Rodents invading your dreams?
Here, dream analysts explore the symbolism associated with dreaming of rats.
What does it mean when you dream of rats?
Its also important to pay attention to the behavior of the rat in the dream, says Loewenberg.
Do several black rats scurry about your dream in a group, or is there a singular gray rat?
All of these details can help you paint a picture of what the dream may mean.
dream analyst and author ofDream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life
This all being said, theres a few common themes associated with dreaming of rats.
Below are four possible interpretations of rat dreams.
Symbolism of rats in dreams: 4 possible themes at play
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They also steal and hoard bits of food, collecting crumbs as they go about.
The rat shows up, and then the rat disappears.
Consider if theres something out of your control thats been bothering you lately (orgnawingat you, rather).
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Ask yourself: Is there a rat in your life?
Might there be someone ratting you out to someone else?
dream analyst and author ofDream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life
Alternatively, doyouwant to rat somebody out?
All of these questions could shed some light on the meaning of your rat dreams.
Perhaps something (or someone!)
has been invading your physical space or your thoughts recently, suggests Gailing.
What is the spiritual meaning of the rat?
The spiritual meaning of rats ranges from culture to culture and region to region.
Do rats mean good luck?
According toancient Chinese myths, the rat came in first place during a race held by the Jade Emperor.
Because of this, the rat is the first of 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac.
Each 12-year cycle of the Chinese calendar starts with theYear of the Rat.
The more you know!
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