Dreaming About Cats? Here's What It Means!

And why you shouldn’t ignore it.

Cats are one of the most frequent animals in dreams. But the meaning? It’s often deeper than you think.

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Symbol of Independence

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A Sign of Intuition

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Not All Cats Are the Same

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What’s the Cat Doing?

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Spiritual Connections

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Psychology Behind the Dream

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Should You Be Concerned?

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