Dream Interpretation - Dreams About Birds

Dreams about birds and other animals are among the most common of all dreams. Bird dreams often symbolize a desire to reach beyond the earth and touch the more spiritual realms, but they can have other interpretations as well. This article focuses on some of the most commonly dreamt of birds and their symbolic meanings in the word of dream interpretation.

White Dove

The white dove is well known as a symbol of peace, or as a symbol of the Holy Spirit in the Christian religion. Dreaming of a pair of doves can signal a yearning or a desire for love and companionship.

Mourning Dove

In many cultures dreaming of a mourning dove is thought of as a bad omen. This is particularly true if the mourning dove is seen in an unusual situation, such as sitting on a bed or suddenly appearing out of nowhere. Many people think dreaming of a mourning dove foretells the death of a family member or close friend.

Eagle

Eagles can be both good symbols and bad. For instance, the eagle is seen as a symbol of pride, which is one of the seven deadly sins, but also as a symbol of virtue, with is one of the cardinal virtues. The eagle can also symbolize faith, understanding, healing and flight. The Native Americans often pictured the Great Spirit as a soaring eagle, and dreaming of an eagle carries spiritual significance for many Native Americans.

Goose
The goose in a dream is often a symbol of loyalty and fidelity.

Nightingale

The nightingale is often seen as a symbol of pain and yearning, or a desire to reach for the unattainable.

Ostrich

The classic picture of the ostrich is of it burying its head in the sand, and dreaming of an ostrich could mean you are hiding from unpleasant facts, or trying to avoid and unpleasant but necessary situation.

Owl

The owl is most often thought of as a symbol for wisdom and knowledge.

Peacock

The peacock is often thought to symbolize vanity.

Raven

The raven is often seen as a symbol of intelligence, but the presence of a raven in a dream can indicate the knowledge of things we would prefer not to know.

Stork

The stork is generally seen in western cultures as a symbol of babies and new birth.

Swan

The swan is often used to symbolize transformation, as well as loyalty and fidelity.

Vulture

Dreams involving vultures are often feared as predicting an impending death, or that someone in the family is gravely ill.

The Egg

The egg is the universal symbol for beginnings and new life. In Christianity, the egg is sometimes used as a symbol or metaphor for resurrection and renewal.

Dreams about birds are some of the most interesting dreams to interpret. When interpreting your own dreams about birds, do not limit yourself to the interpretations presented in this article. Dreams are as unique and individual as the people who dream them, and their meanings are deeply personal as well.

Dreams about birds can also include flying and soaring. Flying and soaring in a dream is often a joyful and uplifting experience, and flying dreams are favorite among dreamers all over the world. Flying in your dream can mean many things, including a sense of accomplishment and power, or the feeling that you are able to rise above the petty issues of the day and soar to the heavens.