Dreaming of an Ox
ox, steer · mostly positive
A well-fed ox promises success and standing; a lean or dead one warns of loss.
What happens in the dream
- Fat oxen in green pastures: fortune and a rise beyond your expectations
- A well-matched yoke of oxen: a happy, prosperous marriage, or a sign you've already found the right person
- Oxen drinking from clear water: something long wished for, perhaps a devoted love
- A well-fed ox: you will become a respected figure in your community
- Lean oxen: your fortune shrinks and friends drift away
- A dead ox: a bereavement
How you felt
- Security: the dream may reflect a sense of quiet strength and stability
- Weariness: you may be patiently carrying a heavy load
Ask yourself
- What solid strengths can I rely on?
- Who shares the yoke with me, and is it balanced?
See also Oxen · Cattle · Bull · Yoke · Pasture
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: steer.