What Does Cat Mean in Dream Interpretation?
Dreaming of a cat means independence and something withheld. Someone is keeping their own counsel.
The cat is self-contained. In dreams it points either to your own need for independence or to a person who does not show you everything.
How it behaves decides which: an affectionate cat means comfortable independence, a wary one means someone holding back.
Where does the cat appear in the dream?
If another symbol sits beside it
- Dog
- Cat with a dog: two people around you with incompatible temperaments.
- Mirror
- Cat with a mirror: the independence in question is your own.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming about a cat mean?
Independence, and things kept private. It can refer to your own self-sufficiency or to someone who is not fully open with you.
Is a cat a bad sign in dreams?
No. Unlike the snake, the cat conceals without deceiving. It suggests you may not have the whole picture, not that you are being misled.