So, what does it mean to dream about dead father?

The starting point of the interpretation of this dream begins with fundamental associations of dead father:
a) 1. Security; 2. Power; 3. Authority; – that stand as the symbolism of father;
b) 1. Spirituality; 2. Purification; 3. Intelligence; – that is for the death.

The general meaning of dead father dream has significance of authoritative powerful security and perfectly pure intelligent spirituality. That is from both sides exceptional good symbolism and portends outstanding happiness in various areas of the dreamer’s life.

So, for physical aspects it means that you are protected and being in calm, safe, careful and peaceful environment. You have fair success in your career, business or any professional activity. The dream foretells that you will achieve even more desired goals and attain honorable prosperity. You are in strong position to have firm conviction that something is the true and right. The decisions of yours are authoritative and have the influential capacity to affect someone in definitively positive way. And the carefulness, also the attentiveness, that you have, gives strongest possible trust for you character in eyes of others. People do believe and follow your way of thinking, speaking and acting. You have an ability to keep it all the times in equitable manner, so that makes the future shines for you and others who surround you too.

Also, for spiritual aspects of dreaming about dead father mean that you’re spiritually evolved person, your subconscious mind is intelligently bright and has highly developed subconsciously intuition. That emits and surrounds you and others with extraordinarily pure mystical light, which enables positive feelings and influences the thinking in clear way. Additionally the dream shows your huge aspiration and actual ability to move with ever increasing acceleration further towards Divine Oneness. It means that you do have a very special spirituality which you are sharing with others and willing to do it even more. And because of that the future will bring even more happiness to all beings in your environment. Right spirits were, are and will be forever.

Dead father/grandfather dreams soon after the death of him

After the death of someone very close to us, we are having a lot of dreams of this person; it can be a father, grandfather, mother or any other relative. It is our mind that recreates the image and the feeling of our beloved ones. The depth of the connection between a person and the father or grandfather of him is the reason of how much dreams about deceased relative the dreamer might have. Psychologically, it is the representation of what happened in waking life, our minds still accepting the fact of the death. It means that the feeling of the security in the life of the dreamer has changed and developed to new level, where the dreamer is alone responsible for it. He has it all in his own hands, what was before the death shared between him and his father or grandfather. Sometimes the dream about dead father is so strong, that the dreamer might be even crying while he is sleeping. The release of the emotions and the acceptance of the fact throughout the dream is the reflex of our healing soul and body. So, at first those dreams are giving us an ease in relation to our loss, then over time the occurrence of such dreams becomes less frequent, and the importance of symbolic interpretation becomes more evident.

Dead grandfather dream meaning: longevity and wisdom

Additionally, to what was said before, about dead father dreams, which is also applicable to the dreams about dead grandfather, such visions bear timeless never-changing wisdom and ever increasing robust longevity. It means that the dreamer is having more perennial knowledge and experience. Also, it shows that the life span of the dreamer is increasing. He is getting more endurance over time and understanding how to use it to increase well-being.

For young person, the dream of dead grandfather or grandmother is almost always the first dream related to the death. Also, it is very common and frequent dream. Additionally, it shows fast increasing maturity in youths.

Dreaming about the death of the father while he is alive

It is strong dream. Personally, I had such dreams often while my mother was alive. I know the feelings that are triggered by such dreams and the meaning is also very clear for me, but it is very individualistic and can’t be attached to everyone’s dreams. By my personal experience, the dream about the death of a relative was the realization of deep hidden expectation that the death is not avoidable and the acceptance of it before it happens is the solution to the inevitable changes of my life. Generally, the creation of such experience while we are dreaming is based on amazing ability of our subconscious mind to prepare us so that we become more stronger and capable to bear anything who might seem first unbearable. In other words, the dream about the death of the father (or other relative) while he is alive is the training to live a life without him (or any beloved one). So, this dream means that after each of such dream we become stronger. Also, it announces that sooner or later we will receive the authority, power and wisdom that our father or grandfather have.

It doesn’t have such prophetic message, of which you should think about. But it sometimes becomes very common dream for those who are in constant thinking about the health of the father or other relative. It shows delicate care and strong bond between two also.

Deceased father is alive in a dream or coming back from the dead

Most of the times such dream gives us enormous happiness, because it’s recreates the feelings that are the same while our father was alive. It shows that the reality we live in waking life is not only one. There is something magical and mystical that can be reached and experienced. It means re-birth, new beginnings, spiritual growth and overall expansion within the dreamer’s life. Alternatively, it can mean that the father here is to support, encourage you. It means that you can bear a lot of more and that depends only on your own wish. There isn’t anything to stop you. Keep in mind that and all your wishes comes true. If in the dream you seen resurrected grandfather, then it symbolizes constant wisdom that is around you.

Talking resurrected father/grandfather

If your father or grandfather was talking with you, try to remember what has been said. Is there some important message in the words of resurrected one? Alternatively, it means that you are very responsible person with the information, which you manage. If you are sharing it, then you are doing it in so delicate way for the better. Also, it can symbolize that you have the ability to encourage others just by speaking positive truth. Father represents logical aspects of how you do manage those things, while grandfather – common sense aspects of the same.

Hugging of deceased father/grandfather dream meaning: secure comfort and protective mastery

To dream about hugging the deceased father means your ability to achieve secure comfort in your waking life. If hugging the dead grandfather, then it symbolizes your potential to acquire mastery in protecting not only yourself but others too.

To be hugged by the dead father means that you have acquired guarded relaxation. If that is done by your grandfather – means that you have received mastery in protecting others.

Other contexts

Smiling dead father/grandfather dream meaning: joy because of fulfillment of wishes.

Crying dead father/grandfather dream meaning: easiness after huge efforts.

Angry dead father/grandfather dream meaning: represents possible increase in the rate or speed of current ongoing progress in seeking and reaching expected goals.

Naked dead father dream meaning: can be interpreted throughout Freud and Jung “Oedipus complex” explanation and seen as psycho-reproductive development of the dreamer.

Also, other positive dream meanings, if you were dreaming about dead father/grandfather: eating, calling, asking or giving something.

– The release of emotions & grief.

Question:

– What kind of emotions am I willing to express?

General Meanings:

Mental Suffer - Cry often stands for uncontrollable feelings or pain. Whether the dreamer himself or others are crying in his dream, there are always the discharge of accumulated feelings. Perhaps the dreamer is saddened by events in the past, or he is afraid to embrace the future.
Release of feelings - The kind of crying can be very revealing. Cry in the dream often appears from inner tensions, especially if you can not cry in the waking state. Sometimes it is the need to express the remorse of a day, what may be associated with self pity. The crying crocodile (slang for crocodile tears) warns against hypocrisy. Old dream books represents crying as a reason for joy in the everyday monotony.

Psychological Meanings:

Happiness - Crying in dream is usually used to describe the tears of joy, which shed light on the everyday life.
Recovery and New start - Anyone who incidentally cries for a dead man, he will recover, if he just feels sick. In other words, he will be able to venture a new beginning, because the worst is behind him. Such dreams often announce stages of transition from one state of consciousness to another.
Setting free painful feelings - In reality, the weeping can be very relieving. Cries may be also an image for the liberation of psychological pressure or pain. Only if you cry for no reason in the dream, then you can connect this with grief and anxiety which are in the waking life.

Spiritual Meanings:

Sorrow for loss – On spiritual level crying in the dream represents the mourning for a personal loss.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Joy If Crying – To cry in dream indicates delight and big surprises after grief over a person you will soon forget;
• Consolation If Crying someone – To see someone crying in the dream, it means that someone (maybe even you), who is comforting with him/her, you must show compassion to crying person.

Hindu

• No worries If Crying in general – Dreaming of cry in general shows that you don’t have to worry, everything will be okay;
• Happiness If Crying yourself – To dream that you’re crying, then this dream is very positive this denotes that you’ll experience great joy;
• Love sorrow If Crying somebody – To dream that someone else is crying announces that you will grieve for loved one.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Consolation If Crying person that you know – To see someone that you know is crying in your dream, then this means that you know how to comfort this person;
• Happiness If Crying yourself – To dream that you are crying, this announces that you’ll find joy; Also a lucky, fortunate and cheerful time ahead.

* Please, see meaning of baby, mother, friends, water, voices, laughter, dispute, mourning.

The end of a cycle; The end.

Question:

What is it that already over?

General Meanings:

The dream has a lot to do with the death ,when it wants to frighten the dreamer. The main thing is that people know about the death, that it exists, but does not realize it and when they dream of the death, it overwhelms them. They experience how short life actually is, and it can be over any time, any second. Usually the death in dreams symbolizes the big changes and/or the end of something in dreamer’s life. However, the changes and the end might be a good thing, where you can start everything from the beginning.

The death of someone
It depends on who died in a dream, as for example if someone that is closed to you died in the dream, then such dream shows the fear of losing of that particular person. It also could show that you feel guilty of not giving enough of attention to that person, therefore you dream of his death, where you lose any contact with him for good.

The death of your own
If the dreamer sees his own death, then the dream shows that maybe some part of you is dead and not alive anymore, which shows that you are changing as a person, as individual. The other meaning could show that the dreamer is not taking care of himself, which means that he needs to start looking more after himself instead of the others. The dream could also have a good meaning, where the end of something old that lies within you is no more the part of you, and you are becoming better person, having only positive features. This dream could be called as a process of rebirth and new beginning.

Psychological Meanings:

In reality the death has only negative impacts, however in dreams it is only a symbol transformation and not a signal of actual death. Consider, that what dies in a dream it is replaced with something new. Dreams of death very often shows the aspects of your personality which you do not like in yourself and maybe trying to get rid of them. The death of your own scares a lot, as the death is something unknown and not understandable, out of the mind. The fact that everything will be over when you die feels unacceptable. The end of your life gives some thoughts, which might change your view to the life. Therefore when dreaming about the death might want to tell you that you should make some cardinal changes and decisions in your life. There is a possibility that the dreamer is trying to take mind and body apart.

In the traditional interpretation of dreams the death is explained as a birth of new life or the conditions of life will be changed. Death was always associated with severe anxiety, therefore it symbolizes things which will never will be as it used to be. The ancient Indian dream theory foretells that the dreams about death denotes to vitality and health.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level death in the dreams is part of human’s life, which is indicated as omniscience, rebirth, resurrection and reintegration.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• News of someone’s birth if heard of someone’s death – to dream that somebody you know or not necessarily know has died, signifies that someone will give a birth;
• Long life if see someone dying – to dream of someone’s death that you see happening, denotes to long life for you or the person that died;
• Will overcome difficulties if see the unknown death – such a dream shows that you will be able to cope with harsh situations in your life;
• Suffer and agony if buried alive – to dream of your own death, where you were buried alive signifies to misery you will suffer;
• New message from relatives and friends if dream of those you knew that are already dead – to dream of your deceased relatives and friends, signifies something new you will find out;
• Sad news if touched or kissed a dead person – to dream of kissing or touching the person that is already dead, promises gloomy and tearful news you will receive;
• Will suffer the hard period in life, but will recover soon if see an open grave – to dream of the open grave, signifies that the dreamer will struggle while dealing with difficulties, however he will be able to get back to the state he was before;
• Will leave the past behind if dream of dying – to dream of your own death, shows that the dreamer is ready for the changes in his life, where he will move forward instead of looking back. The mistakes that were done and the lifestyle that he lived before will be in no matter, as everything depends on the presents. It means that the dreamer is ready for better, brighter and happier future. The death is the beginning of new chapter in life.

Hindu (Hinduism)

In Hinduism culture the death means not only the loss of faith, but also the long life.

• Bondage and tribulations if been buried alive – if the dreamer was buried, but still saw himself alive, then such a dream shows misery and troubles;
• Will become more alive than ever if dreamed of being dead, but wanting to be alive – for a dreamer to say in a dream – ‘’i’m not dead, but alive’’ means that after such dream he will rethink his life and will make changes where they have to be done. However, if the dreamer liked being dead, then such a dream shows that things will get worse, because the dreamer does not want to change for the better and he might get depressed and fall into deeper negative state of the mind;
• The others still have the respect for the dreamer when he is dead in a dream, but still thinks that is alive and lives among the others – such a dream shows that people around this person still care about him and nothing is lost yet. The dream shows that the dreamer should try harder while communicating with others, especially if he wants to be noticed for the good things he has done;
• Repentance if shoveling your own grave -for a dreamer to see himself shoveling his own grave, denotes to repentance. The dream shows that the dreamer feels guilty and sorry for whatever he has done;
• A serious lesson needs to be learned if the dreamer dreams of being imprisoned – to dream that you are imprisoned in some place, where nobody knows where is it and you know that you will die here at this imprisonment, signifies that there are things to which you should pay more attention and learn the things you should learn. Take the meaning of this dream as serious lesson of life what is right and what is not right;
• Will increase in health if something going out of dead man – such a dream shows that the dreamer will obtain goods, especially in health;
• Will get wiser if talking to dead man – to dream of seeing yourself speaking to the person who is dead, signifies wisdom and intelligence you will obtain;
• Loss of money if dead person eats or drinks – to dream of the dead person, that is eating or drinking, symbolizes the losses especially the ones that are related to money;
• Dishonest richness if carrying the dead man – to dream of seeing yourself carrying the man that is dead, signifies to money and other luxuries. However these things will be earned in dishonest and unfair way;
• Long but unhealthy life if the dreamer was kissing or touching the dead man – such a dream promises long journey through life, but it will be the life leaded by sickness and diseases;
• Danger in life if lying with the death person – to dream of seeing yourself lying next to the person that is dead, denotes to dangers that you are surrounded by. Consider to stay careful with these people;
• The dreams will come true if the dead person woke up as never died before – to dream of yourself or somebody else that wakes up from the death and looks healthy and very alive, shows that the dreamer’s desires and wishes will come true;
• Will get another chance if woke up from death more than once – for a dreamer to die and wake up more than once, shows that he will have more chances at things he is doing;
• Illness if the death tries to talk you into dying – such a dream shows weak health of the dreamer;
• The dreamer will die if death person asks to go along with him into his grave – such dream shows the upcoming death of the dreamer. However, this will not happen soon, only some day in the future;
• Difficulties in the future if the dead person follows you – to dream that the dead person was following you, but then later left you by yourself, shows that you will face the barriers in the life. Do not worry as things will be sorted out by you or by itself;
• Short life if was following steps of dead person – such dream shows that you will have a very meaningful, but short lifetime;
• Will be rewarded if died, because protected someone – when the dreamer tries to save someone from the death, then such dream gives a signal of how great the dreamer is and for the good intentions he will be rewarded in his life;
• Peace if death was smiling to you – if you dreamed that you were facing a death as a person and stayed calm and happy, then such dream shows how balanced and wise you are as a person. The death is just another chapter that is impossible to avoid, therefore you are absolutely calm and tranquil about that;

Arabian (Islamic)

In Islamic death has either good meanings, either bad omens in the dreams. It all depends on who was dreaming of the death – was it female or male. It also has a huge difference between your own death and other people. There are some main explanations of dreams, which are related to death:

• Will be made rich by someone above him if dream of his own death – to dream of your own deaths, signifies to rich and wealthy life, however, the death represents the bad view towards you from the others;
• Will receive the money if the dreamer was buried – to dream the death and being buried signifies the huge gain of money;
• Wealth if became ill – to dream you will become ill and have been abandoned by everyone, promises wealth, but limited one;
• Will make lots of money, but will lose the respect if been dead, but then became alive – such dream shows that when you get something, you also have to give something away. In this dream you will lose the power and respect from others, however will be granted with riches for that;
• Long life but loss of the horses if the emperor died – the death of emperor will bring joy and long life, however you will lose all of your horses;
• Worries and sorrow if mother dies – to dream of the death of the mother signifies the wishes that will not be fulfilled;
• Will avoid the evil if the son dies – to dream of the death of the son, signifies the relief from bad things that is surrounded;
• The joy if the daughter dies – to dream of the death of the daughter denotes the change from unhappiness to happiness;
• The brother will die if he is already sick – such dream shows real possibility of death of your brother, if he is really sick in reality;
• Richness if the wife dies – to dream of the death of your wife usually has a good meaning, which promises better and wealthier life;
• Will have a healthy baby if pregnant women dies – to dream of the pregnant woman’s death, means that she will give a birth to healthy beautiful baby boy;
• Marriage if bachelor dies – to dream of the death of the bachelor, shows that very soon he will marry the one he chose;
• Unexpected worries and troubles if death came out of nowhere – to dream of the death that was very quick, unexpected shows that the dreamer will face barriers while dealing with obstacles;

Artemidorus Meanings:

The death in dreams for unmarried people announces the wedding. If the woman is unmarried, then such a dream could pronounce of engagement she will be offered to. For the man to dream of the death could symbolize the proposal he will make to someone, however, the dream might show the wedding he will attend to, but not necessarily will be a groom in it. According to Artemidorus, the slaves who dreamed about death, were set free, so according to this, the death in the dreams can have many meanings depending on what situation the dreamer actually is.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Change, transformation, rebirth.

Description

Death is the end of one phase of life and new beginning of another.

General Meaning

Very rarely – the actual death of you or another person; Very often – notice of changes; The dream suggests to allow the new aspects in your life and leave the old ones behind. Basically, the dream asks to welcome the transformation in the future.

Association

The end of all life.

Transcendent Meaning

The journey into new unknown places, without being afraid and letting the novelty into your life.

You contaminated load of leaf clippings. You mealy, defective offspring of a motherless barnacle. May a plague-ridden Rush Limbaugh shimmy in your pants. You moronic, bad excuse for earwax. You sloppy mountain of petrified camel gizards.

Also, a dream about snake in my shoe means this:

May an army of fleas viciously find shelter on your best rug. You creepy, bad excuse for bat guano. May an army of biting weasels fart upon your mother’s grave. You useless, sick, bad excuse for fungus. May many manic wolverines merrily dance in your father’s bed.

Alternatively, it means this:

May a freeze-dried and sweaty group of plague-ridden weasels spill sixty-eight times thirty-three rusty tacks upon your heinie. May ninty-nine fleas and a funky hoard of fleas seek a battleground in your house. May many biting gnats find your feet suddenly delectable. You stenchy crock of sweaty moose puckies. You egotistical, leprous, half-baked offspring of a motherless lizard.

Moreover, dreaming of a snake bing in your shoes means also this:

You par-broiled, hirsute camel scabs for brains. You insignificant offspring of a motherless barnacle. You grisly, mutilated moose gizards for brains. May the hosts of Hades gleefully procreate in the toxic dump you call home. May the hosts of Hades have a religious experience in your mother’s pantry.

Finally, the dream of snake crawling in my shoe means this:

You dried up, reeky goat cysts for brains. May the hosts of Hades bite you upon your mother’s grave. You musty offspring of a motherless lemur. May the hosts of Hades smite you forty-two times upon your heinie. You sloppy, fungus for brains. You par-broiled tub of fetid dingo blubber.

Other snake in your shoe dream meanings:

May many South American killer bees and the hosts of Hades seek a battleground in your father’s house. May the hosts of Hades gleefully throw a party in your shoes. May a crazed Rush Limbaugh find your buttocks suddenly delectable. May a truckload of plague-ridden gnats and the hosts of Hades seek a battleground in the sewer you call home.

And some meanings more:

You festering bag of mung.
You musty, unspeakable, bad excuse for fungus.
You friendless, sloppy, bad excuse for leaf clippings.
You funky, blithering offspring of a motherless simpleton.
May a nasty heard of frothing wolverines find your innards suddenly delectable.
May a sloppy hoard of disease-carrying rats and a gruesome platoon of manic cockroaches seek a battleground on your father’s best rug.
You insignificant, dismal mound of phlegm.
May a swarm of manic wiener-dogs dance in the sewer you call home.
May a sloshy platoon of freeze-dried, rabid pit-fiends find your buttocks suddenly delectable.
You insignificant, curdled lizard carcuses for brains.
You mealy, dried up, leaf clippings for brains.
You contaminated heap of filth.
You grisly ball of sloshy lizard entrails.
You leprous ball of mealy llama livers.
You petrified, spittoon spittle for brains.
May many rabid rats and a ravaging Rush Limbaugh seek a battleground in the toxic dump you call home.
You mentally-deficient, ungrateful, uncultured offspring of a motherless fuckwad.
May nine-hundred, ninty-nine rotting monkeys spit in the porto-pottie you call home.
You rotting barnacle.
You gruesome, bad excuse for filth.
You low-budget, bad excuse for shit.
May an army of disease-carrying gnats and the hosts of Hades seek a battleground in the porto-pottie you call home.
May a slimy platoon of fetid, blood-thirsty pit-fiends and a biting Rush Limbaugh seek a battleground upon your heinie.
You reeky warthog.
May a ravaging Rush Limbaugh franticly fart on your best rug.
May a deranged platoon of South American killer bees, with the fury of a particularly vicious she-bear in the midst of her menstrual cycle, construct a new home upon your heinie.
May an army of rabid wiener-dogs shimmy upon your heinie.
May a damp hoard of manic cockroaches and a smelly and gruesome group of disease-carrying maggots seek a battleground in the porto-pottie you call home.
You deranged, insignificant lump of leaf clippings.
You gross neanderthal.
May the hosts of Hades spill ninty-nine rusty tacks upon your mother’s grave.
May a grisly and rotting group of South American killer bees fart upon your mother’s grave.
May a putrefied and hirsute group of reeky monkeys and a decomposed hoard of frothing rats seek a battleground upon your mother’s grave.
May a mealy platoon of stinging scorpions and a disease-carrying Rush Limbaugh seek a battleground in your father’s bed.
May the hosts of Hades retch in the oil refinery you call home.
You sloppy, moldy eel froth for brains.
You funky, toe jam for brains.
May a ravaging Rush Limbaugh find your earlobes suddenly delectable.
May an army of disease-carrying wiener-dogs and a reeky platoon of hirsute monkeys seek a battleground upon your heinie.
May a truckload of slavering wiener-dogs find your feet suddenly delectable.
May the hosts of Hades happily sing a thousand campfire songs upon your heinie.
May a contaminated hoard of blood-thirsty wiener-dogs find your feet suddenly delectable.
You ugly pop tart.
You pompous neanderthal.
May the hosts of Hades sing three million campfire songs in the porto-pottie you call home.
You gruesome bucket of damp donkey droppings.
May a moth-eaten heard of mealy monkeys and a slimy heard of disease-carrying maggots seek a battleground in the landfill you call home.
You slovenly, freeze-dried dingo mung for brains.
You half-baked, defective, decaying, sloppy lizard gizards for brains.
You blithering, toe jam for brains.
You fly-covered, refuse for brains.
May a moldy heard of fleas and a petrified heard of stinging scorpions seek a battleground upon your heinie.
You spoiled offspring of a motherless donkey.
May sixty-eight times thirty-three South American killer bees happily find refuge on your best rug.
You insignificant bag of bat guano.
You smelly, bad excuse for leaf clippings.
May many biting maggots gleefully sneeze on your best rug.
You lame, shit for brains.
You decomposed, bad excuse for phlegm.
You mutilated, crusty lemur droppings for brains.
May a stenchy heard of frothing wiener-dogs spill three million rusty tacks in the toxic dump you call home.
You rancid sack of mucus.
You repulsive, grisly lemur genitals for brains.
May the hosts of Hades fart in your mother’s entrails.
May the hosts of Hades, with the power of Thor’s belch, sing a thousand campfire songs upon your mother’s grave.
May a fetid heard of manic weasels, with much ritualistic celebration, procreate upon your mother’s grave.
May a reeky hoard of ravaging maggots and an army of biting wolverines seek a battleground in your shoes.
You fetid, leaf clippings for brains.
You smelly, smelly, unkempt offspring of a motherless fuckwad.
You moldy offspring of a motherless pop tart.

Smiling dead father/grandfather dream meaning: joy because of fulfillment of wishes.

Crying dead father/grandfather dream meaning: easiness after huge efforts.

Angry dead father/grandfather dream meaning: represents possible increase in the rate or speed of current ongoing progress in seeking and reaching expected goals.

Naked dead father dream meaning: can be interpreted throughout Freud and Jung “Oedipus complex” explanation and seen as psycho-reproductive development of the dreamer.

Also, other positive dream meanings, if you were dreaming about dead father/grandfather: eating, calling, asking or giving something.

Thoughts about death The dream about the death is not so terrible such as a corpse. The corpse is more than dead, it doesn’t have the life any more. Probably you have been thinking about your death and your mortality, that is why the corpse can appear in your dreams.

Unique abilities Although the dream about a corpse or dead body may mean that you have hidden and buried abilities and talents, which you are afraid to show, because you want to be accepted in the society.

Psychological Meanings:

Hazard symbol The dreams of funeral and death don’t have so terrible meanings, it is more like the symbols of changes or transformation, while the corpse is real danger and hazard symbol.

Hiding bad things Corpse can stand for mistake, blame and failure in the past which one tries to hide.

Desire for changes In the dream corpses frequently emerge for people who are dissatisfied with their occupation: you want to change something, but you do not succeed. In some dreams they are also a symbol for overcoming difficulties.

Show your talents This dream symbol embodies your hidden and abandoned talents. The waking life situation that you are now, tries to bring them to life. You have initially abandoned your creativity and unique talents, but now it is time surface them again.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Bad news if seeing a corpse, dead body or cadaver – This is a symbol of completed incidents, where personal issues are not clearly resolved. This is an indication of poor prospects of happiness. Also this promises you bad news from your business or occupation that you do;
• Lost joy of life if seeing (a young person) – This dream shows that the dreamer will lose the lust of life;
• No worries if seeing yourself as a corpse – In the dream you are a corpse, this shows that you will liberate from hard and difficult concerns, you will feel free from all the anxiety;
• Birth if seeing unknown – When in the dream you see an unknown corpse, this promises a birth in your family or closed friend’s circle. This will be mentioned with a huge celebration;
• Marriage if see a corpse, dead body in the house - This symbol signifies about approaching weddings in your surrounding;
• Worries if see a corpse in the coffin – This is a bad sign, which promises you concerns in your life;
• Death of a friend if a corpse is dressed in black – Very bad sign, which announces the violent death of a friend;
• Concerns if see dead bodies or corpses strewn battlefields – This is a forerunner of troubles and disputes between family members or employer;
• Illness worries if seeing a corpse of a family member – When you see a corpse of a family member, this announces a disease of this family member that you have seen in the dream. This comes to domestic discords, or it is possible that your business will slowdown;
• Eternal faithful if see a corpse of lover – This is a sign that you can’t keep the promises of eternal fidelity;
• More attention if hiding money under or on the eyes of the corpse – The unconscious denotes how unscrupulous your enemies rob you, you must be very attentive with your work or business;
• Recovered property if put money only on one eye – You will succeed and recover back your lost property and assets;
• Disagreeable news if embalm a corpse – The dream signifies that you have to be prepared for unpleasant surprises;
• Sorrow and worries if see and the corpse smells badly –  You will have a feeling of deep distress which is caused by loss, disappointment. This may signify about a misfortune caused by yourself or others;
• Richness through the spouse if bring down in the grave – In the dream you are bringing down a corpse or someone else is doing, this announces that you will have a rich and powerful wife (husband);
• Worries if see an animal corpse (carcass) – This symbol refers to problems. The worries may be your personal and business or the position that you take;
• Losses if see a corpse (dead body) in the shop, market – The dream indicates that all concerned persons are confronted with losses and unpleasant things. The prospect of a harmonious working atmosphere are extremely unfavorable;
• Grief if young women sees a corpse –  This dream prophesies grief and downfall, because you involve the devious person in your life;
• Bad lover If a young woman sees – If a young woman dreams the corpse of the owner of the shop (business) in which she works and realizes that its face is well shaved, then she will meet the lover who is not so justice with her and she will disappoint the feeling of love;
• Watch out of enemies if see a dropping head from the corpse – A woman sees the head dropping from a corpse, you must watch out for invisible enemies that will damage and harm not only you, but also to the interests of your employer.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Celebration if see at home – You are dreaming that you see a corpse in your house means that you will attend in the joyful and merry feast;
• With force you will not achieve anything if seeing a corpse – In the dream you see a corpse this will show you, that nothing can be done with force and you can’t rush anybody;
• The wish to be heard if seeing corpses or dead bodies – This dream signifies that you wish to be heard as an adviser, because you have lots of experience.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Positive life if seeing a corpse – In the dream you see a corpse, this announces that you will get a message or a chance which will make and affect your life more positively and better. Also will bring you good health;
• Warning about health if seeing embalmed corpse (a mummy) – In the dream appears an embalmed corpse, this warns you that you have not to trust your seemingly good health. You must have some rest, because the illness can strike suddenly;
• Divorces if putting and burying a corpse in the grave – This dream symbol announce you about separation with the loved person;
• Solved worries if seeing yourself as a corpse – When in the dream you are a corpse, signifies that you will be able to overcome all the concerns and oppositions.
• Long life if seeing a friend as a corpse – In the dream you see your friend and he/she is a corpse, this shows that he/she will have a long life and good health;
• News if being a corpse, moving and speaking – You are a corpse and you are moving somewhere and talking, this dream will bring you unexpected news which will make you glad and happy about your life.

Contexts’ Meanings:

Finding and Seeing a corpse, dead body, cadaver in the dream – The dream symbol shows that you have buried something inside you. This may be bad habits or painful feelings. You want to make changes in your life. From the other side the corpse in the dream, shows that you have talents and they were hidden deeply in you. Now it is time to show and to spread all the talents and this is an opportunity for you to prove yourself and the others that you are an unique person.

Seeing a rotten body (corpse) and smelling badly – In the dream the rotten corpse with bad smell, signifies that your inner world and feelings are rotting. Your unconscious warns you and asks you to get rid of everything what destroys you. These emotions and feelings do not let you to move forward.

Hiding and covering the corpse (dead body) in the dream – You are trying to hide a failure or shameful past. You are hiding from liability and trying to cover the unpleasant things about you, which may be brought to light. You are afraid that your reputation will be destroyed, but we all have to be responsible for our mistakes.

Burying or burning a corpse (dead body) – It doesn’t matter how you bury a corpse, the action shows that you are on the way to bury your past and to start new future. You are ready to move forward, because you have overcome the failures and worries, concerns. This is very positive dream, it may reflect the progress of moving away from bad habits, negative influences.

Dreaming your own corpse (dead body) – This symbol indicates that you were thinking about your own death. You have been thinking how it will be, but none of us can even imagine how we will die. So live happily and enjoy your life. Do not bother yourself with such thoughts.

* Please, see meaning of  coffin, grave, funeral, burial.

Welcoming, intimacy, privacy, affection, love, relationships.

Question:

With who I want to get closer?

General Meanings:

In General the kissing is presented as the action of tenderness, sign of love and affection. Those who have dreams about kisses usually are longing for sensitivity and closeness. There are different explanations of the kiss, depending on the circumstances of it:

Kissing a certain person
The dream in which you kiss a particular person shows your relationships and feelings to that person. Sometimes when we longing for some person or feel deeply and emotionally attached to him we dream of kissing that person. The dream could also show the sexual affection towards the person you’ve kissed

Kissing the hands
Since the ancient times the hands were the symbol of the tool which helps to provide the food and take care of those you love. Not only in dreams, but in reality also the kissing of the hands show the respect for the person that the hands been kissed you have. Sometimes the other people kiss your hands which shows the appreciation they have to you. Consider who was kissing your hands and you will be able to thank that person in reality.

Others kissing
To witness other people kissing shows the longing for love the dreamer suffers. Such dream is quite depressing, because of the inability to be the one that is kissed. Consider of what is missing in your life, try to fill that gap not necessarily with love, but with something you really like to do.

Kissing old people
To kiss people that are old in reality shows the respect, however in dreams it has a negative meaning. According to the explanation of such dream it shows the disappointments the dreamer will suffer. There is a possibility of the loss for those you’ve known for a long time, because when the dreamer kiss the old people it shows the farewell with something that no longer will exist. Do not worry, as sometimes the end of something is the beginning of something new, maybe even better.

Psychological Meanings:

On the psychological level the kiss is the part of communication with other people. For example in France it is very common to kiss people who are not necessary your lovers, but friends too. The kiss that is used on your partner and friends are completely different.
The kiss on the lips usually shows the affection to that particular person you’ve been kissing.Very often the kiss is interpreted as the part of spiritual communication. The agreement that was made can also be secured with a kiss.
The kiss that was made with the tongue is more related to sexual needs and desires. These kind of dreams shows the erotic aspects of your personality. The tongue-kiss or French kiss is usually the part of the beginning of sexual intercourse, when the partners start by kissing each other, then kissing and in the end of it making love. Alternatively, the dream in which the dreamer was tongue kissing the other one may indicate his desire to reach out the ideas or the attention of that certain person. Sometimes in reality we feel like we’re not listened or understood properly, therefore by kissing the other one we feel the attention and the connection we were aiming for.
Consider, what is missing in your life. Maybe you are looking for romance or just simply longing to share your life with somebody else.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level the kiss is the symbol of love, friendship, relationship, duality, tenderness and respect. The kiss also have the religious meaning depending on the religion, which usually symbolizes spiritual blessing.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Falseness if kissed without permission – to dream that you were kissed by someone, but without asking for it, shows the untrue and false friends you have;
• Decadence if had prohibited kiss – if the dreamer kissed someone or been kissed by someone that is forbidden to kiss, then such dream signifies inappropriate actions you will do or denotes to personal downfall;
• Respect if received the kiss – to dream that you received the kiss by someone and it felt pleasurable, shows the devotion and respect that person has to you;
• Respect if kissing the hand – if someone kissed your hand or you kissed someone;s hand, such dream shows admiration and respects towards the person whose hand been kissed;
• Humiliation if kissing the foot – if you kissed someone’s foot or somebody kissed yours, such dream refers to indignity towards the one that was kissing the foot;
• Friendship if kissing the cheek – the kiss on the cheek symbolizes the honest relationships between those who were having a kiss;
• Jealousy if kiss friend’s boyfriend/girlfriend – the dream of kissing someone that does not belong to you, but is in relationship to another person and is forbidden to kiss, shows the longing for love or envy towards relationships between other people;
• Memories if kissing your ex boyfriend/girlfriend – in the dream which you were kissing your ex girlfriend or boyfriend shows the memories you are having. Those memories could be either good, either bad ones, depending on your past relationships. The dream suggest you to look into your past and learn from it, instead of receiving negative aspects of it;
• Respect if kissed the friend – to dream of kissing the friend, denotes to adoration and love you have towards that particular person you were kissing in your dream. The dream could also show your hidden romantic feelings to this friend;
• Acceptance of suppressed aspects of your personality if kissed the stranger – such dream denotes to the final realization of who you are. Consider, that if you were kissed by the stranger, then such dream shows the new aspects in your personality you found you have;
• The desire to be the best if kissing the popular person/celebrity – if you were kissing the person that is known by mostly people and he/she is actor, singer, comedian or any other celebrity, then it means that you are willing to be successful in your life. You’ve got the drive to go forward in life and take as much as it possible out of it;
• Danger if kissing in the dark – the dream in which you were kissing someone in the darkness, suggest to be careful, because the dangerous situations will be lurking for you;
• Sadness if others are kissing – to see other people kissing brings the longing and sadness in your life. The dream shows you’re in depressed mood while looking at other being happy;
• Longing for tenderness if kiss the mother – the kiss that was received or given by the mother, shows the tenderness you are missing;
• Joy if kissing brother or sister – in the dream in which you kiss your relatives such as brothers or sisters, shows happiness in your life;
• Fear of losing the respect if boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife kissing the other person – the dream in which your partner kiss another person, shows your fear or losing that person or the respect he/ she has for you;
• Disappointments if kiss the old person – to dream that you were kissing the old person or received the kiss from him, shows the frustration you will suffer. Alternatively, the dream might show the respect towards the old person;
• Happiness if kissing the face – the dream in which the whole face was kissed, brings happiness in all aspects of your life;
• Melancholy if do not like the kiss – to dream that you do not want to kiss the person you love, shows the anger towards that person or sadness you are suffering;
• Many descendants if kissing the dead person – the dream in which you’ve kissed the person that is already dead, denotes to children you might have;
• Evil if kissing the married person – if you kissed someone that is married, then such dream shows the negativity and badness that lies in you. Make sure you get rid of the negative aspects that you have in your personality;
• Happy marriage if kissing the bride – to dream that you’ve kissed the bride, symbolizes your own happy marriage no matter if you are already married or will be in the future;
• Humiliation if kiss the ground/earth – the dream in which you kissed the ground suggest you to look after by whom you are surrounded by, because there is a possibility you will get humiliated by those people;
• Piety if kissing the cross – to dream that you were kissing the cross, shows your devotion and love towards God. You are the person who believes that goodness brings the happiness in life;
• Happiness in family life if kissing the children – to dream that you were kissing kids, shows the happy and joyful family life;
• Unhappiness if young woman kiss the forehead of her lover – the person that has been kissed by the young women on his forehead is unhappy with this woman. There is no passion between these two.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Falseness if kissing your own hands – to dream that you were kissing the hands of your own, shows the untrue friends you are surrounded by;
• Surveillance if kissing the neck – to kiss the neck in the dream, shows the care you have to somebody or receiving it out from someone;
• Love if kissing someone passionately – if you’ve kissed someone with love and passion, then such dream shows that you have very strong feelings to that certain person. Maybe you feel irresistible desire to make love to that person or simply love him deeply;
• Great perspectives if kissing someone’s hands – to dream that you were kissing the hands of someone, means the opportunities you will have, which will bring great profits;
• Goodness if kissing the dead person you know – to dream of kissing the person that is dead and you know him as the one who already passed away, symbolizes the good you will receive from this person’s soul;
• Humiliation if kiss the ground/earth – the dream in which you kissed the ground suggest you to look after by whom you are surrounded by, because there is a possibility you will get humiliated by those people;
• Piety if kissing the cross – to dream that you were kissing the cross, shows your devotion and love towards God. You are the person who believes that goodness brings the happiness in life;
• Happiness in family life if kissing the children – to dream that you were kissing kids, shows the happy and joyful family life;
• Will celebrate the wedding if kissing girls – to dream that you were kissing many pretty girls, symbolizes the marriage of someone you will celebrate. There is going to be a big party;
• Melancholy if does not like the kissing – to dream that you do not want to kiss the person you love, shows the anger towards that person or sadness you are suffering;
• Evil if kissing the married person – if you kissed someone that is married, then such dream shows the negativity and badness that lies in you. Make sure you get rid of the negative aspects that you have in your personality.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Will gain the profit if kissing your wife – to dream that you kissed your wife, denotes to the richness you will obtain;
• Will obtain the benefits from someone if been kissed by the dead person – to see yourself kissing the dead person, suggests that you will receive richness from unknown source;
• Will get married if kissed the unknown female – to dream that you kissed the woman you do not know, symbolizes the marriage you will have soon;
• Death if sick person kisses the dead person – to be kissed by the person who is dead for the man who is ill, announces the death of his own;
• Will go to Mecca if kissed the hand of God – the dreamer that has kissed the hand of the God soon will start his journey into Mecca;
• Marriage if the man kissed the other man’s eyes – the one who has such dream will get married with the blessing of his family;
• Will receive some money if kissed the beloved one on the cheek – to kiss the one you love on the cheek, brings the luck with the money.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidorus kissing is the pleasant gesture which sometimes is followed by nice words and actions. The positive omens come only when the dreamer is kissing those he likes and loves, otherwise the dream can have a negative meaning. If the enemy has kissed you, prepare yourself for the lost of the battle. Alternatively, there is a possibility to become even and reach the peace with the ones the dreamer was fighting with.

* Please, see meaning of cannibalism, lips, mouth, sexuality, tongue.

The dream about a dog is fully interpreted and completely explained. The interpretation of the dream is multiple, because of the research on various levels (general, psychological, spiritual, medicine wheel {by Indians} and traditional: for Christians, Muslims, Hindu), and based on many conditions (biting, chained, black, etc.). To see the meaning and the analysis of single context, use ctr+f command or live search on page box.

Association:

– Dog in the dream is usually associated with a male aspect or unconditional love; Also with obedience, loyalty and reliability.

Question:

– Am I reliable? What or who do I love unconditionally? Who does same for me?

General Meanings:

Joy or loyalty and love – The interpretation of the dream about dog depends on what the dreamer knows about the dog. Dog can be as a symbol of happiness and joy, if the dreamer knows dog as the pet from his childhood. In this case very often dog stands for happy memories and playful experiences. Otherwise, the meaning of the dog refers to what is known for a man and symbolizes the possibility of the loyalty and unconditional love.

Quality of the dreamer – If in the dream about dog, the dreamer is aware that it is of the specific dog breed or it is a dog with specific characteristics such as the speed of a greyhound or the protectiveness of a rottweiler, a mastiff or a boxer, or even the aggressiveness of a sharpei, a pit bull terrier, or a staffordshire, and so on, then this special gift of the dog refers to the quality, which must be attributed to the dreamer and also this quality is in the need for the further development. Only with this quality the dreamer will be able to evolve as whole personality. And then he can continue to focus on his plans or specific goal. His efforts will be rewarded with great success for sure.

Expression after suppression or aggression – Other significance in the interpretation of dog relates with impulses and instincts, especially sexual, and feelings. Dreaming of dog brings attention to the dreamer’s own attitudes about his mental and physical health. If in waking life this correlation makes sense, then such dream is the expression of strong suppressed psychical and physical contents in the dreamer’s life. Perhaps the dream is the warning too, that warns about being very critical and suggests to release your emotions or to fulfill your desires. In other hand, but it is very unusual, dog can be a warning against being too much aggressive (more often dreaming of wolf has this meaning).

Guide for self-realization – Sometimes dog appears in the sleep as a guide through the world of the unconsciousness and calls for self-realization, for complete fulfillment of one’s own potential.

Aggressive behavior or strength – In broader sense most common symbolism of dog is same as the animal. These dreams’ symbols embody the aggressive masculine sexuality and show power of the dreamer.

Different conditions in the dreams have individual interpretations. These meanings can arise from the following circumstances:

• Confidence means deception – In the dream to believe that dog will help you (to trust him) or to gain dog’s trust (trusting dog), often warns of deceit and betrayal;
• Bark means gossip – Dreaming of barking dog may indicate slander and libel. If dog barks on you, then it means that slander strongly directed on you. If dog barks on someone else, might be indication that this person is source of gossip or might be the victim of such action. To hear barking dogs, but not see any, means lighter gossip or quarrel;
• Bite or howl means threat – In the dream to see or to hear howling dog is bad sign. Also, dreaming of biting dog is bad omen too. Hearing of howling dog is interpreted as a general warning of serious danger. To be bitten by dog can be interpreted as more direct danger against the dreamer;
• Chase means risk – Dreaming of chasing dog shows a superficial, frivolous attitude with a tendency to risky adventures (especially sexual). To be chased by dogs also can be interpreted as being chased by your own shady habits and questionable actions. More dogs – more doubts. If others were chased in the dream, then it means that risky persons around you. Being able to run away from dog or dogs means hope and possible bright future;
• Play means victory – In the dream to play with your dog or to see happy and playful dogs means that you will overcome your opponents. If someone else is playing with dog, he will be lucky too. If this person isn’t friendly with you, then this dream is a message to be more patient and careful in order to overcome your enemies;
• Chain or necklace means financial risk – In the dream to see chained dog shows financial risk. Dreaming that you putting a chain or necklace on the neck of dog announces the possibility of bigger risk in financial sector by carelessness or other damages in business or carrier;
• Dark color means pain – Dreaming of black dog or dog that have dark colored hair (coat, fur) is often interpreted as painful deception by a friend. Black dog is as the dark shadow of a friend. But dreaming of such foretells that you have revealed the dark side of someone who is close to you and now you’re in good position, because of the ability to see true intentions. If you see a lot of black dogs, means that there might be more than one traitor;
• Barking, arguing or quarreling dogs means family’s problems – In the dream to see or to hear that several dogs are barking on each other, between them, shows family feud or also it can mean dispute with your partner or quarrel in the family.

Psychological Meanings:

Protector and aggressor – The dog in the dream must be always considered in the connection of two opposite meanings, because it has two different symbolism. On the one hand he is a friend and protector of the people and a guard of the property, on the other hand, he is an attacker of his master’s enemies and because of that gets a clear symbolism of aggression in the interpretation of the dream.

Understanding and releasing emotions – When the dream is about a pack of wild dogs, then this represents feelings, that are confronting with fears. It is very possible that the dreamer has worries about his emotions or impulses or maybe he even hide something deep inside under the pressure, but that need to be in the release.

Fear of sexual or primal desires – The sexual significance of dogs in the dream is very strong, because of their true nature and their character. Dogs are performing sexual acts in public without any restriction and therefore dog is considered as a symbol of unrestrained activity of the human. So, dreaming of dog symbolizes things or actions, that you dare to do mostly hidden, and subconscious is calling to act more bravely and without anxiety. In other words dogs symbolize primal instincts and basic desires of the human life and these are always associated with a confusion or fear, that might arise, if one as the dog carry out primitive behavior.

Attacking & biting dogs meanings

For man means envy – Biting dogs in the dream of a man indicates jealousy. Being bitten by vicious dog means being targeted by jealous people. To see in the dream that dog bites someone else shows that this person is a victim or a source of envy.

For woman means overrated freedom – Biting dogs in the dream of a woman, denotes that she is assessed fairly unrestrained. The dream about biting dogs does not mean that she also lives like that. It means that there only exists the assessment for lack of restraint.

Dogs on leashes or chains meanings

For woman means control – Women often dream of chained dog or a dog, which is on a leash. This means that they restrain their impulses.

For man means lost power – Men are dreaming of chained or leashed dogs, when they feel restricted and overwhelmed by someone or bad situation.

Other contexts’ meanings

• Incidents means impulsivity – For whatever happens with the dog in the dream, it represents the impulsiveness and the physical urges;
• Fear means bad judgment – The fear of the animal in the dream, represents mind. To be afraid of the dog is often explained as poor conscience of the dreamer;
• Dog following means sharpness – If in the dream a dog has accompanied the dreamer, then it shows that his instincts are awake;
• Pain means lack of confidence –  If a dog is chained up or tortured, then it symbolizes the unconscious mind with complexes in waking life;
• Big or giant dog means relaxation – Large dogs symbolizes mitigation of problems and relief in the waking life;
• The act of carrying or moving means strengths – To carry a dog in arms, means that the dreamer is very powerful and has the control of his impulses. In the dream to see that someone else is carrying a dog in his arms, shows strengths of that person;
• Dead means spiritual rebirth or regeneration – Dreaming of a dead dog suggests that in some corners of the soul is something dead, which we should bring back to life.

Bite means fears – Psychoanalytic Wilhelm Stekel once said that the bite of a dog in the foot in the dream is the warning of primal passions and it shows the dreamer’s fear of the infection or other darkest fears, even the fear of castration.

Wagging means deception; Bark or bite means losses – Dreams’ interpreter Artemidorus Daldianus (professional diviner of Ancient Greece) believed that one should be careful and beware of scams when a strange dog wags him in the dream. Dreaming of barking and biting dogs, means that the dreamer must prove his opinion. Also if dog barks or bites, then it can be interpreted as the warning against losses.

Spiritual Meanings:

The head of the realm of the dead – On the spiritual realm the dog in the dream is the leader of the underworld.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

Dog in European, Christian or Judaism cultures, represents normal desire or instinctive reminder and impulsive response – these characteristics describe the dog.

• Seeing means faithful people – In the dream to see dog denotes that you will discover abiding people;
• Cerberus means hard work – Dreaming of dog that has many heads, like Cerberus, the hell hound, suggest that the dreamer is likely will get bogged down, successes always require full concentration;
• Dog attack means the note of caution – To be attacked by dog in the dream forewarns about danger. The dreamer must be cautious.
• Small dog means carelessness – Dreaming of small, tiny, little or short dog stands for lower thoughts and desire for frivolous amusements. More dogs – more careless the dreamer is;
• Shaggy dog means problems – Dreaming of hairy dog is bad omen. Dog with long, thick, unkempt hair (coat) indicates awkward transactions or sick children;
• Lapdog means reliable friends – Dreaming of healthy lap dog have good symbolic meaning. Lapdogs or any small dog of toy breed group denotes that your friends will assist you in hard times;
• Sick lapdog means troubles – Dreaming of emaciated or sickly lapdog indicates problems: you must be prepared for difficulties;
• Frilly lapdog means egoism – Dreaming of decorated or dressed small toy dog is the evidence of vanity, selfishness and narrow-mindedness of dog’s owner. One young woman said once that such dream about cute dog for her has symbolic meaning of new lover;
• White dog means great friends – Dreaming of dog with white colored hair denotes good, pleasant acquaintance or trustworthy friends;
• Playing friendly white dog is good sign – Dreaming about playing with white friendly dog might announce expectation of joyful event; For a man it is an omen of a happy coincidence, for woman it can have symbolism of weddings – she may marry soon it;
• Black dog means disloyal friends - Dreaming of black dog or any of dark hair can indicate that the dreamer will face betrayal from his friends;
• Red dog means betrayal – Dreaming of dog with red (rose, pink, wine, violet and any other shade of red) hair color can indicate bad luck with friends: unfortunately the dreamer can’t rely on his friends;
• Beautiful dog means wealth – In the dream to have nice, lovely or friendly dog denotes great riches of the dreamer;
• Play with dog means fortune – To play with dog in the dream predicts that in prospect will be substantial profits and loyal friends;
• Playing dog means success or love – To dream that dog is playing with someone or that dog is very playful and friendly foretells success in business or predicts a faithful lover. Seeing of playing dog in dream also can denote reconciliation with an estranged friend;
• Vicious dog means bad luck – To dream bad, evil or vicious dog announces unavoidable misfortune. There is a chance that even the largest efforts will not produce the desired result;
• Dead vicious dog means triumph – If the dreamer sees dead evil dog or even kills him, then he will be the winner. Killing bad dog denotes that you will overcome opponents and get financial gain. To kill a lot of evil dogs means that you have more than one adversary, but they are weak and you will be the winner in the competition;
• Fear of bad dogs means danger - In the dream to be scared of evil dogs shows that the dreamer has fear about forthcoming danger;
• Afraid of seeing a big* dog means problems – In the dream to see large dog and to be frightened because of him, indicates that you will have problems which will be larger than average; (* see list of large & big dog breeds)
• For woman fear of large* dog means smart husband – If woman was dreaming of big dog and have fear of him, then it indicate a chance to have wise husband or partner;
• Chased by a scent hound means temptation – In the dream to be chased (pursued or tracked) by any dog of scent hound breeds (bloodhound, foxhound, beagle and more) foretells that the dreamer could succumb to a temptation that attracts the downfall of himself;
• Attacked by dog of scent hound breed means danger – In the dream to be attacked or pulled down by hound (hunting dog) indicated that one will be in danger. In general dreaming of attacking dogs is a warning to be careful;
• Chasing someone means ill will – Dreaming of dog which is hounding or chasing someone, but not the dreamer, indicates that in one’s life hostility can come;
• Growling dogs means bad news – To hear that dogs are growling, roaring or howling foretells that you will be scheming people at home or you will be confronted with unpleasant news;
• Biting means defamation – Dreaming of biting dog indicates a slander, a libel, a defamation;
• To be attacked and bitten is bad omen – If a dog In the dream attacks you and bites, then such dream’s context foretells a dispute because of money or enactment of a false friend. Being bitten by dog also represents disease or dispute in the house: maybe the dreamer is feeling guilty;
• Trusting means embarrassing position – In the dream to trust dog or to see that dog is trusting you foretells that the dreamer might be lured into a trap or someone will make him to feel shame;
• Dog barked at you means troubles – If you dreamed that dog barks at you, it shows discomfort because of difficulties and troubles;
• Hear barking dog symbolizes warning – If you dreamed barking dogs at someone else, but not you, then such dream has symbolism of the warning. It requires you to be alerted, because you can face unpleasant news and most likely stand before difficulties.. Also it can mean dispute with neighbors or defamation;
• Crying dogs symbolizes health issues – In the dream to hear the whine or the cry of dogs, indicates serious illness or danger;
• Lonely howl of a dog means separation – In the dream to hear how lonely dog is howling may indicate the death or separation from friends for long time;
• Hunting dog means achievements – To dream a dog that is on the hunt represents that you will achieve something through hard work;
• Big prey of a dog means force – To dream a dog that is hunting large prey foretells that you will take everything with unusual forcefulness;
• Hounds on the hunt means good changes – Dogs of hound breeds, that are hunting in the dream, represents upcoming changes. After them the life of the dreamer will be better and more joyful;
• Hounds for woman means marriage – If woman is dreaming about hounds (hunting dogs), then it predicts that she will be guided by heart and falls in the love with a man, which is in lower social class than her or has weaker perspective in the career than she has;
• Woman followed by hounds means hope for true love – The dream of a woman about hunting dogs (hounds), that are following her, signifies that she has many admirers. Also it shows that she hopes in vain for true love;
• Rabies means uneasiness – In the dream to see sick dog, which suffers rabies, shows that you will start to worry about something;
• Mad dog means anxiety – Dreaming of crazy or insane dog, foretells about unfounded fear of something;
• Growling and fighting dogs means indignity – In the dream to hear two growling dogs or to see the fight of two dogs, represents a chance of the humiliation by enemies;
• Fight of several dogs means disagreement in family – In the dream to see that several dogs are fighting and biting with each other, then such dream might be an indication of the conflict in the family because of the inheritance;
• Rushing dogs means offense – In the dream to see few or several dogs, that are together pursuing someone, denotes that this person is in danger. If the dreamer himself is the one, which these dogs are chasing, denotes that he will face a serious offense;
• Dog as horse means enemies – In the dream to see a dog with bridle or that he is pulling a cart, it is an indication that you will get enemies;
• Chained dog means stealing – In the dream to chain or to tether a dog or to see such, indicates that someone wants to steal from you;
• Dog house symbolizes pet or big trouble – Dreaming of dog house denotes that one will get a dog, but second meaning is contrary -it foretells that the dreamer is in big trouble, because of his actions. The punishment for him might be near;
• Traveling with a dog means great friends – In the dream to travel alone and be followed by trusting dog, shows that one can count on a loyal and devoted friends;
• Dog show means stroke of luck – In the dream to visit conformation show, also referred to as breed show (exposition or exhibition), signifies that one may hope to have small piece of good luck;
• Dog and cat means fiasco or success – In the dream to see dogs and cats being peacefully next to each other and then suddenly go off on each other, it is a bad omen. Such dream foretells that the dreamer is facing a fiasco in love and business affairs. But if he can separate them, then he will overcome difficulties and successfully solves his affairs;
• If dog kills a cat, then it promises luck and good business;
• If dog kills a snake, it is considered as a good omen too;
• Swimming dog means close luck – If a dog swims in the dream, then you just need to stretch out your hands to reach the happiness, because it is very close to you;
• Puppies means thanks – In the dream to see puppies, denotes that the dreamer will help to innocent people and for that he’ll get gratitude;
• Awake puppies means friends and riches – If the dream is about awake, merry, happy, cheery and lively puppies then it clearly shows strong bonds of friendship and growing wealth;
• Pathetic puppies means loss – If puppies are weak, puny and pathetic, then it shows the threat of the loss;
• Sight-hound means fortune – In the dream to see speedy sighthounds or gazehounds promises usually good luck;
• Own a sighthound means aid – In the dream to have sighthound represents help for a friend against his enemies or troubles;
• Following sighthound means inheritance – In the dream to be followed by gazehound, one may hope for an unexpected inheritance;
• Great Dane for a woman means faithful lover;
• Great Dane for a man means promotion – In the dream to see danish hound (great dane) is good omen. Such dream foretells that despite criticism of his opponents, the dreamer is in a position for a promotion;
• Bulldog attack means danger – If one is dreaming that bulldog is entering foreign land and attacking him, then it shows a chance of breaking the law of the country.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Dog symbolizes good friends- In general dreaming of dog in Hindu culture have the significance of good friends: you can not complain about your friends;
• Chained or tethered dog means dangers – In the dream to see chained or tethered dog indicates bad luck, because of burglars or robbers. To tie up a dog in the dream, suggest that you have to take care of yourself against thieves;
• Barking dog means gossip – In the dream dog barks at you, it shows that someone is spreading bad words about you. Also, some meaning applies if the dreamer hears barking dogs – one wants to slander you;
• Chasing means risk – In the dream to be chased by dog suggest that you will be in danger; If you see that dogs are chasing someone else – this person might need your help. If it is the dream of dog chased by you, then you are in good position to fight back any risk;
• Playing with dog means success – To play with dog in the dream indicates victory. Your enemies will finally turn away from you;
• Fighting dogs means family problems – In the dream to see the fight of dogs or to hear that they are fighting, indicates the possibility of some kind of danger in the family. You must pay more attention to your family. Other meaning is about that you are the one which will create some dispute in the family.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Dog means enemy – In general dogs in the dream symbolizes enemies;
• Barking dog means dispute – If somebody dreams that a dog barks at him, it shows that he is involved in a verbal dispute with a dishonorable enemy;
• Biting dog means pressure – If the dog even bites him, then such dream means that he will be hard pressed by a dishonorable enemy;
• Ripped clothes means damage – If the dog in the dream damaged clothes of the dreamer, by tearing or ripping off, then it shows that a dishonorable enemy will inflict damage to his property and his honor;
• Killing the dog means victory – If the dreamer kills the dog, then he will destroy an adversary;
• Eating dog’s meat means property – In the dream to eat meat of the dog, suggest that an enemy will bring his assets to you himself;
• Disadvantage if dog is eating meat – If the dreamer sees that dog eats meat, then it might be a warning about coming financial problems.
• Drinking dog’s milk means fear – In the dream to drink milk of the dog predicts terror and infirmity;
• Relief if dog is drinking milk  – In the dream to see that dog drinks milk, indicates that better times is nearby and a lot of pain goes away;
• Shepherd or wild dog means unknown enemy – If the dreamer see the dog, which is or just looks like shepherd or wild dog, then this dream announces that the enemy is unknown to the dreamer and even might come from foreign countries;
• Hunting dog means dangerous friend – In the dream to see a hunting dog, it is a warning that friend or relative of the dreamer might become his enemy;
• Several different dogs means fight or competition – Dreaming of several dogs for ordinary person, symbolizes allies and their help in dispute with enemies. For businessmen, such dream represent competition. If the Emperor is dreaming about several dogs, that are from different breeds, then such dream means that he will lead foreign and native soldiers against his enemies in the field;
• Seeing a dog means betrayal – In the dream just to see dog suggest that the dreamer might experience an infidelity or betrayal;
• Hearing of dying or whining dog means disease – In the dream to hear the whine of the dog or sound of dying dog is bad omen and announces disease;
• Black dog means traitor – In the dream to see black dog or any other with dark colored fur (coat, hair) denotes upcoming disaster, a false friend is nearby;
• White dog means good companionship – In the dream to see white dog is good sign and shows luck for the dreamer and indicates true friendship;
• Being bitten repeatedly means bootlickers – In the dream to be bitten by dog or dogs for few or more times indicates that flatterers are around you. If pain was big, then they are hurting you very strong;
• Mad dog means difficulty – In the dream to see crazy, insane or wild dog indicates trouble and that the dreamer might get into the great danger;
• Playing dog means fortune – In the dream to see playing dog or to play with one, symbolizes luck and good friendship with people you know;
• Fighting dog means quarrel – In the dream to see dogs, that are fighting and biting each other, suggest to the dreamer to avoid any dispute in the family;
• Chasing, hounding or rushing dog means bad thoughts and dangerous habits – In the dream to be chased by dog or to see others (people or animals) being chased, rushed, hounded by dogs suggest to the dreamer be more careful about his thoughts and feelings. One should improve his mind and senses, otherwise he remains a troublesome creature;
• Multi-headed dog means fortune – In the dream to see Cerberus (multi headed hell hound) denotes the possibility of great profit.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Friend, loyal, protective, outcast, hero, ally, loving nature.

Description

Dog – the domesticated relative of both, the wolf and the coyote, – has been for long time great friend of man. For many centuries, the dog is the companion of the human and has provided his protection, his love and his loyalty to the people. Some legends tell that the dog, because of his devotion to the people, was often treated badly by the rest of the animals and was expelled from the animal world.

Nevertheless, the history of man and dog is closely interwoven. In many cases people have maintain a lot of good, reached their goals and destination, saved their lives and families, just because of the help of dogs. And throughout the time humankind become in love for the first time with a member of the animal kingdom. Historically, and because of these circumstances, the dog is the great hero much more than the outcast of the animal kingdom.

General Meaning

Dog in the dream is the symbol of loyalty, friendship and protection. Dog represents your connection to the animal kingdom or your connection to the inner animal within yourself.

Association

Dreaming of tired or poor dog can be initiated by a dirty word with which a person is losing his honor.

Transcendent Meaning

Dog in the world of the dream symbolizes an important ally or a leader.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meanings of dreams about puppy or specific dog breads, pets or animals, and barking.

Additionally, to what was said before, about dead father dreams, which is also applicable to the dreams about dead grandfather, such visions bear timeless never-changing wisdom and ever increasing robust longevity. It means that the dreamer is having more perennial knowledge and experience. Also, it shows that the life span of the dreamer is increasing. He is getting more endurance over time and understanding how to use it to increase well-being.

For young person, the dream of dead grandfather or grandmother is almost always the first dream related to the death. Also, it is very common and frequent dream. Additionally, it shows fast increasing maturity in youths.

So, what does it mean to dream about dead father?

The starting point of the interpretation of this dream begins with fundamental associations of dead father:
a) 1. Security; 2. Power; 3. Authority; – that stand as the symbolism of father;
b) 1. Spirituality; 2. Purification; 3. Intelligence; – that is for the death.

The general meaning of dead father dream has significance of authoritative powerful security and perfectly pure intelligent spirituality. That is from both sides exceptional good symbolism and portends outstanding happiness in various areas of the dreamer’s life.

So, for physical aspects it means that you are protected and being in calm, safe, careful and peaceful environment. You have fair success in your career, business or any professional activity. The dream foretells that you will achieve even more desired goals and attain honorable prosperity. You are in strong position to have firm conviction that something is the true and right. The decisions of yours are authoritative and have the influential capacity to affect someone in definitively positive way. And the carefulness, also the attentiveness, that you have, gives strongest possible trust for you character in eyes of others. People do believe and follow your way of thinking, speaking and acting. You have an ability to keep it all the times in equitable manner, so that makes the future shines for you and others who surround you too.

Also, for spiritual aspects of dreaming about dead father mean that you’re spiritually evolved person, your subconscious mind is intelligently bright and has highly developed subconsciously intuition. That emits and surrounds you and others with extraordinarily pure mystical light, which enables positive feelings and influences the thinking in clear way. Additionally the dream shows your huge aspiration and actual ability to move with ever increasing acceleration further towards Divine Oneness. It means that you do have a very special spirituality which you are sharing with others and willing to do it even more. And because of that the future will bring even more happiness to all beings in your environment. Right spirits were, are and will be forever.

Dead father or other deceased relative dreams soon after the death of him

After the death of someone very close to us, we are having a lot of dreams of this person; it can be a father, grandfather, mother or any other relative. It is our mind that recreates the image and the feeling of our beloved ones. The depth of the connection between a person and the father or grandfather of him is the reason of how much dreams about deceased relative the dreamer might have. Psychologically, it is the representation of what happened in waking life, our minds still accepting the fact of the death. It means that the feeling of the security in the life of the dreamer has changed and developed to new level, where the dreamer is alone responsible for it. He has it all in his own hands, what was before the death shared between him and his father or grandfather. Sometimes the dream about dead father is so strong, that the dreamer might be even crying while he is sleeping. The release of the emotions and the acceptance of the fact throughout the dream is the reflex of our healing soul and body. So, at first those dreams are giving us an ease in relation to our loss, then over time the occurrence of such dreams becomes less frequent, and the importance of symbolic interpretation becomes more evident.