The Symbolism Behind Dreaming of a Kiss
Dreaming of imagining a kiss can evoke powerful emotions and longings within us. Kisses in dreams often represent intimate connections, affection, and the release of buried feelings. They may arise from a desire for closeness with someone we love or even an unexplored connection with a stranger.
Such dreams can reveal our subconscious thoughts and desires that may not be easily expressed in our waking life. The type of kiss, the person involved, and the overall context of the dream play critical roles in shaping its interpretation. Feeling joy, fear, or sadness during the dream can also hint at deeper emotional truths we must acknowledge.
Delving into these symbols allows us to better understand our own emotional landscapes and aspirations. As we navigate these tender moments in our dreams, we may find that they hold both reflection and clarity regarding our heartfelt yearnings.
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- Dreams of kissing often symbolize deep emotional desires.
- Kissing in a dream can represent connection or longing.
- Context of the kiss in the dream is essential for accurate interpretation.
Symbols
- envisioning
- Portrait:
- Accolade:
(Accolade; Hug) Embracing someone in a dream means longevity. Embracing a deceased person also means longevity. If a deceased person embraces the person seeing the dream and does not let go of him in a dream, it DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 141 means his death.
Embracinga known person in a dream means associating with him. Embracing one’s enemy in a dream means making peace with him. It is also said that an embrace in a dream signifies exchanging praises.
An embrace in a dream also signifies kindness, liking for one another, travels, arriving from a journey and dispelling distress or anxiety. An embrace in a dream is also interpreted to mean having sexual intercourse. Embracing a woman in a dream means love for the world, and despair from receiving any reward in the hereafter.
Embracing a man in a dream signifies lending him support and helping him. Embracing the trunk of a tree in a dream means indulging in hypocrisy. Embracing someone and laying one’s head in his lap in a dream means entrusting him with one’s capital, or working for him.
- Artist:
(Architect; Painter) Seeing him in a dream means consenting to reason. He also could represent an opinionated person, an expert, a friend, a real estate broker, a scientist, a commander, or an architect.
- peck
- Pole:
(Pin; Pole; Stake; Tent peg) In a dream, a peg represents a high ranking person, a master, or a scholar. If a young man hits someone over his back with a wooden stick in a dream, it means that he will beget a son who will grow to be a hypocrite and an enemy to his father. Unplugging a peg or the pole of a tent in a dream means death.
Driving a peg into the wall in a dream means liking to associate oneself with a great person. Driving a peg into a house in a dream means being in love with a woman from that family. Driving a wooden peg or a pin into wood in a dream means liking to befriend a teenager who is also a hypocrite.
A metal peg in a dream represents money, strength, pain, distress, sorrow, or rising to a high ranking position to become firmly established therein. It also means being drafted to accept a governmental position, or it could mean impeachment from office or travels. If a peg is interpreted to represent a son or a wife in a dream, then it denotes longevity.
Standing on top of a pole in a dream means acquiring knowledge from a great scholar. A peg in a dream also implies money, love, marriage, distress, sorrow, or hypocrisy.
- Stake:
(Pin; Pole; Stake; Tent peg) In a dream, a peg represents a high ranking person, a master, or a scholar. If a young man hits someone over his back with a wooden stick in a dream, it means that he will beget a son who will grow to be a hypocrite and an enemy to his father. Unplugging a peg or the pole of a tent in a dream means death.
Driving a peg into the wall in a dream means liking to associate oneself with a great person. Driving a peg into a house in a dream means being in love with a woman from that family. Driving a wooden peg or a pin into wood in a dream means liking to befriend a teenager who is also a hypocrite.
A metal peg in a dream represents money, strength, pain, distress, sorrow, or rising to a high ranking position to become firmly established therein. It also means being drafted to accept a governmental position, or it could mean impeachment from office or travels. If a peg is interpreted to represent a son or a wife in a dream, then it denotes longevity.
Standing on top of a pole in a dream means acquiring knowledge from a great scholar. A peg in a dream also implies money, love, marriage, distress, sorrow, or hypocrisy.
- Tent peg:
(Pin; Pole; Stake; Tent peg) In a dream, a peg represents a high ranking person, a master, or a scholar. If a young man hits someone over his back with a wooden stick in a dream, it means that he will beget a son who will grow to be a hypocrite and an enemy to his father. Unplugging a peg or the pole of a tent in a dream means death.
Driving a peg into the wall in a dream means liking to associate oneself with a great person. Driving a peg into a house in a dream means being in love with a woman from that family. Driving a wooden peg or a pin into wood in a dream means liking to befriend a teenager who is also a hypocrite.
A metal peg in a dream represents money, strength, pain, distress, sorrow, or rising to a high ranking position to become firmly established therein. It also means being drafted to accept a governmental position, or it could mean impeachment from office or travels. If a peg is interpreted to represent a son or a wife in a dream, then it denotes longevity.
Standing on top of a pole in a dream means acquiring knowledge from a great scholar. A peg in a dream also implies money, love, marriage, distress, sorrow, or hypocrisy.
- Pole:
- kiss
- Cuddle:
(Cuddle; Embrace; Hold) To embrace a living person in a dream means to associate with him and to love him. To give a deceased person a short hug in a dream means longevity. To give a deceased person a long and a continuous embrace in a dream means one’s own death.
To embrace a woman in a dream means embracing the pleasures and attractions of this world and to despair of any reward in the hereafter. To hold tight to a piece of fruit, or to endear certain food one loves in a dream means easy profits or lawful earnings. If an unmarried person holds tight or embraces a garment in a dream, it means that he will get married.
If one hugs a pair of shoes in a dream, it means that he will hold a new position or a job that will make him extremely happy.
- Kiss:
(Love; Passion; Rose; Tenderness) A kiss in a dream means satisfying one’s need, want or desire, or it could mean subordinating one’s enemy. Kissing a man or embracing him lustfully in a dream means getting hold of what one intends to acquire from him. If it is a lustful kiss, then it means accomplishing one’s pursuit of benefits, knowledge, or guidance.
If it is an amicable kiss, it means that the one who received the kiss will receive benefits from the one who kissed him, or learn something from him, or reap a new understanding of things through him. Kissing a child in a dream means love, care and tenderness toward that child. Kissing a servant in a dream means soliciting the friendship of her master or employer.
Kissing a married woman in a dream means seeking friendship with her husband. Kissing someone in authority in a dream means replacing him in his function. Kissing a judge in a dream means that one’s testimony will be accepted by the court.
If a judge kisses someone in a dream, it means that the latter will win a court case, or benefit from such a judge, and the same interpretation applies if a leader or a boss kisses someone in a dream. Kissing one’s father in a dream also means benefiting from one another. Kissing one’s son with passion in a dream means saving money for him, or building a business for him.
Giving one’s son a tender kiss in a dream means receiving joy or money from him or from his mother. Kissing someone between the eyes in a dream means marriage. Kissing someone’s eyes in a dream means pursuing both heterosexual and homosexual life and such a dream carries a warning to cease such loathsome and unlawful practices before contracting unknwon illness.
Kissing one’s beloved from the mouth in a dream means money. Kissing DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 243 a woman in a dream means desiring her, or receiving news from one’s beloved. Kissing an old woman in a dream indicates an excuse or regret for a slip of the mouth.
Kissing a young girl in a dream means drinking a glass of wine. If a scholar kisses a beautiful woman in a dream, it could mean reciting the Qur’an, or speaking words of wisdom. If such a scholar is known to love the world and its pleasures, then what he has kissed in his dream is the world itself.
Kissing God’s right Hand in a dream means attending a pilgrimage to Mecca and kissing the black stone. Kissing God Almighty in a dream means kissing the holy Qur’an, or kissing God’s holy Name. If one sees God Almighty kissing him in a dream, it means that his deeds are accepted.
Kissing an adorned woman or sleeping with her in a dream means marrying a wealthy widow. Kissing a known deceased person in a dream means benefiting from his knowledge or inheriting his money. Kissing an unknown dead person in a dream means that one will receive money from an unexpected source, or perhaps do business with his heirs.
If a deceased person kisses someone in a dream, it means that the latter will receive unanticipated benefits. Lustfully kissing a deceased person in a dream means satisfying one’s needs, lust, or completing a project. If a sick person sees himself kissing a deceased person in a dream, it means his own death.
Finally, if a healthy person kisses a deceased person in a dream, it means that his words are not true.
- Translator:
(Tongue)
- Cuddle:
- smooch
- Cuddle:
(Cuddle; Embrace; Hold) To embrace a living person in a dream means to associate with him and to love him. To give a deceased person a short hug in a dream means longevity. To give a deceased person a long and a continuous embrace in a dream means one’s own death.
To embrace a woman in a dream means embracing the pleasures and attractions of this world and to despair of any reward in the hereafter. To hold tight to a piece of fruit, or to endear certain food one loves in a dream means easy profits or lawful earnings. If an unmarried person holds tight or embraces a garment in a dream, it means that he will get married.
If one hugs a pair of shoes in a dream, it means that he will hold a new position or a job that will make him extremely happy.
- Bleed:
(Bleed; Drain; Tap) To suck someone in a dream means to take money from him. Sucking someone’s breast in a dream means swindling money from his wife. Sucking someone’s nose in a dream means taking money from his pocket.
Sucking someone’s thigh in a dream means taking money from his clan.
- Drain:
(Bleed; Drain; Tap) To suck someone in a dream means to take money from him. Sucking someone’s breast in a dream means swindling money from his wife. Sucking someone’s nose in a dream means taking money from his pocket.
Sucking someone’s thigh in a dream means taking money from his clan.
- Cuddle:
- imagining
- Spook:
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- Mirage:
(Phantom; Spook) In a dream, a mirage represents falsehood, or some¬ thing that will not take effect. If one desires something, then sees a mirage in his dream, it means that his desire is impossible to attain, or that he will be deprived from attaining it. A mirage in a dream also represents hypocrisy and ingratitude, disbelief in God’s oneness and love to amass the world and to indulge in its pleasures.
A mirage in a dream also may denote false hopes, or unattainable goals. If one is summoned by the court to testify in a case, and if he sees a mirage in his dream, it also means that he will give a false statement. A mirage in a dream also represents a story that has no basis, or deception and DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 281 lies that are reported as if they were true.
- Portrait:
- Spook:
Practical Insights for Understanding Your Dream
- Reflect on Your Current Relationships
Consider who was involved in your dream kiss. Is it someone you know well or a stranger? If it’s a familiar face, your dream might reflect your feelings towards this person—whether love, admiration, or even unresolved conflict.
Take note of the nature of your current relationship with them. If strained, it might indicate a desire to reconcile or express feelings you’ve kept bottled up. If you felt joy in your dream, perhaps it’s time to nurture that connection further.
Journaling about your thoughts and emotions related to this individual can bring additional clarity to your feelings and guide you in real life. Reflection can lead to deeper understanding and even healing.
- Examine Your Emotional State
The emotions experienced during the dream can give you insights about your waking life. Were you feeling happy, nervous, or confused while kissing in your dream? Happy feelings may indicate satisfaction in your current life or relationships, while confusion could suggest inner turmoil or unmet desires.
Identifying recurring emotional themes in your dreams can help you understand what needs to be addressed in your real life. You can engage in mindfulness practices or self-care routines to explore these emotions more deeply. Connecting with supportive friends or seeking professional guidance might also help illuminate any underlying feelings or unresolved issues you may need to address.
- Consider Your Desires and Aspirations
Kissing in dreams can symbolize intense desires or aspirations—whether they are regarding love, success, or personal fulfillment. Reflecting on what this kiss might represent to you can open doors to understanding your ambitions and what truly matters in your heart. Are you yearning for a romantic connection, or is this more about self-love or acceptance?
Writing down your desires can help clarify your goals and the steps needed to achieve them. Engaging in creative activities like drawing or writing poetry about your dream can also give life to those inner wishes. Ultimately, finding fulfillment requires recognizing and embracing those desires that make your spirit soar.
FAQs
- What does it mean if I dream of kissing someone I know?
Dreaming of kissing someone you know often signifies a deep emotional connection or unresolved feelings towards that person. It may reflect your desire for intimacy or could indicate that you value their presence in your life. Pay attention to your waking relationship with them, as it may guide you in addressing any feelings that need acknowledgment.
- Why do I dream of kissing a stranger?
Kissing a stranger in your dreams can symbolize unexplored aspects of yourself or new opportunities in your life. It may suggest a longing for adventure or indicate that you’re open to new experiences, relationships, or ideas. The stranger could represent parts of your identity that you’re yet to embrace or understand.
- Can dreaming of a kiss indicate romantic feelings?
Yes, dreaming of a kiss can often signify romantic feelings or desires for closeness and affection. Such dreams might emerge when you are longing for connection or are in the process of developing a romantic relationship. It highlights your need for love, passion, and intimacy.
- What if the kiss in my dream felt uncomfortable?
If the kiss in your dream felt uncomfortable or forced, it may suggest boundaries that are being crossed in your waking life. It could indicate feelings of anxiety or the presence of unresolved conflicts. Reflect on areas in your life where you may feel pressured or where you need to assert your boundaries more clearly.
- Are kissing dreams universal experiences?
Yes, dreams involving kissing are quite common across cultures. They often resonate deeply with emotional and relational themes. Such dreams serve as a reflection of our human desires for connection, love, and expression, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.
