Ox

To see an ox or an animal of this kind in a dream signifies that one shall attain prosperity and wealth.

To see an ox in a dream is interpreted as an increase in one’s money and possessions and attaining comfort. It means that you shall rise to a position of leadership among the community in which you are found. To buy an ox in a dream indicates that you shall perform a great kindness. To sell an ox indicates that your affairs shall deteriorate.

If you see in your dream that an ox is chasing you, this is interpreted as difficult days awaiting you in your working life. You shall rise to a leadership position. To see an ox in a dream also means that you shall marry soon. It is a strong, self-admiring, wealthy, high-ranking, honest person. If the ox seen is well-fed, it signifies great wealth.

The interpretation of seeing an ox in a dream signifies being regarded as base by people. Whoever sees an ox in a dream shall prevail over his enemy. The ox seen in a dream is interpreted as a chief, governor, headman, or head of the household. A single ox signifies one year of governorship for a governor, and one year of trade for a merchant and an artisan. Whoever sees that he possesses many oxen becomes a governor if he is worthy of it.

Whoever sees that he is riding an ox in a dream shall attain cheapness and abundance. Good shall reach the person who, having mounted the ox, brings it into his house, and his livelihood shall expand. If the ox he brings inside is red, that person’s son shall fall ill, or his family shall die. The flesh of an ox slaughtered for food is lawful sustenance.

Whoever sees in a dream that he has purchased an ox manages his affairs by speaking gentle words to his friends and to the notables of the people.

Ibn Sirin said: Oxen are interpreted as people other than Arabs. Cattle numbering more than fourteen signify war; fewer than that signify enmity. The ox is a great person possessing glory, renown, an army, and a congregation.

To eat the flesh of an ox in a dream signifies wealth from that great person. Its inner fat signifies sustenance during that year. If a person sees in a dream that an ox has become a wolf, it signifies that a just judge and commander shall become tyrannical. Whoever sees a white ox shall attain goodness. If the ox gores him with its horns, that person shall incur the wrath of Allah. Whoever eats ox flesh in a dream becomes wealthy. If the ox bites him, he shall be afflicted with illness.

If an ox gores someone in a dream, the Most High Allah shall grant that person two righteous children. Whoever sees in a dream that an ox is bellowing over him shall travel to a distant place. If the person who sees an ox is poor, it signifies hardship and distress, or that he shall be beaten and expelled by those whose rank is above his.

For a person travelling by sea, seeing an ox in a dream signifies difficulties that shall befall him during the journey. If a person sees a herd of cattle in a dream, difficulty shall befall him in his affairs. If he rides the ox, he shall become exalted in renown and famous among the people. Whoever sees that he speaks with an ox, or that the ox speaks with him, shall experience hatred between himself and another person.

If he sees in a dream that he is riding a black ox and is also afraid of it, he shall embark upon a sea journey and suffer hardship during the voyage. Indeed, he shall come near to drowning in the sea, but he shall be saved from it. To see oxen entering a city signifies plunder and thieves who shall enter the city. Some have also said that the ox signifies a tyrannical and rebellious person. Therefore, to see the ox killed or slaughtered signifies the destruction of tyrants and rebels.

Whoever sees in a dream that he is riding an ox shall attain wealth. Whoever sees that he has confined and guarded the ox in its place shall attain goodness that year. To see in a dream that an ox has many horns signifies livelihood with respect to scarcity and abundance. Whoever rides a naked ox shall fall ill. At times, the ox signifies foolishness, disorder, and heedlessness. A parti-coloured ox signifies joy and gladness; a black ox signifies grandeur and, for the sick, healing.

If a woman sees in a dream that she possesses an ox, her husband shall be obedient to her and subject to her command in every matter. If the woman is unmarried, she shall marry; or, if she has a daughter, she shall give her in marriage. If the person who sees this dream is one who possesses sovereignty, he shall attain the things he desires and hopes for.

To ride an ox in a dream is, in interpretation, better than merely seeing an ox. You shall rise to a leadership position. To see an ox in a dream means that you shall marry soon. To see an ox chasing you in a dream means that you shall experience troubled days in your working life. If the ox is healthy and domesticated, it means that you have taken control of your life.

Ibn Sirin: To see an ox in a dream signifies a strong, industrious person and blessing.

It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.

Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.