Spiritually, the lion symbolizes all those attributes that belong to the fiery principle. However, it is also an ambivalent symbol, since it represents both good and evil. It plays a part in the recognition of the four Elements Fire, Earth, Air and Water and represents Fire. In psychological terms, the lion represents all those qualities it shows: majesty, strength, pride, courage and so on. It is easier to recognize the necessity for such qualities in ourselves when symbolized in something else. The lion in dreams signifies both cruelty and strength. It also symbolizes the astrological sign of Leo and epitomizes the qualities of leadership depicted in that sign. You might also like to consult the entry for Animals.
To dream of a lion, signifies that a great force is driving you. If you subdue the lion, you will be victorious in any engagement. If it overpowers you, then you will be open to the successful attacks of enemies. To see caged lions, denotes that your success depends upon your ability to cope with opposition. To see a man controlling a lion in its cage, or out denotes success in business and great mental power. You will be favorably regarded by women. To see young lions, denotes new enterprises, which will bring success if properly attended. For a young woman to dream of young lions, denotes new and fascinating lovers. For a woman to dream that she sees Daniel in the lions' den, signifies that by her intellectual qualifications and personal magnetism she will win fortune and lovers to her highest desire. To hear the roar of a lion, signifies unexpected advancement and preferment with women. To see a lion's head over you, showing his teeth by snarls, you are threatened with defeat in your upward rise to power. To see a lion's skin, denotes a rise to fortune and happiness. To ride one, denotes courage and persistency in surmounting difficulties. To dream you are defending your children from a lion with a pen-knife, foretells enemies will threaten to overpower you, and will well nigh succeed if you allow any artfulness to persuade you for a moment from duty and business obligations.
Dreaming of a lion shows you have many obstacles to overcome, and must resist the real force that is driving you to self destruction; if the lion overpowers you, you will lose, but, if win out over the lion you will be the victor. As the lion usually represents different aspects of our own inner nature either as we are, or as we think ourselves to be, then in this light the dream must be correlated by using as many of the symbols you see in your dream and carefully analyzing the different actions of each character.
Aggressive — you live in the lust for power. Calm - the thirst for self-expression, compounded by a lack of talent. Be careful, you can get a serious injury, if not changed. The dead skin - your ambitions are not unfounded. You run the risk of ill if you continue in the same spirit.
To dream of a lion - means that you control the huge power.If you subdue the lion - you'll be a winner in any case. If a lion will overcome you - it means that you will be exposed under the blows of enemies. See a lion in a cage - it means that your success depends on your ability to neutralize opposing to you people. To dream trainer, controlling the behavior of a lion in a cage and outside it, meaning success in business: Your knowledge and acumen will help you to gain favorable attention of men and women. see young lion - a sign that you are looking for a new business, which will be successful if you give it due attention. If a young woman dreams of a young lion - it will have a new charming lover. For a woman to dream of St. Daniel in the cave lion - means her intelligence and charm will settle her fate and her lover for the most desired. hear the roar of a lion in a dream - harbinger of unexpected achievements in business and success with women. See on a lion's head, snarling showing teeth, face defeat your desire for power. See lion skin - portends wealth and happiness. see himself riding on a lion - it means that you show the courage and perseverance in overcoming difficulties. see that you are protecting your children from a lion with a sharp knife, means that the enemies that threaten you succeed, if you succumb to their tricks, and turn aside for a moment from duty and business obligations.
Alternative interpretation of what does it mean when you dream about lion
To dream of a lion is a force that is beyond you. Win a lion means that you will be able to emerge victorious from any situation. If the lion will overcome you, in reality, you should be careful. A dream in which you see the lions, enclosed in a cage, is that your success will depend on whether you can cope with the enemy. A dream in which you see a lion tamer, means that because of his intelligence and your intuition you will be able to reach the heights in business, and in love. Cubs dream to start a new period in your life, which promises to be successful if you advance to prepare for it. For a young woman this dream promises of good fans. Hear the roar of a lion in a dream, but do not see it, men promises success with women. If you dream you see on a snarling lion's head with bared teeth, then on your way to success awaits you defeat. To dream about a lion's skin means that the fate of theirs you happiness and good luck. If you are able to defeat a lion and climb on his back, then your strength and energy will be enough to achieve any goal. A dream in which you protect your children from the lion, means that your enemies are trying to invade not only your business, but also in the family business.
The old lion - the symbol wealth, power, vanity, tidal forces.If a lion in his sleep manually, meek or trainer working with him, you are provided with military victory or the mercy of the authorities.Subordinate lion - conquer the difficulties of life.If you overcome lion you will not be able to successfully fight the enemies.Plant a lion in a cage - defeat enemies, to win the love.Lion frightened - afraid of the chief; go on a lion - to receive the patronage of influential people.Carcass of the lion, the lion skin - to wealth and happiness.Lion Roar - success in love.Cubs - fans.Large lion head showing teeth - to the danger in your aspirations to power.Lions at the zoo - humiliation.If you are bitten by a lion, you will follow a famous person.
If someone sees in a dream that has overcome lion - to defeat the enemy. Flee from a lion - to win and implement desires.
To dream of a lion - it means that you control the huge power. If you subdue the lion - you'll be a winner in any case. If a lion will overcome you - it means that you will be exposed under the blows of enemies. To see a lion in a cage - it means that your success depends on your ability to neutralize opposing you people. To dream of the trainer, which controls the behavior of a lion in a cage and outside it, meaning success in business: Your knowledge and acumen will help you to gain favorable attention of men and women. To see the young lion - a sign that you are looking for a new business that will be successful if you give it due attention. If a young woman dreams of a young lion - it will have a new charming lover. For a woman to dream of St. Daniel in the cave lion - it means that her intelligence and charm will settle her fate and the most desired for her lover. Hear the roar of a lion in a dream - harbinger of unexpected achievements in business and success with women. Seeing over a lion's head, showing his teeth with a growl, facing defeat your desire for power. To see the skin of a lion - portends wealth and happiness. See yourself riding on a lion - it means that you show the courage and perseverance in overcoming difficulties. See that you protect your children from a lion with a sharp knife, means that the enemies that threaten you succeed, if you succumb to their tricks, and turn aside for a moment from duty and business obligations.
The Lion — a symbol of royalty, power, tyranny. Seeing a lion in a cage - this dream means that the decisive moment is not enough generals behave boldly and aggressively, leading to the loss of prestige of a strong power. Seeing a lion playing with a small dog - a sign of true friendship that will last a lifetime, until the death of one of his friends. See lion, wounded in the heart - then put the crowned heads of personal insult, which will cost the life of the offender. Seeing a lion and a bear feeding on a carcass - the dream says that, despite the historical confrontation, Germany formed an alliance with Britain. Seeing the hungry and thin, emaciated and oblezshego lion - a symbol of a period of soul-searching that will come after the hungry of August. Seeing a flock of lions surrounding the prey - a sign that Ireland will vigorously defend the right to independence and then get off the ground not earlier than in 2003. See lion sleeping on a huge bed - the dream symbolizes the strengthening of the position of the European states and prosperous domination of the new currency - the euro.
Honors promotion.
Promotions, honors; fondle - will have an attachment; hear the roaring - you are in danger; be tormented - lost property; kill him - the power and importance; with cubs - deceive ourselves.
Wealth, security; vanity claims.
Own forces attain wealth. Lion chasing someone - unfortunately. Hiding from it - have powerful enemies, ride on a lion - you have flattering friends, precarious employment. Levada.
Protectiveness, aggression. Ruling, trying to control people or situations, being in charge. Strength of character. Quiet strength—meaning strength without the need for action. Commanding respect through personal character, rather than through violence, manipulation, or control games. Dreaming of this animal can represent:
Having too much of one of these qualities, or that you could benefit by being less this way
Not having enough of one of these qualities, or that you could benefit by being more like this
Someone or something in your real life with whom you associate one of these qualities (an event, situation, threat, etc.)
For more clues, pay attention to what the animal was doing or any particular characteristic that stood out.