If you dream of encountering a panther and feel afraid, it signals that agreements — whether romantic or professional — may be abruptly broken, often due to outside forces working against your reputation. However, if you defeat or kill the panther in the dream, you can expect triumph and success in your current pursuits, with your circumstances improving considerably.
If a panther circles you threateningly without attacking, expect setbacks in your professional life, with others failing to follow through on commitments they made to you.
Should you hear a panther's cry and feel dread in response, unfavorable news is on its way — likely involving a dip in your earnings or a strain in your social relationships. The greater the fear you feel, the more significant the disruption ahead.
Much like the cat, the panther appearing in a dream generally signals misfortune for the dreamer — unless you manage to overpower it.