Understanding the Dream of Flying and Feeling Lost

Dreams have always held a special significance in human culture, acting as windows to our subconscious thoughts and feelings. Among the myriad dreams one might experience, flying often stands out as a vivid and exhilarating element. However, when flying is accompanied by a sense of feeling lost, the dream takes on deeper meanings.

Such dreams can evoke feelings of liberation intertwined with confusion and anxiety. Flying might symbolize a yearning for freedom, the desire to rise above challenges, or even a pursuit of one's goals. Yet, feeling lost while soaring can indicate a struggle with direction or a quest for purpose in one’s life.

This duality presents a rich tapestry for interpretation, inviting dreamers to reflect on their inner desires and external realities. Let us delve into this fascinating dream phenomenon, exploring guidance that resonates with both spiritual wisdom and practical insights.

• Dreaming of flying often symbolizes a desire for freedom and liberation.
• Feeling lost in a flying dream may indicate uncertainty or a lack of direction in waking life.
• Such dreams encourage reflection on personal goals and spiritual aspirations.

Symbols

• confused
  • Anxious:
  • Dip:

    (Coat; Mix) To dip something into a conflicting element or to mix two incompatible substances or to coat something with the wrong element in a dream means creating suspicion or unlawfully mixing people’s monies and properties.

  • Attrition:

    (Anxiety; Perturbation; Uneasiness) Worries in a dream mean regret, repentance, blaming oneself, attrition and remorse.

• gliding
  • Seizing:

    (Holding; Seizing) Gripping to somethingby the hand in a dream means buying a new property, renewal of one’s control over something, getting married or begetting a son.

  • Slipping:
  • Under garment:

    (Under garment; Underpants) In a dream, a slip represents a free woman. A woman wearing an underwear slip in a dream denotes marriage. If she is wearing a flashy red slip in the dream, it means that she will be accused of wrongdoing.

    If a respectable woman adventures with her slip into the streets in a dream, it means that her misfortune will become the talk of the town.

• feeling lost
  • Getting lost:
  • Wandering:

    (Astray; Error; Lost) Walking on a straight highway and still losing one’s way in a dream means deviating from the path of truth. If the road in the dream is twisted or curved, then it means allurement, trespassing, misguidance, or erring from God’s path, or it could mean seeking a way out of error. If one is lost in the dream, it means that he will become heedless, and if he finds his way thereafter, it means that he will receive someone’s guidance and accept it.

    Waning of one’s wealth:

  • Lost:

    (Getting lost) If a man of knowledge sees himself lost in a dream, it means that he will benefit people with his knowledge, that his teachings will spread widely and that he will be remembered for a long time after he dies. Getting lost in a dream also means bad luck. If one loses a garment or a house in a dream, it means extra expenses, repairs, or taxes he will pay for his property.

    If one is stripped of his entire wardrobe in a dream, it means that he will avoid an evil and a costly incident.

• flying
  • Flying:

    Flying in a dream means travels. If one sees himself flying lying on his back, then it means comfort. Flying for other than a traveller means joblessness.

    Flying from one roof into another in a dream means changing from a man of dignity into a man who has no moral standards. In a dream, a roof also represents a woman or a wife. In this sense, flying bet ween two roofs could mean having a mistress beside one’s wife.

    If a woman sees herself flying from her house into the house of a man she knows in the dream, it means that she will marry him. Flying from a known abode into a distant and unknown abode in a dream means death. If a prisoner sees himself flying in a dream, it means that he will be released from jail.

    Flying with wings in a dream also means travels, and flying without wings means changes in one’s status or conditions. If a foreigner sees himself flying in a dream, it means that he will return to his homeland, or it could mean that he travels excessively. If one who has pride and exaggerated hopes sees himself flying in a dream, then his dream represents mere hallucination.

    If one sees himself in a dream flying in a race with someone else, and if he wins the race, it means that he will conquer his opponent and rise 172 IBN SEERIN’S above him in station. Flying over a mountain in a dream means power and sovereignty. If one who qualifies for leadership sees himself flying in a dream, it means that he will attain a leadership position.

    If he falls over something in the dream, it means that he will own or control whatever he falls into. If one does not qualify for leadership and sees himself flying in a dream, it represents pitfalls in his religious performances, or it could mean falling sick. If one does attain his intended destination in the dream, then his dream connotes a successful journey.

    If one flies in his dream and disappears beyond sight, it means his death. If one flies from his own house into an unknown house in the dream, the latter house represents his grave. Flying in a dream also represent a sickness that could lead a person near his death before he could recover from it.

    If one flies from a low elevation into a higher one and without wings in his dream, it means fulfillment of his aspirations. If one soars in the air like a pigeon in a dream and sees people below him, whereby he can benefit or harm whomever he wants, it means that he will preside over people and reach a rank of honor and dignity. If one becomes tired during his flight between tow cities or places and finds himself incapable of benefiting or harming anyone, and if he seeks nothing from his flight but is still happy about flying in the dream, it means that he is trying to find money for his personal needs or business.

    If one sees himself flying from one land into another in a dream, it means that he will attain honor, power, comfort and satisfaction. If one sees himself flying hori¬ zontally in the dream, it means that his wife will straighten her act and without much effort on his part. If one sees himself flying vertically with his head up and his feet pointing to the ground in the dream, it means that he will receive benefits.

    The more he rises, the greater are his benefits. If rich people or craftsmen see that dream, it represents a leadership position they could occupy. If a foreigner sees that in a dream, it means that he will return to his mother land, or it could mean that he will never return to his homeland again.

    Flying with wings in a dream means benefits in general. Soaring high in the air and without wings in a dream means fears and hardships. Flying over people’s homes and over the streets in a dream means difficulties and disturbances.

    Flying near a flock of birds in a dream means associating, living or working with unknown people. If an evil person sees that, it means a bad omen, and for a fisherman it means sufferings or death. Flying in the air at a low altitude in a dream means taking a short trip.

    If one sees himself flying at will and ceasing to fly at will in a dream, it means easing of his burdens and expectation of great benefits to come his way. Seeing oneself in a dream flying upside-down means evil happening. If a sick person sees himself flying in the air in a dream, it means that he will die from his illness.

    If one sees himself laying over his bed and flying with it in a dream, it means a severe illness or an ailment that will strike at his legs. Enjoying flying between the sky and the earth in a dream means having exaggerated hopes. Flying in a dream also means seeking a destructive knowl¬ edge, or pursuing an evil idea, or associating with villainous and notorious people, or it could mean being in a hurry, or that one takes lightly a serious project, then fails to accomplish it because of his angry character.

    Flying in a dream also denotes extreme happiness, or it could mean superstition. If one flies from a bad place into a good place such as a farm or a mosque in his dream, it means benefits and growth.

  • Aircraft:

    (Airplane; Coffin; Flying ship; Knowledge. Also see Kite; Ship)

  • Wings:

    (Guild) If one sees himself flying with wings in a dream, it means travel. Wings in a dream also represent one’s children. If one sees his wings feathered, this could represent his prosperity or authority.

    If someone sees himself flying with someone else’s wings in the dream, it means that he will receive his help and support. In that sense, traditional people say: “So and so flew with so and so’s wings.” Having wings and not using them to fly with in a dream means acquiring worldly wealth. A broken wing in a dream represents a severe illness one’s son may attract.

    If one experiences the excruciating pain from his wings being pulled off his shoulders in a dream, it may mean the death of his son. A wing that does not allow one to fly in a dream means a wound or a permanent scar in one’s life that will slow his progress. It also could represent a punishment for one’s sins.

• soaring
  • Climb:

    (Climbing; Rising) To see oneself ascending in the skies in a dream means falling in rank, or it could mean oppressing oneself. If one sees himself ascending in the skies until he reaches the stars, merges with them and if he becomes a star in the dream, it means that he will receive titles and powers. If one sees himself ascending a mountain it means depression, stress and travels.

    However, rising in a dream means elevation of status, and descending means a backslide. If one sees himself walking up a steep road in a dream, it means rising in status, but involving toiling and hardships. If one sees himself climbing a mountain, then the mountain in a dream is interpreted as one’s goal.

    Thus, one’s dream may mean attaining one’s goal as far as he reaches in his climb. In dream interpretation, any ascent of a mountain, a trail, a hill, an elevation or even climbing a roof means attaining one’s goal or satisfying one’s needs. To see oneself climbing flat on his back in a dream then means uncalled for, orunnecessary hardship.

  • Rising:

    (Climbing; Rising) To see oneself ascending in the skies in a dream means falling in rank, or it could mean oppressing oneself. If one sees himself ascending in the skies until he reaches the stars, merges with them and if he becomes a star in the dream, it means that he will receive titles and powers. If one sees himself ascending a mountain it means depression, stress and travels.

    However, rising in a dream means elevation of status, and descending means a backslide. If one sees himself walking up a steep road in a dream, it means rising in status, but involving toiling and hardships. If one sees himself climbing a mountain, then the mountain in a dream is interpreted as one’s goal.

    Thus, one’s dream may mean attaining one’s goal as far as he reaches in his climb. In dream interpretation, any ascent of a mountain, a trail, a hill, an elevation or even climbing a roof means attaining one’s goal or satisfying one’s needs. To see oneself climbing flat on his back in a dream then means uncalled for, orunnecessary hardship.

  • Incline:

    (Incline; Mountain road; Steep incline) If one sees himself climbing a steep incline in a dream, it means toiling to succeed in both his material and spiritual life, or it could mean trying to gather the benefits of both worlds, though with great strain on him . An ascent in a dream also could signify a difficult woman or a stern man who can only be handled with kindness, gentleness and love. An ascent in a dream also represents one’s associate, or a business partner who cannot be trusted with one’s money or life.

    An ascent in a dream also represents the road to salvation or the dangers one may have to cross and the deeds that can save him from hell-fire. An ascent in a dream also could represent adversities, difficulties and dangers. Ascending a steep incline in a dream means danger and descending a steep hill means reaching safety.

    An ascent in a dream also could represent a bridge, an underpass, a wife, a woman, or a scorpion. Walking through a steep incline in a dream also means rising in station because of one’s knowledge, politics, good conduct, fulfillment of one’s duties, his caring for others or wisdom. Falling through a steep hill in a dream means falling in rank, losing one’s prestige, losing one’s money, denying the truth, objecting to one’s religion or walking into darkness.

    Climbing in a dream always means attainment of one’s goals. Climbing flat on one’s back in a dream has negative connotations. Descending from a steep hill, or from a ship, or coming down form a castle or a mountain in a dream also mean that one’s goal will not materialize.

• disoriented
  • Delirium:

    (Distraction; Love; Unbalance) In a dream, delirium represents unbal¬ ance, bewilderment about the world, utter confusion, giddiness or falling passionately in love, or it could denote a better end for all things.

  • Getting lost:
  • Derangement:

    (Madness) Mental derangement in a dream means cogni¬ zance of evil people, or it could mean forgiveness of one’s sins.

Practical Insights for Navigating Dreams of Flying and Feeling Lost

• Reflect on Your Current Circumstances

  Begin by reflecting on your waking life. Are there areas where you feel restricted or uninspired? Write down your thoughts in a journal.

  This practice can help you identify any personal challenges or feelings of entrapment you may be experiencing. When you dream of flying, and simultaneously sense a feeling of being lost, it often points to an internal struggle with your aspirations versus your current situation. Understanding and acknowledging these feelings can be the first step toward finding clarity and direction.

• Engage in Mindfulness and Meditation

  Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine. By setting aside a few minutes each day for meditation or deep-breathing exercises, you can create a space to explore your subconscious. This can be particularly beneficial if you often find yourself feeling lost.

  In doing so, you may uncover deeper insights about your aspirations after flying high in your dreams. Meditation helps to calm the mind and can illuminate the paths you might not have seen before, allowing you to transform confusion into purpose.

• Seek Guidance and Support

  Don't hesitate to reach out for support from friends, family, or a spiritual advisor. Sharing your feelings of confusion and aspiration can provide additional perspectives that might lead you to clarity. Discussing dream experiences can reveal common themes or patterns that can aid in your understanding.

  Sometimes, another’s insight can be the spark needed to guide you back to solid ground when you feel lost. Engaging in community discussions about dreams can enrich your understanding and connection with others.

FAQs

• What does it mean to dream of flying and feeling lost?

  Dreaming of flying while feeling lost often symbolizes a desire for freedom but highlights a lack of clarity in your waking life. It can indicate that while you seek to elevate your circumstances, you may struggle with a sense of direction. This duality encourages self-reflection on your goals and aspirations.

• Can feelings in dreams affect their interpretation?

  Absolutely. The emotions experienced in dreams provide crucial context for interpretation. Feelings of exhilaration during flight may point to positive aspirations, while feelings of being lost suggest confusion or uncertainty regarding one's life path. Both aspects are essential for understanding the overall message of the dream.

• Are flying dreams common?

  Yes, flying dreams are quite common and are often associated with feelings of freedom and empowerment. However, when paired with feelings of being lost, they highlight personal challenges that need addressing, making them both intriguing and meaningful.

• How can I better remember my dreams?

  To improve dream recall, keep a dream journal beside your bed to write down your dreams immediately upon waking. The practice of recording dreams enhances memory and helps you identify recurring themes and symbols, allowing for deeper interpretations over time.

• Is there a cultural significance to flying in dreams?

  Yes, many cultures view flying dreams as positive experiences, often linking them to spiritual transcendence or personal liberation. However, the feeling of being lost can introduce a cautionary element, suggesting the need for self-exploration and alignment with one's inner truths.

References

• Ibni Sirin's Dream Interpretation
• The Psychology of Dreams, 2022 Edition
• Cultural Perspectives on Dreaming