A dream about a tiger symbolizes strength, grace, and power. The animal also symbolizes confidence and courage but it can also mean danger depending on the nature of your interaction with the animal in your sleep and how you feel in and after the dream. Here are all the possible tiger dreams and what they might mean.
Dream of baby or tiger cub
A dream about a baby tiger means you have yet to cultivate the characteristics of the tiger, namely courage, grace, and strength. The dream does not only show that you lack these qualities but it also means you will need them if you are to fulfill your destiny. It is important to note that seeing a cub tiger means you do have the tiger qualities but they need developing, and not that they are non-existent.
What to do: You need to act more courageously, show more mental strength, and be fearless. Doing this will open many doors for you and ultimately usher you into your destiny.
Dreams about tigers attacking
Seeing a tiger or tiger attacking you in the dream may have different meanings. It often means that you have some very serious enemies out to get you. The attack could be physical or even in the form of malicious slander from someone you know.
What to do:You have to be vigilant and pay attention to those around you. You may be surrounded by fake friends who may harbor jealousy toward you. The dream does not mean that this attack has to manifest. You can thwart it if you can stay watchful.
Dream interpretation tiger in the house
Seeing a tiger in your house means your familial relationships may be at risk. The dream can be interpreted as future trouble that will leave you at odds with some of the members of your family. This could be your brothers, your sister, cousins, aunts, uncles, and even your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, or husband.
What to do: You need to be wise and always be the bigger person in all the encounters you may have with your family. But, if there is someone you have determined is very difficult, it would be prudent of you to find a way of avoiding them.
Seeing a peaceful tiger in your house
A dream in which you see a peaceful tiger in your house means that you have a situation at hand that needs you to have courage, strength, grace, and confidence. The dream is nothing to be afraid of and it is simply a hint at what you should do.
What to do: This is self-explanatory. You need to act more courageously and once you do, you will open many doors that will benefit your house, that is, your entire family. The house in your dream stands for your family as well as your well-being.
Dream of a tiger attacking someone
A dream about a tiger or tigers attacking someone means there is someone you know, someone in your circle of friends, that is facing serious problems.
If you know the person, then it could be that very person you saw in the dream. If the person that the tiger was attacking is not known to you, it means there is someone in your circle of friends or your family that needs help. You will then need to figure out who this might be.
What to do: You will need to be a lot closer to the person you saw being attacked by the tiger. Since you are the one having the dream, it means you have a role to play in their ordeal. If you lend them your helping hand, somehow, your own life will be helped in ways you may not even know about.
White tiger dream meaning
Seeing a white tiger in the dream means there is something special coming in your life since white tigers are rare. However, whether this is good or bad depends on what exactly happened in the dream.
If you were attacked by a white tiger, it means that there is a serious rare problem that may be coming your way. It could be in the form of a disease, trouble at work, or even a problem in your relationship or family.
If the white tiger in the dream was peaceful, it means that there is a special door in your life that will open that will need your courage and confidence. Should you manage to walk through it, your life will enter a new dimension.
What to do: Should a unique problem come your way, just keep your inner peace and act rationally no matter what. You could be a ship in troubled waters, but just do not let the water enter your ship.
If the white tiger was peaceful, in which case it means a unique opportunity will come your way, just be sure to jump on every opportunity that comes your way with confidence
Seeing a tiger in a dream is good or bad
It is neither good nor bad to dream about a tiger – it depends on the dream. If it was attacking you in your dream, there could be a problem and the dream may be interpreted as negative. If, however, your interaction with the animal was peaceful, you can say the dream is good.
But even if the tiger was attacking you, the most important thing is how you feel in and immediately after waking up from the dream. If you were anxious and panicking, then it could be a sign that the symbolism is negative. If you were at peace, then the dream is good.
What to do: If you had a negative experience with the tiger, say it was attacking you, you need to pay attention and try to spot the source of the enmity in your life. The dream means there is already trouble in your life, or it is on its way. In any case, at least you will be made aware of the trouble.
Friendly tiger dream meaning
Seeing a friendly tiger in the dream means you have something you are afraid of that you should not actually fear. The dream shows up when you have a serious worry weighing down your mind. The tiger stands for the problem you are fearing and the fact that it is friendly means that the problem is nothing to worry about.
What to do: Relax. If you get carried away by worry, things will only get worse and your mind will be clouded. You need to take things day by day, one step at a time. The things you are fearing is nothing to worry about.
Playing with a tiger cub in dream meaning
Playing with a baby tiger or tiger cub means that there is a problem in your life that you are overlooking. You think it is not much to think about but it will actually soon grow to be too big to handle.
This could be a bad habit that you think you can control, a bad friend you should not be hanging around with, or even a health issue you are not taking care of that will soon turn into something else.
What to do: You need to understand that problems are best nipped in the bud. You will need to scan your life and see if there is anything you are overlooking, anything that may soon turn into a serious problem.
Tiger protecting you in the dream
To see a tiger protecting you in the dream means there is something negative in your life that is actually a good thing. There is a problem in your life that you should instead take as a blessing. It also means there is a new step you should take that you are scared of. It could be a new relationship, a new business venture, or any major change in your life.
What to do: If you see a tiger protecting you in the dream, it means you can approach your life with peace and confidence knowing that things will turn out just fine. The dream should wipe away your worries.
Killing a tiger in the dream
To kill a tiger in the dream means you have an overcoming spirit in you. There is a hurdle that you are anxious about that you will be able to overcome.
By killing the animal, your subconscious mind is demonstrating to your conscious mind that you do have the willpower to beat any problem that comes your way.
What to do: Approach your life with confidence. You have already won the battle and you just do not know it. However, you will need to take that step into your victory. It may look intimidating but there is nothing to worry about.
Tiger killing you in the dream
To see a tiger killing does not mean you will die. However, it means that a certain aspect of your life is about to die. It could be something in your life such as your relationship, your job, your education, or your job. Whatever it may be, you will feel some pain when it comes to and ends, and it will affect your life in a major way.
What to do: There is some loss coming your way, but that is normal. We all go through losses in life.
Killing a baby tiger in the dream
To kill a baby tiger in the dream means that you just dodged a bullet that you at first did not even realize was a bullet. It means there was a small problem in your life that was sure to grow into a troublesome tiger.
However, you killed it before it could become a serious bother while it’s still a cub. It could be that there is a bad habit you have been failing to stop or a bad friend you have been failing to let go of.
What to do: You will now have the will power to get rid of your problems before they get serious, to nip them in the bud, so to speak. However, you will have to apply yourself.
Seeing a tiger killing dog
To see a tiger killing a dog means that someone will take advantage of your loyalty and will harm you. There is someone in your circle of friends or your family that you trust and are very loyal to. However, this person is simply trying to use you and will soon turn to harm you just you saw the tiger kill the dog in your dream.
What to do: Be vigilant. Watch those around to spot the pretenders. It’s actually not hard to spot the liars, the pretenders. It’s just that we are usually kept busy trying to focus on the good we hope to see.
Seeing a tiger eating a snake
To see a tiger eating a snake in your dream means that there is a treacherous person in your life that you will be able to see for who they really are. Your relationship or friendship will come to an end and this will be to your benefit. The person that you will cut off is someone with hidden agendas, someone jealous of you and out to destroy you.
What to do: Do not hesitate to get rid of them even though cutting them off may hurt. They will only hurt you should you fail to let them go. But make sure you still act with kindness to them even when you are cutting them off.
Eating tiger meat in the dream
Eating a tiger in the dream means you are getting into a new dimension of your life. You will now find yourself being more courageous, more confident, and much stronger.
The dream means you will take on the characteristics of the tiger. But that is only if you were enjoying the tiger meat. If you did not enjoy it, it means you are taking on the negative aspects of the tiger which can be considered to be predatory and not pleasant.
What to do: The dream means you have been empowered, but what is power if you do not use it? You have to get yourself out there and get things done.
Pet tiger dream meaning
Seeing a pet tiger in the dreams that you have the rare ability to tame the problems in your life and find strength in them. You have the ability to turn lemons into lemonade and see the good in every bad thing. The dream comes when there is an event coming that requires this particular trait.
What to do: Be positive. You have the ability to transmute negativity into positivity. But that is just an ability that needs to be put to use, good use, that is.
Singing tiger dream meaning
Seeing a singing tiger in the dream means that there is an enemy in your life that will do something to harm you but that will result in something good in your life.
A song in the dream stands for very deep emotion. Seeing a singing tiger means that something bad will happen to you that will end up being a blessing and leave you with a song to sing in your heart.
What to do: Do not judge anything that happens in your life. Just take things a day at a time and soon, the good in the bad will become apparent. The way has already been paved, but it has to be walked on. Your enemies will only open doors for you.
Barking tiger dream meaning
To see a barking tiger means there is an enemy that you are afraid of but that you should not fear. Although this person is threatening you and appears to be a tiger, they are actually just a harmless dog as shown by the barking. The dream symbolizes deception to make you fear when there is nothing to fear.
A barking tiger in the dream could also mean that there is a problem you are worried about that you should not be worried about. The dream means that while the problem appears to be as threatening as a tiger, it is nothing to fear as it is a mere dog.
What to do: Do not be intimidated by people or situations. You are not the first and you are not the last.
There will be more enemies to face and if you are going to face them, why not face them with confidence and courage? You will find that they are not as powerful as you thought they are.
Roaring tiger dream meaning
A roaring tiger in the dream means there is something you are fooling around with that you should actually stay away from for your own safety. It could be that you are about to start a fight with someone who may have the ability to destroy you. It is a warning.
The dream could also mean that there is something you are doing or are attempting to do, thinking you will be able to get away with it. However, you will get caught and things will backfire. It could also be a habit you have just taken on such as drug use. The dream is a warning that things will soon get out of control.
What to do: Do not be deceitful, do not be vindictive, do not start any fight for no reason. You know right from wrong. Choose to do right. Do not lie, do not cheat as this may end up ruining your life in ways you never imagined. Leave bad habits alone as they may get out of control and come back to bite you.
Black tiger dream meaning
To see a black tiger in the dream means that there is an enemy in your life who is trying to hide in the shadows. They may try to come as a friend but they have a hidden agenda and will try to harm you. The black color stands for insincerity, while the tiger itself in the dream means enmity.
What to do: Keep your eyes open. You will be able to see who is who if you pay attention to what is around you. Your enemy might be among your friends, among your family, or among your workmate or classmates.
Tiger in your bedroom dream meaning
To see a tiger in your bedroom in the dream means there is some deep-seated feeling that is making it hard for you to have inner peace and rest. As earlier said, the bedroom stands for rest and inner peace.
That is the room where you have to be at rest in all serenity. But if there is a tiger there, all peace flies out the window. The dream could stand for an illness that is disturbing you, financial trouble, or even a deceitful friend who is close to you.
What to do: If there is one thing you want to safeguard, it is your sense of inner peace and security. You will not be able to function well if your inner home is under attack. Make sure you deal with anything that may be threatening to your security by any means.
Tiger in your car dream meaning
To see a tiger in your car in your dream means that there is a very serious emotion that is barring your advancement in your life. The car stands for your ability to move forward in life and the tiger symbolizes enmity that is making it hard for you to move forward. The emotion could be crippling depression, regret from the past, and fears of tomorrow.
But the dream could also mean there is someone who is making it hard for you to advance. It could be a bad friend, a bad partner, or any enemy in your life.
What to do: Dig deep through your life and see what this deep, powerful emotion could be. Try to work it out with a professional if you have to. If the problem is someone in your life such as your girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, friend, colleague, or classmate, then you will need to get rid of them.
Dream about a tiger in your kitchen
To see a tiger in your kitchen means that your joy is at stake. Food and drink stand for celebration and joy and since food is prepared in the kitchen, it means there is a threat to your joy in your life.
The threat could be targeting your income, your relationship, your career, or your education. Sometimes, it could be your own habit that is threatening your joy, or it could be a bad friend or an outright enemy.
What to do: You may or may not be aware of the looming problem. If you aren’t, take your time and scan your life to see what it is. You will have to take action whatever that might be. If the problem is your friend or partner, you will need to talk about it or avoid them altogether.
Tiger at your school or in your classroom in the dream
To see a tiger at your school or classroom stands for a problem that is affecting your ability to think. It might mean you are under stress or soon will be and this will affect your thinking.
You will be for a while mentally slowed down and this may lead you to make bad decisions. There will be, or already is some panicking going on. The school stands for your mind and the tiger at school or in a classroom stands for a problem that will weigh your mind down.
What to do: Take it easy. In times of stress, it is easy to do irrational things that may make things worse. Do not do anything that you may live to regret. Stay close to your friends and family and let them guide you through your ordeal. Whatever happens, think through everything. Having this dream means there is room for you to escape its full manifestation.
Seeing a tiger on the road
To see a tiger on the road means that your sense of direction could be in jeopardy. There is something that will happen or that has already happened that will leave you feeling lost and directionless. This dream often manifests in the form of financial hardships. If you are at school, the dream may manifest through academic problems.
What to do: When you feel lost in life, stop moving. Take a break and find some time to relax and just breathe. Once the dust of your mind settles, you will see things clearer and your path will be plain for you to follow.
Sleeping tiger in your dream
To see a sleeping tiger in the dream means that you have some dormant abilities whose time has come to be awakened. The dream means that you have the ability to be exceedingly courageous and confident but you simply do not do it for one reason or another.
The coming of this dream means that you now have to awaken the sleeping tiger in you or else you will not advance to the next stage in your life’s journey.
What to do: Be courageous in your relationship, your job, your education, your business, etc. There are certain doors that will open once you get your courage and confidence on. Read up on inspirational people who did great things by sheer courage.
Injured tiger in your dream
To see an injured tiger in the dream implies that there is an enemy of yours whose ill feelings towards you have just become worse because of something good that has or will happen to you.
The dream is not a good sign and it means they are now wounded and will launch an attack on you. You may not have done anything to them, but everything they are doing against you is all out of jealousy.
What to do: Try to spot the people that are acting out of jealousy and get them out of your life. Jealousy can be a very powerful emotion
Shooting a tiger in your dream
To see yourself shooting a tiger in the dream implies that there are some frustrations building up within you. It often occurred when there is someone you have been tolerating for some time and now you have had it up to your neck.
The dream means that there is potential for you to act irrationally and although your reaction may be justified, it may not end well for you.
What to do: Hold your temper. Even if people have been pushing you around for some time, exploding all at once will not work well for you. Things may backfire in your face and you will lose the support of those around you. You will now be the aggressor.
Seeing many tigers in your dream
Seeing many tigers in the dream implies that your life is currently swamped with serious problems that even one by one would be overwhelming.
The dream comes when you are feeling anxious and directionless and paralyzed. In most cases, people who have this dream may find themselves feeling depressed as they do not know where to start from in getting things back in order.
What to do: When you feel lost and unsure of what to do, then do not do anything. Stay where you are and take a break to recalibrate your sight. Making decisions with a clouded mind will not get you anywhere you want to be.