Dreaming of a Lion
lion, big cat, king of beasts, lion cub · mostly positive, depending on who has the upper hand
The lion stands for great strength: mastering it brings victory, advancement and powerful friends; being overpowered leaves you open to opponents.
What happens in the dream
- You subdue the lion, or it is gentle and fawns on you: victory, advancement and the favor of powerful people
- Caged lions: your success depends on how you handle opposition
- Someone controlling a lion: success in business and great strength of mind
- Lion cubs: promising new ventures, or new romances
- Hearing a lion roar: unexpected promotion
- A lion: a great force is driving you
- Riding a lion, or seeing its skin: courage, persistence and fortune
- The lion overpowers you, or roars and tries to reach you: enemies and jealous people will attack
How you felt
- Courage or pride: the dream often mirrors your own strength
- Fear: it may express intimidation by someone more powerful
Ask yourself
- What strength in me is asking to come out?
- Whom do I feel I have to fight?
See also Lioness · Tiger · Leopard · Panther · Menagerie
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); Anonymous, The Interpretation of Dreams and Moles (1805). Also searched as: big cat, king of beasts, lion cub.