Alligator Meaning and Symbolism

Having an Alligator or Crocodile as Your Spirit/Totem Animal

To have an alligator as a totem guide means that you waste no time in seizing the right opportunity. No doubt, this preparedness makes you a punctual person with immense mental clarity.

Making wise decisions in time is a cup of tea for you. For this reason, you are always on the right path towards your goals.

Although the external conditions may at times are not suitable, you adjust easily in a harmonious manner without showing an inkling of irritability.

Rigid and vulnerable, you can be tough at times but melt in the next instance. Also, you can effortlessly hold control of a situation if it’s going from good to worse with fluidity.

Your fearlessness makes you a true fighter for coping with challenges.

What Does it Mean to Dream About Alligators and Crocodiles

Dreams about alligators often indicate your longing for freedom and a medium to express your hidden desires. They might also warn you against an enemy in disguise of a friend. Dreaming of alligators or crocodiles while pregnant stands for a mother’s intuitions.

An alligator attacking you	Your two-faced behavior is offending those around you
An alligator chasing you	You need to be more careful with your decisions in life
You chasing an alligator	Stands for some grand success coming your way
An alligator biting you	Someone in your life is being insincere or dishonest with you
An alligator in your house or bedroom	You will soon face some trials and tribulations in life
An alligator in/under your bed	Represents something you don’t like doing in your waking life
Killing an alligator	You are agitated and uncomfortable about something in life
Eating an alligator	The promise of a future full of excitement and new adventures
Taming or petting an alligator	You are to attain great power and influence in near future
Fighting an alligator	You are trying to overcome your fears
Riding an alligator/crocodile	Stands for your optimism and bravery
An alligator swimming around	A new phase in your life will unfold soon
Alligators infesting a swamp	Represents your hazy thoughts and unconstructive thinking
A flying alligator	You need to watch your daily expenditure
A sleeping alligator	Symbolizes a spiritual connection between your conscious and subconscious thoughts
Friendly alligator talking to you	People your know are gossiping about you behind your back
A giant alligator	You are having a cold war with someone close to you
A calm alligator	You need to be calm and strategic in your daily routine
An alligator eating meat	Symbolizes something in particular that is making you feel suffocated in life
Alligators and snakes together	Stands for your overprotective nature
A baby alligator	You will successfully overcome the hurdles you are encountering
Alligator eggs hatching	A friend may be looking to seek your help and advice

Dream Interpretation Based on Colors

Black	Deceit, betrayal, and evil intentions
Green	Your false ego and prestige
White/Albino	Forgiveness, kindness, and redemption
Purple	Happy social affairs in the near future
Red	Threats from your own greed and avarice
Yellow	Illness and physical pain

Spiritual Symbolism of Alligators in Different Cultures

The alligator has been related to Hoodoo, an old spiritual belief that originally developed from various West African religious traditions. Some people believe an alligator’s foot or claw to bring in victory and gain, hence considered to be a good luck charm for gamblers.

Since both alligators and crocodiles are good mothers, Ancient Egyptians associated them with power and fertility. Tawret, the Egyptian goddess with the tail of an alligator was thought to ward off harmful spirits to keep pregnant mothers and their babies safe. Sobek, the Crocodile God was believed to be the creator and protector of the world.