Lynx

Lynxes, Bobcat, Canada lynx

The lynx, with its tufted ears, thick paws and pale, steady eyes, is the quiet hunter of the northern forests. Old European legends claimed it could see through walls, and to this day "lynx-eyed" means sharp-sighted. In dreams it's linked with insight: noticing what others overlook and reading people well. It moves alone and rarely shows itself, so it can also stand for a private, self-reliant side of you that doesn't need an audience. If a lynx was watching you, you may sense that someone sees more than they say.

Dream variations

• A lynx crossing your pathA rare chance or a special person is passing close by. Notice it quietly before it slips back into the trees.
• A lynx stalking a rabbitYou're closing in on a goal with patience. Wait for your moment; a rush would scare it off.
• A bobcat on your fenceAn independent mood is paying you a visit. Spend some time on your own terms.

Related symbols

Cat · Leopard · Panther · Forest

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.