◇ Depends on the scene Lucky or not depending on the scene — see "In this scene" below
A warning about small losses or things quietly worn away. Yet as the first of the zodiac animals, it can also mean prosperity.
Category: Animals (how to read this category)
Psychology
Mice reflect worry over things quietly being eaten away, such as time, money or energy. Small and quick, they may symbolise unnoticed anxieties and minor nagging problems. Their number hints at how many.
Folklore and history
In Japan the mouse is the messenger of Daikokuten and often shown with rice bales, a symbol of plenty and many descendants. In the zodiac tale, it rode the ox and arrived first. Yet mice also gnawed stored rice, bringing both fortune and loss.
A collection of true ghost stories by Tanishi Matsubara — a reference for our reading-feature and analysis articles.
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This site's view
In this site's view, where was the mouse? In a kitchen or storehouse, it is time to notice small waste; unseen noises in the ceiling mean hidden problems or rumours. A mouse carrying food means small savings are paying off.
Going deeper: our reading
A mouse's front teeth grow throughout its life, so it is said it must keep gnawing hard things to wear them down. Chewing through posts and cables is not mischief but a condition of survival. In this site's reading, mouse dreams can reflect being unable to stop even when you want to. People who cannot settle on a day off unless their hands are busy, or who feel uneasy with an empty schedule, may dream of a mouse gnawing endlessly. There is the saying that a cornered mouse will bite the cat. If a trapped mouse turned on you, you may be enduring close to your limit. If you were the one cornering it, consider whether you are pushing someone too hard. This is our speculation, but a mouse curling up in its nest suggests you are finding a small, safe place of your own.
What to do on waking
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In this scene
- ◎Good It comes close or is friendly: help is near (good)
- ▲Warn It attacks or bites: a held-back feeling or friction nearby (warning)
- It is dead or weak: the strength it stands for is running low
- Big, white or gold: the meaning is stronger; white and gold lean lucky
- It felt good: the lucky reading gets stronger
- ▲Warn It felt frightening or painful: the warning reading gets stronger — rest first
- The same dream again and again: something your mind has not settled yet
Turning a bad dream
In Japan, people once tried to turn a worrying dream for the better: a baku charm under the pillow, telling the dream to a nandina bush, or reciting an old dream-turning poem. Read the column on dream trading and dream-turning
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FAQ
Q. Is dreaming of a Mouse a good or bad sign?
A. Lucky or not depending on the scene — see "In this scene" below. A warning about small losses or things quietly worn away. Yet as the first of the zodiac animals, it can also mean prosperity.
Q. Why do I keep dreaming of a Mouse?
A. A recurring dream usually points to something your mind has not settled yet. Research suggests such dreams tend to stop once the underlying worry is resolved. Keeping a dream diary helps you notice what triggers it.
Q. What should I do after dreaming of a Mouse?
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- True Dreams and Reverse Dreams: Why We Read Dreams Backwards
- Buying Dreams, Turning Dreams: A Japanese History of Dream Trading and Dream Charms
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※ Dream interpretation here is entertainment drawing on psychology and folklore — it is not scientifically proven. "This site's view" is our own interpretation.
