Dreaming about a turtle means that a very good surprise will appear in your life when you least expect it, bringing you many joys. It can also represent an alert for you to be more careful with your dealings with other people.
For the Chinese people, the turtle is a representation of the universe; its round shell is like the sky and its lower plane like the earth. The turtle is also commonly associated in various cultures around the world as a symbol of knowledge, concentration and wisdom. For having the ability to collect its head inside its hull and isolate itself, this nice animal is also an emblem of prudence and wisdom.
The turtle walks slowly on earth, but its gaze, on the other hand, is sagacious. In the waters, it is an agile and fast animal. The lesson it teaches us in a world of constant updates and incessant notifications in the palm of our hands, is to stop to catch our breath and ponder our actions.
It teaches us to look inside ourselves and seek solid solutions with long term impact. The meaning of dreaming about a turtle is also an indication that you need to go slower, have more patience – just as the turtle did in its race against the rabbit in the famous fable – as well as express the fear of facing the reality of life by hiding, just as it does by hiding its head.
The different meanings of dreams depend a lot on what you see during the dream itself, so let’s look at some examples to better understand the meaning of a turtle dream.
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Dreaming That You See A Turtle
It is good to omen, wisdom, longevity and loyalty to dream that you see a turtle, however, it can also be a warning for you to slow down in some relationship or in other areas of your life.
Dreaming About A Turtle Cub
If the puppy is healthy, it is a sign that something you really want is about to come true. However, if the puppy is sick, dreaming of a turtle puppy represents disappointment or bad news coming. In this case, just like the turtle does, it is time to keep calm.
Dreaming About A Sea Turtle
Having a dream about a sea turtle or a turtle in the water is a sign that you are hiding your emotions and thoughts. Find someone to open up and trust. Keeping emotions and thoughts tensed is a cause of illness and can interfere with your mental health, this dream serves as an alert for you to open up before your body manifests physically.
Dream Of A Big Turtle
The turtle is, in a way, unusual, because many of them live longer than humans, and can reach more than a century of age. In dreams, the size of a turtle represents its age, so the bigger it is, the older it is. This has a direct connection to our own mortality and how we feel about it, so dreaming about a big turtle symbolizes your fear of getting old and dying.
Dreaming About A Giant Turtle
If the turtle in your dream is giant and proportionally unusual, this can mean shyness and difficulty in letting go of other people, that is, you are hiding inside the “hull”.
The turtle in your dream may be you or someone with whom you relate most intimately. If you identify with the interpretation of this dream, this may be a warning for you to free yourself from the bonds of shyness, because they may be harming your evolution in some sense.
Dreaming Of A Small Turtle
Dreaming of a small turtle signals the beginning of great victories. The goals you have been fighting for are about to be achieved. Rejoice!
Dream Of Turtle Biting
Receiving a turtle bite in a dream is a warning sign. Someone who has been faithful to you for a long time may be getting tired.
It could be a girlfriend or boyfriend who wants to take a bigger step in the relationship and is tired of waiting for your attitude or decision, or it could be in business, a client or a partner. On the other hand, dreaming of a turtle bite is also a sign that your patience may be running out for some reason.
Dreaming Of A Green Turtle
Seeing a green turtle signals vigor and vitality in your life, as well as hope and healing from some disease.
Dreaming Of A Turtle Running
A turtle that moves fast or even runs, is equivalent to someone who needs to tighten up on some subject. You are going slowly in certain aspects or directions of life and your subconscious is trying to push you.
Dreaming Of Many Turtles
This kind of dream represents the obstacles you will encounter in the pursuit of your goals, or can symbolize false friendships. It is time to review your own attitudes and understand what is wrong and possibly sabotaging your growth and evolution. These same attitudes may be drawing the wrong people into your life.
Dreaming Of A Broken Hoof Turtle
Low self-esteem and acceptance. It has to do with our aging process and it is natural to age. The important thing is to keep a young mind and attitudes. Each age has its benefits and its burdens.
Dream That Eats Turtle
Dreaming that you are eating turtle is a good sign of longevity and pleasures in life. You will have pleasurable experiences and good health. But if you have seen any other animal eating a turtle, like a snake, this could be a warning that they are trying to pass it on. Stay tuned!
Dreaming Of A Turtle Facing Back
It can mean that you find yourself or you will find yourself in a difficult situation to solve. A turtle can die if you don’t have help to get around, don’t wait for a wave to come over you again, seek help from a friend or relative.
Dream That Kills A Turtle
If in your dream you accidentally kill the turtle, it means that you must slow down in some task, after all, haste is the enemy of perfection. Now, if you killed a turtle to eat, this is a sign that there is wealth on the way.
Dreaming You Buy A Turtle
If you dreamed you bought, or even won, a turtle, be happy! It’s a sign of great health and prosperity. Stay on track and wait with faith.
Dream Of A Turtle Egg
Dreaming of turtle eggs suggests that you learn to delegate responsibilities. Probably you’ve been grabbing everything for yourself; problems, worries… At work, be patient with your colleagues or employees and let them handle the problems on their own. At home, you may have to trust and give more freedom to your children, spouse or younger brother.