Dreaming of a Horse
horse · mostly positive
A horse is an excellent sign of prosperity and advancement, especially if you ride it easily; a wounded, dead or bucking horse points to setbacks.
What happens in the dream
- You ride a spirited horse easily: your fortunes rise, and a happy marriage is in sight
- You ford a clear stream on horseback: good fortune and rich pleasures; if the water is murky, joys that fall a little short
- A white horse: prosperity and good company; if soiled and lean, a jealous friend will betray your trust
- A black or dark horse: success, but with delays, discontent or a temptation to deceive
- A horse bucks or throws you: a strong rival and hard-won desires; a kick: rejection by someone you love
- You catch and harness a horse: a marked improvement in business; if you fail to catch it, fortune will let you down
- You buy a horse: a gain; you sell or swap one: a loss, or someone will cheat you
- You ride up a hill and reach the top: a remarkable and lasting rise; riding downhill, disappointment
- A runaway horse: a friend's or employer's folly harms your interests, or unexpected, unwelcome business
- A wounded or dead horse: troubles among friends, or business stalling
How you felt
- Drive: the dream often reflects your vitality and wish to move forward
- A question of control: you may be asking whether you hold the reins of your life
Ask yourself
- Am I holding the reins, or being carried away?
- What am I galloping towards right now?
See also Mare · Stallion · Riding · Foal · Horseshoe
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); Anonymous, The Interpretation of Dreams and Moles (1805); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885)