Antlers Dream Meanings

also see Horns

1- The deer is a noble animal, so the interpretation differs if the antlers are mounted, as in a trophy, or are seen on the animal.

If the latter then the interpretation is that of something which is supernormal, and may represent intellectual powers.

If the former, then antlers may be interpreted as attempting to achieve high status.

2- Psychologically these represent awareness of the potential for conflict between one’s nobler self and the baser instincts.

3- Supernatural powers, fertility and nobleness of spirit are represented by antlers.

Material aspects: The deer is a noble animal, so the interpretation differs if the antlers are mounted, as in a trophy, or are seen on the animal.

If the latter, then the interpretation is that of something that is supernormal and they may represent intellectual powers.

If the former, then they may be interpreted as attempting to achieve high status.

Vision: Antlers—particular in men’s dreams—mean a painful disappointment in a love relationship. Several antlers stand tor unrequited love or being dropped.

Depth Psychology: Antlers are often a sign of marital or partner conflicts. In a man’s dream it usually indicates that he is afraid his partner is having an affair.

Because they are particularly characteristic of certain male animals, antlers tend to represent masculinity, masculine sexuality (virility), and male aggression (particularly conflict between males). In a dream, they may represent masculine power and assertiveness or a metaphorical “trophy of the hunt.”

Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically these represent awareness of the potential for conflict between our nobler self and the baser instincts.

The antler with ten points is the mark of the shaman or holy man.

Dreams of antlers symbolize protection, bravado, and the desire to give the impression of being more powerful than you actually are. Antlers, like antennas, can also symbolize intuition and telepathy.

See Antenna.

Supernatural powers, fertility and nobleness of spirit are represented by antlers.

An attribute of the primeval horned god and his lust for life, they suggest power over nature.

Aggressive, physical male drive, as in Rifle, and all other weapons. Unfaithfulness. Antlers mounted on the wall are reminiscent of sexuality (fertility) in the past.

Gives gender-specific: Antlers in dreams may always be considered to represent virility and sexual prowess, whether in a man’s or woman’s dream.

1. It is time to make sure others understand one’s identity.

2. If necessary, one knows one will fight—and has the means to.

Seeing antlers in a dream is a symbol of a man’s virility and forcefulness. It also can represent a trophy.

Protection, assertiveness; powerful masculine part of self; a gift from your masculine self.

Antlers symbolize much success and happiness.

An excellent omen of future happiness.

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