What Does Dreaming of the Chinese Zodiac Animals Mean?

Dreaming about the 12 zodiac animals could reflect real-life influences or your subconscious imagination. Below is a detailed interpretation from the ancient Chinese Duke of Zhou’s Dream Dictionary.

Dream of a Rat

• A rat biting clothes: Your wishes will be granted.
• A rat running away: Good news is coming.
• A cat catching a rat: Financial gain.
• A white rat leading the way: Career promotion.

Dream of an Ox

• A yellow ox entering your home: Wealth and honor.
• An ox with bloody horns: High social status.
• An ox giving birth: All desires fulfilled.
• Leading oxen/sheep: Family happiness.
• A water buffalo at home: Bereavement.
• An ox attacking: Plans may fail.
• An ox climbing a hill: Great fortune.
• Riding an ox into town: Joyful events.

Dream of a Tiger

• Riding a tiger: Avoid misfortune.
• A roaring tiger: Career promotion.
• Tiger entering your house: Rising authority.

Dream of a Rabbit

• Multiple rabbits: Gaining prestige.
• A white rabbit at home: Good luck.

Dream of a Dragon

• Riding a dragon skyward: Noble status.
• Dragon/snake entering: Wealth incoming.
• Dragon blocking a door: Prosperity.
• Dead dragon: Loss of position.

Dream of a Snake

• Snake following you: Partner’s infidelity.
• Black/red snake: Reveals fortune.
• Snake bite: Unexpected wealth.
• Snake coiling around you: Birth of an important child.

Dream of a Horse

• Horse running far: Great joy ahead.
• Horse carrying money: Loss of income.
• Riding a slow horse: Bad omen.
• Horse dancing: Accidents possible.

Dream of a Goat

• Goat following a pig: Visitors arriving.
• Killing a goat: Illness warning.
• Eating goat meat: Domestic bliss.

Dream of a Monkey

• Mountain monkey: Legal disputes.
• White ape: Career advancement.

Dream of a Rooster

• Eating chicken/duck: Good fortune.
• Rooster crowing: Promotion with gossip.
• Hen laying eggs: Big celebration coming.

Dream of a Dog

• Wolf or fierce dog: Beware thieves.
• Barking dog: Spirits seeking food.

Dream of a Pig

• Pig transforming into human: Legal issues.
• Killing a pig: Good luck.
• Eating pork: Health concerns.