In our enlightened age, there are fewer and fewer people who sincerely believe that dreams contain real prophecies, and yet their interpretations (especially terrible and frightening) are invariably received with great interest. So the man is arranged that, contrary to logic and sound reasoning, in his soul there always remains a place for the sacred "well, what if ...". Without touching on more terrible plots, we will satisfy our curiosity, if only for the example of what a wolf dreams about in a dream, the image of which is well known to us from childhood fairy tales.
Glyph of Arcane Enemy
Since time immemorial, wolves have been part of the wild nature that surrounded humans, and it is not surprising that their image was reflected in superstitions and night dreams. Since in the Middle Ages this beast was often associated with a werewolf, the night visions with its participation were mainly regarded as bad omens. To make sure of this, it is enough to open the dream book of Nostradamus - the famous mystic and forecaster of the 16th century. In it, the author gives an answer to the question of what the wolf dreams of.
Despite the fact that the author ascribes to the predator such meritorious qualities as fearlessness, selflessness and courage, he nevertheless warns dreamers that, when he sees him in night visions, he should be prepared for the appearance of an evil person in life who is ready to commit any villainy. It is curious that Nostradamus, in his work, operates in a biblical way “a wolf in sheep's clothing”, to which he quite rightly assigns the role of a secret enemy, skillfully hiding his intentions. In the case of such a dream, the author recommends a closer look at others and be ready to stand up for themselves.
Do not feed the wolf off hand!
The author especially dwells on what the wolf dreams of, taking food from the hands of man. This scene, according to the predictor, indicates that, firstly, the secret enemy is somewhere nearby, and secondly, it may turn out to be one of the closest people - perhaps even a relative. It is characteristic that in the following centuries, most interpreters of dreams did not go beyond the boundaries outlined by Nostradamus in their fantasies, and their wolf was almost always associated with evil and treachery.
Wolf trace in the writings of an overseas scientist
The American psychoanalyst Gustav Miller, who at the beginning of the last century was one of the most popular travel guides to the world of dreams, does not contradict this tradition. He also did not ignore the question of what the wolf dreams of. In his interpretation, this is a symbol of the enemy, and very insidious and dangerous.
The author warns: having seen him in his night dreams, you can be sure that among the people around you - work colleagues or just acquaintances - there is someone who is capable of betrayal, forgery, theft or other similar muck. The author gives more specific information, explaining why the attacking wolf dreams. According to him, this suggests that a secret ill-wisher will strike a blow at the dreamer's financial well-being.
The meaning of other "wolf" dreams
Another question raised in his dream book is very interesting : why do wolves dream of a characteristic animal howl? The answer to it mainly depends on how far away the dreamer will hear this sound. If a howling pack was nearby - this is a good sign, foreshadowing the swift exposure of the machinations made by enemies or competitors. Worse if the howl was heard from afar and was barely distinguishable. In this case, in order to overcome the ill-wishers, it will take a lot of time and effort.
His comment is also very curious: if someone dreams that he killed a wolf on a hunt, and when he came closer, he found that his victim was a dog, this means that in real life he slandered an innocent person. The author also mentions a plot that is opposite in meaning, in which, having found a dead dog somewhere, the dreamer suddenly discovers that he is facing a wolf. In this case, in reality, some wretch, skillfully disguising himself as a decent person, would have “warmed up” near him.
Opinion contrary to tradition
The Bulgarian soothsayer Vanga was among the few compilers of dream books who put in a good word for these animals, whose whole fault is that nature created them as predators. So, when answering the question of what the flock of wolves dreams of, it proceeded from the ancient Slavic tradition, according to which its image symbolized a close-knit family, and the animal itself was perceived as a kind of magical charm.
Even the prophetess considered the attack in a dream of a wolf not as an accusation against the animal, but only as a rebuke to the dreamer for his inability to defend his interests. To ward off the wolf, in her opinion, meant victory over one’s own indecision, and to suffer from it - imminent suffering caused by harmful circumstances.
The image of the wolf in female and male dreams
Separately, Vanga explained why a woman dreams of wolves. For example, if in the night dreams she fed the wolf cubs, having warm feelings for them, then in real life she will have a surge of energy and a quick motherhood. Especially beneficial is a dream in which a woman fed them with her own children. In this case, the prophetess promises her offspring excellent health and good luck in all her life endeavors.
She does not leave unanswered the question of why a man dreams of a wolf. According to her, a bachelor walking in a dream next to a she-wolf and not experiencing fear at the same time will soon find her soul mate and get married in real life. If a man dreams that he is riding a wolf (like Ivan Tsarevich), then in reality he will have a brilliant victory over secret and overt enemies. The caught predator promises him reconciliation with all with whom he was in a quarrel.
Opinion of the Austrian psychologist
He also told the world what the wolf dreams about, and the famous Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud. It is known that the basis of many human emotions and experiences he saw in the sphere of his intimate life. He did not change himself this time either. In particular, the wolf for him is a symbol of unbridled sexual passion. The scientist wrote that the fear of the beast seen in a dream indicates that the intimate life of this person has recently lost its color, becoming dull and monotonous. The novelty of the sensations left his bedroom. However, not all is lost. Soon he will meet with someone who will give him extraordinary pleasures.
Focusing on what a woman dreams of a wolf, Freud considered a plot in which a beast digs into it with its sharp fangs. In reality, this may mean that the lady overly idealized her lover, and he does not correspond to the image that was created in her imagination. At the same time, if her sexual partner turns out to be bitten, this indicates that she is not sufficiently attentive to his ardent feelings and thereby inflicts grievous suffering on the unhappy person.
Spiritual Opinion
A prominent American dream interpreter, senior pastor of the Baptist church, Davy Loff, devoted his research to our topic of interest. In a compilation of his dream book it is said that the image of a wolf usually visits in night visions of people who experience “predatory inclinations” in real life. As a rule, such a dreamer feels hostility towards others and prefers to remain a “lone wolf”. Less often, cowardice is inherent in him, which he tries to hide, deliberately producing a repulsive impression on everyone.
However, the author points out that this rule may have exceptions. For example, a person who was attacked by a wolf pack in a dream might wake up because of a disagreement with relatives or work colleagues. Especially the situation will be complicated if predators use their teeth. In this case, it all depends on whether blood has come out of the wound.
If it was, and also in large numbers, then unexpected villainy should be expected from relatives, while in the case of light scratches that did not cause bleeding, strangers would be the culprits. If the animals do not rush to the dreamer, but confine themselves to a grin and a menacing howl, then the impending conflict will not have serious consequences and will spill over into an everyday verbal skirmish.
The image of a white wolf
The theme of wolves is also widely covered in many other modern dream books found on store shelves and on the Internet. Having opened the most popular of them, we will see, for example, why a white wolf dreams. It turns out that the image of this predator, living mainly in the Arctic and in the tundra, is a good omen, promising in the near future the creation of a new family. An unmarried woman who saw him in a dream will certainly receive an offer of a hand and a heart, and the bachelor will successfully embrace and gain family happiness.
If the wedding has already taken place and the couple are waiting for the offspring, then the white wolf will bring a healthy and strong heir to their family. This beast will assist in many other matters. For example, he will bring profitable deals to businessmen, to employees - promotion, and to everyone without exception - a win in the lottery.
What does the black wolf promise us in a dream?
It will be no less interesting to learn about what the black wolf dreams of, and whether he is as friendly to us as his white brother. Compilers of dream books touching upon this issue note that it is possible to understand the secret meaning inherent in this image only taking into account a number of plot features of what was seen, since the beast can in some cases portend a meeting with a reliable patron, and in others - the appearance of a dangerous enemy.
In the Slavic dream book, which has gained great popularity today, the black wolf is presented as the personification of wisdom. Once upon a time, our distant ancestors considered him a guide to the other world, protecting the deceased along the entire path of his passage to the kingdom of the dead. Now we are not talking about this, and nevertheless, the beast, peacefully lying near the dreamer's feet, is in reality considered a harbinger of acquaintance and rapprochement with someone who can protect against dangers.
At the same time, if in a dream a black wolf attacks a person, then in reality he will be threatened by ill-wishers, but the beast who has risen to protect him portends the imminent disclosure of other people's conspiracies. The howling animal is a bad omen, promising the dreamer a loss of reputation and a good name, and tearing prey with fangs heralds the end of married life and the beginning of free relations.
A few words about women's dreams
It is also illuminated by modern authors and the question of why a woman dreams of a wolf in a dream ? This topic has already been discussed above, but we turn to it again to find out the opinion of our contemporaries. Since every woman dreams of a reliable and faithful life partner, this desire leaves an imprint on her dreams, in which the wolf sometimes plays a similar role. Appearing in the night dreams, a mighty beast takes a woman under his protection. However, some skeptical authors see him as a symbol of a dangerous enemy who has penetrated the closest surroundings of his defenseless victim.
Are you predators in reality?
In order to get a true idea of the meaning of what he saw in a dream, a woman must first of all give an objective assessment of her state of mind. For example, if in real life she shows some of the makings of a predator, that is, by nature she is aggressive and indiscriminate in achieving what she wants, then should it be surprising that wolves become the dominant characters in her dreams?
Often the subject of consideration of the compilers of modern dream books is another story from female, and more often girlish, dreams. This is a scene in which the sleeping woman sees herself closely surrounded by a large wolf pack, but the animals do not show aggression against her, but in every way caress - they try to lick or at least rub themselves. Such a dream, by all accounts, portends the girl an abundance of grooms and a fast wedding, and for a married woman - success with familiar men.