Dream Interpretation - Dreams About Birds
Dreams about birds and other animals are among the most common
of all dreams. Bird dreams often symbolize a desire to reach
beyond the earth and touch the more spiritual realms, but they
can have other interpretations as well. This article focuses on
some of the most commonly dreamt of birds and their symbolic
meanings in the word of dream interpretation. White Dove The
white dove is well known as a symbol of peace, or as a symbol of
the Holy Spirit in the Christian religion. Dreaming of a pair of
doves can signal a yearning or a desire for love and
companionship.
Mourning Dove In many cultures dreaming of a mourning dove is
thought of as a bad omen. This is particularly true if the
mourning dove is seen in an unusual situation, such as sitting
on a bed or suddenly appearing out of nowhere. Many people think
dreaming of a mourning dove foretells the death of a family
member or close friend.
Eagle Eagles can be both good symbols and bad. For instance, the
eagle is seen as a symbol of pride, which is one of the seven
deadly sins, but also as a symbol of virtue, with is one of the
cardinal virtues. The eagle can also symbolize faith,
understanding, healing and flight. The Native Americans often
pictured the Great Spirit as a soaring eagle, and dreaming of an
eagle carries spiritual significance for many Native Americans.
Goose The goose in a dream is often a symbol of loyalty and
fidelity.
Nightingale The nightingale is often seen as a symbol of pain
and yearning, or a desire to reach for the unattainable.
Ostrich The classic picture of the ostrich is of it burying its
head in the sand, and dreaming of an ostrich could mean you are
hiding from unpleasant facts, or trying to avoid and unpleasant
but necessary situation.
Owl The owl is most often thought of as a symbol for wisdom and
knowledge.
Peacock The peacock is often thought to symbolize vanity.
Raven The raven is often seen as a symbol of intelligence, but
the presence of a raven in a dream can indicate the knowledge of
things we would prefer not to know.
Stork The stork is generally seen in western cultures as a
symbol of babies and new birth.
Swan The swan is often used to symbolize transformation, as well
as loyalty and fidelity.
Vulture Dreams involving vultures are often feared as predicting
an impending death, or that someone in the family is gravely ill.
The Egg The egg is the universal symbol for beginnings and new
life. In Christianity, the egg is sometimes used as a symbol or
metaphor for resurrection and renewal.
Dreams about birds are some of the most interesting dreams to
interpret. When interpreting your own dreams about birds, do not
limit yourself to the interpretations presented in this article.
Dreams are as unique and individual as the people who dream
them, and their meanings are deeply personal as well.
Dreams about birds can also include flying and soaring. Flying
and soaring in a dream is often a joyful and uplifting
experience, and flying dreams are favorite among dreamers all
over the world. Flying in your dream can mean many things,
including a sense of accomplishment and power, or the feeling
that you are able to rise above the petty issues of the day and
soar to the heavens.