Pig meaning and symbolism

You have the power of self-confidence

to resist and eventually emerge victorious.

With that power to stay strong you have therefore the ability to move forward . She understand the value of time and know that only the present moment is in your hands. So you believe in doing things now (or never).

Like the pig, however, tend sometimes to being lazy to be and try to ‘smell’ everything on your sensitive ‘nose’ and explore what’s going on around you. You only make your move when you think the time is right .

What does it mean if you dream about pigs

If you see a black or muddy boar, it means you are in an awkward (bad)/malicious) life situation that you want to get out of.

When you see a clean, white/pink pig on a pet farm

means abundance, growth and prosperity.

Seeing a pig’s head or a dead pig represents the evil within us.

A vision of a braid in your dream means that you are a particularly gifted person who is in contact with the spiritual world.

Dreaming about a pig attacking you wants to give you the message that you are greedy and materialistic about certain things in life.

A flying pig with wings symbolizes that something you sincerely pray for will never come to you and is practically impossible.

Feeding a pig Your dream brings good luck.

Dreaming about a wild boar is the symbol of your inner lust and indulgence towards someone or something.

A piglet (female or male baby pig) predicts that you will treat certain situations or projects in your life with great care, as if you were like your baby.

Spiritual and symbolic meaning of pigs in different cultures and religions

In Hinduism

A pig or a wild boar, Yagna Varaha is the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu who saved Mother Earth from the evil forces. Alternatively, his feminine energy is reflected in Shaktism Varahi depicted, who appeared during Destroy Demons.

In Buddhism

Buddhist philosophy holds the pig as a symbol of the ignorant darkness. A black pig is depicted on the Wheel of Existence, representing one of the three illusions in the human mind.

In Christianity

According to the Bible, the pig is a symbol of greed, laziness, inactivity and sloth.

In Islam

The Muslims, like the Jews, consider the swine (or pigs/pigs/boars) to be unclean and therefore it is forbidden in Islam to consume pork.

In Native American culture

The Native Americans associated the pig with agriculture, manufacturing, fertility and abundance. So you would see the pig as a harbinger of rain.

In Japanese culture

The ancient Japanese would view the pig as a scary and ruthless creature. Several Japanese words and phrases refer to their ruthless nature. Even Japanese hunters admired the animal for its bravery and bravery, and it was not uncommon for them to name their male children after the creature.

In the Chinese zodiac

Among the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, the pig (boar) is the last. Individuals born in this year are said to exhibit pig-like traits, characterized by impetuosity and determination.

In feng shui

The sacred scriptures of feng shui hold the pig as a lucky trait. It is recommended to keep a golden pig in one’s home to bring good luck and prosperity.

In language and literature

There are many references to pigs in literature including ‘The Three Little Pigs’ is a world famous English nursery rhyme. There are also interesting idioms in various major languages ​​that are commonly used. In English “a pig in a poke”, “to catch the next pig”, in German “the pigs still not kept together”, in Spanish “every pig gets its St. Martin”, in French “when the pig is small, don’t eat him” or in Afrikaans “being the pig in the story” just to name a few.

In popular belief

It is a common belief that storing a coin/note in the “piggy bank” every day ushers in prosperity, abundance and strength and in this way one never has to face everyday needs or poverty.