Ostrich

Ostriches, Ostrich egg, Emu

The ostrich is the biggest bird alive, far too heavy to fly but able to sprint at more than 40 miles an hour. In a dream it's often about strength that works on the ground rather than in the air: practical skills, stamina and steady legs. The famous picture of an ostrich hiding its head in the sand is a myth, most likely born from the way the birds bend down into their ground nests to turn their eggs, yet the saying has stuck. A running ostrich has a comic, unstoppable energy. Coming face to face with one may mean you're dealing with someone bigger and bolder than you expected.

Dream variations

• An ostrich with its head in the sandPart of you hopes a problem will go away if you don't look at it. Take one quick look; it's usually smaller up close.
• Riding an ostrichYou're steering something fast and a little wild. Hold on tight, laugh a little and aim for open ground.
• A giant ostrich eggA big project or idea is in your care. It needs warmth and time more than constant checking.
• An ostrich that can't flyYou're comparing yourself with people who have different gifts. Run your own race; there's plenty you do well.

Related symbols

Bird · Flamingo · Hiding · Eggs

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.