A herd of sheep in a dream represents a good flock, obedient subjects, or good citizens. Sheep in a dream also signify joy, happiness, festivities, a wife, children, a farmland, properties, prosperity or wealth, and particularly when one pays the due alms tax on his money making ventures and liquid assets. Owning a herd of sheep in a dream represents a growing wealth. Passing by a herd of sheep in a dream means passing a gathering of men who have no brain.
If a herd of sheep faces someone in a dream, they represent a group of people who will welcome him with a fight which one will eventually win. Receiving a herd of sheep as a gift in a dream means a political appointment, knighthood, knowledge, the seat of justice, or a blessing in one’s life. Shearing off the wool of a sheep in a dream is a warning that one should remain aloof for three days. Both the white sheep and the black sheep in a dream mean profit, though the benefits one draws from a white sheep are greater. Seeing a herd of sheep in a dream means continuous happiness. Walking by a slaughter house or a tripe shop and witnessing the heads and trotters of sheep in a dream mean longevity.
To find oneself transformed into a sheep in a dream means a booty or winning something. Seeing a sheep in one’s dream also represents an obedient son.
If one’s wife is pregnant, and ifhe is presented with a sheep as a gift in a dream, it means that she will deliver a boy. Otherwise, the remaining little domesticated animals represent headache, because of the responsibility involved in caring for and in upbringing the boys, except for the girls, for they represent worldly success and profits. Ifone sees himself slaughtering a sheep in a dream, it means that one of his boys will shortly die, or perhaps it could be the son of someone he knows.
A sheep trader in a dream represents a good man who is intuitive and who spends his money on the path of seeking knowledge, or to propagate the same. Ifone sees himself having a fat tail like that of a sheep in a dream, it means that his livelihood will depend on the revenues of his offspring. In a dream, a sheep also represents a righteous man.
(Also see 384 Counting sheep, Ewe, Ram, Trader)
[1]Sheep depict the way we might be led into situations, sometimes awful, by conforming to prevailing attitudes and social pressures. Example: ‘1 walked past a married couple who were walking up the hill too. As I passed I heard them say something about a shepherd. Looking up the hill I saw the sheep, then The Shepherd.
A beautiful aura of many colours surrounded The Shepherd. I looked and felt joy and exuberance rise in me, and I ran to the couple saying it was The Shepherd’ (Brian C). In the example Brian is not only aware of the sheep, but also The Shepherd.
The sheep is his sense of being one of the crowd and The Shepherd is his sense of his own unique potential or love transforming his ordinariness.
[2]It is a sign of passivity, conformity, and lack of initiative. We tend to delegate responsibilities that affect us to others in order to avoid commitments. Or, we give only what is expected of us.
Dreaming of this situation (although it is presented metaphorically) indicates that your attitude, deep down, is unsatisfactory. On the other hand, the sheep also means purity and innocence, two positive attributes. However, it may also represent ignorance and blindness. In the event that a shepherd appears, the dream may refer to the power of love to unify divergent forces.
To see many sheep is a sign of calamity; but if they belong to you it promises great riches. A white sheep is a good omen; a black sheep, a bad one.
[3]Vision: Seeing one or more sheep means difficult times are on the way. Shearing a sheep: you are taking advantage of other people and you will have to account for your actions some day. Seeing a flock of sheep: you will be able to generate a good income, because you work diligendy and are humble.
See Also: Lamb.
Depth Psychology: A sheep may reflect your easygoing nature, but also that you are easily influenced and let people take advantage of you. You are often too “soft” and can t say no when dealing with strong personalities. Do you feel like a “dumb” sheep? Do others call or treat you as if you were? Why? On the other hand, are you “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”?
[4]A symbolic representation for a passive, shy, or docile person.
A sign that you, or someone you know, are too easily led astray by strong or charismatic people.
Black sheep represent the shadow, or feelings of isolation and rejection. Alternatively, this may reveal you are unafraid to pursue your own way, despite others’ opinions.
Among Christians, an emblem of those saved by grace.
Hebraic: Wealth, purity, and innocence. This was the only creature acceptable for the Passover observance.
[5]The sheep is renowned for its flock instinct and it is this interpretation that is most usually accepted in dreams.
The helplessness of the sheep when off balance is also another aspect that is recognizable, as is the apparent lack of intelligence.
The god-fearing, ‘good sheep’ and also the passive and ‘sheepish’ may have relevance within the context of the dream.
To dream of sheep and wolves or of sheep and goats is to register the conflict between good and evil.
[6]To dream of shearing them, denotes a season of profitable enterprises will shower down upon you.
To see flocks of sheep, there will be much rejoicing among farmers, and other trades will prosper.
To see them looking scraggy and sick, you will be thrown into despair by the miscarriage of some plan, which promised rich returns.
To eat the flesh of sheep, denotes that ill-natured persons will outrage your feelings.
[7]Innocence and vulnerability are the hallmarks of the sheep as a symbol.
If the sheep appears in your dream, you are getting in touch with the more tender side of yourself. Be careful, however, of giving up your will, as the sheep is also a symbol of following the herd without individual mindfulness. There is a strong association with sheep and sleep or meditative states with the phrase “counting sheep.”
[8](See Also: Lamb)
(1) Sheep may symbolize unthinking, passive conformity to conventions or to a mundane existence; taking one’s ideas uncritically from authority figures or other people; being easily led, and consequently not in control of oneself.
(2) Sheep may also symbolize going astray; taking a wrong turning in life; forsaking one’s destiny.
[9]Non-thinking innocent trust, giving all responsibility for self to others. Develop the awareness of the shepherd or higher self within to protect and guide you. Also, lamb may represent desire for cuddling and sensitivity; a desire to return to innocence, which is an unrealistic and undesirable state.
See Also: Lamb.
[10]If there was a black or gray sheep among them, your dream of sheep is warning you to watch your step as regards your personal behavior.
If the sheep were all white, your dream is a very lucky omen for all that concerns you deeply. Also see “Lamb.”
[11]It symbolises a fit and healthy person who is known to the people.
A person who is enviable_one looked upon with respect. He is also an honourable, wealthy and brave person who takes special care in guarding himself in all respects.
[12]To dream of sheep suggests that you are afraid to embark on innovative endeavors and experience new adventures. You are perfectly comfortable remaining stationary and following the opinions or directions of others.
[13]Dreaming about sheep may indicate the dreamer feels uncreative and lacks initiative to venture out on his or her own.
The dreamer may be just following along, letting others direct his or her life.
[14]Dreams of sheep signify that you are following a leader, and being influenced. Your dream may be telling you to think for yourself and stop being so sheepish.
See Also: Lamb.
[15]1. Feeling that one is unable to function well on one’s own.
2. Goes along with the crowd.
3. Defenseless in the face of adversity.
4. Useful to others.
[16]1. Christian,
2. Easily led; ) Isa. 53:6
3. Shepherdess (scattered sheep);
4. Church (flock of sheep). Matt. 10:16; 25:32; Luke 15:4-7; John 10 3-4, 7, 1.
[17]To dream that you are shearing sheep predicts good business and profitable months ahead.
To see many sheep indicates a good time to make new plans.
[18]Slow and steady progress.
To shear a sheep means a profit in business. Herding sheep means you are worried about a close friend’s actions.
[19]Prosperity and enjoyment, if scattered they signify persecution (Gypsy). Early Christian symbol for the church.
[20]To dream of a flock of sheep grazing in a green field is a sign of plenty and the ability to make friends.
[21]A fortunate dream, for it tells of coming success through well-conceived plans.
See Also: LAMB.
[22]Symbolic of people who belong to Christ, Jn. 10:15
[23]See Also: Animals Metaphors.
[24]To dream you see a flock of sheep feeding, is a very favorable omen; it denotes success in life. To dream you see them dispersing and running away from you, shows that pretended friends are endeavoring to do you an injury, and that your children will meet with persecution and great troubles. In love, such a dream shows your sweetheart to be fickle, and little calculated to make you happy. To dream von see sheep-shearing is indicative of loss of property, and the affections of the person von love; also of your liberty. To dream you are shearing them yourself, shows that you will gain an advantage over some person who meant to harm you, and that you will get the better of difficulties, and marry the ohject of vour affections.
[25]lucky numbers: 02-18-32-44-45-53
black, being the family: temptation wil send your life away.
bleating of one lamb, hearing: your business wil prosper with good advertising.
several lambs: have patience with pain and it wil disappear.
buying: good earnings in stock speculation.
counting: quibbling invitations and transient hindrances drive you to distraction.
drinking milk of: wil be molested for no apparent reason.
ewe, of an: a large family and prosperity to come.
many together: riches and abundance, if you economize and plan for old age.
fighting among themselves: hard work without a goal breeds discord.
milking: abundant means are offered to you at present.
fighting: your compliancy wil fail you; chal enge your detractors.
flock of, a: your manipulating to stand out in the herd wil cost you.
having a herd of fine quality: are overly obedient.
losing: wil be abandoned if you agree too quickly.
ram, of a: your assertiveness is overpowering.
sacrificial, on an altar: resolve chal enges without making yourself a martyr.
seeing lambs: diligent work wil be seen as sil y, bringing moderate abundance.
selling: your tactics wil ruin an enemy and salvage your reputation.
shearing: success through wel -conceived plans of others.
squirting milk of, into own mouth: are letting others provide your nourishment.
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