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Dreaming of Rooster
In short
What does dreaming of Rooster mean?
Dreaming of a rooster announces an awakening — consciousness piercing the dark to usher in a new cycle. Animal of Mercury and of the Major Arcana XX, it is the call to wake up and pay attention, like Peter's rooster that heralded the awakening of conscience after denial. A desire to assert one's presence and command attention may also speak through it.
Jungian interpretation
The announcer of dawn — consciousness piercing the darkness of the unconscious. Spiritual vigilance and watchfulness.
Freudian interpretation
A phallic symbol and ostentatious virility. The need to display oneself and command attention.
Esoteric meaning
Linked to the Sun and Leo. Associated with Judgement (XX) — the call to awakening. Sacred animal of Mercury-Hermes.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: Peter's rooster (denial followed by awakening of conscience). The Gallic rooster, emblem of French pride.
Eastern tradition: The tenth animal of the Chinese zodiac. Amaterasu emerged from her cave at the crowing of a rooster in Japanese myth.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Rooster mean?+
Dreaming of a rooster announces an awakening — consciousness piercing the dark to usher in a new cycle. Animal of Mercury and of the Major Arcana XX, it is the call to wake up and pay attention, like Peter's rooster that heralded the awakening of conscience after denial. A desire to assert one's presence and command attention may also speak through it.
What does dreaming of Rooster mean according to Jung?+
The announcer of dawn — consciousness piercing the darkness of the unconscious. Spiritual vigilance and watchfulness.
What does dreaming of Rooster mean according to Freud?+
A phallic symbol and ostentatious virility. The need to display oneself and command attention.