Turkey

Turkeys, Wild turkey, Roast turkey

In much of North America and Britain, a roast turkey is the centerpiece of the big holiday meal, a bird made for feeding a crowd. Turkey dreams tend to revolve around family gatherings, generosity and the work of hosting. A golden turkey on the table suggests plenty and a sense of occasion. The live bird is another matter: wild turkeys strut and fan their tails, and Benjamin Franklin once called the turkey a more respectable bird than the bald eagle. To "talk turkey" means to speak frankly, and the dream could be nudging you toward an honest conversation.

Dream variations

• A turkey that won't cook in timeA big event is running behind schedule. Let people snack and chat; the gathering matters more than the timing.
• Carving the turkeyYou've been trusted with a central role at the family table. Take it seriously, and still enjoy yourself.
• A turkey strutting and puffing upSomeone is making a show to look bigger than they are, maybe you. Real confidence doesn't need the extra feathers.
• Pardoning a turkeyYou're ready to give a second chance, to someone else or to yourself. Let it be a real pardon, not a grudging one.

Related symbols

Thanksgiving · Chicken · Wishbone · Feast

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.