Deer Dream Meaning

Dreaming of a deer is a symbol of a delicate mix of gentleness and caution. A deer startles easily and bolts at the slightest sound, so its presence in a dream often speaks of a state of mind in which you feel a little fragile. Notice what the deer was doing when you came upon it in the forest, and the meaning becomes clear.

• A deer grazing calmly

  You feel a sense of safety inside, and you are able to trust the world around you.

• A frightened deer running away

  This scene expresses a wish to step back from a situation that is putting pressure on your mind.

• A wounded or weak deer

  You are worried about the gentle side of yourself. Without care in waking life, that side is getting hurt.

• Calling a deer close and petting it, or walking with it

  You are learning to accept your gentle side without feeling ashamed of it.

• Seeing a deer from a distance in the forest

  This speaks of a beautiful possibility that is still out of reach, though not entirely impossible.