These mighty creatures are known to scare those who enter their habitat. From horror stories in the news about people who have seen them to the videos on animal channels about what they are capable of, alligators are no meek creature.
Now, you may have woken up only to remember that you saw an alligator in your dream last night. What could this possibly mean? Should you worry that you had a dream about alligators?
Let’s find out all about what dreams about alligators mean.
What Does It Mean When You Dream about Alligators
The detailed meaning of your dream about alligators will depend on what you were doing in the dream and what the alligator was doing, but for now, let’s look at what these dreams mean in general.
The good news is, you mostly do not have anything to worry about. Alligators tend to bring signs of something new starting in your life, or it may be a symbol of a big change that is about to take place.
However, a dream about alligators might mean that something bad is about to happen. This is simply because it might also be a sign for you to follow your gut and your intuition. There might be a situation in your life where you don’t know what to do, and a dream about an alligator will tell you that you should follow your gut instinct.
Generally, this might also mean that someone is plotting behind your back. This also goes along with following your instinct, because you might have felt that someone in your life is two-faced, but you did not have any evidence to support these feelings. If you have people in your life who want to see you fail, a dream about alligators is your warning to stay as far away from those people as possible.
But, there are also ways that alligators can mean something negative. Do you remember how you saw the alligator in your dream? Let’s look at the different ways in which an alligator might appear and discuss what these dreams mean.
Dreams about Killing an Alligator
If you were trying to kill the alligator in your dream, this might be a sign that you are an intelligent person. If you succeeded in killing it, this typically is interpreted as meaning that you are carrying the weight of anger inside of you.
There might have been an incident that took place which greatly angered you, or something happened throughout the course of your life that caused a lot of pent up anger. Whatever it is, if you see yourself killing an alligator in your dream, think about what is currently the source of anger and anything that you can do to alleviate some of those feelings.
Getting Bitten or Attacked by an Alligator
You might have been bitten by the alligator in your dream, or have otherwise been attacked. This can mean a number of things.
For one, it could mean that you have hidden fears about things going on it your life, and that you need to stop worrying about whatever is going to happen. Understand that things tend to sort themselves out and that you should relax.
Or, it has sometimes been interpreted as meaning that you might have offended someone or caused someone to feel upset. If this is the case, the dream is telling you that you should apologize for your behavior and try to mend things.
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Getting Chased by an Alligator
Being chased by the alligator is another dream you might have. This means that you have fears that you are holding on to in your life. It could also mean that you are successful at avoiding any obstacles that will stop you on your path to greatness. This is a good sign, because it means that people who are toxic for you will not be able to have an impact on you.
If you have had problems in the past, this means that you should let go of any resentment and focus on living a happy life.
An Alligator Eating its Prey
Finally, if you see an alligator eating prey in your dream, it means that your life is full of surprises and you soon will be in a situation that might leave you feeling a bit confused. It means that changes are about to take place in your life- which is not a bad thing.
The Alligator was Dead
If the alligator was dead in the dream, this means that you were successful at defeating all those who have wished harm upon you and done you wrong. This is a good sign.
Dreams about Swimming with an Alligator
You might have found yourself swimming with the alligator in your dream. While you might think that this is a strange dream, it also has its importance, because the dream is trying to tell you that you have material, physical, and emotional needs that have been unmet and that are necessary. Try to see what is lacking in your life and decide what you can do to resolve that.
If you were swimming with several alligators in the dream, this is a good sign. It means that you are full of hope, faith, and wisdom. It also is a sign of femininity and fertility. Some cultures see the alligator as being a great symbol of the aforementioned characteristics.
Dreams about Seeing Alligators in a Zoo
Finally, if you see alligators in a zoo or otherwise in captivity in your dream, it means that you are aware of what makes you unique and you should use that to your advantage when the need arises. It also could mean that you should stay rooted to your family’s values. It also could mean that you need to claim your independence back.
Conclusion
There are many different things that a dream about an alligator could mean, but they all give you an important message about something going on in your life. Be sure to examine all aspects of your life after seeing an alligator in your dream.
