Ass dream meaning is explained below using 13 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) The ass may signify stupidity — your own! Track it down. In what respect, in which department of your life, are you being a silly-billy?

(2) It may be a symbol of animal impulses, not in any aggressive or savage sense, but in the sense of what is pre-rational, non-intellectual - in other words, unconscious, intuitive.

In folklore, animals may have visions and speak with great wisdom. In dreams the humble ass or donkey may be telling you that you need to return to nature and observe the natural law of your being.

(3) Tony Crisp (Dream Dictionary) mentions the ass as a symbol of‘the plodding, long-suffering body5. Yes, but also remember that the body may eventually kick out at you if you go on neglecting or maltreating it.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 2 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see an ass in a dream, you will meet many annoyances, and delays will accrue in receiving news or goods.

To see donkeys carrying burdens, denotes that, after patience and toil, you will succeed in your undertakings, whether of travel or love.

If an ass pursues you, and you are afraid of it, you will be the victim of scandal or other displeasing reports.

If you unwillingly ride on one, or, as jockey, unnecessary quarrels may follow.

See Donkey.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 3 — DreamForth

To see an ass in your dream indicates that there is an issue or situation in your life that you don’t fully comprehend. It may also mean that you will be experiencing frustrations and minor upsets in the near future.

To see an ass carrying a burden in your dream indicates that you will finally succeed in work as well as in relationships; but only after much time and effort.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 4 — Ibn Seerin

Seeing as ass in the dream is regarded as better than seeing a pack-horse. It symbolises a person’s good fortune and luck. Seeing any excellences or defects in an ass means similar excellences or defects in his luck.

The interpretation of a female ass is the same as a male ass.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 5 — Gillian Holloway

This animal is a symbol of stupidity, and a dream about it is a warning to be careful to investigate thoroughly any proposition that may be made to you.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 6 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. One feels like a beast of burden in certain situations.

2. One sometimes feels like a fool.

3. Sexual attraction (slang).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 7 — Indian - Anonymous

All your great troubles, in spite of despairing circumstances, will end in ultimate success after much struggle and suffering.
Source: Indian Interpretation of Dreams • Author: Indian - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Tony Crisp

The basic life processes in the body, which uphold or cany us through the years; the plodding long suffering body.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 9 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

An animal that signifies hard work and extreme stubbornness, the ass is also associated with stupidity.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 10 — Ibn Seerin

(See Donkey)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 11 — Klaus Vollmar

See Buttocks.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 12 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Buttocks.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

See Donkey.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett