Freedom, escape.

Question:

Which part of me wants to fly?

General Meanings:

The dreams of birds represent imagination, thoughts and ideas, need for of freedom. In ancient times it was believed that birds are the bearer of the soul and have magical and mystical powers.

Psychological Meanings:

The bird in the dream is a symbol for contents of the unconscious. Birds are fluttering around in a room or a cage helplessly, then this dream interprets your slightly confused state of mind. Bird are flying freely and unhindered then this marks the freedom of our thoughts and our soul.

• A bird in a cage in the dream can indicate restriction and outwitting.
• To dream of a freely flying bird represents desires and wishes.
• A particularly wonderful and beautiful plumage refers to the facade of the dreamer and how he sees himself.
• In the dream to see a disordered flock of birds then this denotes a confusion of physical or material considerations.
• A bird with wings of gold in the dream has the same meaning as fire and refers to spiritual longing.
• The dream of a high-flying bird in the air marks spiritual consciousness or knowledge.

Different interpretation for different kind of birds:

• Eagles: This bird of prey symbolizes dominance and superiority.
• Kingfisher: It means serenity and dignity.
• Magpie: Be careful with very valuable things. The magpie can be the symbol of good news.
• Duck: Indicates some kind of artificiality or childish swagger.
• Owl: In the dream it denotes wisdom and martial arts.
• Hawk: This embodies freedom and hope for those who are limited. The victory over lust.
• Pheasant: Predicts prosperity and happiness.
• Goose: This dream symbol stands for alertness and attention. May represent dawn or new life. A goose Flock is a symbol of the intuitive powers and warning of misfortune. Wild geese represent the soul and the pagan side of dreamer.
• Vulture: This stands for the destructive female part which associated with a scavengers.
• Chicken: It stands as a dream symbol for the practically self minded person. And also the chicken can represent as well, stupidity and cowardice.
• Rooster: The rooster is the symbol of new day and mental attention and vigilance. It represents the masculine principle and the need to be brave.
• Ibis: This bird is a symbol of perseverance and desire.
• Crow: The Crow in a dream warns you against death, but also symbolizes also wisdom and cunning.
• Cuckoo: This can be an expression of cunning and unrequited love. Transformation from old to new and fresh.
• Lark: The symbol of the transcendence of the secular.
• Seagull: This bird stands for freedom and power.
• Pelican: It symbolizes sacrifice and humility, but also caring, maternal love.
• Peacock: This is an indication that the knowledge of dreamer develops like a Peacock; From the simple, unadorned bird to the most beautiful of all birds. Like the Phönix, it is a symbol of rebirth and resurrection.
• Penguin: This black bird may be a symbol of sin and wisdom. When penguin speaks in a dream, what it says is common as a prophecy.
• Swallow: Signifies hope and approaching spring.
• Swan: This bird symbolizes the human soul as the wild goose and therefore considered as a divine bird.
• Sparrow: This bird embodies bustle and industriousness in itself.
• Woodpecker: The Woodpecker stands as the guardians of the Kings. It is also known as a bird which possess magical powers.
• Stork: This bird is a symbol of a new life and a new beginning.
• Ostrich: This bird indicates that the dreaming or a different piece of the dream is trying to steal from the responsibility.
• Pigeon: It embodies the Anima, the bearer of the calm after the storm, and even the soul. The peaceful side of human nature appears in the dream as a dove.
• Turkey: This bird is traditionally eaten on feast days. So the dream of a turkey announces good and happy time.
• Quail: This dream symbol stands for love, courage and often luck. The negative meaning, she can also symbolize magic and witchcraft.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level, bird as a dream symbol represents the soul of the person.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Change if see or hear a bird – To hear or to see a bird then this means messages which will bring changes;
• Freedom if see songbird – The songbird as a dream symbol indicates freedom and carelessness;
• Sadness if see migratory birds – The migration of birds in the dream denotes that you feel homesick and unhappy;
• Enemies if see birds of prey – In the dream you see birds of prey then this announces that you will have some you enemies;
• Protection if see bird in the cage – To see birds in the cage means that your wealth is safe and you take care of it properly.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Warning if see a bird – The bird in the dream may be a sign that you have to take care of your health;
• No joy if bird with cut feathers – The cut feather of the bird means that you will come forward very fast, but this will not give you any satisfaction;
• No luck if clip wings – You clip the wings of bird then you will forfeit your luck;
• Slyness if bird in the cage – In the cage you see a bird in your dream, then this dream shows that you want to be smarter than the others. You will outwit others;
• Help others if feed bird – When in the dream you feed birds then this dream wants to call you not to forget the poor ones and support them;
• News if see flying bird – To dream of flying bird means that you will receive the message;
• Arrogance if bird with very beautiful plumage – The dream is a sign that you’ll be cocky and too arrogant with others;
• Loss if kill a bird – To kill a bird in the dream means that you will have loss of important things or persons;
• War if see all species together – The dream when you see all the species of bird announces war at home, at work or even in the world.

Arabian (Islamic)

• New experience if see a songbird – In the dream you see songbirds then in near future you will have enjoyable experience;
• Warning if see dark bird – In the dream you see a dark bird then this dream shows that there is  at the risk of being cheated and should take care of your friend because there may be false friends and acquaintances;
• Warning if see wonderful bird – Such a dream announces dangerous situations, possibly a death;
• Fear if catch a bird – To catch a bird in the dream marks that you are anxious on your advantage, you have fear to fail;
• Safety if keep bird in cages – You keep bird in cage in your dream, then his dream denotes that your property is in safe hands;
• Good life if bird with beautiful, colorful plumage – Only by yourself you will make your life quite pleasant and wonderful;
• Troubles if kill a bird – In the dream you killed a bird then this dream indicates that you will get into unpleasant entanglements and worries;
• News if hear singing bird – You hear singing birds in your dream, then you will learn something good for yourself;
• Good children if be a handler – The positive meaning that you will educate your own children very well.

* Please, see meaning of Eagle, Owl, Fly, Vulture, Chickens, Nest, Peacocks, Raven, Dove, Waterfowl etc.

The snake as a symbolic figure is powerful in societies, but the killing is always related to some sacrifice, thus on that account personal cultural background about the snake is very beneficial factor in how your dream is explained. If the killing meets the positive meaning of the snake then you can expect good omen.

Generally, the killing in a dream of a snake can allude to secret uneasiness supplemented with self-protection. Furthermore, such dream alludes to disguised dangers or insensitive individual. Ultimately, it means strength of unconscious part of the mind, which provides all beneficial ingredients for triumph in life.

According to S. Freud, phallic form of a snake signifies erotic seductions. Thus killing of it can mean a removal of some negative sexual seductions.

In the World of the Spirits the snakes mean transformation, healing and creativity. Up to this point killing of it can refer to taking the essence of the snake in order to transform your life, to heal from anything negative, and to increase your creativity.

To kill a big snake can refer to important event in your life. Maybe you have finished a relationship or a project. Also, killing a large snake can announce a removal of huge troubles. Alternatively, to kill a snake of great size means to run away from something of significant importance. It is good omen, since it could be a danger and it should not be in your life.

To kill two snakes in a dream symbolizes that you are rising from the contradiction or denial of something. If you kill two headed snake means that you have selected best one opportunity and direction in your life.

To see in a dream that someone else is killing a snake means that you will receive help. If this person kills a lot of snakes then it means constant protection of your interests. Alternatively, to see some person kills plenty of snakes, can represents gossips about which you have no idea and that this unknown person is cleaning the mess without your knowledge.

Other positive meanings: you kill angry or black snake; you kill a snake, when it bites or attacks – means that you are protecting your interests very well;

Negative meanings: killing of white or grey snake means losing your creativity and spiritual nature; killing a golden or yellow snake means losing fortune; killing red one symbolizes less passion in your waking life; to kill white and black snakes means elimination of balance in your life;

To dream of killing a black color snake can allude to horror and intuitive defense of yourself or your interests. Moreover, such dream is a sign of disguised threats, very unsympathetic human. Above all, usually it is a symbol of great strength of the psyche, which provides essential components for success in life.

In the Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud, killing a black color snake has meaning of erotic seductions.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Listen to yourself if see birds feet – The dream may be a sign to follow your heart and you will reach your love.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• True friends if lots of birds’ feet – This dream marks that you have good friends who will always support you.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness if see a bird nest – To see a bird nest in the dream then this dream symbol promises you domestic happiness and joy of life;
• Bess if have a bird nest – On your roof there is a bird nest in your dream, then this is a sign that your household is blessed;
• Joy if search for and find a bird nest – The dream will bring you a lot of joy and happiness in your life;
• Property if bird nest with eggs – The eggs in the nest in your dream indicates that you will have an inheritance or unexpected property;
• Hard work if nest with little birds – To dream of little birds in the nest announces that you will need a lot of effort and work to reach your desires and then you will have pleasure;
• Wrong step if remove or destroy a bird nest – When you destroy the nest in the dream, then in your real life you will make a false step and you will suffer its consequences;
• Warning if see broken eggs or dead chicks in the nest – The dream is a very bad omen and you have to be very attentive in your life.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Success if birds in nest – To see a nest with birds in the dream, so this dream is a sign that your success is sure;
• Satisfaction if nest with eggs or young birds – The dream announces that you will have a very great joy with your family;
• Worries if remove a bird nest – In the dream you remove a bird nest then this dream goes as a sign that you will have domestic troubles;
• New life if see an empty bird nest – When you see or find an empty nest in your dream, this is a sign that soon you will start living by yourself at your own home.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Success if see bird nest – The bird nest as a dream symbol signifies that all your plans will succeed, also this is a sign of a good marriage and financial prosperity;
• Fulfillment if see eggs or little birds – In the nest there are eggs or little birds then in the near future you will reach your goals and will implement your plans;
• Anxiety if gather eggs – You gather eggs fro nest then you may expect vexation in family matters;
• Remember family if see an egg near nest – The egg is near the nest in your dream marks that you have to spend more time with you family because you may loose the connection.

* Please, see meaning of nest.

As stated by S. Freud School, snake killing a monkey is a sign of erotic desires.

From the classic psychoanalytical Freudian perspective, snake killing a black cat symbolizes impulses of erotic nature.

As stated by Sigmund Freud teachings, elephant killing a snake embodies attractions of sexual nature.

Psychologically by Freud, cat killing a snake has meaning of impulses of erotic nature.