All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.
The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem.
The cougar is nocturnal and therefore relates more to shadow elements of things hidden and unknown.
A stalk and ambush hunter, the cougar is associated with the ability to have your presence remain hidden, but take powerful action at the precise moment that action is necessary.
A cougar can also be an older woman who is enjoying her sexual power with younger men, so this may be something to attribute to the appearance of a cougar in a dream.
[1]The cougar as the master of the mountain comes like Moses to the Israelites to bring messages from the spiritual world.
The cougar can come to the dreamer as a call to become a spiritual teacher. Its power delivers higher truth through various forms of communication such as writing, channeling, public speaking, and media.
[2]A cougar in your dream represents wild beauty, power and raw emotion. It often refers to feminine powerand aggression.
A female you know may represent some danger to your social position or sense of well-being.
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