Giraffes originate from Africa and that is the only continent where these animals can be seen in nature. They are currently the tallest living land animals.
The main trait which distinguishes these animals from other is their extremely long neck, up to 24 meters in length. Another trait is their unique coat pattern.
They live in savannahs and woodlands, and mainly feed on fruits, leaves, shrubs and flowers (mostly acacia trees). Giraffes live in herds of different sizes.
Symbolically, they indicate adaptability, strength, adaptability, individuality and uniqueness, gracefulness, elegance, pride, flexibility, sociability, farsightedness, etc.
Giraffe in Dreams
Giraffes don’t appear often in our dreams. When they do, they can symbolize different things. In some interpretations they indicate a person’s desire to be different from others and somehow stand out with their uniqueness.
They are sometimes considered a sign of a person’s arrogance or exaggerated desires.
Sometimes dreams about giraffes are interpreted as a sign of success, promotion, or finally reaching out for the impossible.
They can be a sign of pleasant events or surprises regarding the person’s family or friends.
This dream, in some cases, indicates the need to see some situation from a different perspective or a bigger perspective.
Maybe you are focusing on tiny details, when instead you should be seeing the bigger picture. That approach is necessary to make the best possible decisions.
In some cases, a giraffe in a dream could indicate some person in your life which exhibits the traits of arrogance, snobbishness, and superiority complex.
Sometimes, giraffe in a dream could reveal your tiredness and boredom with your current life circumstances and desire to make some changes.
If you realize that that is a fact, you could consider making some, like changing your place of residence, finding a new job, or simply changing your hairstyle.
It will help you refresh your daily routine and make you feel better about yourself.
Giraffe – Dream Meaning and Symbolism
Dreaming of a dead giraffe – If you dreamed of a dead giraffe, the dream is likely a sign of difficulties you are about to face.
Because of the size of the animal, the dream is usually a sign of major and difficult to overcome obstacles that you will encounter in the near future.
Dreaming of a giraffe running – If you dreamed of seeing a giraffe running, that dream could be a sign of your refusal to acknowledge something.
Maybe you avoid admitting the truth and you are deceiving yourself that everything is alright although you know that it isn’t.
Dreaming of seeing a giraffe – If you dreamed of seeing a giraffe, in some interpretations the dream indicates your current inability to accomplish your goals.
The dream is maybe telling you that you need more time and effort to achieve your desires and that you will need to wait for that moment some more.
This dream could be interpreted as a sign of delayed success. This dream is also a sign of achieving some major goals in life.
Dreaming of riding a giraffe – If you dreamed of riding a giraffe, that dream might be a sign of your uniqueness and individuality or your desire to appear unique to others.
Maybe you are a person who is constantly looking for attention from others, but you are not satisfied with the amount of attention you are receiving.
This dream often reveals your self-centeredness and arrogance. You might be overly focused on yourself and your needs and don’t pay much attention to other people’s needs.
Your behavior could be the reason for people to start avoiding you and you might end up losing some important relationships in your life because of your egotistical attitude.
Consider this dream as a wakeup call and begin making changes in your attitude before it is too late.
If you don’t listen to this advice, you might soon end up alone and without anyone to admire you.
Dreaming of seeing a giraffe bowing down its head – If you saw a giraffe bowing down its head in a dream, it could mean some pleasant surprises.
Namely, you might be surprised by a sudden act of kindness and help from a person you don’t get along well and you would never expect such a reaction from them.
This dream could also represent a warning of your subconscious to stop being overly critical and measuring people according to your standards.
You should try to see the bigger picture of things, and especially their point of view.
Dreaming of petting a giraffe – If you dreamed of petting a giraffe, that usually is a good sign and usually indicates some pleasurable moments and interesting events you could soon experience.
This dream is often a sign of happiness and satisfaction. In many cases, it is a sign of success.
Dreaming of a giraffe talking to you – If you dreamed of a talking giraffe, who was speaking directly to you, that dream could be an interesting message from your subconscious mind.
It is important to try remembering what it said because these words might be aimed to help you resolve some important matters in your life.
A dream about a talking giraffe could also be a sign of some unusual events happening soon in your life. In some cases, the dream of a speaking giraffe could indicate the need to study something to achieve some goal you have.
Dreaming of a giraffe sleeping – If you dreamed of a sleeping giraffe, that is a good sign in general. It might indicate success, rise in status, as well as rise of your income.
Dreaming of a giraffe feeing of a tree – If you dreamed of observing a giraffe feeding of a tree, eating some fruits or flowers, that is a very good dream sign.
Seeing a giraffe eating could be a sign of success of your goals, and it usually means fulfilling them with ease and immediately.
This dream could also means receiving help from someone to achieve your goals.
Dreaming of a baby giraffe – If you dreamed of a baby giraffe, that dream is likely a good sign. The dream is often related to your children, provided you have them, and indicates their success and achievements.
If you don’t have children, the dream could indicate the success of someone in your life you consider very close and have a protective attitude towards them.
Dreaming of feeding a giraffe with milk from a bottle – If you dreamed of feeding a giraffe with milk, that dream usually indicates the need to put in a lot of effort to achieve some goals, but you will be successful in the end.
Dreaming of giraffes fighting – If you dreamed of seeing giraffes fighting each other, that dream could indicate doing your best and putting in all your force into resolving the current problems you have.
Dreaming of a giraffe in your home – If you dreamed of seeing a giraffe in your home, that dream is a good sign, indicating encounters with new people and making new friendships. It is a sign of pleasurable moments in nice company.
Dreaming of a hurt giraffe – If you dreamed of a hurt giraffe that dream most likely indicates some obstacles on the way to achieving your goals, which you will fortunately be able to overcome in no time.
Dreaming of owning a giraffe – If you dreamed of being an owner of a giraffe, that dream is a sign of your optimism and energetic nature. You are most likely a popular figure in your surroundings, and people enjoy spending time in your company.
Most likely, you are in the center of attention of any crowd.
Dreaming of being in a herd of giraffes – If you dreamed of being surrounded by giraffes, that dream is most likely a sign of rise in status, and gaining respect in society. It could also mean helping others using your experience and knowledge.
Dreaming of a giraffe distancing itself from you – If you dreamed of a giraffe distancing itself from you, that is usually a sign of difficulties and trouble approaching. Such a dream might be an indication of sadness and distress.
Dreaming of a giraffe coming close to you – If you dreamed of a giraffe that was approaching you, such a dream generally indicates good things. It is a sign of happiness and the end of a difficult period.
Your troubles will be exchanged with period of relaxation and joy.