The penguin is an interesting earth-bound bird that lives in and around the ocean. As a dream symbol it may represent concrete thinking, feelings of being burdened by unwanted emotions, lethargy, and a need to achieve balance. Think about your dream and see if any of these ideas are relevant to you. Superstition based dream interpretation books say that the penguin indicates that your problems are not as serious as you may think them to be.
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Patrica Telesco
The Language of Dreams
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(see Birds, Feathers, Wings)
If swimming in water, this represents free movement through your dreams. Anticipate more frequent dreams, as well as those with increased detail.
A penguin has wings, but does not fly. These actually help them steer through the water. So, if you’ve been trying to “fly” in a specific situation that seems to be going nowhere, consider an alternative tact, using your given talents and insight as a guide.
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James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
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Dreaming about a penguin or about being a penguin can indicate emotional coldness or a sense of isolation.
A penguin, as a bird that can’t fly, can also represent someone who seems to be able to function despite lacking something essential.
A penguin might also symbolize a recalled image of someone wearing a tuxedo.
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DreamForth
Dream Symbols and Analysis
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To dream of a penguin represents your magnification of a seemingly petty concern. This is a prompt for you to keep your composure and guard your objectivity. On the other hand, a penguin implies that you feel let down by your feelings. You need to bring equilibrium and peace to your life.
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Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
New American Dream Dictionary
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1. A sense that situations are not as dire as they initially seemed.
2. Feelings of being drawn unwillingly toward the negative side of things, usually in situations.
3. Working together for a common goal, the betterment of all, usually regarding a family or community.
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Theresa Cheung
The Element Encyclopedia
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Penguins are symbols of adaptability, but they can also represent stupidity or coldness in a relationship. They could be a sign that your problems are not as serious as you may think and that you need to keep your cool and remain levelheaded.
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Betty Bethards
The Dream Books Symbols
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A flightless aquatic bird, represents self weighted down by emotions. Black and white indicates working with balancing energies, yin-yang, female-male, negative-positive.
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Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
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This funny earth- bound bird in your dream is telling you that your problems are not as serious as you believe, and if you keep your cool, they will melt away.
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Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Strangest Dream Explanations
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Dreams of a penguin represent loyalty, formality and extreme coping skills to be ability to function in a relatively chilly emotional climate.
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Versatile - Anonymous
Dream Meanings of Versatile
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The penguin is thought to represent adaptability, although it can also indicate stupidity or, perhaps more accurately, unwise behaviour.
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Tony Crisp
A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences
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Suggests feeling isolated by cold emotions, penis See penis under body, castrate, pentacle See five under numbers.
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Pagan - Anonymous
Tryskelion Dream Interpretation
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Traditionally, dreaming of a penguin indicates that your problems are not as serious as you may think them to be.
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myjellybean
My Dream Interpretation
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If you see a penguin in your dream, your problems are not as serious as you may think.
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Margaret Hamilton
Dream Dictionary Unlimited
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One who depends more on brain than brawn
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Pamela Ball
Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
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see Birds
About These Interpretations
This page presents 15 different perspectives on this dream symbol from various expert sources. Each interpretation considers context, emotion, and personal meaning rather than providing fixed definitions.
