Understanding Dreams: The Significance of Kissing Someone You Know
Dreams have always intrigued humanity, offering a glimpse into our subconscious minds. The dream of kissing someone you know carries deep emotional significance. Kissing, a universal expression of affection, often arises in dreams as a reflection of our relationships and feelings towards others.
When we kiss in dreams, it can unveil our desires, fears, and connections in waking life. This act, so intimate and personal, often symbolizes a bond—be it friendship, love, or even unresolved emotions. In many cultures, including Islamic traditions, dreams are seen as messages from a higher power, guidance from Allah.
Understanding the context and emotions surrounding this kiss in your dream can provide fantastic insights into your life’s present circumstances and future directions.
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- Dreams of kissing often symbolize affection, connection, or unresolved feelings.
- The identity of the person kissed can reveal aspects of your own emotions.
- Emotional intimacy or desires may surface through dreams of kissing a familiar person.
- Kissing in dreams can also signify new beginnings or transformations in relationships.
- Context matters: the setting and emotions felt during the kiss can greatly influence the interpretation.
Symbols
- someone you know
- Shouting:
(Shouting) If one is called by name from a short distance in a dream, it means that he will befriend lowly street people. If one’s name is called from the horizon or from the furthest end of a valley in a dream, it means that he will attain an honorable status and rank. If one’s name is called from a great distance in a dream, it means that he has disobeyed God’s commands and is suffering by being distanced from his Lord.
- Confident:
(Companion. See Book; Secret)
- Circumcising nurse:
In a dream, he or she represents a person who shamelessly exposes his private parts, or one who follows scandalous issues or public profanities, or one who has an inquisitive mind, or it could mean exposing women’s secrets, or being sexually obsessed.
- Shouting:
- 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:
- acquaintance
- Friendship on the road:
- Watchful:
- Affection:
(Affection; Benevolence; Love) In a dream, amity between people means a wise judgement, understanding the consequences of things, realizing one’s benefits, unity and balance.
- 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:
- 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:
- associate
- Alliance:
- Affiliation:
(Affiliation; Alliance; Business association) In a dream, business partnership means happiness, or it could mean exaggeration in one’s devotion toward God Almighty, or it could mean going to extremes to attain business success and prosperity in the world. If a poor person sees himself involved in a business partnership with a rich person in a dream, it means that he will become wealthy. If he is hoping for an inheritance, then seeing this dream means that it will come through, and that he will find a business partner.
If one sees himself in a business partnership with a known person in a dream, it means that they deal justly and equitably with one another. If one’s partner in the dream is an unknown old person, then he represents his grandfather and such a year will be a prosperous business year for him. If one’s partner in the dream is a young man, then he represents an enemy, or it could mean that his opponent will be fair in dealing with him, though the person in the dream will remain suspicious but cannot legally dissolve his partnership.
Partnership in a dream also means sincerity, loyalty, truthfulness and fulfilling one’s agreement.
- Business association:
(Affiliation; Alliance; Business association) In a dream, business partnership means happiness, or it could mean exaggeration in one’s devotion toward God Almighty, or it could mean going to extremes to attain business success and prosperity in the world. If a poor person sees himself involved in a business partnership with a rich person in a dream, it means that he will become wealthy. If he is hoping for an inheritance, then seeing this dream means that it will come through, and that he will find a business partner.
If one sees himself in a business partnership with a known person in a dream, it means that they deal justly and equitably with one another. If one’s partner in the dream is an unknown old person, then he represents his grandfather and such a year will be a prosperous business year for him. If one’s partner in the dream is a young man, then he represents an enemy, or it could mean that his opponent will be fair in dealing with him, though the person in the dream will remain suspicious but cannot legally dissolve his partnership.
Partnership in a dream also means sincerity, loyalty, truthfulness and fulfilling one’s agreement.
Practical Insights for Understanding Your Dream
- Reflect on Your Feelings
After waking from a dream about kissing someone familiar, take a moment to reflect on your feelings regarding that person. Consider whether you feel affection, anxiety, or unresolved issues with them. By journaling your emotions, you can gain clarity.
Look for patterns in your dreams over time, as recurring themes can indicate deeper meanings or highlight aspects of your life needing attention.
- Think About the Context
The setting of the kiss in your dream can carry significant meaning. For instance, a kiss at a romantic location might indicate a desire for intimacy, while an informal setting may reflect friendship or comfort. Pay attention to the emotions you felt during the kiss—were you happy, nervous, or surprised?
These feelings can help you decipher the nature of your relationship with the person in the dream. Context is key in elucidating the dream's message.
- Engage with Community
Sometimes, discussing your dream with trusted friends or family can unearth perspectives you may not have considered. Their insights may resonate and provide new interpretations or highlight aspects of your relationship with the person you dreamt about. Additionally, explore forums or online communities focused on dream interpretations for collective wisdom on what kissing in dreams can symbolize.
- Consult Dream Literature
Delving into classic dream interpretation texts, particularly those aligned with Islamic teachings like Ibni Sirin's works, can illuminate your understanding of dream symbols and contexts. Understanding traditional interpretations may align with your feelings and provide you with comforting insights. However, remember that personal beliefs and feelings should guide your reflections.
- Visualize Positive Outcomes
If the dream left you with positive feelings, consider incorporating visualization techniques. Imagine positive scenarios unfolding in your waking life concerning the person from your dream. If the kiss evoked negative feelings, visualize resolving any tension or misunderstanding.
Addressing these feelings constructively can aid emotional growth and strengthen your current relationships.
FAQs
- What does it mean to dream about kissing someone familiar?
Dreams about kissing someone you know often symbolize intimacy, emotional bonds, or unresolved feelings towards them. The kiss itself may represent a connection or a desire for closeness, whether platonic or romantic. It's essential to reflect on your relationship with that person to fully understand the dream's message.
- Why do I dream of kissing a friend?
Kissing a friend in a dream can signify a desire for a deeper emotional connection or can reflect your affection for them. It might also lead to examining your friendship and its current state. Sometimes, it can represent the merging of different aspects of your life, where friends display traits you admire.
- Could dreaming of kissing someone mean I have romantic feelings for them?
Yes, dreaming of kissing someone can indicate budding romantic feelings you might not consciously acknowledge. It can also express a longing for closeness or a genuine desire for a meaningful connection with that person.
- Is there spiritual significance to kissing in dreams?
Many cultures, including Islamic traditions, view dreams as spiritual messages. Kissing in dreams may indicate blessings, new beginnings, or the reconciliation of relationships. Such dreams are thought to connect you with deeper spiritual truths about your connections and emotions.
- What should I do if I feel uncomfortable about a kissing dream?
If a kissing dream makes you uncomfortable, it's vital to reflect on the emotions that surface. Consider journaling about your feelings and any anxieties you may have regarding the person in the dream. Engaging with a trusted friend or mental health professional can also provide support and clarity.
References
- Ibni Sirin's Interpretations
- Cultural Perspectives on Kissing
- Dream Psychology Studies
