Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Our Feelings Toward Cats Vary
Feelings toward cats differ from one person to another—ranging from love and fascination to fear or even disgust. Although cats are often seen as cute and domesticated creatures, there’s a saying that describes them as « eating and denying, » suggesting ingratitude. So, how do we interpret seeing a cat in a dream? What are the different scenarios of encountering cats in dreams?
In this article, we will explore the symbolism of cats in dreams together. This includes interpreting the sight of a cat inside the house, expelling cats from the home, and understanding the meanings behind seeing a black cat, a blonde cat, or a white cat in a dream. Additionally, we’ll delve into the significance of hitting or killing cats in dreams, among other scenarios.
The General Meaning of Seeing a Cat in a Dream
A Cat in a Dream May Symbolize a Thief or Deceiver!
According to the dream interpreter from Haloha, a cat in a dream can represent thieves or jinn. It may also signify a playful child, fun, or leisure. A ferocious cat in a dream symbolizes a deceitful woman with malicious intent, while a tame cat might indicate social relationships tainted with hypocrisy. It’s also said that cats in dreams represent actions that yield nothing but ingratitude for the dreamer.
Ibn Sirin’s Interpretation of Seeing a Cat in a Dream
Ibn Sirin, a renowned dream interpreter, states that cats (or kittens) in a dream may symbolize thieves—either from within the household or outside it. Some interpret them as representing a guard. A female cat in a dream signifies a deceitful woman. Any harm caused by a cat, such as a bite or scratch, points to betrayal by a trusted guardian or someone in a position of trust.
Ibn Sirin also connects the cat to the dreamer’s fortune in the year of the dream. A calm, tame cat indicates a year of joy and happiness, while a wild cat suggests misery and distress. The greater the harm caused by the cat, the more intense the dreamer’s troubles that year, and God knows best. This sums up Ibn Sirin’s interpretations regarding cats in dreams.
Sheikh Al-Nabulsi’s Interpretation of Seeing a Cat in a Dream
Sheikh Al-Nabulsi interprets cats in dreams as representing familial coldness, betrayal, or theft. They may also symbolize eavesdroppers who spy or listen in, or even hypocrisy. He adds that a cat in a dream could signify a book or document, referencing the Quranic verse from Surah Sad: “And they said, ‘Our Lord, hasten for us our share [qittana] before the Day of Account’” (38:16), where « qitt » in Arabic can also mean a written page.
The true meaning of seeing cats in a dream depends on the dreamer’s circumstances and the details of the vision, and God knows best. Al-Dulaimi, in his book The World of Dreams, notes that the symbolism of cats in dreams has evolved in modern times. Historically, cats symbolized loneliness, the eerie night, evil, death, or the devil, but today they are often associated with good luck.
Seeing Cats in the House
What’s the Interpretation of Seeing a Cat in the Home in Various Scenarios?
As mentioned in our introduction, according to Al-Nabulsi, a cat represents a thief or a betrayer. It could also depict a man who charms people with playfulness and leisure. At the same time, a cat is a vigilant observer, waiting for an opportunity to cause mischief or destruction—another common symbol of cats in dreams.
Al-Nabulsi explains that cats entering a house in a dream signify thieves infiltrating the home. If a cat leaves the house with something in its possession, it suggests that a thief will take a portion of the household’s belongings or wealth.
(Read more about the interpretation of seeing a house in a dream.)
The Dream Interpreter from Haloha Adds About Seeing a Cat in the Home
Seeing cats in the house generally indicates nosy visitors who move between the family’s home and the neighbors’. A black cat brings no good—it signifies the devil, God forbid (see the detailed interpretation of seeing the devil in a dream). A white cat, however, represents cheerful children, while a blonde cat suggests trouble and deceit, and God is Most High and All-Knowing.
Cats entering and leaving the house point to thieves coming and going. A fierce cat represents a criminal thief, while tame cats signify mischievous children. Raising cats in a dream may indicate raising a playful girl. Carrying a cat could suggest pregnancy with a girl, trusting a betrayer, or believing a liar. Playing with a cat in a dream shows a lack of caution toward thieves, while expelling cats from the house signifies driving away evil spirits.