What Does It Mean to Dream About Cats?
A cat in a dream usually speaks of your independence, your intuition, or a side of you that you don't fully show, even to yourself. Whether the cat was calm or aggressive sets the tone.
In tradition
In traditional dream lore, a cat often stands for a sly person or an unreliable friendship. Chasing the cat away is read as protecting yourself from that person.
Psychological view
The cat can represent your self-directed, intuitive side. In Jung's terms it is linked to feminine energy: feeling and intuition. Loving the cat can mean caring for yourself; running from it can mean keeping that side of you at a distance.
Spiritual view
The cat is the eye that senses what lies behind appearances; it invites you to trust your instincts.
Common versions
A black cat
an unease or a hunch you can't yet name.
A kitten
a fragile part of you that needs protecting.
Being scratched by a cat
a small situation that hurt you deeply.
Feeding a cat
looking after your own needs with kindness.
Ask yourself
Did the cat come close to you or keep its distance? Is there an area of your life where you'd like to be more independent right now?