Dream Dictionary · Animals
Turtle in a dream
Tradition links a turtle in a dream with longevity, patience and a slow but sure road to your goal.
The turtle carries its house on its back and never hurries, so dream books see it as a sign of patience and a long, calm life. Folk interpretation says that whoever dreams of a turtle need not compare themselves with those who are faster, because a slow step reaches the goal too. The shell is read as protection and the safety of home. If the turtle pulled into its shell, it is believed that some time alone and a little retreat would do you good.
The most common dreams
Dreaming of a turtle walking slowly
A slow walk is read as work that advances unnoticed but steadily. Do not rush it, for good things, they say, are cooked over a low flame.
Dreaming of a turtle in the water
By tradition, a swimming turtle means that some area of life is going more easily than you expected. Where you are in your element, you are quick.
Dreaming of a turtle hiding in its shell
Folk tradition sees in this a need for peace and shelter from outside noise. Withdraw for a short while without guilt; the shell is there for resting.
Dreaming of baby turtles
Little turtles are read as beginnings that need time to grow strong. In folk belief, what looks small now has a long life ahead of it.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.