Porcupine

Porcupines, Porcupine quills, Quills

A porcupine doesn't attack; it simply makes approaching it a bad idea. Dream porcupines usually stand for firm, visible boundaries, whether they belong to you or to someone else. Seeing one waddle past without trouble is a hint that a prickly person is harmless as long as no one corners them. Getting quills stuck in your skin can mean a sharp remark is still lodged in your mind days later. If you were the porcupine, ask whether your defenses are keeping out people you'd actually like close.

Dream variations

• Pulling out quillsYou're removing the barbs of an old quarrel one by one. Be patient; each one out is a relief.
• A porcupine warning you awayA clear signal is telling you to back off. Respect it, even if you meant well.
• Trying to hug a porcupineYou long to be near someone who needs more time. Offer warmth from a respectful distance.

Related symbols

Hedgehog · Skunk · Forest · Raccoon

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.