Dreaming of a Leopard

leopard, cheetah, jaguar · mixed, leaning negative with a possible victory

The leopard stands for cunning opponents: it warns of difficulties and false friends, though you can overcome them.

What happens in the dream

  • A leopard attacks you: the future looks bright, but misplaced trust will make success hard
  • You kill a leopard: victory in your affairs
  • Leopards in the wild running from you: setbacks in love or business that persistence will overcome
  • A leopard's skin: a dishonest person will win your esteem and endanger your interests
  • A leopard in general: false friends and family quarrels, though sometimes honor
  • A caged leopard: enemies will surround you but fail to harm you

How you felt

  • Fear: the dream may reflect a threat you sense but can't name
  • Fascination: it may express attraction to someone or something alluring but risky

Ask yourself

  • Whom have I trusted too quickly?
  • Which difficulty could I overcome if I keep at it?

See also Panther · Tiger · Lion · Lynx · Enemy

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: cheetah, jaguar.

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