The Meaning Behind Dreaming of Your Future Love Life

Dreams about envisioning a future love life can be both enchanting and perplexing. These dreams often emerge from deep-seated desires for companionship, connection, and love. They can illustrate the heart's journey toward finding a soulmate, reflecting not just our aspirations but also our fears and uncertainties regarding relationships.

As we immerse ourselves in these dream scenarios, we tap into a reservoir of emotions that influence our conscious lives. Ancient dream interpreters like Ibni Sirin teach us that such dreams may come from the divine, providing insights into our future love relationships and helping us align our current actions with our deepest desires. Thus, these dreams become not merely figments of our imagination, but rather vignettes steeped in personal significance, guiding our paths toward love.

• Dreams about envisioning a future love life often reflect our innermost desires and aspirations for companionship.
• These dreams can serve as a mirror, reflecting our current emotional state and hopes for the future.
• Understanding the symbols within the dream is crucial to gaining insights into personal love journeys.

Symbols

• love
  • Licking honey:

    (Love. See Electuary; Honey; Lick)

  • Corona Borealis:

    Correspondence; (Affinity; Concord; Likeness) Exchanging correspondence be¬ tween two friends in a dream means longevity, for it means joining two destinies and it means comfort and happiness each one gets from his friend.

  • Hunting dog:

    (Lust; Desire; Want. See Dog)

• prospect
  • Wanted:

    (Claim; Search; Wanted) In a dream, pursuit means one’s destiny, or death. If one sees himself wanted by his enemy in a dream, it means that he may die shortly. On the other hand, pursuit in a dream also could represent things that foster one’s pride, such as knowledge, schooling, degrees, money, or work.

    If one sees himself pursued by someone in a dream, it means sorrow and distress. Pursuit in a dream also represents one’s goal in life. If one is not a fugitive, then to see himself wanted in a dream means appeasement of his fears.

    If one sees an ugly looking person searching for him in a dream, he then represents an unwanted catastrophe, or a mishap. If one is caught by his claimant, then it means increase of his fears. If one sees himself pursuing something, or seeking to get something in a dream, it means that he will attain his goal or at least a part of it.

  • Discriminating:
  • 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.

• destiny
  • Calamity:

    (Catastrophe; Destiny; Fate; Kismet) In a dream, calamity represents the opposite effect in real life, meaning: rejoicing after suffering from great distress.

  • Geomancy:

    (Geomancy) Seeing a fortuneteller who practices divination by in¬ terpreting random figures that are formed when a handful of earth is thrown on the ground or one who interprets randomly drawn lines on sand represents a fraudulent and a cunning person, a thief, or such a dream could represent profits from importing goods.

  • Wantonness:

    (Dog; Lust; Passion; Wantonness) To feel a yearning or desire to see one’s homeland in a dream means a divorce between a husband and wife or separation between friends, or it could mean that one will become rich after being poor, though in general, desire in a dream connotes evil if accompanied with crying or lamentation. Satisfying one’s desire with no restraint in a dream mostly denotes the actions of the dwellers of hell-fire.

• living
  • Luck:

    (Dwellings)

  • Throat:

    (Life; chastity. See Body 11

  • Gullet:

    (Life; chastity)

• future
  • Outer:

    (Manifest)

  • Landmark:

    (Event; Landmark; Milepost) In a dream, a milestone represents a son, an emissary, a messenger, travels, or a pious person who serves people’s needs.

  • Milepost:

    (Event; Landmark; Milepost) In a dream, a milestone represents a son, an emissary, a messenger, travels, or a pious person who serves people’s needs.

• affection
  • Amity:

    (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.

  • Sociability:
  • Sycophancy:
• devotion
  • Confess:

    If one sees himself acknowledging devotion or worship of another human being in a dream, it means enmity with that person. But, if one sees himself confessing his wrongdoing in a dream, it means regaining honor, dignity and true repentance. To confess a murder in a dream means that one will attain peace, leadership or advancement to a supervisory job.

  • Devotion:

    If one sees himself acknowledging devotion or worship of another human being in a dream, it means enmity with that person. But, if one sees himself confessing his wrongdoing in a dream, it means regaining honor, dignity and true repentance. To confess a murder in a dream means that one will attain peace, leadership or advancement to a supervisory job.

  • Sociability:
• existence
  • Outer:

    (Manifest)

  • Contribution:

    (Alms; Charity; Contribution; Donation; Fulfilling needs; Gift; Offering; Profits; Religious endowment) Making a religious endowment in a dream represents good deeds that are done for God’s pleasure, seeking to be in 142 IBN SEERIN’S Hi3 nearness and asking for His blessings. Making a religious endowment in a dream also means rising in station, both in this world and in the hereafter. If what one donates for this purpose is a house or a book or money in the dream, it means repentance from one’s sins and guidance on the straight path, or it could mean begetting a son.

    Offering a swine or wine as an endowment in a dream means rising in rank in the world, injustice, and causing harm to others.

  • Religious endowment:

    (Alms; Charity; Contribution; Donation; Fulfilling needs; Gift; Offering; Profits; Religious endowment) Making a religious endowment in a dream represents good deeds that are done for God’s pleasure, seeking to be in 142 IBN SEERIN’S Hi3 nearness and asking for His blessings. Making a religious endowment in a dream also means rising in station, both in this world and in the hereafter. If what one donates for this purpose is a house or a book or money in the dream, it means repentance from one’s sins and guidance on the straight path, or it could mean begetting a son.

    Offering a swine or wine as an endowment in a dream means rising in rank in the world, injustice, and causing harm to others.

• visualizing
  • Portrait:
  • Frame of a person:

    (Build; Contour; Frame; Profile) Having a tall figure in a dream signifies pride, arrogance, stinginess, ostentatiousness or pretending to be tall. . If one sees his figure shorter than his normal size in a dream, then it denotes losing respect or nearing the end of one’s life.

    Seeing oneself beyond the common human size in a dream also denotes the near end of one’s life, or it could mean falling in rank. If someone in authority sees himself shorter in size in a dream, it means that he will lose his post, or fail to render a just verdict, or it could mean a political fight. Being smaller than usual in a dream means 158 lUii uujjim t u defeat in a war or losing a fight.

    If a politician sees himself tall in a dream, it means that he will win his political battle. (Also see Body')

  • Contour of a person:

    (Build; Contour; Frame; Profile) Having a tall figure in a dream signifies pride, arrogance, stinginess, ostentatiousness or pretending to be tall. . If one sees his figure shorter than his normal size in a dream, then it denotes losing respect or nearing the end of one’s life.

    Seeing oneself beyond the common human size in a dream also denotes the near end of one’s life, or it could mean falling in rank. If someone in authority sees himself shorter in size in a dream, it means that he will lose his post, or fail to render a just verdict, or it could mean a political fight. Being smaller than usual in a dream means 158 lUii uujjim t u defeat in a war or losing a fight.

    If a politician sees himself tall in a dream, it means that he will win his political battle. (Also see Body')

• envisioning
  • Portrait:
  • Accolade:

    (Accolade; Hug) Embracing someone in a dream means longevity. Embracing a deceased person also means longevity. If a deceased person embraces the person seeing the dream and does not let go of him in a dream, it DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 141 means his death.

    Embracinga known person in a dream means associating with him. Embracing one’s enemy in a dream means making peace with him. It is also said that an embrace in a dream signifies exchanging praises.

    An embrace in a dream also signifies kindness, liking for one another, travels, arriving from a journey and dispelling distress or anxiety. An embrace in a dream is also interpreted to mean having sexual intercourse. Embracing a woman in a dream means love for the world, and despair from receiving any reward in the hereafter.

    Embracing a man in a dream signifies lending him support and helping him. Embracing the trunk of a tree in a dream means indulging in hypocrisy. Embracing someone and laying one’s head in his lap in a dream means entrusting him with one’s capital, or working for him.

  • Artist:

    (Architect; Painter) Seeing him in a dream means consenting to reason. He also could represent an opinionated person, an expert, a friend, a real estate broker, a scientist, a commander, or an architect.

• life
  • Throat:

    (Life; chastity. See Body 11

  • Gullet:

    (Life; chastity)

  • Eternity:

    (Heaven)

• imagining
  • Spook:

    DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 407

  • Mirage:

    (Phantom; Spook) In a dream, a mirage represents falsehood, or some¬ thing that will not take effect. If one desires something, then sees a mirage in his dream, it means that his desire is impossible to attain, or that he will be deprived from attaining it. A mirage in a dream also represents hypocrisy and ingratitude, disbelief in God’s oneness and love to amass the world and to indulge in its pleasures.

    A mirage in a dream also may denote false hopes, or unattainable goals. If one is summoned by the court to testify in a case, and if he sees a mirage in his dream, it also means that he will give a false statement. A mirage in a dream also represents a story that has no basis, or deception and DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 281 lies that are reported as if they were true.

  • Portrait:

Practical Steps for Navigating Love Dreams

• Reflect on Your Current Relationships

  Take some time to analyze your existing connections. Are they fulfilling? What aspects of them inspire the dreams of a future partner?

  Writing in a journal can be an effective medium to explore your feelings and how they relate to your dreams. Reflecting on these thoughts can unveil truths about what you truly want in a relationship, perhaps guiding you on what to seek in reality.

• Visualize Your Future Love Life

  Create a vision board or collage that represents your ideal relationship. Include images, quotes, and anything that resonates with your dreams about love. Each piece you add serves as an affirmation of your desires.

  Whether it’s cozy nights in or adventures together, this visual representation will keep you focused on cultivating the love life you wish to manifest.

• Discuss Your Dreams with Close Friends

  Share your dreams about envisioning love with trusted friends or family. This can help you gain outside perspectives on your thoughts and feelings. Engaging in conversations about love and relationships can provide clarity and reinforce your desires, while also allowing emotional support as you articulate dreams and expectations.

• Meditate on Love

  Incorporating meditation into your daily routine can help you understand the depth of your feelings regarding love. Focus your meditation on inviting the love that aligns with your dreams. Through this, you can channel positivity and open yourself to love opportunities that may come your way, nurturing your inner peace and readiness for a future relationship.

• Seek Guidance from Experienced Individuals

  Consider consulting a spiritual advisor or therapist who can help interpret your dreams and emotional states. Their expertise may provide not only clarity but also strategies to pursue your vision of love in a manner that resonates with your true self. Remember to take notes on your feelings and the insights you gather to reflect upon them.

FAQs

• What does it mean to dream about finding true love?

  Dreaming about finding true love often reflects your yearning for companionship and emotional connection. It symbolizes an inner quest for acceptance and shared experiences. Such dreams might arise during transformative phases in your life, urging you to pursue relationships that align with your values and aspirations.

• Can my dream about love show what I lack in life?

  Often, dreams about love can indicate areas in your life where you seek fulfillment. They may point to emotional gaps or unresolved issues regarding intimacy. Understanding what these dreams communicate can help you address and nurture your relational needs.

• How can I influence my dreams about love?

  You can influence your dreams by actively focusing on what you desire before sleep. Setting intentions or journaling about your hopes for love can create a fertile ground for dreaming about them. Additionally, maintaining a positive mindset and engaging in self-love practices can significantly impact your dream experiences.

• What role do fears play in love-related dreams?

  Fears often manifest in dreams, acting as reflections of our anxieties about relationships and intimacy. Recognizing these fears can be a transformative process, enabling introspection about past experiences or insecurities that may influence your current desires for love.

• Why do I dream about my ex while thinking about future love?

  Dreaming about an ex may indicate that you are processing past feelings or unresolved issues. This can happen when contemplating future love, as past experiences often shape our expectations and desires. By acknowledging this, you can work towards healing and openness for new relationships.

References

• Ibni Sirin's Dream Interpretation Compendium
• The Science of Dreams: Understanding Dream Psychology
• Exploring Love and Relationships Through Dreams