Dreaming of a Lamb
lamb, ewe, lambkin · mostly positive, with shadows
The lamb stands for innocence and family happiness, turning to misfortune only when it is hurt, lost or threatened.
What happens in the dream
- Lambs frolicking in green pastures: sincere friendships, joy, good harvests and growing possessions
- Lambs suckling their mothers: a happy home, perhaps a birth, and lovely children
- If you are in love: a quick and happy marriage
- You own lambs or carry them in your arms: pleasant surroundings and happy cares for those you love
- You lead a lamb to slaughter: torment; prosperity bought at the cost of your peace
- Lambs in rain or a storm, or bleating: missed pleasures, or an appeal to your generosity
- A lost lamb: vulnerable people will be under your influence, so mind your conduct
- You shear lambs: you may be honest but cold and mercenary
- A dead lamb: sadness and loneliness
- Blood on a white fleece, or wolves and dogs devouring lambs: innocent people will suffer through others' betrayal
- You eat lamb chops: health worries and anxiety about your children
How you felt
- Tenderness: the dream may reflect a wish to protect or be protected
- Concern for the vulnerable: you may feel responsible for someone
Ask yourself
- Whom do I want to protect right now?
- Do I make room for my own gentleness?
See also Sheep · Shepherd · Young Goat · Pasture · Bleating
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862). Also searched as: ewe, lambkin.