Dreaming of a Bear
bear, grizzly, teddy bear · mostly negative, with a happy way out
A bear stands for fierce competition or an enemy, but defeating it frees you.
What happens in the dream
- A bear attacks you: you will overcome your enemy
- A bear chases you: an opponent is plotting against you
- You kill a bear: you get free of old entanglements
- A bear: overwhelming competition in everything you do, or enemies
- If you are single: a threatening rival or a misfortune
How you felt
- Fear: feeling you're up against something stronger than you
- Courage: a wish to stand your ground
Ask yourself
- What force is intimidating me right now?
- Do I have what it takes to face it?
See also Polar Bear · Wolf · Lion · Enemy · Rival
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: grizzly, teddy bear.