What Does Dreaming of a Sheep Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, seeing sheep in a dream is generally read as a sign of abundance, plenty, provision, and honor; it may often signify a woman of fine character, a child, and a peaceful home. Healthy, clean sheep may point to happiness, while dirty or sickly sheep may point to missteps that call for caution.
Psychological View
From a modern psychological perspective, the sheep can represent one's need for docility, belonging, and the safe order of "the flock"; from a Jungian angle, it may point to surrendering one's will to a group, or to a desire for innocence and protection. A lone sheep may also shed light on a passive side of the dreamer that needs protection.
By Context
For Singles
It may point to strength, honor, and victory over an enemy; however, some interpretations also read it as a relationship with a beloved person possibly not ending as hoped.
For Married People
It may point to peace in the home and family happiness; seeing a lamb in particular may signify a healthy child and a season of abundance.
A White Sheep / a Flock
A white sheep or a flock of white sheep may point to true friendship, loyalty, and good news on the way; more generally, to a passage from scarcity to plenty.
A Black Sheep
A black sheep is also taken as auspicious, though its blessing is considered more limited than the white; in some sources it may point to a hidden gain or windfall.
Herding / Slaughtering Sheep
Herding sheep may point to leadership and rising to a high position; slaughtering a sheep may point to attaining one's wish and receiving a great blessing.