Many times dreams about animals have a totally different meaning than the idea that the animal itself transmits to us. This is the case of dreaming of spiders, which despite being the most unpleasant animals, their meaning can be very positive. Unfortunately, the same does not happen with other types of animals, whose interpretation in dreams is equivalent to the idea we have of them. Do you want to know what it means to dream of crocodiles ? We tell you all the interpretations of this dream experience in our dream dictionary .
The negative meanings of crocodiles in your dreams
What is the image we have of the crocodile? A dangerous , aggressive and treacherous animal . That it hides easily, that it is always on the lookout to assault its prey and that it is always alert to protect itself from attack . And this is how the meaning of dreaming about crocodiles is interpreted.
If you see a crocodile or several in your dreams it means that you are in a dangerous situation and that you must protect yourself. The danger can come from yourself, either because you have made a mistake for which you will soon see the consequences, or it can come from outside in the form of a person who is betraying you.
Feeling intimidated and helpless at the sight of a crocodile is normal and the meaning of your dream will help you understand from which people you should protect yourself in your real life. It can be a betrayal of love , but also work , since the crocodile represents power .
The crocodile bite in your dreams deserves special attention because it is interpreted as an attack that you will not be able to stop in time. But as it happens in almost all animal dreams , if you fight with the crocodile and manage to end it, it means that you will come out of that conflictive situation that you are experiencing .
Also, dreaming of crocodiles can be interpreted as a warning from your subconscious about your current behavior. Check if you are behaving envious or treacherous at work or with your friends , because maybe the crocodile you see in your dreams is yourself about to hurt someone.
In any case, and despite the dangerous and aggressive connotations that dreaming of crocodiles has , you can always take the dream as a warning that things are going to go wrong . Because having the information and analyzing the situation, you can protect yourself from any evil.
The positive meanings of the crocodile in dreams
At this point we can give good news. Not all interpretations of dreaming about crocodiles are negative. There are some very positive aspects of the symbolism of this animal that you can use for your well-being once you wake up from sleep. First of all, it must be borne in mind that in many ancient cultures crocodiles were sacred animals .
When an animal is worshiped it is because it has certain admirable characteristics. What are these characteristics in the case of the crocodile? Well, in addition to the negatives that we have already seen, this animal represents cunning , audacity , intelligence , productivity , endurance , courage , the strength of instinct , the awakening of the senses , confidence and energy .
To all these characteristics that we would undoubtedly love to have in our lives is added ferocity . Ferocity is frequently associated with the negative, but the truth is that we need that ferocity to defend our ideas, our projects, so that nothing and nobody stands in our way to happiness. And above all, we need that ferocity to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Different dreams with crocodiles and their interpretations
With these notes you can already get an idea that the true meaning of your dreams with crocodiles will depend on what happens in the dream, on your own vital context and also on the emotions that the dream transmits to you. You already know that the appearance of animals in the dream world is generally for the better, since they transfer all their natural strength to you. But let’s move on to interpreting the most frequent dreams with crocodiles .
+ Dreaming that a crocodile bites you
The attack of a crocodile is clearly a negative dream and one that warns of danger . A crocodile bites you or may even end your life, so the interpretation is obvious. However, it should be remembered that sometimes dreams are not what they seem and if you do not feel any emotion of fear or danger, perhaps that bite of the crocodile is just a wake-up call for you to wake up to your reality.
+ Dreaming that you are in the water among crocodiles
And are you afraid? Surely yes because you are in the water calmly swimming trying to relax and enjoy the moment and suddenly crocodiles begin to appear around you. His intention is surely not good and the dream turns into a nightmare that can end with a lot of blood and violence. This dream reflects that state of permanent restlessness that you have, of anxiety , always alert, even in your best moments, anticipating the worst that can happen.
+ Dreaming about feeding crocodiles
The dream in which you feed the crocodiles is interesting. Those animals that in principle pose a danger to your life, but in your case they seem like your allies . The dream speaks of your need to feed or bring to light all those characteristics of the crocodile that we have talked about. Perhaps you are trying to develop your cunning, be more efficient in your work or react to life with greater intelligence .
+ Dreaming that you have a crocodile as a pet
You could have a cat sitting next to you on the couch, but you happen to have a crocodile. The crocodile at home gives you all the love of a pet to use but also gives you particular characteristics that make you a very special person. Why would you settle for the ordinary if what you want is something exceptional ?
+ Dreaming that you kill the crocodile
Killing the crocodile , as with any dream in which wild animals appear, is a very good sign. Because you have enough energy, intelligence and determination you need to solve problems , deal with adverse life situations and, if necessary, neutralize the negative effects of toxic people around you.
+ Dreaming that you are a crocodile
Be careful if in your dream you metamorphose into a crocodile because that indicates a need to go inside yourself , break your limiting beliefs and discover all those virtues and abilities that you intuit that you have. Let the dream guide you to see where it takes you.