A cat appearing in a dream tends to reflect independence and a kind of intuition that doesn't explain itself. Cats move on their own terms, so dreaming of one can point to a part of you that resists being managed or predicted. A cat that's aloof or hiding may echo feelings you're keeping private, while an affectionate one suggests you're more at ease trusting your own instincts.
The Sun answers those who are ruled by Mars, and Mars answers those ruled by the Sun. - Picatrix (Andalusia, ~1000.AD)