Pheasant

It is associated with the rooster, so both symbols are similar (the rooster more or less represents watchfulness). In China, the pheasant is an allegory of light and day. In oneiric terms, dreaming of a pheasant can be an invitation to carefully watch your environment. (See ROOSTER) Photographs

Dreaming that you look at old photographs denotes a very strong link with the past and a pessimistic attitude on life. However, photographing a person evidences positive feelings toward her.

If you are in a photo the dream can have the same interpretation as in MIRROR. The photograph, on the other hand, may represent your thoughts or ideas. Perhaps, it alerts you of something that requires your attention. The content of the photograph may tell you what it is. The oneiric superstition establishes that this dream warns against false hopes you may have about something. It can also mean heartbreak, especially if your image is photographed.

The pheasant was brought to Europe during the Middle Ages, where over a period of time it became wild.

It is a symbol for the power of nature and beauty (similar to the astrological sign of Leo), but also of the inability to make decisions. It has been considered a reluctant and decidedly stupid bird.

Do you have trouble making decisions, thinking that all possibilities will always be available? Are you afraid to follow your own desires and needs and, for that reason, are you dismissing many possibilities right from the beginning? What if you took a chance and followed your feelings? In China, the pheasant is a symbol of wealth. It was the emblem of the Emperor Yii. In Japan, the pheasant is the female symbol of mother-love and protection.

This bird in your dream is a warning to be prudent with your credit for the time being, as you are likely to have an unexpected call on your resources soon; however, if in your dream you cooked or ate the pheasant, the omen is reversed and augurs a new source of income.

See also Birds and Fowl.