(1) The ass may signify stupidity — your own! Track it down. In what respect, in which department of your life, are you being a silly-billy?
(2) It may be a symbol of animal impulses, not in any aggressive or savage sense, but in the sense of what is pre-rational, non-intellectual - in other words, unconscious, intuitive.
In folklore, animals may have visions and speak with great wisdom. In dreams the humble ass or donkey may be telling you that you need to return to nature and observe the natural law of your being.
(3) Tony Crisp (Dream Dictionary) mentions the ass as a symbol of‘the plodding, long-suffering body5. Yes, but also remember that the body may eventually kick out at you if you go on neglecting or maltreating it.
[1]To see an ass in a dream, you will meet many annoyances, and delays will accrue in receiving news or goods.
To see donkeys carrying burdens, denotes that, after patience and toil, you will succeed in your undertakings, whether of travel or love.
If an ass pursues you, and you are afraid of it, you will be the victim of scandal or other displeasing reports.
If you unwillingly ride on one, or, as jockey, unnecessary quarrels may follow.
See Also: Donkey.
[2]To see an ass in your dream indicates that there is an issue or situation in your life that you don’t fully comprehend. It may also mean that you will be experiencing frustrations and minor upsets in the near future.
To see an ass carrying a burden in your dream indicates that you will finally succeed in work as well as in relationships; but only after much time and effort.
[3]Seeing as ass in the dream is regarded as better than seeing a pack-horse. It symbolises a person’s good fortune and luck. Seeing any excellences or defects in an ass means similar excellences or defects in his luck.
The interpretation of a female ass is the same as a male ass.
[4]This animal is a symbol of stupidity, and a dream about it is a warning to be careful to investigate thoroughly any proposition that may be made to you.
[5]1. One feels like a beast of burden in certain situations.
2. One sometimes feels like a fool.
3. Sexual attraction (slang).
[6]All your great troubles, in spite of despairing circumstances, will end in ultimate success after much struggle and suffering.
[7]The basic life processes in the body, which uphold or cany us through the years; the plodding long suffering body.
[8]An animal that signifies hard work and extreme stubbornness, the ass is also associated with stupidity.
[9](See Also: Donkey)
[10]See Also: Buttocks.
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