If you are familiar with this dream, you are probably wondering what the hidden meanings are. What does your brain want to tell you? We will explain everything to you.
Are you afraid of rats in life? At first glance, you might think that dreaming of a rat doesn’t reveal anything very good about yourself and your mental well-being. Attention, problems on the horizon! Like dreams of other animals or insects such as snakes, spiders, bed fleas, lice, ants or even cockroaches, we imagine that these are negative dreams, which reveal that you are suffering from anxiety. In the imagination, rodents are also associated with deception and deceit. There again, nothing very encouraging about the unconscious and the psychic state of the dreamer …
Besides, dreaming of a rat has special meanings in Islam and can turn out to be a good omen or a bad omen. But what is the deep interpretation of dreaming about a rat in REM sleep? Whether it’s a lonely but huge rodent or, on the contrary, a horde of swarming rats, we will present you all the facets of the symbolism, explain the meaning and… if there is a problem.
Dreaming of rats: the question of diseases
Every dream has a meaning. Often, after a phase of deep sleep, our subconscious mind sends us images that are either related to events that we are constantly thinking about or to ideas that we are trying to bury. So why do you dream of rats? In the collective imagination, rats, especially in groups, are perceived as a threat and a danger. These animals make us nervous and disgust us because rodents, despite their small size and relatively harmless appearance, are associated with dirt and infectious diseases. Therefore, dreaming of a rat, whether it is outdoors or in its house, is not a pleasant feeling, for sure.
Rats symbolize disease. They are often the source of the spread of serious pathologies such as plague. Therefore, if you are facing rats in your dream, it may tell you something about an illness. The dream of being chased by rats also reveals anxiety about the disease. It is also the symbol of a certain helplessness and sadness.
However, it could also mean a warning of an underlying infection, such as a force working in the shadows, that concerns you (or your loved ones). Prevent physical illnesses even before they appear … finally, if you dream of this animal it may be for good.
The meaning of social inadequacy when dreaming of a rat
Dreaming about a rat may also mean that you are uncomfortable with people or in an unpleasant social situation. Therefore, it would be good for you to analyze whether the current circumstances force you to be among people who do not make you happy, to interact with a group of individuals who tend to suffocate you (like a horde of rats). This “latent threat” to your identity, as the French psychotherapist Georges Romey, inventor of the free waking dream therapeutic method, called it, can also be linked to a notion of guilt.
Having this omen in your sleep is also possibly that you fear cheating and deception from loved ones. Are you afraid of being betrayed by someone in your family, by your friends? Worried that your partner or people in your work are trying to cover things up? This might explain why this dream is relevant and is eating away at you. It’s time to take stock of the people you trust and the people who don’t inspire you any good. And maybe confront your fears in this regard. Face it!
Dreaming of a rat in Islam: negative and positive vision of the dream
Dreaming of a rat in Islam can also be interpreted as an alarm for the person concerned. There is obviously the issue of illnesses but it can be an alert to symbolize someone in your entourage who is trying to rob you (of your money or your property), to seize your property in a deceitful way. Beware of Tristan, Muryel or Kevin! Indeed, the rat symbolizes voracity and greed in the collective imagination.
But dreaming of a rat doesn’t have to be negative. So, in Islam, dreaming of a brown rat is rather auspicious as it signifies balance and stability. To dream of a dead rat (or a mouse), can also symbolize an upcoming victory over one of your enemies or competitors, thanks to your intelligence. On the other hand, dreaming of a gray rat is synonymous with people talking about you badly behind your back, acting in the shadows, concealing their identity or being slanderous.
The rat is white in color, what does it mean? You will have to face obstacles and difficulties but you will come out stronger. What’s more, you will unexpectedly receive help from one or more people. If you dream of a rat in your bed, a white rat or any other color, beware! It is a sign of conspiracy and infidelity …
In your dream, did you kill or want to kill a rat? Good ! As one can assume, killing a rat in his dream is auspicious: it symbolizes your ability to overcome obstacles in life and complete the projects that are important to you. As we have just seen, dreaming of a rat in Islam can therefore be interpreted in many ways.
Dreaming of a nice rat: good news!
Dreaming of a rat doesn’t have to be a curse in life. If he is kind, the dream is positive. It can be interpreted as an aspect of yourself that needs to be saved. Another meaning: your image is in line with your inner self, that you are appeased and have known how to tame your fears. Good news, it’s positive: worrying is not topical!
To turn into a rodent in his dream
The rat (or the mouse) does not proliferate nor is it threatening? On the contrary, is it you who take the appearance of a rodent? It means that someone is trying to send you a secret message. Here, it is the intelligence of these animals that is in question. You’ll have to be as smart and clever as the rat. The image is therefore not negative but can be interpreted as the fact that your daily life is not easy.
Distrust is the order of the day when you dream of rat
Rodents symbolize selfishness because they tend to steal food, damage clothing and other valuables by biting them. They leave your goods unfit for further use. If we project this into life, it suggests that we should be wary of people who are not your sympathizers despite appearances. A mouse may seem harmless but chews on your furniture or on electrical wires, for example. And she shamelessly defiles your interior with her droppings.
Dreaming about a rat in the house: clean all the floors
If, in your sleep, the rat (s) took over your home, it means that it is time to clean up your environment! The symbol of dirt comes into play here. Be careful, this does not necessarily mean that you have to chase away dust, empty and tidy the cupboards. It can also be interpreted that it is appropriate to clean your surroundings. One or more toxic relationships, a partner who cheats on you or hides things from you … you have no certainty but suspicions? Now is the time to face your fears and let your instincts – and your intelligence – work.
Dreaming about a rat: special case
If you’ve recently been in contact with rats, wild or domesticated, it’s no wonder they populate your dreams. This meeting, atypical and which makes people nervous, certainly marked your mind, consciously or unconsciously. Whether you just saw them or accidentally touched them, the dislike you have no doubt felt is going to manifest itself in a dream. Your brain takes advantage of your sleep to face this difficult episode in order to better digest it over time. This type of dream should therefore gradually fade away.