Dreaming of a bear: what does it mean?
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- strength
- protection
- influential person
- rest
A bear in a dream symbolises strength, protection and an influential person. In folk tradition a calm bear foretells a protector or a serious relationship, while an aggressive one means meeting a strong rival.
What does a bear mean in folk tradition?
In folk tradition a bear points to a strong and influential person who may be your protector or your rival. In some traditions, an unmarried girl who dreams of a bear will soon meet a serious admirer.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists see the bear as your inner strength and protective instinct. It is also a symbol of rest: the bear sleeps through winter, and the dream may be telling you that you need to rest and recover.
What was the bear like?
The bear's behaviour changes the meaning of the dream.
- A calm bear: a protector, a reliable person
- A bear attacks you: tension with a powerful person
- A bear cub: care and tenderness
- A sleeping bear: time for rest and reflection
What to ask yourself
Who is your support right now, and who are you a support for? Does your pace of life leave you room to rest?