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Dreaming of Tiger
In short
What does dreaming of Tiger mean?
Dreaming of a tiger brings you face to face with life energy in its most concentrated and magnificent form. To integrate the tiger is to accept one's own power without shame — anger, desire, or burning passion as energy rather than threat. King of animals in Asia and protector against evil spirits, it embodies wild sovereignty linked to the Strength (VIII) archetype.
Jungian interpretation
Life energy in its most concentrated and beautiful form. To integrate the tiger is to embrace one's own power without shame.
Freudian interpretation
Aggressive drives in all their magnificence. Raw anger or naked sexual desire at the surface of the psyche.
Esoteric meaning
Linked to Mars and Aries. Associated with Strength (VIII). Third animal of the Chinese zodiac — king of the mountain.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: William Blake: 'Tyger, Tyger, burning bright.' The power and terror of divine creation.
Eastern tradition: King of animals throughout Asia (not the lion). Byakko, the white tiger of the West. Protector against evil spirits.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Tiger mean?+
Dreaming of a tiger brings you face to face with life energy in its most concentrated and magnificent form. To integrate the tiger is to accept one's own power without shame — anger, desire, or burning passion as energy rather than threat. King of animals in Asia and protector against evil spirits, it embodies wild sovereignty linked to the Strength (VIII) archetype.
What does dreaming of Tiger mean according to Jung?+
Life energy in its most concentrated and beautiful form. To integrate the tiger is to embrace one's own power without shame.
What does dreaming of Tiger mean according to Freud?+
Aggressive drives in all their magnificence. Raw anger or naked sexual desire at the surface of the psyche.