Buffalo

Seeing a buffalo in a dream signifies a fearless, majestic, and forbearing leader of innovation, or an ambitious and aggressive person.

If a woman sees in a dream that she has horns like those of a buffalo, then, if she is qualified, it signifies authority or her marrying into the family of a king or ruler; and if she is not qualified, it signifies that her guardian will become a ruler. The buffalo used by the farmer in agriculture signifies need and poverty.

(Since the buffalo is of the bovine species, additionally:

What does it mean to see a buffalo in a dream: It means that you have strong and courageous friends from whom you can ask for help when you are in difficulty. At the same time, this dream signifies an important person who knows his work, is manly, dignified, courageous, honest, trustworthy, hardworking, and reliable.

According to Kirmani: Whoever sees in his dream that he possesses many buffaloes will become the head of a courageous and powerful community. If he is not in such a position, this dream is nevertheless very auspicious. According to some interpreters, seeing a buffalo in a dream is interpreted like seeing cattle.

According to another narration: Seeing a buffalo in a dream is interpreted as a majestic and valiant person who endures the people’s torment beyond his capacity and fears no one. If a woman sees in her dream that she has horns like those of a buffalo, she will become an authority. The buffalo signifies a majestic person who speaks deceitful words, travels extensively by land and sea, is avaricious, and attacks the enemy. At times, the buffalo also signifies undergoing hardship, striving, laboring, and constraint, while possessing goodness and benefit within it.

If the buffalo seen in a dream is being employed in agriculture, it signifies poverty and need. Whoever sees that he possesses many buffaloes will be appointed governor. Riding a buffalo or striving to perform some work with it is interpreted in the same manner as what is seen concerning an ox. Female buffaloes are interpreted like cattle in all circumstances.

Seeing a buffalo in a dream signifies that you will receive good news; seeing the buffalo coming toward you signifies that a relative will come from afar and that you will receive help from a powerful person; seeing the buffalo strike you with its horns signifies danger of death; and eating buffalo meat signifies gain.

Ibn Sirin: Seeing a buffalo in a dream signifies a strong, innovative, and patient leader, courageous and respected by his followers. If a woman sees in a dream that she has buffalo horns, it signifies that she will preside over a community or marry a man who is a leader in society. The buffalo in a dream also signifies an intelligent but deceitful person, one who travels much and is persistent in his desires. It also signifies striving, exertion, and stinginess, although others nevertheless benefit from him. If the buffalo is being used for ploughing in a dream, it signifies insult or an evil deed.

With the right perspective, it can signify restoring balance, recovery, and developing a new understanding.

Uncertainty, indecision, or a tendency to take on excessive burden may be observed.

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.