Cat in a dream
When a cat appears in the dreamer's house, this may be interpreted as a positive sign of the abundant goodness and generosity that prevails in the dreamer's heart toward the hospitality of his family and friends. While the cat's looks, full of cunning and challenge, suggest the presence of a woman in the dreamer's life who may deceive him.
Al-Nabulsi goes on to describe the cat as representing a woman who is sensitive towards her children. She is keen to raise them properly and works hard to protect them and control their behaviour. On the other hand, seeing black cats in a dream carries less positive connotations, as it may indicate the presence of evil, envy, and magical works that may surround the dreamer.
The interpretation of seeing a black cat continues to carry the same negative connotations such as evil, betrayal, and deception. As for a woman who sees in her dream that there is a cat attacking her, she may be exposed to someone lurking around her trying to harm her. Fear of cats in dreams indicates fear of the future and the unknown that it may hold.
Interpretation of a dream about white cats
When a white cat appears in your dreams, and its attempts to get your attention are noticeable, this represents a deep longing within you to feel affection, care, and attention.
If the cat that appears in the dream is of exceptional beauty and bright white, this may indicate your deep desire to be attached to a specific person, but it seems that this person does not pay enough attention to you or could be misleading you.
Dreaming of a white cat appearing aggressively expresses your feeling of sadness and frustration about your inability to achieve the goals and dreams that you aspire to.
Interpretation of a dream about seeing cats in the house
In Nabulsi's interpretations of dreams, the cat is seen as a two-faced character. He can show people his lovable and playful side, while hiding his true intentions of harm and sabotage.
The appearance of a cat in a dream is an indication of the presence of a traitor or thief who may enter the dreamer’s life. According to Al-Nabulsi’s interpretation, if a cat enters the house in a dream, this symbolizes the possibility that the house will be robbed.
If the cat is seen leaving the house with something that belongs to the family, this means that the thief or traitor will actually take away the family’s property or wealth.
Interpretation of a dream about black cats
If a black cat appears to you, some may consider it a sign of pessimism or bad news. However, if a black cat attacks you in a dream, this is a sign that may urge you to reconsider some aspects of your relationships and proceed with caution. Many times, the appearance of a black cat in a dream may be seen as a sign of deception or illusions in the dreamer's life. A black cat in a dream may be interpreted as good news and good luck, while if it is walking away from you, this may be interpreted as good luck heading away.
Wild cat in a dream
When a person dreams that he is bitten by a wild cat, this is interpreted as a sign of facing difficulties and hardships in life. Dream interpretation scholars, such as Ibn Sirin and Al-Nabulsi, agree that confronting a cat in a dream, whether by fighting with it or receiving a bite or scratch from it, may symbolize contracting a disease, but it is a disease that can be cured with patience and time.
If the dreamer was able to overcome the cat in his dream, this is considered good news of success in overcoming health or personal obstacles quickly and with willpower. Conversely, if the dreamer is overcome by the cat, this could indicate continuing problems or illnesses.
Blood coming out as a result of a bite or scratch from a cat carries with it a warning about a strong opponent or a cunning enemy that could be the cause of serious problems.
Seeing a black cat's tail in a dream carries a positive sign associated with good luck in romantic relationships. In some contexts, seeing a black cat may reflect different expectations, such as the arrival of a new child, a warning of upcoming unfortunate events, or a feeling of remorse.
Transforming into a cat in a dream
It is noteworthy that a person who dreams that he has turned into a cat may find himself taking twisted paths in life to survive, which reflects shaky financial stability and security.
If someone dreams that a cat entered his house, it may be thought that this foretells the entry of a person with bad intentions into his life, especially if the dream is followed by the cat stealing something within the dream, as this symbolizes a real theft or betrayal.
On the other hand, some scholars interpret the vision of transforming into a cat in dreams as an indication of the existence of a balance or imbalance in justice within society, as it may also express success in overcoming difficulties and competitors, or carry an indication of intelligence and cunning, especially in children.
Interpretation of seeing a cat in a dream by Ibn Sirin
In Ibn Sirin’s interpretation of the appearance of cats in dreams, he indicates that they may symbolize the presence of thieves, whether from inside or outside the house, and they may sometimes be interpreted as an indication of guarding. The female cat is seen as representing a woman who practices deception and cunning. If the dreamer is bitten or scratched by a cat in his dream, this is considered an indication of betrayal by someone who is supposed to be a protector or trusted person.
Ibn Sirin believes that cats in dreams also reflect indications about the person’s future in the year in which he dreams this vision. A pet and peaceful cat heralds a year full of joy and happiness, while an aggressive or ferocious cat indicates a year filled with problems and unhappiness. It is said that the more serious the damage caused by a cat in a dream, the stronger the indication that there are difficulties and worries that the dreamer will face that year.
Cat bite and scratch in a dream
Seeing a cat in a dream is seen as a sign of experiences full of difficulties and adversities. A cat bite or scratch in a dream indicates the presence of periods of unhappiness and misery in a person’s life, as interpreted by Ibn Sirin. If the cat appears wild or aggressive, this indicates that the difficulties that the dreamer will face will be severe and harsh.
While Al-Nabulsi believes that these signs, whether they are a bite or a scratch, indicate an illness that may last for a while, but, God willing, it will go away. If the dreamer wrestles with a cat in the dream and is able to overcome it, this promises good news of a speedy recovery. But if the cat is dominant, this reflects the continuation of worry and illness in the dreamer’s life. If the cat causes blood to bleed from the dreamer, this indicates that he is facing a strong and fierce enemy.
The death of a cat in a dream
Eating pussy meat in a dream may indicate falling under the influence of magic or obtaining money illegally, according to the interpretation of Sheikh Nabulsi. Seeing a cat as a thief in a dream also reflects the arrest of the thief and overcoming him if he is seen killing or harming him.
In dreams, a cat without a pedigree symbolizes a child who is left without care, while seeing a known cat die indicates its death or loss in reality. As for seeing a large number of dead cats lying in the streets, it indicates the spread of the phenomenon of theft or the abundance of goods in the markets.
Other interpretations of seeing cats in a dream
If a person dreams that he is selling a cat, this may express that he is wasting his resources or property unjustly. On the other hand, buying a cat in a dream could indicate entering into a relationship or embarking on a project that might be fraught with cheating.
Also, turning into a cat in a dream could be an indication of the presence of unacceptable behaviors or malicious acts in the dreamer’s life. On the other hand, seeing a cat in a dream may represent a specific person in the dreamer’s life. This person may be unknown to him or have a suspicious connection.
The feeling of fear of cats in dreams may carry with it a feeling of safety and protection from fears or enemies. As for seeing a cat stolen or receiving it as a gift, it can carry different connotations that depend on the details of the dream and its context.
Interpretation of seeing cats in a dream for a married woman
When a married woman dreams that she feels repulsed by a cat, this expresses the presence of major obstacles and challenges she faces in her married life or with her family members that are beyond her ability to bear. While the dream of collecting them and feeding them to cats reflects her care and deep love for her children and her extreme concern for them.
If she sees in her dream that there are cats following her a lot, this may indicate that there are people who envy her and hold a grudge against her because of her life. As for dreaming of a cat staring at her, it may indicate the presence of a woman who shows her hostility and follows her movements with interest. If the cat in the dream looks bad and terrifying, this indicates that she is going through a period of bad luck and failure in her family life.
Interpretation of a pregnant woman seeing a cat in a dream
When a pregnant woman dreams of having a lot of cats in her dream, it means that she will have a large and growing family. If she sees that she is keeping cats away from her home, this indicates a period of recovery and rest after the fatigue of pregnancy, and that the birth process will be easier and smoother.
However, if she sees a cat with her husband in the dream, this may indicate infidelity on the part of the husband with someone close to her.
Interpretation of a dream about a cat for a single person
In dreams, seeing a white cat for a single person indicates his approaching marriage to a woman with a good soul and a pure heart. Whereas if a single person sees a black cat in his dream, this may mean that there is someone who harbors feelings of treachery and betrayal towards him. The interpretation of feeding a cat in a dream for a single person is considered a sign of goodness and blessings coming to his life.
On the other hand, if a student sees an ugly cat in his dream, this may portend academic failure, while for a young working man it may indicate loss of money. Expelling a cat from a dream is a symbol of the strength of faith in God, while a single person being attacked by cats in a dream indicates the possibility of future problems coming from a close friend.
Interpretation of a man seeing a cat in a dream
In a dream, if a married man sees that he is keeping cats away from himself, this indicates that he will get rid of the obstacles and difficulties he faces in his field of work.
When a married man sees a beautiful cat drinking water from a bowl in a dream, this is considered an indication that his wife will become pregnant.
If a man sees a white cat resting in his lap in his dream, this expresses the close relationship and great love he has for his wife, and indicates familiarity and affection between them.
A man watching a cat eating food inside his house in a dream symbolizes his generosity and good heart, and heralds an increase in livelihood and goodness that will come to him from God.
Seeing many cats for a single woman in a dream
In a dream for a single girl, if she sees multiple, calm cats, this vision reflects good news that she will achieve a job opportunity or take on a new job that will bring her livelihood and goodness. As for her seeing a calm cat, it is an indication that she will get engaged soon. While her dream of cats quarreling and quarreling carries within it an indication of the presence of personal disagreements that may be with the partner or within the family.
If a single woman sees cats preparing food for her in her dream, this foretells preparations for a social occasion or a gathering of friends. As for her dream of having many cats in her house, it expresses the coming of blessing and an increase in goodness for her and her family.
