A huge pig walked into your house in a dream. It seems like a good sign, but would things change if the pig chased you?
In dream interpretation, how something appears matters just as much as what appears. Even dreams about the same pig can mean completely different things depending on whether it walks into your house or chases you.
World of Dreams is an app with a dream dictionary where you can look up individual scenes like these, as well as AI dream interpretation that interprets your dream when you write it down just as you remember it. It’s available for Android and iPhone.
Why the Same Pig Dream Can Mean Different Things
Traditional Korean dream interpretation doesn’t assign just one meaning to each symbol. It reads a symbol’s basic meaning together with what you did in the dream and the mood of the scene.
In Eastern dream interpretation, pigs are a classic symbol of windfalls, wealth, and prosperity. But chasing something in a dream represents wishes or plans, while being chased represents anxiety and frustration. So a dream about being chased by a pig is interpreted as a warning to be careful, as trouble may arise over money.
Scary Scenes Can Be Good Omens, Too
Seeing blood in a dream can be frightening, but in dream interpretation, it symbolizes wealth and vitality. So a dream about being bitten on the leg by a snake and bleeding is interpreted as a good omen: you’ll meet a benefactor unexpectedly and receive help.
The same goes for feces. Despite the feeling of disgust, feces in dreams generally represent wealth or productivity. A dream about a vegetable garden covered in feces is interpreted as good fortune related to land or real estate.
Tooth dreams aren’t all interpreted the same way, either. A dream about seeing a young child’s new teeth come in is interpreted as a good omen that a long-held wish will come true or your circumstances will gradually improve.
East and West See the Same Animals Differently
The idea that pigs symbolize wealth comes from the Eastern perspective on dream interpretation. In the West, pigs are sometimes seen as symbols of foolishness or greed because they’re often depicted with their heads down, searching for food.
The differences are even greater for snakes. In the East, they often symbolize pregnancy, wisdom, wealth, and treasure, while in the West, they can represent both evil and healing or new life. The Korean interpretation of holding a snake in a dream as a sign that wealth is coming your way also comes from this Eastern perspective.
Pregnancy Dreams Aren’t Just About Dragons and Tigers
When people think of pregnancy dreams, dragons or tigers may come to mind first. But the Pregnancy Dreams collection in the Dream Dictionary includes many more everyday scenes. Dreams about a family member carrying baby rabbits into the house, seeing an ox alongside an ancestor, or receiving a beautiful apple from an elderly person are also interpreted as pregnancy dreams.
An ancestor in a dream often represents a family member or an elder, rather than the actual person. That’s why dreams about an ancestor bringing something into the house are often interpreted to mean that good things are coming to the family.
| Dream Scene | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| A pig walks into the house | Someone’s help brings wealth, and the family becomes more prosperous |
| Being chased by a pig | Be careful, as money-related trouble may arise |
| Holding a snake | Wealth and benefits come your way, and your work flourishes |
| A snake bites your leg and you bleed | You meet a benefactor unexpectedly and receive help |
| A vegetable garden is covered in feces | Good fortune related to land or real estate comes your way |
| A young child’s new teeth come in | A wish comes true, and your circumstances improve |
| Money inside an envelope from a superior | An unexpected good thing happens with help from a superior |
| A family member carries baby rabbits into the house | A pregnancy dream foretelling a daughter and a flourishing family |
| Seeing an ox with an ancestor | A pregnancy dream foretelling a child who receives a lot of help from those around them |
As the table shows, even the same animal can mean different things depending on the scene. Rather than searching only for “snake dream,” try to remember what the snake did and how you felt. That’s the first step toward an accurate interpretation.
Dreams fade quickly after you wake up. If you jot down even a few words about the animals or people, places, and feelings from your dream as soon as you open your eyes, it’ll be much easier to choose a scene in the Dream Dictionary or describe it for interpretation later.
Interpret Your Dreams with World of Dreams
AI Dream Interpretation That Reads Your Dream When You Write It Down
Enter your dream on the Dream Interpretation screen as you remember it, then tap Done. It reads the scenes, people, and emotions in your dream together to give you an interpretation tailored to your dream.
The more detail you include, the more specific the interpretation. Instead of “I saw a pig,” try “A huge golden pig walked through the front gate and sat in the living room.” Add a line about who was there with you and whether you felt happy or scared when you woke up, and you’ll get an interpretation that fits the scene, as described above.
Even if you can’t find a similar scene in the Dream Dictionary, Dream Interpretation has you covered. It can also interpret complex dreams with several symbols appearing at once, just as you describe them.
Look Up Dreams by Scene in the Dream Dictionary
Search for a single word to see a list of dream scenes that include it. Search for “pig,” for example, and you’ll find scenes grouped by what happens, such as a pig walking into a house, giving birth to piglets, or chasing you. Just choose the one that most closely matches your dream.
Not sure what to look for? Browse the Dream Encyclopedia. Its categories include animals, family, plants, weather, actions, food, places, people, and objects. Popular dream topics like pregnancy, wealth, death, and excretion are collected separately on the home screen.
Review Past Dreams in History
Interpreted dreams are saved with their dates in History, below the Dream Interpretation screen. You can look up an earlier interpretation if you have a similar dream again.
If you keep having the same dream, you can check when it happened each time, making the app useful as a dream journal, too. You can also save dreams you want to remember for a long time, like pregnancy dreams, along with their interpretations and revisit them later to share with your child.
Who It’s For
- Anyone who wakes up with a vivid dream and wants to know what it means
- Expectant parents who want to find out whether a dream is a pregnancy dream
- Anyone who wants to know whether a dream is a good or bad omen, or related to wealth
- Anyone who keeps having the same dream
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it without an internet connection?
No. Both Dream Interpretation and the Dream Dictionary require an internet connection.
Which devices can I use it on?
You can use it on Android phones and iPhones. Tap the button for your device in the store links above.
Can it interpret dreams I can’t find in the Dream Dictionary?
Yes. Write down your dream as you remember it in Dream Interpretation, and AI will interpret it for you.
Can I browse pregnancy dreams only?
Yes. Tap Pregnancy Dreams under “Popular Dream Interpretations” on the Dream Dictionary home screen to browse scenes interpreted as pregnancy dreams.
Can I look up dreams I interpreted before?
Yes. They’re saved with their dates in History, below the Dream Interpretation screen.
Can I use it in languages other than Korean?
Yes. It opens in the language set on your phone.