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What it means to dream about a cat
Two readings: the one the old dream book gives, and what this dream actually means.
What the traditional dream book says
In folk tradition the cat warns of deceit, of unfaithfulness, of a sly woman somewhere near you. A black one was taken for trouble coming. A cat that fawns on you stood for a friendship that is put on for show.
What the dream really reflects
The cat comes when independence is in play, yours or somebody else's. If it curls up against you, you are reaching for warmth on your own terms. If it scratches, someone refuses to be handled, and that someone can easily be you. This is about what no amount of force will tame.
What changes the reading
The same dream reads differently, and here is what shifts it.
- A cat comes to be petted
- You are reaching for warmth on your own terms, or someone is coming towards you gently and asking for nothing loud in return.
- A cat scratches or attacks
- Someone will not be caught and has put their claws out over it. Look closely at the dream, because that someone may well be you.
- Many cats
- There is a great deal around you that will not be tamed. Do not count on getting any of it into a straight and obedient line.
FAQ
Is dreaming about a cat a good sign or a bad one?
Neither one directly, because a dream does not prophesy. It shows your state, and whether that is light or heavy is yours to weigh once you look closely. Cat here is a mirror rather than a sentence.
The dream reflected you for one night. The chart of the sky holds your whole reflection.
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