Exploring the Depths of Dream Imagery: Kissing & Awakening
Dreams of kissing can evoke intense emotions, wrapping us in a comforting veil of intimacy as we navigate the complex landscape of our subconscious. The act of kissing, a symbol of affection and deeper connections, often serves as a reflection of our relationships and desires. When we wake from such a dream, the lingering feelings can leave us pondering their significance and what they reveal about our waking lives.
Are these dreams merely fantasies, or do they embody messages from our inner selves? In Islamic tradition, dreams are seen as insights from God or manifestations of our own psyche. This aligns with the teachings of Ibni Sirin, a revered scholar whose interpretations illuminate the path to understanding our nighttime visions.
By exploring the symbolism of kissing in dreams and the context of waking moments, we embark on a journey toward greater self-awareness and emotional clarity.
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- Kissing in dreams often signifies intimacy, love, or unresolved feelings.
- Waking up after a kiss can reflect new beginnings or emotional clarity.
- While interpreting dreams, context and personal feelings are crucial.
- Consulting knowledgeable mentors can enhance understanding of dreams.
Symbols
- arising
- Rising-up:
(Rising-up) To see oneself waking up from sleep in a dream means steadfastness, serious repentance, success in one’s business and returning home from a journey.
- Awakening:
(Rising-up) To see oneself waking up from sleep in a dream means steadfastness, serious repentance, success in one’s business and returning home from a journey.
- Rising of the dead:
(Resurrection) Seeing the rising of all the dead on the Day of Judgment in a dream represents people attending to their daily business and seeking profits where some will win while others will lose. (Also see Resurrec¬ tion)
- Rising-up:
- getting up
- Awakening:
(Rising-up) To see oneself waking up from sleep in a dream means steadfastness, serious repentance, success in one’s business and returning home from a journey.
- Election:
(Rank; Status) In a dream, rising in station means falling in people’s esteem. Love to preside over others in a dream means the reversal of one’s conditions for the worst. If one sees himself in a dream working hard at winning a leadership position, and if he wins an election in the dream, it means that he will grow in arrogance, then suffer from humiliation.
Turning down an offer for a high rankingposition or an elevated station in a dream means earning respect, honor, status and happiness. (Also see Army’s flag; Rank)
- Status:
(Rank; Status) In a dream, rising in station means falling in people’s esteem. Love to preside over others in a dream means the reversal of one’s conditions for the worst. If one sees himself in a dream working hard at winning a leadership position, and if he wins an election in the dream, it means that he will grow in arrogance, then suffer from humiliation.
Turning down an offer for a high rankingposition or an elevated station in a dream means earning respect, honor, status and happiness. (Also see Army’s flag; Rank)
- Awakening:
- kissing
- 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.
- Blow 1:
(Blow; Criticize; Smack) To lightly slap someone in a dream means to reprimand him, or to oblige him to recognize a favor, boasting about one’s generosity, or constantly reminding the other person of some shabby assistance. If one playfully slaps someone lightly on his cheek in a dream, it also means that the latter owes him something or a favor and the opposite is interpreted accordingly. Slapping someone’s face with anger in a dream means that the victim will triumph over the assailant.
To slap someone in a dream also means recognition of his seniority or superiority. Threatening someone in a dream also maybe a recognition of his superiority.
- Smack:
(Blow; Criticize; Smack) To lightly slap someone in a dream means to reprimand him, or to oblige him to recognize a favor, boasting about one’s generosity, or constantly reminding the other person of some shabby assistance. If one playfully slaps someone lightly on his cheek in a dream, it also means that the latter owes him something or a favor and the opposite is interpreted accordingly. Slapping someone’s face with anger in a dream means that the victim will triumph over the assailant.
To slap someone in a dream also means recognition of his seniority or superiority. Threatening someone in a dream also maybe a recognition of his superiority.
- Kiss:
- smooching
- Blow 1:
(Blow; Criticize; Smack) To lightly slap someone in a dream means to reprimand him, or to oblige him to recognize a favor, boasting about one’s generosity, or constantly reminding the other person of some shabby assistance. If one playfully slaps someone lightly on his cheek in a dream, it also means that the latter owes him something or a favor and the opposite is interpreted accordingly. Slapping someone’s face with anger in a dream means that the victim will triumph over the assailant.
To slap someone in a dream also means recognition of his seniority or superiority. Threatening someone in a dream also maybe a recognition of his superiority.
- Smack:
(Blow; Criticize; Smack) To lightly slap someone in a dream means to reprimand him, or to oblige him to recognize a favor, boasting about one’s generosity, or constantly reminding the other person of some shabby assistance. If one playfully slaps someone lightly on his cheek in a dream, it also means that the latter owes him something or a favor and the opposite is interpreted accordingly. Slapping someone’s face with anger in a dream means that the victim will triumph over the assailant.
To slap someone in a dream also means recognition of his seniority or superiority. Threatening someone in a dream also maybe a recognition of his superiority.
- Criticize:
- Blow 1:
- waking up
- Alertness:
(Alertness; Keenness of mind; Vigilance) Wakefulness in a dream signifies keenness of mind, perseverance in one’s objective, completion of one’s work, retracting one’s steps to reverse an act of wrongdoing, or it could mean longevity. Waking up someone from his sleep in a dream means guiding him or showing him the road.
- Vigilance:
(Alertness; Keenness of mind; Vigilance) Wakefulness in a dream signifies keenness of mind, perseverance in one’s objective, completion of one’s work, retracting one’s steps to reverse an act of wrongdoing, or it could mean longevity. Waking up someone from his sleep in a dream means guiding him or showing him the road.
- Rising-up:
(Rising-up) To see oneself waking up from sleep in a dream means steadfastness, serious repentance, success in one’s business and returning home from a journey.
- Alertness:
- pecking
- Nasal speech:
(Nasal speech) If one sees himself speaking with a twang in a dream, it means difficulties, or it could mean that he will be mocked for his opinions.
- Bill:
(Bill) In a dream, a beak represents wealth, prosperity, honor and power.
- Striking:
- Nasal speech:
Practical Steps to Understand Your Kissing Dreams
- Reflect on Your Emotional State
Begin by considering what you feel upon waking from your dream. Are you happy, surprised, or perhaps confused? Your emotional reaction can often provide valuable insights into the dream's meaning.
A joyful feeling might indicate contentment in your personal life or a fulfilling relationship, while confusion could signal unresolved feelings. Journaling about these dreams can help you track patterns and themes, leading to deeper understanding over time.
- Connect with Your Relationships
Think about the people you are closer to in your life and how your dream relates to them. Is there someone you wish to connect with more deeply? Or perhaps a partner you want to express affection towards?
Dreams of kissing frequently serve as reminders to express love and appreciation to those who matter most. Engage in open conversations or small gestures to strengthen your relationships, allowing the dream's messages to manifest in your waking actions.
- Seek Knowledge from Trusted Sources
Consider discussing your dream with someone knowledgeable in dream interpretation or spirituality. This could be a friend, family member, or a community scholar. Sharing your experience might reveal new perspectives and wisdom that further illuminates the meaning behind your dream.
In Islamic culture, the pursuit of ‘ilm (knowledge) is vital; thus, don't hesitate to consult others or beneficial texts that discuss dream symbolism, including those of Ibni Sirin.
FAQs
- What does it mean to dream about kissing someone?
Dreaming about kissing someone often symbolizes a desire for intimacy and closeness. This could reflect a longing for love or demonstrate your feelings toward that person in reality. Depending on the context of the kiss in the dream—whether it’s joyous, passionate, or perhaps a little awkward—it can reveal your current emotional state and desires regarding relationships. It might also suggest that you are ready to explore deeper aspects of your feelings, whether for a partner, friend, or even yourself.
- Why do I wake up immediately after kissing in my dream?
Waking up immediately after a kiss in a dream can indicate a shift in your emotional state or the significance of that moment. It often suggests that you are confronting your feelings, either trying to process them or transitioning to a new awakening in your waking life. It may also signify the start of a new chapter in a relationship or a recognition of your desires, as though your subconscious is prompting you to take action.
- Can dreaming of kisses relate to unresolved feelings?
Yes, dreams featuring kisses often connect to unresolved feelings toward a person or experience. Whether it's a past relationship, a longing for affection, or even guilt, such dreams serve as an emotional outlet for feelings that may not have been expressed while awake. Recognizing these feelings can be crucial, allowing you to address and resolve them in your daytime interactions.
- What if I kiss someone I don't like in my dream?
Kissing someone you don't like in your dream can be perplexing and often indicates deeper issues at play. It might reflect internal struggles or conflicting emotions tied to that person or represent aspects of yourself that need to be embraced or understood. Rather than merely dismissing the dream, consider what attributes you may not appreciate and how they relate to your own life or choices.
- Are dreams about kissing common?
Absolutely! Kissing is a common theme in dreams for many individuals, reflecting not only romantic desires but also close relationships and emotional exchanges. Such dreams often emerge when one is navigating relationship dynamics or personal feelings. They serve as a reminder to evaluate emotional needs and connections, encouraging an exploration of one's inner desires and the importance of affection in daily life.
