Pig dream interpretation: images of wealth and scenes of entering and fleeing the house.

The dream of a pig is a subject that has been talked about in Korea in connection with luck or wealth. This perception can also be confirmed in the article introducing the ‘Pig that Brings Fortune’ exhibition at the National Folk Museum of Korea. However, cultural symbols are not the basis for predicting actual income. Here, we refer to the background, but also read about how the pig was treated in the dream.

The dream of a pig coming into the house

If you welcome it, it can be read as a metaphor for expectations of an increase. On the other hand, if the pig blocked the door or knocked over furniture and left you struggling, there is not enough space to accommodate it. It is difficult to explain the two reactions using the formula ‘incoming wealth’ alone. The joy of getting it and the conditions to handle it are not the same question.

The scene of caring for multiple piglets

What matters is whether they are cute and lively or whether they are scattered and difficult to take care of them all. You can look at this as an analogy for small interests or growing to-dos. Don't match each number with a number of money or opportunities. If you are looking for one pig and miss the rest, it is more about the difficulty of dividing attention than the quantity.

When the pig runs away or cannot be caught

Try to distinguish whether the reason you wanted to catch it was because it was your pig, or because you were worried that it would get hurt. The former is a story about protecting what you own, and the latter is a story of protection. Both cannot be interpreted as property loss. If you felt relieved after the pig returned, you must see not only the loss but also the recovery ending.

Is a big pig or a golden pig a better dream?

Size and color may give the impression of abundance, but it is not information that changes the actual odds of winning or profit. If you had fun, you can keep it as a good feeling. I was scared in my dream, but there is no need to erase that feeling and say, ‘It must have been a good dream.’ Distinguishing between enjoying symbols and making judgments about spending money is a comfortable way to read pig dreams.

Cultural background reference: Introduction to the National Folk Museum's ‘Pig that Brings Good Luck’ special exhibition