friends. You probably believe that you are smarter and more capable than others, so people get the impression that you are arrogant and rude. That can be just a defense mechanism that you use to hide your fears.
To dream of a lion attacking someone else
When you see a lion attacking someone else in your dream, it means that you feel powerless to help a loved one. Your partner, friend, or one of the family members has a problem, but you can’t find a way to help them. Your support and love mean a lot to that person, so don’t be afraid to show them now when they need it the most.
To dream of a lion eating youEven though this scenario can be seen in cartoons only, it is not rare for people to dream of this situation. If you are dreaming of a lion eating you alive or simply swallowing you, it means that you shouldn’t get involved in risky businesses. If you love playing games of chance, make sure that you don’t invest an amount that exceeds your financial abilities.
To dream about a lion eating someone else
If you see a lion eating or swallowing someone else in a dream, it means that you gave up on your idea before you even tried to realize it. You have set that venture to failure and can’t blame anyone else for it. If you believe in something and have enough courage and strength to make it happen, there is no reason not to try.
To dream of stealing a lion’s prey
A dream in which you are trying to steal a lion’s prey is a sign that you are afraid of competition. There is a chance that your new colleague has shown tremendous knowledge and skills at work, so you are afraid that they will take over your spot. On the other hand, your partner might have a close friend that you see as a threat.
To dream of other people taking a lion’s prey
If you see someone else trying to take a lion’s prey in your dream, it means that someone’s actions will surprise you. Your acquaintance might do something that will shock or amaze you. You will wonder what made them do something like that, but you will not be able to figure out the answer.
To dream of lying next to a lion
When you are dreaming of calmly lying next to a lion or lioness, it means that you are pretending to be brave in front of other people, which means that you are constantly hiding your fears from everyone. You also want to preserve the illusion of a person that knows what they want and how to get it at any moment, but many insecurities torment you actually. Maybe you should confide in someone because you are carrying too heavy of a burden alone.
To dream about other people lying next to a lion
If you see someone else lying next to a lion in your dream, it means that you admire a loved one for their patience and composure. You have concluded that you wouldn’t last even a day in their body. Don’t be so sure because life often gives us challenges that we learn to deal with on the go. That is probably the way they have learned to live with some problems that seem too big to you at the moment.
Meanings of dreams can be more trivial. If you have recently seen, killed, hunted, or ran away from a lion, that has made a strong impression on you.
Definition of a lion
A lion is a large mammal with a recognizable mane that hunts in a herd and lives in savannah.