If you dream of the Bible or other religious books, this typically means that the traditional moral principles is conscious. The person needs to have a code of conduct, which helps him to survive and to find solution. Bible has a close relationship with the right path that you go in your life, with morals, standards and rules that we follow as a guideline.

• To see bible in a dream, such a dream usually confirms that the dreamer lives in harmony with his own conscience.
• To read Bible in the dream, this dream shows that you are looking for the right way and the moral guidance in your life.
• Depending on individual circumstances Bible as a dream symbol can also warn that you are too self-righteous and intolerant. You follow norms and rules by the letter, or you too excessively limit yourself.
• In ancient time Bible was always at home, this displayed that we live in a happy family or with the help of Bible found all the way out of conflicts.

Psychological Meanings:

The dreamer has to be very careful while dealing with religion, the myths and the legends, in which he believes, because wrong interpretation may bring unpleasant consequences.

Spiritual Meanings:

In dreams the Bible symbolizes knowledge and ability to read between the lines.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Happiness and joy if see or read Bible –  In the dream you read or see the Bible then this dream goes as a warning not to turn away and to trust in God. Also announces happy household and enjoyment of innocent pleasures;
• Death if you see people with Bibles or hymnals – In your dream other people have bibles or hymnals then this dream indicates a near death in the family;
• No conflicts if buy Bible – You buy the Bible in the dream this means that you family conflict will be resolved;
• Temptation if learning from bible – The teachings of the Bible shows that you don’t have to succumb to the temptation of a friend or bad people.

Arabian (Islamic)

• No worries if see Bible – The bible in the dream has a positive meaning which indicates that you will get rest and peace in your life;
• Joy and satisfaction if read Bible – to dream reading the Bible denotes that you will have satisfaction and fulfillment of wishes.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Changes if see clay pigeon – Dreaming of clay pigeon discs or shooting them, this dream announces upcoming changes in existing conditions, possibly even losses;
• Worries if broken clay pigeon – In the dream you see broken clay pigeon then you may meet some worries and misunderstanding while reaching your goals.

Pigeon embodies thoughts, wishes and hopes that you would like to communicate and implement.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Success if see homing pigeon – In a dream you see homing pigeon then this shows good luck and pleasant news.

Apple is an ambiguous symbol which is found in myths and religions (for example, eviction from the paradise in the Bible).

Symbol of temptation Generally, it is interpreted as a corruptibility of the dreamer by worldly material things and then can warn how easily he allows to lead into temptation. In the old testament the apple stands as a ” forbidden fruit ” which can reveal what is good and what is bad. In the original text of the Bible it is spoken only about “fruit”.

Fertility For the Mediterranean people the pomegranate, the fig and the quince are the forbidden fruits. The apple is an ancient fertility symbol. The vision of the apple can represent fertility, love and temptation.

Psychological Meanings:

Eating an apple, points to the wish to acquire knowledge.

Erotic and sexual meaning In the psychoanalysis the apple is considered as a typical sexual symbol, because its form is very similar to the feminine breast. In the dreams of younger people the apple often has an erotic meaning;

Intelligence The interpretation of an apple is important whether the apple is ripe or is unripe. The dreams of apples for older people can also stand as a sign of intellectual fruitfulness.

Spiritual Meanings:

Beauty and Fertility The apple blossom is a Chinese symbol of peace and beauty. On a spiritual level an apple indicates a new beginning. Since ancient times it is a symbol of fertility and therefore attribute for many gods.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Satisfaction if see a beautiful leafy – In the dream you see a beautiful leafy apple tree, this brings you fulfillment of your wishes, expectations;
• News if apple tree blooming in a dream – The dream denotes about impending good news that is relevant for all your life;
• Earnings if apple tree before the harvest – In the dream you see a lot of apple trees before harvest, brilliant progress in business or at work which announces good income;
• Friends if plenty apples – You see lots of apples on the tree in your dream means that you will have a lot of good friends;
• Realize plans if see ripe apples on the tree – This dream of ripe apples says that it is time for you to turn the plans into action;
• Warning if ripe apple – When you see ripe apples high in the treetops in the dream, this is a warning that your have too high aims, which you will not achieve;
• Prosperity if pick apples in a dream – You will start picking your work fruits, means that you will be prosperous person;
• Good sign if red apples with green leaves on a tree – This dream of red apples is a good omen, that you did everything perfectly and now you have a harvest of your hard work;
• Happy love if eat a nice red apple – When you are eating a red apple in a dream, announces a gratifying and happy love affair. For single ones, it means a new partner and marriage, new feelings of happiness in the love;
• Happiness if eat from the bowl – In the dream you take an apple from the bowl and eat is, this promises long life, luck and success, happy marriage in your life;
• Worries if bite a sour one – The apple was sour in your dream, signifies that you must deal nearer with an unpleasant things;
• Love pain if see or eat wormy apple – The wormy apple in a dream announces love problems, separation, grief and sorrow in your life;
• Gratitude if give to someone an apple – When you give an apple in a dream, notices that you will be gladdened by gratitude;
• New love if give to a woman – In the dream you give apples to the woman, means that you will meet your love;
• False friend if lying an apple on the floor in a dream – This vision points to false and bad friends in the neighborhood or in your surrounding;
• Worries if immature or rotten – The apple is rotten in your dream, this is a warning that bad news, anger, annoyance and danger is approaching against you;
• Self-knowledge if golden apple – In the dream you see a golden apple, signifies that will gain self-knowledge.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Success if pick from the tree – You are dreaming that you are picking announces success and joy of life, and you will succeed in everything what you do;
• Love if eat an apple - This dream says that you will receive love and it is sign for luck in love;
• Disappointment if peel an apple – When you peel an apple in a dream, this denotes that you are disappointed of your hope and expectation, but your courage will help you to handle with all the problems. You will reach what you desire;
• Reconciliation if get – In the dream you get an apple from somebody marks that you will try to make peace with your enemies;
• Wants to use you if give away – When you give away all your apples in a dream, this says that you are too compliant and someone wants to take advantage of you;
• Divorce if divide – In the dream you divide the apple into two parts announces that you will have to leave a loved person;
• More respect if rotten apple in a dream – Do not get angry about people who are not open to you.
• Vexations if rotten, wormy apples – This dream warns of false friends, separation from a loved one, or similar pain;
• Love if shining red – The apple is a shining red color, it is a sign of love;
• Good life if color between red and green in a dream – Brings you a strong and powerful life;
• Relation if eaten – The apple is eaten, points to intimate love relationships between man and woman.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Luck if pick from the tree – Picking apples in a dream, means joy and rich reward of your works;
• Prosperity if keep – In a dream you keep/have in your hand an apple, announces you prosperity;
• Business if collect – In the dream you collect apples, denotes that you will you make good business;
• Happiness if eat sweet apple – Eating sweet apple in a dream, this brings you glad experiences and enjoyment of love;
• Worries if sour apple – This dream announces about sadness, false friends, adversity and controversy;
• Bad news if rotten apple  – You will get bad news, which are only due to malice;
• Destruction if peel – When you are dreaming that you peel the apple means destruction of hopes and desires;
• Separation if cut an apple – You will have to separate from a dear friend or a girlfriend.

Artemidorus Meanings:

Sweet – pleasure of love The sight and eating of sweet, ripe summer apples is good. It meant rich love pleasure, particularly to those who try to attract a woman or lover, because the apple is consecrated and dedicated to Aphrodite (goddess of love).

Sour – anxiety, grief Sour apples on the contrary describe disorder and disputes, because they are associated with Eris (goddess of the discord). The winter apples, which you also name quinces, bring grief because of their astringent effect.

Contexts’ Meanings:

Eating a sweet apple in a dream –  Eating sweet, tasty or ripe apple in a dream, announces you pleasure, harmony in your life. Also this dream shows that you will get good earnings because of your hard work. You will experience happy love and happy family.

Eating a sour apple in a dream – Eating sour or unripe apple in a dream, this is a signal, that you have started to enjoy your luck and success too early, this can bring you worries. You will feel sadness and loneliness.

Eating wormy/rotten apple or seeing rotten/wormy apple in a dream – This dream signifies bad and unpleasant news. You will get anxiety and disappointment during reaching your aims. How hard you strive to reach them, you will only have frustration, they will not fulfillment.

Dreaming big red apples – This symbol goes for love and passion. For single -You will meet wonderful soul mate and your life and family life will be glad and joyful. You will be loved and honored by your lover. For married couples, this shows passion in their sexual life and respect to each other.

Picking apples from the tree or ground in the dream – You are picking or somebody else is picking apples in a dream, this announces that you can enjoy your harvest. You have work so hard with lots of efforts to make you life better. Now you will have rich and wealth life. 

* Please, see meaning of apple trees, fruit.

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.

Aggression symbol and sexual desire You don’t have to be a hunting enthusiasts to “enjoy” your victory in a dream – whether it is like a game or hunting of wild animals, or clay pigeon shooting targets. Particularly the dream of shooting is a symbol of aggression, you want to “kill” someone or “take down”. From the psychological side if the target is successful and and you feel satisfaction with the prey, then this stands for sexual desire and the male orgasm.

* Please, see meaning of hunting, rifle.

Information, leadership, bookkeeping.

Question:

What am I trying to figure out? Where do I look for this?

General Meanings:

The books and libraries the dream symbolize the desire to pursuit of knowledge and the ability to learn from the experiences and opinions of the other people. The dream of books represents both wisdom and spiritual awareness. Also the following circumstances are more meaningful:

• A book of memories in the dream – experiences and insights that life gave us.
• Reading the book may indicate that you should pay more attention to your experience and past mistakes.
• To notice what you read in the dream, you will contend with problems that are not easy to solve.
• To dream of buying a book then this promises success in future, because you will learn from your experience.
• To read a serious book in the dream, this denotes that you will gain more prestige and respect.
• To write a book in the dream, this is a sign of career changes because you are unsatisfied about your profession.
• The dream of account book, this dream requires attention of the dreamer because he needs to take care of his resources.
• To read a novel, then this dream shows that the dreamer may explore his past, love story or his relations.

Psychological Meanings:

Support This dream symbol is interpreted as a “book of life”. Title or theme of a book can show information about your own mental attitude, also the color of the cover can be used for interpretation. Sometimes the content of the book may go together with your own life. This dream may help you to cope with what is happening in your life.

Spiritual Meanings:

A book – especially a holy book like the Bible or the Koran – symbolizes secret or sacred knowledge. Then such a dream gives you a sign that you have to pay attention to sacred knowledge in order to see are you on the right way.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Your life if see a title of a book – The title of the book is seen in the dream, then this may be your own “Book of Life”;
• Respect from others if books on the shelf – The books on the shelf in the office in your dream, then this dream shows a respectable position;
• Knowledge if sit in the middle of books – To dream of sitting in the middle of many books, or in a large library, then this dream shows that your unconscious is overwhelmed with such a miracle, that you have an ability to develop yourself with so much knowledge;
• Respect if read philosophical books – This dream indicates that you will earn honor and will become more wiser;
• Fortune if read good books – You are reading good books in your dream, then this means that you are lucky enough in your life and will have wisdom to make clever actions;
• New aims if study books – To dream of studying a book, then this means that you will create new plans and aims from all your memories and insights that you had in the past;
• Respect if learn from books – You are leaning from the books in your dream, then this dream signifies that you will gain respect from people around you;
• happiness if read a novel -To dream of reading a novel can be as sign of joy. In near future you will experience happy and pleasant events;
• Desire for changes if write a book – When you are writing a book in your dream and you are a writer, then this dream is a sign that you are not happy and satisfied about your professional life, you want to write your new “life script”;
• Well-being if buy a book – You have bought a book in the dream, then the meaning of this dream is that you will get knowledge which may bring you benefits;
• News if receive as a gift – You got a book as a present from someone in your dream, then this dream will bring you a pleasant message;
• - see tied up books – When the books are tied up in your dream, then this dream announces that your wealth will increase;
• Lost of friends if see burning books – The books are burning in your dream, then this is a very bad sign that you will lose your real friends;
• Respect if can not read a book – In the dream you can not read a book because you do not understand the language but look for translation, then this dream marks that you will invest much time and effort to solve complex issues and then you will get deserved honor and evaluation;
• Good children if children reading books – When children are reading books in the dream, then this dream symbol stands for harmony and well-behaved children;
• Evil if see old books – The old books as a dream symbol may stand for past demons that wants to make damage of all kinds.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Distraction if read a book – To dream of reading a books and all the time take a glance to others then this dream marks about your distraction, you do not focus on very important and serious things;
• Welfare if book is useful to read or learn from it – The book that you are reading in the dream is very useful for you and you learn good things from it, then this dream indicates business improvement and better life;
• Joy if write a book – The dream denotes  about great work but with little merit. But such a work gives you lots of satisfaction;
• Mislead desires if burn book – In the dream you see burnt book or see burning then this dream signifies about deluded hopes and expectations.

* Please, see meaning of reading, religious images.

– Excitation & sensorial over stimulation.

Question:

– Where in my life I am looking for suggestions? Where do I feel overwhelmed?

In general:

Wind is a dream symbol of intellect. The interpretation of dreams depends primarily on the strength of the wind. Dreaming of sunny day with a gentle breeze suggests ease and pleasure. New idea or a plan stimulating this kind of dreaming activity. A storm could stand for a principle for which the dreamer feels passionate, while a north wind is perhaps the threat to his safety. Wind embodies spiritual and psychological forces – affect the lives – sometimes unconsciously. If wind comes from behind, then promises rapid progress, but if wind is from the front, then it indicates barriers.

Psychologically:

The wind was among many nations as a breath of the earth. In it was seen the work of higher forces. The wind often changes very quickly its direction and strength. As a dream symbol it stands for the instability and volatility. In the dream, the wind is a natural event. Wind is a sign of strong energy. But even if the wind stands, it indicates strong spiritual energy. But if in a dream is a raging storm, this may be an indication of violence. The dream of wind usually brings fresh air into our personal affairs and relationships. It drives our ship of life (our spiritual engine) that moves us to action, the additional energy releases, so that we can reach an ambitious goal quickly, which is more easily if it is a tailwind. Softly whispering wind can get us in a more stable path. On the psychological level the wind announces to a new and deeper consciousness. In the Bible announces the Holy Spirit as a rushing, mighty wind, so strong wind can also stand in the dream of a revelation.

Spiritually:

The wind in a dream symbolizes the power of the mind and the motion of the life.

Traditionally:

European
– Dreaming of wind in general: intellectual energy discharge & promises good news;
– The winds are interpreted according to the direction from which they blow;
– Oncoming wind: imminent worries, brings inhibitions of any kind;
– Tailwind: success of operations & good progress;
– To see something is fluttering: announces news;
– If wind is gentle or melancholich: you will receive bereavement by a large fortune;
– Dreaming of a violent blast of wind: announce disappointing business;
– To hear the wind whistle: alienate a person whose life is meaningless without you;
– Fast counter by a fresh wind: you will resist temptation and courageously pursue happiness with great determination;
– If the wind blows a forward against your wish: promises professional failures and disappointments in love;
– Blowing in the right direction: you will find unexpected and helpful allies, or have a natural advantage over a rival or competitor;

Arabian
– Dreaming of strong wind blows at your back: you will find at any time with the government support and kindness;
– But if the wind blows in the face and prevents you from walking: it means opposite – you’ll not get any support from government;
– To dream, that strong wind harms crops: predicts the land, in which the wind blows, plague and disease;
– If in winter blows a warm wind: we interpret this as a harbinger rich harvest of the country, but if it is a cold and biting wind – close to the contrary.
– Accordingly, it will bring the blessing to country, when in summer a cool wind blows, if not – damage.
– To listen how wind buzzing: unpleasant things will touch you;
– If you are forced by wind: you will come forward easily in life.

Hindu
– Dreaming that a strong wind lift up and carry him from place to place: he will make a long journey and gain as much power as the wind was favorable to him and beneficial;
– If a wind showered with dust, without damage to his eyes: he will get what it wants;
– But if the dust reduces his vision: he will have sorrow and fear of the authorities, his faith will be as weak as his eyes darkened.
– If the wind brings cold: means poverty and seizure of their property;
– To hear wind: do not watch on the empty promises.

* Please, read dream meaning of power, force, hurricane and storm.