Dream Dictionary · Animals
Elephant in a dream
In folk tradition, an elephant in a dream stands for strength, a good memory and steady, patient progress.
Elephants never lived in the Balkans, yet they found their way into old dream books as a picture of calm strength and constancy. The old interpreters say that if you dream of an elephant, you stand more firmly on the ground than you think, and your affairs move slowly but surely. A large, peaceful elephant is read as reliable support, a restless one as a duty that has grown. It is considered a good dream and nothing to worry about.
The most common dreams
Dreaming of riding an elephant
Tradition has it that whoever rides an elephant in a dream earns the respect of those around them and a word that carries weight. It is also said that work in which you lead others may be ahead.
Dreaming of a big white elephant
In old interpretations a white elephant is a rare and festive sign: a lovely opportunity that does not come along often. Folk wisdom adds that it is worth being ready for it.
Dreaming of an elephant chasing you
Do not let this dream frighten you. Folk reading sees in it a big duty you keep putting off, one that shrinks as soon as you approach it step by step.
Dreaming of a baby elephant with its mother
A baby elephant is traditionally read as the start of something that has yet to grow, such as a new job, a friendship or a habit. It asks for patience and a little care.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.