Bears are a paradox. They are, at once, ferocious beasts and cuddly stuffed toys. Dreaming of bear could represent this paradox within yourself. You may be experiencing two apparently opposite or incompatible parts of your personality. This dream symbol asks you to look at different aspects of your personality and reconcile how you can be this AND that , rather than this OR that . Alternatively, dreaming of a bear can also represent protection or protective feelings. You may feel the need to protect someone in your waking life (as in a child, elderly parent, or loved one). You may also feel that you are in need of some protection in your waking life.