The raccoon has stood for deception, mischief, and thievery down through the ages because of his mask and his nocturnal ways.
To dream of a raccoon warns you to be on your guard and the dream should be studied carefully in context with the rest of your symbols.
To dream you see a raccoon in your dream shows that people are presenting false faces to you in your everyday life.
To be chased by a raccoon shows that a person you thought a friend has turned on you and now works behind your back for your downfall.
[1]Raccoon will do whatever is necessary, go anywhere. do anything, in order to gather its resources. Raccoon can teach you how to become resourceful in taking care of the needs of your family or community. It may come to coax you out of complacency and into action to accomplish a task. Raccoon’s message is “Be resourceful.” As it has dark bands around the eyes, it may mention to see with your own two eyes the opportunities around you.
[2]The symbolic meaning associated with the raccoon is based on its markings that look like a mask. In this way, the raccoon as a totem connects to the idea of disguise and secrecy. Its nocturnal mischief further increases the sensibility of this. When the raccoon appears in your dreams, you are being invited to consider what masks you are wearing in your life and where you might be able to deepen your experience of authenticity.
[3]Dreams of a raccoon symbolize that you are feeling like the protector of the underdog. Perhaps you’ve been providing for those less fortunate than you and wearing a mask to protect your identity while you are doing random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty. Your dream is telling you that your benevolence will come full circle for you.
[4](See Also: Animals)
Getting into things that you’re not supposed to. Raccoons are notorious and rather adept thieves.
A curious demeanor, eager for exploration. These are common traits of the raccoon.
The raccoon’s mask represents privacy*, ambiguity, or secrecy of some type. What’s being hidden and from whom?
[5]To dream of a raccoon is a sign of rain (Gypsy). The Ainos pray to the skulls of these animals during drought to bring on rain; to increase the storm they don gloves and caps of raccoon skin and dance (Frazer).
[6]1. Appearances may be deceptive; who or what seems attractive may be harmful.
2. New adventures or skills prove profitable (raccoon fur).
3. A feeling that thievery is afoot.
[7]Raccoon fur or articles made from it predict that you will find a new talent or hobby which will prove profitable as well as enjoyable.
Otherwise, see Animals.
[8]To dream of a raccoon denotes falsehood. There are friends in your life that are that are being dishonest. They have joined together to cause you harm.
[9]To see a raccoon in your dream suggests that someone you trust is not acting in your best interests. Be careful of trusting in false friends.
[10]Unwilling to let others see your intentions; not being totally honest. Eyes are clear seeing, yet masked for others to view.
[11]1. Opportunistic thief;
2. Dark spiritual influence, attracted to garbage in your environment John 12:5-6.
[12]To dream of a raccoon, denotes you are being deceived by the friendly appearance of enemies.
[13]A person of like characteristics, i.E. Unenlightened, undomesticated, racketeering
[14]A rascally individual, one prone to foolish behavior
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