Association:
Wisdom, memory and the power of perseverance.
Question:
Where is my own wisdom?
General Meanings:
Maternity care – The elephants can be interpreted as maternal nature whose powerful protection we are looking for. Transferred to the waking life: we should build on something that can not harm us. Who rides on an elephant, plans an ascent to higher spheres.
Sexual needs – Elephant can be strong sexual needs, for women symbolize the desire for a strong, sensitively sexual partners. In addition, the following interpretations are possible:
- Moving on with the force – Elephant with driver on the neck indicates the force and energy with which you overcome barriers on the life where you are led by mind and logic.
- Ridicule – Elephant in the circus can warn about exaggerated vanity and craving for admiration, that lets easily reveal you to absurdity.
- Desire for happy life – Female elephant with little ones symbolizes that you long for a quiet, peaceful and harmonious family life.
Psychological Meanings:
Force and Power – Not only in reality but also in the dream the elephant is a pachyderm, who hardly knows about his destructive power. As a dream symbol it represents the power of the subconscious mind, which is not controlled by the ratio, it can be quite dangerous. Also, this force is controllable and also can be used meaningfully.
Warning and Disturbance – The tusks and trunk are unique symbols for male sexuality. For the interpretation of the dream it is important how the elephant behaves. If he attacks or goes through wild, this is a warning to the dreamer against uncontrolled impulsiveness and instincts. If he is ill, injured, tired or dead, this points to impaired vital force or disturbances of the subconscious.
Control – A peaceful, strong and industrious elephant means that the force of the subconscious is controlled by the ratio successfully – or at least the wish for it.
Traditionally:
European (Judeo-Christian)
- Needs for help If see – Elephant in a dream for most women, is related with the male strength. Also the dream shows that you will get help from friends or by external influences which will help you to solve all the hardships;
- Admirers If see (women) an elephant – In the dream woman sees an elephant, she will meet admirers and with one of them she will not get rid so easily;
- Luck and Trust If see (men) an elephant – This dream means good run of business and you have to trust your fellows in every aspects;
- Safe life If alone elephant – This dream is a signal about modest, but safe living and sure incomes;
- Riches If see many – When you dream that you see a lot of elephants, this announces and promises immense wealth, because of your hard work you deserve this;
- Lucky time If kicked by one – In the dream you were kicked by an elephant, this points to happiness, wealth, honor;
- Wonderful time If ride – You ride on an elephants mean luck in everything. Also this dream promises happiness in marriage or if you are not married, connection with trusted person; You may hope to receive solid wealth and awards;
- Ridiculous If see at the circus – Your exaggerated anxious will make a fool of yourself;
- Reward If give water – This means that someone will reward you for a proved service;
- Merry family If elephant mother with the young ones – Brings you modest and quiet family life;
Hindu (Hinduism)
- The elephant represents great powerful rich man, but vulnerable by enemy;
- New start If man gets an elephant – This means you will take seriously to build rich and wealthy life;
- Leadership If Ride on an elephant – Dream shows that you will be a leader and have money and property;
- No worries If perishes – It seems that elephant perishes, means that you will get into troubles, but by no means you will not lose your wealth, because the elephant whole “wealth and power” is based on his bones;
- Profit If find manure – Finds an elephant’s manure, you will acquire large and significant resources and will become rich. According to their amount by a large, you will gain money.
Arabian (Islamic)
- Great life If ride on – In the dream you ride on an elephant, means that you will increase and save joy and wealth; also points to marriage in later age;
- Happiness If elephant comes at your living place – A strange elephant suddenly comes to your house, announces that you will experience joy and release from every troubles;
- Influence If see bones or manure – You find bones or manure of the animal in the dream, this is a signal that you will dispose of big means;
- Useful fellows If see – This means that you will get high patrons, who will help you in any hard situation;
- Demolition of plans If see dead or killed – In the dream you see dead or killed elephant. shows destruction of your plans and no matter how strongly you try to rebuild them.
Contexts’ Meanings:
To see an elephant in the dream – The meaning of elephant in the dream, indicates sexuality, power and success. This will bring you happiness, wealth and prosperous life. Also this dream symbol shows that you have to learn to be more patience and more humble with others.
To ride on an elephant in the dream – This dream announces that you are the leader in the family, you are very prosperous person and reach your goals patiently. This dream will bring you richness and wealth in your life. You are the successful person and you overcome all the barriers in your life. The symbol stands for power and stability in your life.
To dream dead/killed or sick elephant – This dream signifies about destruction of your plans or goals. All your desires will not fulfillment. This is not your time, you have to wait and try to think where you have made mistakes. And only then when you will find the problems, you can reach and make your new plans.