The Profound Journey of Flying in Dreams

Dreams about flying often invoke a sense of elation and awe, symbolizing an innate desire to break free from earthly constraints and explore one's true potential. Such dreams resonate deeply with our aspirations for freedom and the pursuit of self-discovery, mirroring personal growth and a longing to escape from the mundane. When you dream of flying to freedom, it may reflect a yearning to rise above current challenges or a subconscious call to embrace change.

This form of dream can be both exhilarating and enlightening, suggesting that you are on the brink of liberation from past burdens or emotional hurdles. In Islamic dream interpretation, as noted by Ibni Sirin, flying dreams can symbolize spiritual elevation and the soul’s quest for enlightenment. They remind us to reflect upon our life's journey and consider what truly holds us down, encouraging us to seek the freedom that we desire and deserve.

• Flying in dreams often represents a desire for freedom and release from life's burdens.
• These dreams can reflect your current emotional state, often indicating a longing for liberation.
• Understanding your personal context is essential for accurate interpretation, as flight can symbolize both escapism and empowerment.

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:
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    (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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  • Relief:
  • Disencumbering:

    freeing oneself from a burden or obstruction in a dream means giving money in charity and doing good for the benefit of those who appreciate and those who do not appreciate.

  • Freedom:

    (Abraham; Ismail; Immolation; Liberation) Manumission of a slave in a dream represents a ritual sacrifice, or the offering of an animal DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 265 during the Feats of Immolation, on the 10th day of the Arabic month of Zul- Hijjah, and following the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. If one gives permission to his wife to leave him in a dream, it means that they will be divorced. If a bondman sees himself liberated in a dream, it means that he or his master may die shortly.

    If a bondman dies in a dream, it means that he will be liberated. Manumission means departure from bondage. If a sick person sees himself liberated from bondage in a dream, it means his death.

    If he is a sinner, it means that he will repent for his sin. If he is an atheist, it means that he will become a believer and God Almighty will forbid his flesh to hell-fire. If a free man sees himself liberated from slavery in a dream, it means that he will repay his debts, or repent for his sins.

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  • Relief:
  • Gullet:

    (Life; chastity)

  • Throat:

    (Life; chastity. See Body 11

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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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  • Destitution:

    (Destitution; Poverty) To express one’s need to God Almighty and to receive an answer for one’s prayers in a dream means satisfying one’s needs.

  • Adjuration:

    (Ingratitude. See Uncertainty)

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Practical Tips for Embracing Your Dream Insights

• Reflect on Your Current Feelings

  Take a moment to journal about how you feel in your waking life. Are there areas where you feel constrained? Use your dream as a catalyst to explore these feelings deeper.

  Acknowledge the challenges you face, and consider how you can actively work towards overcoming them. Perhaps you need to have an open conversation, set new goals, or change your environment to foster a sense of freedom. Reflecting on your emotions in this manner can help you gain clarity and direction.

• Visualize Your Goals

  Utilize the liberating feelings from your flying dream to visualize your aspirations. Create a vision board or meditate on your goals, imagining the steps you can take toward freedom and fulfillment. Visualizing success can empower you and help manifest the changes you wish to see in your life.

  Seek inspiration from individuals who have achieved similar dreams, and allow their journeys to motivate your own. Focus on both the process and the end goal, solidifying your commitment to personal growth.

• Connect with Supportive Communities

  Engage with friends or communities who uplift and inspire you. Sharing your dreams can help you uncover insights and receive support in your pursuit of freedom. Seek out groups focused on personal development, spirituality, or shared interests that resonate with your aspirations.

  Being part of a supportive network can enhance your motivation and provide valuable feedback as you work towards your goals. Remember, you are not alone in your journey, and collective growth can lead to tremendous personal breakthroughs.

• Embrace Change

  Your dream may indicate a time for change. Embrace the opportunities that come your way, and don’t shy from letting go of what no longer serves you. Assess your current life situation honestly and consider what you need to release to move forward.

  Change can be daunting, but it is often the key to experiencing true freedom and reaching your goals. Trust in the process and have faith that embracing change will lead you toward your desired future.

• Keep a Dream Journal

  Recording your dreams can deepen your understanding of them. Keep a journal by your bedside to jot down your flying dreams and any emotions tied to them. Over time, patterns may emerge that provide further insights into your psyche.

  Analyzing your dreams can reveal underlying desires or fears that influence your waking life. As you document your experiences, you may find clearer paths to actualizing your dreams of freedom.

FAQs

• What does it mean when I dream of flying away to freedom?

  Dreaming of flying away to freedom often symbolizes a desire to escape constraints and pursue one's true aspirations. It reflects feelings of liberation and is a powerful indicator of personal growth, suggesting a yearning for change and autonomy. This could indicate that you are ready to break free from emotional burdens or external pressures, allowing you to embrace your true potential.

• Are flying dreams connected to spirituality?

  Yes, flying dreams often carry spiritual significance. In many cultures, including Islamic tradition, flight signifies a connection to higher realms and spiritual enlightenment. Such dreams can suggest that you are on a journey toward greater self-awareness and spiritual growth, urging you to connect with your higher self and embrace your spiritual path.

• Why do I sometimes feel scared while flying in my dreams?

  Feeling scared while flying in dreams can indicate a fear of taking risks or confronting the unknown. It may reflect anxieties about changes in your life or uncertainties about your aspirations. This fear can highlight the tension between your desire for freedom and the challenges you perceive in achieving it. Recognizing these emotions can help you address underlying fears and work toward feeling more secure in your journey.

• Could flying dreams signify a need for escape?

  Indeed, flying dreams can represent a deep-seated need for escape from current life situations or emotional challenges. They may reveal that you are feeling trapped in certain aspects of your waking life, prompting a longing to disconnect and find solace in freedom. This highlights the importance of assessing your life circumstances and finding healthy outlets for your feelings.

• What should I do after having a flying dream?

  After having a flying dream, reflect on its meaning by journaling your feelings and thoughts about the dream. Consider how it connects to your waking life and what changes you may want to make. Engage in practices that promote personal growth, such as visualization or seeking supportive communities, to help you navigate your desires for freedom and self-discovery.

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