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What Are Dogs Trying to Tell You in Your Dreams?
Our dreams are mysterious ways in which our subconscious mind sends us messages. Sometimes these messages are clear and understandable, while others are complex and difficult to interpret. One of the images that we often encounter in our dreams is dogs. Dogs are animals that carry strong meanings such as loyalty, protection, friendship, and faithfulness. However, dogs may also have different meanings in our dreams. Therefore, it is important to remember the dog you saw in your dream in detail and pay attention to the overall content of your dream. It is also helpful to consult knowledgeable sources on dream interpretation for the correct interpretation of your dream.
Below is some information about what dogs may mean in your dreams, according to different dream interpretation schools:
Islamic Dream Interpreters
Abdullah bin Abbas: One of the Islamic scholars who specialized in the interpretation of dreams, Abdullah bin Abbas offers different interpretations for seeing a dog in a dream. The color and behavior of the dog you saw in your dream play an important role in the interpretation. For example, a white dog usually indicates good news, while a black dog may indicate bad news. If the dog is aggressive, it may mean that you need to be careful about malicious people around you.
Ibn Nablusi: Ibn Nablusi often interpreted seeing a dog in a dream as the presence of a strong enemy. Depending on the breed, size, and behavior of the dog, the power and level of danger of this enemy may vary. For example, a large and aggressive dog represents a powerful and dangerous enemy, while a small and cute dog may represent a weaker enemy.
Ibn Sirin: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a dog in a dream usually indicates the difficulties and obstacles to be encountered in a person's life. The person who is bitten by a dog in a dream may be harmed by their enemies. Depending on the details of the dream, this damage may be material or spiritual.
Seyyid Suleyman: According to Seyyid Suleyman, seeing a dog in a dream indicates bad friendships and acquaintances in a person's life. These bad friends can make a person's life difficult and cause them distress. If the dog you saw in your dream attacked you, it may be a warning that you could be harmed by these bad friends.
Talim al-Hakim: Talim al-Hakim interprets seeing a dog in a dream as indicating some bad habits and weaknesses in a person's life. The dog's behavior may provide clues about what these bad habits are. For example, begging in a dream may indicate that the person is trying to break a bad habit.
Imam Ghazali: Imam Ghazali usually links seeing a dog in a dream to a person's spiritual state and inner conflicts. The dog seen in the dream may represent an aspect of the person who is trying to keep themselves away from bad habits or suppressed desires.
Psychological Dream Interpretation Schools
Jung: Jung interpreted seeing a dog in a dream as a reaction of the subconscious mind to threats from outside. The dog can be seen as a symbol of the dreamer's need for protection and security.
Freud: Freud views dreams as symbolic expressions of repressed desires and fears. The dog may be related to the dreamer's desires for sexuality, power, and aggression. Being bitten by a dog in a dream may indicate that the dreamer is experiencing aggression and a sense of control sexually or emotionally.
The interpretations mentioned above should be considered as a general interpretation of seeing a dog in a dream. Each dream has its own unique meaning, and for the correct interpretation of your dream, you need to consider your personal experiences, emotional state, and the details of your dream. It may also be helpful to talk to a specialist to decipher the message of your dreams and make changes in your life.