If you have recently dreamed about an ape, you may be wondering what this could mean?
While you may just assume that you have just dreamed about an animal, there may be a deeper meaning behind this.
Apes are the most similar animal to humans. Given this, we may be dreaming about them as a way of our subconscious dealing with the emotions we are currently feeling.
In this article, we will be taking a look at ape dreams in more detail to find out what this dream could mean for you.
Strength
When you look at any type of ape, it is easy to see that they are strong and powerful creatures. They have brute strength and they are not afraid to use it. One interpretation of dreaming about Apes is that it symbolizes your inner and outer strength.
Perhaps you recently overcame an obstacle that you were not sure you could tackle and you feel stronger for it?
In contrast to this, an ape dream could symbolize a lack of strength, and perhaps the fear of being overpowered or overshadowed. This can be especially true if you are being overpowered by the ape in your dream.
The ape could represent the fear or the obstacle that you need to overcome.
Knowledge
Apes and gorillas in particular are known to be intelligent creatures. They have a deep understanding of the world, perhaps more so than many other animals. This is why apes are commonly compared to humans.
Perhaps you have a deeper knowledge and understanding of something that you did not have previously and this is being represented in your dream.
Conflict
Following on from feeling overpowered, if the ape is aggressive in your dream, this could be a sign of conflict. Whether this is a recent or unresolved conflict, our subconscious can display this in our dreams.
If you are particularly worried about a certain person or scenario, or if you have experienced a large argument, this could be a potential reason behind your dream.
Lack of Control
If you are currently going through a difficult period in your life, the ape could potentially stem from a lack of control that you feel. This lack of control could come from any part of your life, whether that is your home life, relationships, or through your job.
Apes are known to be creatures that can act impulsively and lose control. If the ape in your dream has lost control, this can symbolize your own subconscious feelings.
Wisdom
Dreaming of apes is not always necessarily something that is stemmed from negative connotations.
Much like knowledge, this dream can also stem from new feelings of wisdom.
Leadership
When looking at the different types of apes, Gorillas, in particular, are known to be strong-minded creatures. While they are physically strong they are also mentally strong too. They reside in groups and there is usually one leader within the group.
If you have dreamed about a group of Gorillas, this is likely representing your leadership skills. The leader in a group of Gorillas is strong-willed and assertive. These skills are transferable in many areas of life.
Perhaps you recently received a promotion at work, or you received the college results you were hoping for. These are all signs that you are showing leadership, whether this is over a group of people, or you are taking leadership over your own life.
While some people see leadership as a negative thing, this is not always the case. If the ape or apes in your dream are calm, this can be a sign that you are content with your new role or achievements.
Type of Ape
As we touched upon above, there are a handful of different apes that you may have dreamed about, including, gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
The type of ape you dreamed about could have a different significance.
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees can often represent that you are lacking in patience. Often if we are lacking patience, we choose to take control over certain situations, when this is not always the best approach.
If a chimpanzee has appeared in your dream, this may also be a sign that you are overthinking or are particularly worried about something. Perhaps there is an event that you are overthinking or a particular relationship.
Orangutans
If you dreamed of an orangutan specifically, this could represent that you need to be aware of those around you. Perhaps you need to reconsider who you trust and what the intentions are of those who are around you.
While it is not always the case, orangutans can be interpreted as a sign of warning when they appear in dreams.
A Need To Relax
This interpretation brings together many other interpretations that we have discussed.
If the ape in your dream was acting aloof or aggressive, this may be a sign that you need to let go and relax a little.
This could stem from many areas in your life. The ape could be a sign that you need to take a step back and reassess how you react to certain situations.
Summary
As you can see, there is not one singular interpretation of an ape dream. There are many different meanings behind dreaming about apes.
Each of these meanings can be interpreted differently depending on what you are currently experiencing in life. While for some the ape may represent positive feelings, for others it may bring about subconscious feelings that a person did not know were an issue.
The most important thing to consider is how the apes were acting in your dream. If they were wild and aggressive, then it is likely that there is turmoil in your life and something that you will need to eventually address.
However, if the ape or apes were content and happy they likely represent more positive feelings, such as good leadership skills, knowledge, or wisdom.
In addition to this, the type of ape that appeared in your dream can be interpreted in a specific way. For example, gorillas and chimpanzees have different interpretations.