Besides the fact how cute and fearless they look in a role of a cartoon character, turtles have always been an object of admiration and worship. All the way from East to the West, through Asian, European, to African and both of Americas, ancestors of the world have treated turtles as a symbol of wisdom, health, luck (thus, the lucky charm), endurance, and much more.
Dreams of turtles could be interpreted in so many ways, but they all come to almost the same conclusion: how to persist in being yourself, walking through the challenges of life with a peaceful state of mind.
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If turtles could speak, they could teach us how to approach life with a sense of peace in our minds and control in our deeds, or how to be patient and wait for the good things to happen.
Definition of a Turtle
Turtles are large reptiles, with bodies covered in a thick shell, which serves as their protection.
Not many people have a thing for reptiles. But turtles could be different. Scroll down below to find out why.
So you have dreamt of seeing a turtle?
Usually, when we see a turtle in our dreams, they are roaming around, at their own, not so rapid pace, shuffling in a funny way. It means you are dedicated to achieving your goals, one by one, taking time to be thorough. You are balancing through your commitments, but maybe you are rushing something not knowingly and the turtle is there to remind you to take it slowly and watch for mistakes you might have made along the way. Try not to be impatient and neglectful to people and life itself.
Another dream interpretation could be that you are having second thoughts about people in your life, whom you feel are not responding to your emotions the way you expect them to. Some things or misunderstandings have been dragging along the way and you can’t seem to find a way to solve them. Maybe letting go would be the best thing to do.
Touching the turtle in a dream
You never know what to expect when touching a turtle. It might withdraw back in the shell, or it might let you pet her. Most certainly, touching and snuggling a turtle in a dream is a good sign. It doesn’t always have to be related to money or something tangible. It could be that some good things are about to happen that will produce happiness, enjoyment, and feelings of content after a long time. Maybe someone else’s success will make you feel proud and delighted.
No matter how dissatisfied we sometimes tend to be with life, we must never be blind to things that are surrounding us every day, making our life the most loveable moment in time.
A dream of a turtle wiggling on its back
Seeing a turtle on its back makes us think how helpless, exposed, and vulnerable it is. So what makes you think you would feel any different if you were in the same situation?
The fact that you dreamt of a turtle on its back means you are currently going through some emotional challenges, whether it is your close friend or your partner. Maybe you are a too uptight person or an introvert, which is drifting you apart from the people that you sincerely care about. Open yourself to others, no matter how exposed you might be. Sometimes it’s the only way to earn their trust.
Alternatively, this dream of a turtle might mean you find yourself surrounded by plenty of successful and intelligent people, whom you have a lot to learn from. Still, somehow you have been overwhelmed with feelings of not being equally admired and respected in return.
To catch a turtle in a dream – how hard could it be?
Well, aren’t you fast? Let’s just say it this way, not a lot of people would brag about catching a turtle. Even in a dream.
Still, it might suggest that you are having some sort of competition with persons in your surroundings, most likely at work. They seem to be your rivals at your company or in another one, but it feels like you are in an advanced position and about to win.
Though, you should be careful and not let go of your shields, because it feels like there is more to come. Your opponent will not easily accept being defeated.
Dream of a turtle chasing you – RUN!
Picture yourself in reality, being chased by a turtle? Funny, right? Maybe not. Although turtles are not fast at all, they are persistent and always one step closer to you. The same thing goes with some decisions or obligations in your life you are procrastinating to its fullest. Not every day is your day, not every decision is an easy one, but the more you keep running the faster they’re coming to get you. And when they do, it will be too hard to deal with, so stop avoiding and start confronting. Maybe all you have to do is ask for help.
Killing a turtle in your dream – what did it ever do wrong to you?
Accidentally or not, the turtle is gone, and you are left with a feeling of remorse. Well, according to some dream interpretations, you might be experiencing a loss in your close environment, whether it might be your friends or the closest family.
It could also point to the possible death of a pet you have, which could happen in an unexpected way, leaving you mourning and missing your buddy.
Some other dream interpretations point out the analogy between killing a turtle and rushing through life. You are so keen to succeed and achieve your goals that you’ve been tripping over your head. Take a break and take a chance to slow down, to reflect on your decisions, there are so many things in life you just can’t rush.
Dreaming of having a turtle as a pet
If you have been struggling lately to pay your bills or to keep your social status at the desired level, then here is some good news for you. Having a dream of a pet turtle means that finally your long-term efforts will be awarded by your boss, or your company will benefit from a project or an important client.
If the turtle in your dreams was caged, then it means that you could gain from a relative who has deceased and put you in his last will or even a win from a lottery. Anyway, the benefit will be of short breath, so be smart with it.
Turtle biting in a dream – Ouch, that hurts!
If we think about it for a second, being bitten by a turtle is definitely something most of us will never get to experience. Not that we would want to. But, when it happens in your dreams, it comes as a warning sign.
Someone you confide in is about to betray you, for whatever reason, it might be. Either that person is pretending to be your go-to person in order to gain your trust and use you, or is running out of patience with your lethargic behavior. For whatever reason it may be, be aware of being ‘’bitten’’ when you least expect it.
Consider this dream as a warning and a hint for whatever is coming at you.
Dreaming about a wounded turtle and what does it mean
No wound is ever a good sign and goes along with being hurt and in pain. If you dreamt about a hurting turtle, then maybe you are going through a tough period of life.
You have been let down by someone or a situation that you expected more from, and it makes you feel frustrated. Perhaps your expectations were up high or people around you don’t share the same enthusiasm as you, to achieve plans.
Knock, knock, who’s there? A dream of a turtle shell
Well, one thing is for sure. It is not easy to go around and carry a house on your back, knowing that the slightest wind might knock you over onto your roof. A shell is a symbol of safety, endurance, and inner peace. A safety zone.
So when you dream of a turtle shell, it means that deep inside you have created a secret place where you hide all the negative feelings that you haven’t found the way to express.
It’s ok to have your safe place where you go when searching for solutions to your problems.
But, if the turtle shell you dreamed of is empty, then you are probably way too deep in hiding your true personality and you need to open up. No great deed happened out of a comfort zone.