Why Dreams of Flying on a Broomstick Captivate the Soul

Dreams of flying on a broomstick hold a unique charm and intrigue, often evoking a blend of magic and freedom. For many, this dream echoes the folklore and fairy tales of childhood, where broomsticks symbolize not just the practitioners of witchcraft, but also a pathway to liberation from the ordinary constraints of life. When we take flight in such dreams, we often experience a profound sense of control and autonomy, as if we are rising above our troubles and looking down upon the world from a new perspective.

In contexts where the dreamer might feel trapped or limited, soaring on a broomstick can be particularly poignant, pointing toward a desire for escape or a longing for adventure. Engaging with dreams in this way can illuminate our innermost desires and may even provide a glimpse into our higher selves. Yet, while the imagery may be whimsical, the meanings gleaned from such dreams can provide valuable insights into our waking lives.

• Dreaming of flying on a broomstick can symbolize freedom and escape.
• This dream may reflect a desire for control and mastery over one's life.
• Broomsticks often represent practicality and resourcefulness.
• Engaging with the whimsical in dreams can indicate a yearning for adventure.
• The meaning can vary based on the emotional context and details of the dream.

Symbols

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  • 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.

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  • Butler:
  • Staff 2:

    (Rod; Wand; Scepter; Stick) In a dream, a staff represents a distinctive, strong, generous and a helpful person. Holding a staff in a dream means depending on a person who also carries some imprints of hypocrisy. Through such a person, one will attain his goals, gain strength and overcome his enemy.

    Leaning on a hollow staff in a dream means losing one’s wealth and keeping it a secret. If the staff of a governor, or a leader, or a manager is broken in a dream, it means that he will lose his post. If he is a merchant, it means that he will lose his business.

    If one sees himself hitting the ground with his staff in a dream, it means that he will have control over that land, preside over its people, or triumph over the landlord. If one turns into a staff in his dream, it means a quick death. A broken staff in a dream represents a sickness that will lead to debilitation and complete loss of power.

    A staff in a dream also means giving orders, victory over one’s enemies, or attainment of one’s goals. If the staff is made from a branch of a palm tree in a dream, it means isolation. If it is made from a branch of an almond tree in the dream, it means banishment.

    If it is made from a branch of a plum tree in a dream, it means religious hypocrisy. A staff in a dream also could represent a snake or sorcery. Hitting someone with a staff in a dream means using harsh language with him.

    If a poor person hits a rock with his staff, and if water gushes forth from the rock in the dream, it means prosperity. If a rich person sees such a dream, it means increase in his wealth. The water that comes out of a rock in a dream also could represent sweet earnings.

    A wooden staff in a dream represents a vile person, or irreligious man, because wood in a dream means hypocrisy.

  • Skewer:

    (Brochette; Fastener; Leaning; Piercing; Pin) Skewers in a dream mean fulfilling one’s needs, satisfying one’s goals, reconciling two friends, or interced¬ ing to give advantage to someone for his comfort, or they cold mean money. A skewer in a dream also represents the butler of the house, or the household servant who manages its business, teaches many workers their duties, arts, and commands the various interests of his employer.

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  • Broom:

    (Boy; Employee) A broom in a dream represents one’s family or household. Seeing it in a dream does not indicate a favorable sign. A broom in a dream also represents an employee, a housekeeper, or a servant.

    Sweeping the floors of one’s house with a broom in a dream means becoming poor, or it could mean the death of a sick person in that house, or the distribution of one’s property and possessions after his death. Sweeping a floor and collecting the trash in a dustpan in a dream means profiting from a project. A broom in a dream also may mean recovering from depression, overcoming difficulties, or satisfying one’s debts.

  • Siwak:

    (arb. See Toothbrush)

  • Cleaning:

    (Cleaning; Sanitation) Sweeping the floor, or caring for the floor matt or carpet in a dream means to care for one’s community or family. Sweeping dirt or cleaning a floor in a dream means financial benefits for people who do that professionally. Sweeping someone else’s house in a dream means receiving money from him.

    If a rich person sees himself sweeping a floor in a dream, it means poverty, or loss of a business.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Thyme:

    In a dream, wild thyme means hoarding money, or it could mean virility and rejuvenation of one’s sexual appetite. In a dream, wild thyme also means continuous blessings, power, a good business, a woman or a child. Seeing wild thyme in the field is better than seeing it cut in a dream, for once any fragrant plant is cut in a dream, then it means distress and worries.

  • Evil end:

    If one recognizes a wicked act in a dream, it represents his evil end, or that he may become an apostate. If one speaks of something evil in his dream, it denotes a wicked act he will commit toward someone in wakefulness.

  • Mowing:

    (Death; Mowing; Sickle) In a dream, a scythe means profits, good harvest, good news, true news, or the harvest of one’s life.

Embracing the Wisdom of Your Broomstick Dreams

• Acknowledge Your Feelings

  Upon waking from a dream about flying on a broomstick, take a moment to reflect on the emotions you experienced during the dream. Did you feel joyous and free, or anxious and overwhelmed? Your emotional state can provide critical insights into what your subconscious mind is trying to convey.

  Keeping a dream journal can be particularly beneficial. Documenting your dreams shortly after waking, along with your feelings and thoughts about them, can build a deeper understanding over time. Patterns may emerge that can guide you toward resolutions in your daily life, be it a need for adventure, a wish for control, or a desire for freedom from certain stresses.

• Explore Your Creative Side

  Dreams of flying, particularly on unique vessels like broomsticks, can inspire you to explore your creative impulses. Engaging in art, writing, or any form of creative expression can be liberating. This can serve as an opportunity to manifest the joy and freedom your dream offers into your waking life.

  Consider practicing mindfulness or meditation while focusing on the essence of your dream. Visualize yourself flying freely and harness that energy to inspire your daily activities. This act can transform mundane tasks into something wondrous and exhilarating, renewing your enthusiasm for life's journey.

• Seek Balance in Life

  If you frequently dream of flying, it may be a sign to evaluate areas of life where balance is lacking. Are there responsibilities or routines that feel stifling? Reflect on aspects of your life that may be overbearing, and find ways to reintroduce joy and freedom.

  Setting aside time for recreational activities, exploring new hobbies, or connecting with friends can reignite that spirit of adventure within you. Use the metaphor of the broomstick—often associated with resourcefulness and practicality—to remind yourself that you have the tools necessary to create change. Just as a broom can clean away the cobwebs of the past, consider what you can sweep away in your life to make room for new beginnings.

FAQs

• What does it mean to dream of flying on a broomstick?

  Dreaming of flying on a broomstick typically symbolizes a desire for freedom and control over one’s life. It may reflect inner empowerment or a need to escape from daily stresses. Additionally, broomsticks in dreams can represent resourcefulness and practicality, suggesting the need to utilize your own strengths to navigate challenges.

• Are dreams of flying on a broomstick common?

  Yes, such dreams are relatively common, especially among those who resonate with themes of adventure or whimsy found in folklore. Many people experience flying dreams, and those involving broomsticks can be particularly memorable due to their cultural associations with witches and magic, often reflecting personal aspirations and desires for liberation.

• How can I interpret the emotions I felt during the dream?

  Understanding the emotions felt during the dream is key to its interpretation. If the experience was uplifting and joyful, it signifies positivity and freedom. However, feelings of fear or confusion might suggest underlying anxieties or a struggle to control aspects of your life. Reflecting on these emotions helps create a clearer picture of what your subconscious is communicating.

• Can flying dreams indicate something spiritual?

  Absolutely! In various spiritual traditions, flying is often associated with enlightenment and transcending bodily limitations. Your broomstick flight could symbolize spiritual ascent, freedom from earthly concerns, or gaining a new perspective on life. Engaging with these spiritual aspects in meditation or reflection can enhance your understanding of such dreams.

• What should I do with recurring broomstick flying dreams?

  If you find yourself dreaming of flying on a broomstick repeatedly, it’s worth analyzing your waking life for underlying issues or aspirations. Consider exploring your feelings about freedom, control, and creativity. It may also be beneficial to embrace this recurring theme in your life by trying new activities or allowing yourself more creative expression, reflecting the dream’s themes of adventure and empowerment.

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