What Does Dreaming of an Eagle Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, seeing an eagle in a dream is interpreted as ascent, honor and prestige, rising to a high position, and attaining a beneficial power; most sources associate the eagle with a mighty person of rank, or with the dreamer reaching their high goals. The eagle drawing near, eating of its flesh, or flying with it points to abundance and glad tidings, while the eagle fleeing or falling may be interpreted as a loss of position.
Psychological View
In the modern psychological approach, the eagle symbolizes a broad perspective, the desire for freedom, inner leadership, and the wish to look at life from above. This dream can often be a reflection of recognizing one's own potential, of the desire to rise, or of the need to view a matter from a clear vantage point.
By Context
According to Ibn Sirin / Traditional Interpretation
The eagle generally represents a mighty person of high rank; drawing near to it or eating of its flesh signifies benefit and wealth to come from such a person, while the eagle fleeing and falling may be interpreted as a loss of power and position.
By Its Color (white / Black)
A white eagle is taken as a sign of an auspicious partnership or a prosperous union with a pure-hearted, powerful person; a black eagle is interpreted more cautiously in some sources, as a loved one falling into difficulty. A colorful eagle, it is said, points to people who bring peace and ease.
For Single / Married People
Seeing an eagle's egg in particular may be interpreted as an auspicious marriage and tidings of a child for a single person, and as the herald of a blessed child for a married person.
By the Action (catching, Flying, Attack)
Catching an eagle can indicate glad news, one's talents bearing fruit, and success; flying together with an eagle may point to a beneficial journey. An eagle attacking, meanwhile, can mean a formidable rival or a matter that must be overcome.