Horses

The horse is one of the closest animals to humans. Since ancient times the animal has appeared in art, religion, and been used on farms. People prefer it not only for the beauty and strength, but also for its wild nature. The dream about the horse may therefore be related to sexual desire, subconscious animal instincts, vitality and independence. However, the meaning of the dream will vary not only according to the specific situation, but also on the breed of the horse.

Detailed meaning of the dream:

• A beautiful mare symbolizes harmony in marriage. The stallion spells high standards of living and success.
• A freely galloping horse is a symbol of freedom and independence. However, uncurbed wild horse refers to the hot explosive temper or lust, for example, riding a wild horse can refer to strong sexual feelings.
• If there is a horse in a barn in your dream, it is an optimistic sign promising prosperity and wealth.
• Riding a horse is a positive sign which symbolizes wealth, joy of life, and devoted friends. Especially a dream in which the animal is obedient and perfectly executes all your commands bodes honors and successes. Riding a horse may also reflect the dynamism in the life of the dreamer; their energy and strength.
• When the horse is disobedient, then it is a clear sign that you will have to overcome many obstacles on your way to reach the goal.
• A Nightmare about a horse, which is injured and falling into the abyss, for years has been perceived as a warning against the deadly disease. Carl Jung discovered that some patients, who were diagnosed with cancer, dreamed before the diagnosis about a horse jumping off a cliff or a dead one.
• The name of Epona, the Celtic goddess of death who was the guide leading souls to the land of the dead, comes from the word meaning the mare. Epona sometimes appears in the form of a white mare, and this is why in English and German folk beliefs the dream about the creature heralds death.
• A failed attempt to mount a horse is a hint as to your bad luck. After such a dream it is better to stay away from gambling.
• A fall from a horse, for obvious reasons, is not pleasant, even in a dream. It usually means a failure in some case, financial loss, or a nervous breakdown.
• A dead horse suggests that you will have to work hard to earn money to support yourself and your family.
• Skinny horses mean poverty and life's obstacles. A much better sign are well-nourished animals. A man will meet a farseeing resourceful wife. For a woman it spells meeting a nice husband.
• A fleeing horse symbolizes disappointment or financial loss.
• A dream in which the dreamer is trampled by a herd of horses can be a symbol of their inappropriate attitude or lack of morality.
• A dirty horse suggests that someone is abusing your trust.
• The injured horse tells the dreamer that his relatives and friends are in trouble.
• Seeing a person falling from a horse warns you of danger.
• If in the dream you've lost your horse, this is a reference to the loss of a loved one; an argument with a friend.
• A dream in which you see a horse in the mud or water means that something didn’t work out in your life causing great sadness. A lame horse has similar meaning.
• A horse seen by a woman over the calm water often heralds pregnancy. In contrast, a nightmare in which a woman falls from a horse close to the lake symbolizes miscarriage.
• When in a dream you are riding a horse bareback, it is a sign that you’ll achieve success by your hard work. It could also be a reference to the frivolity or unbridled sexuality. In the negative sense the dream for a man means a fear of impotence, and for a woman it means dread of a failed marriage.
• Restless horses warn against disaster.
• A horse pulling a carriage suggests that a lot of hard work and sacrifices are waiting for you if you want to gain respect.
• A dream in which you see a horse being shoed means that you’ll get to a high position. If you’re performing this action, it means you’ll take part in some suspected project.
• When during the nap you see the horse being harnessed, the dream may mean the loss of a lover or the end of some love adventure.
• Grazing horses are a signal that your life is free from the cares and worries. The dream emphasizes your independence.
• A horse which reared up in front of you heralds honors.
• Combing the mane or tail is the suggestion that the dreamer has made some well-thought investment. But when the horse is combed with a currycomb, the dream has the opposite meaning.
• Neighing horse is a warning that you will be ridiculed and discredited due to some matter in real life.
• A dappled horse bodes profits in different projects.
• A horse kick is very painful, but fortunately in the dream it does not end with death. However, the nightmare has some unpleasant consequences. It may be a separation from someone close, deterioration of health, or injury.
• If you dream that someone is riding on your horse, it is a signal of infidelity in the family.
• A horse hoof is a phallic symbol representing creative energy, healing power, and fertility.
• According to the Old Polish dream book a rocking horse promises you will be happy with your children.
• The black horse means mourning, or a warning against false people. If a woman dreams about a black horse, it is a signal that she fears betrayal of her partner.
• A white horse announces the joy and happiness, or success in business.
• A sorrel horse means successful conquest of love. For those who are already in a relationship it means the strengthening of feelings.
• A dun horse reflects the energy of the dreamer, the high life activity, and hopeful approach to life. It promises a larger property. If it is not, the dream clearly encourages changing this situation.
• A yellowish-brown horse shows great determination on the way and the achievement of goals.
• A gray horse heralds the recovery of some valuable things.
• A dappled horse is a warning against going into the risky business and contacts that can bring debts and loss.
• When the horse is speckled, the dream has two explanations: either you are inconsistent, or you gain profit from multiple sources.
• A Pegasus symbolizes creativity, energy, and inspiration. This dream is a great omen not only for poets and artists of all kinds, but also for ordinary people.
• A red horse is a bad symbol, associated with the apocalypse, war, and crisis.
• A race horse suggests that you have or will have a minor dispute with your friends. Let's be careful not turn it into something more serious. Other explanation of the dream suggests that you should live a little more economically.
• Watching a horse race is a prelude to some extravagant pleasures. When you dream that you bet the victory of one of these creatures, then in your life probably nothing comes easy for you and you have to achieve everything on your own. If the dreamer plays the role of a jockey, they should trust more their own skills, of course, within reason.
• The Trojan Horse is a warning against dishonest people.