The elephant is one of the wild and graceful animals that inhabit nature. These animals have always been symbols of wisdom and strength in ancient mythologies and biblical scriptures. Elephant dreams are not common and carry a vital meaning.

The dream elephant carries spiritual connotations. In general, it symbolizes wisdom, calmness, faithfulness, and intellect. But it can also be related to our unbalanced emotional state and temperament problems.

In addition, the dream reflects that you are a wise and kind person. You have a mature personality, as well as the ability to remain calm and controlled in difficult times.

You rarely lose your composure, even in the darkest moments of your life, which allows you to face any panic situation with a rational mind.

Another reason for you to have this dream is a sign of loyalty. You are a loyal person who always stays true to your words and has immense respect for family and social relationships.

And you are ready to put your friends and family before yourself and readily help or sacrifice yourself for others when the time comes, without any hesitation.

In a self-knowledge tenor, the elephant in your dream advises you of your need to control your temper, so when you are angry, ready to unleash your wrath on anything that comes your way, you need to take a break, let your mind calm down, and rid yourself of all negativity by indulging in healthy and productive activities.

Spiritually, the elephant in a dream represents your introverted nature. You prefer to contain your emotions and never share your secrets or problems with other people, which sometimes makes you feel lonely and isolated. So the dream makes a warning: break your isolation and try to be more sociable to fill the emptiness that is part of your life.

To dream of a circus elephant

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When you have this dream, it symbolizes your reliable personality, which makes it easier to make honest friends who trust you without any fear or uncertainty. You are not only a respected and beloved friend in your circle, but your dedication in all aspects makes you stand out in your professional life as well.

To dream of a small elephant

The appearance of a small elephant in your dream reflects that you are a patient person, who does not allow your emotions to dominate your rationality. You can endure immense emotional pain before it reaches its breaking point and you rarely get angry, but when it does it is difficult to control your temper.

To dream of a large elephant

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A large elephant in your dream symbolizes your desire for control and authority in life. You are living your life as a passive participant and letting other people make the decisions for you, which is making you feel suffocated and frustrated. So stand up for yourself, take power in your life, and put an end to the power of those who try to impose their decisions on your life.

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To dream of a running elephant

This dream symbolizes that a secret of yours will soon be revealed to the world. A mistake from the past that you have worked so hard to protect will soon be revealed. So be very careful about sharing your secrets with other people.

To Dream that You Kill an Elephant

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To kill an elephant symbolizes that you will experience a worrying situation, which can compromise the balance of your life, generating many turbulences and upsets that will make you anxious and worried about your future. So take the dream as a warning sign: you need to be careful and calculating in your actions and try to avoid significant damage to yourself.

To Dream that You Ride an Elephant

The dream symbolizes that you are in control not only of your life, but also of your conscious mind. Your life is in a state of mind where everything is going well and in a positive way, which makes you happy and optimistic about the future. In other words, you are free from worrying thoughts and tensions, which allows you to direct and utilize your abilities in a productive way.

In the positive symbolism, it represents your gentle, wise and patient personality, while the negative connotation refers to anger issues, grudges or multiple obstacles in life.