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.

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