Your own emotions within the dream are a helpful indicator as well.

Are you afraid of the wolf, or do you feel it is protecting you?

Do you find the wolf in your dream beautiful or monstrous?

A wolf

Is it friend or foe?

Consider a toxic relationship, an issue like addiction, or a stewing problem you are dreading dealing with.

Channel your inner wolf, and fight back.

A woman on a couch, dreaming

Consider if there is someone close to you who might be having a hard time (viaDream Moods).

Similarly, it could mean you are receiving help from guides or guardians on the other side.

You might be seeking a means to allow your nurturing, loving side to help create bonds.

A wolf about to charge

These are questions to ask yourself if you are dreaming about a wolf in a cage.

What is your cage, and how do you break free of it?

What are your true ambitions?

A wolf howling in front of a full moon

Everything you need for become your best self is already inside you.

A wolf in the snow

A wolf and her cub

A wolf behind bars

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