Exploring the Meaning Behind Family Marriage Advice Dreams
Dreams that involve advice from family members concerning marriage can hold profound significance in our lives. These dreams often relate to our emotional state, reflecting our desires, concerns, and the influences of our upbringing on our views about relationships. When we dream of such familial discussions, it may indicate a need for affirmation or guidance regarding our romantic choices.
In many cultures, family plays a pivotal role in determining one’s path in marriage, and these dreams may symbolize an inner conflict between following personal desires and adhering to familial expectations. Understanding these dreams through the lens of traditional interpretations as presented by Ibni Sirin, we can glean insights into our subconscious thoughts and feelings about love, commitment, and the expectations imposed by our family. This journey through dreams not only illuminates our aspirations but also prompts us to reflect on how our familial ties shape our perceptions of marriage.
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- Dreams of receiving marriage advice from family often signify your conscious and subconscious desires regarding relationships and marriage.
- These dreams may reflect your inner quest for guidance and support during critical life decisions, particularly related to love and commitment.
- The familial aspect of the dream suggests a deep-rooted connection to your values and the influence of upbringing on your perception of marriage.
Symbols
- counsel
- Politician:
- Counselor:
(Politician) A counselor in a dream represents a person who embel¬ lishes his words, adorns his actions and who promises everyone he meets to satisfy his needs. Such a person would be truthful as long as he does not ask for a price for his services. However, sometimes he may indulge in an act that will cause his best friends to suffer.
- Conveying a secret:
(Entrust. Also see Castration; Confiding)
- guidance
- Guidance:
(Wall) Guidance in a dream means oppression. To receive guidance in one’s dream through seeing a light, or hearing the admonition of the holy Qur’an means walking one the straight path and abstaining from falsehood, or it could mean mixing with its people.
- Dishonesty:
If one receives an advice from his enemy in a dream, it means deception, trickery, cheating, duplicity, stratagem, dishonesty and arrogance.
- Duplicity:
If one receives an advice from his enemy in a dream, it means deception, trickery, cheating, duplicity, stratagem, dishonesty and arrogance.
- Guidance:
- advice
- Dishonesty:
If one receives an advice from his enemy in a dream, it means deception, trickery, cheating, duplicity, stratagem, dishonesty and arrogance.
- Duplicity:
If one receives an advice from his enemy in a dream, it means deception, trickery, cheating, duplicity, stratagem, dishonesty and arrogance.
- Stratagem:
If one receives an advice from his enemy in a dream, it means deception, trickery, cheating, duplicity, stratagem, dishonesty and arrogance.
- Dishonesty:
- marriage
- Golden cage:
(Cage; Digging a grave; Duel; Golden cage; Pearl; Sanctuary; Silver cage) Marriage in a dream represents the providence of God Almighty and care for His servants. Marriage in a dream also means imprisonment, indebtedness, DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 267 sorrow, distress, depression, carrying a liability, or endeavoring to achieve a high ranking position. If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband.
If one marries an unknown woman, and if he could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one. If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness. If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.
If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty. If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.
If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress. If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer. If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.
If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned. If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house. If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.
If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son. If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished. If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits. To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity.
If a sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness. If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.
- Silver cage:
(Cage; Digging a grave; Duel; Golden cage; Pearl; Sanctuary; Silver cage) Marriage in a dream represents the providence of God Almighty and care for His servants. Marriage in a dream also means imprisonment, indebtedness, DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 267 sorrow, distress, depression, carrying a liability, or endeavoring to achieve a high ranking position. If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband.
If one marries an unknown woman, and if he could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one. If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness. If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.
If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty. If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.
If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress. If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer. If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.
If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned. If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house. If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.
If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son. If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished. If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits. To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity.
If a sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness. If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.
- Engagement:
(Betrothal; Marriage. See Book)
- Golden cage:
- household
- Abode:
- Luck:
(Dwellings)
- Hotbed:
- union
- Hard work:
(Hard work; Toil) Hard labor in a dream means comfort in wakefulness. If a businessman or a rich person sees himself working as a laborer in a dream it represents conceit and a sham, or that he is deceiving people to control their money, or defrauding them of their assets. If one sees himself laboring in a dream, it means thriftiness, discretion, or virtuous along with satisfaction and ease in one’s life.
Laboring in a dream also means a misfortune or one’s peril.
- Toil:
(Hard work; Toil) Hard labor in a dream means comfort in wakefulness. If a businessman or a rich person sees himself working as a laborer in a dream it represents conceit and a sham, or that he is deceiving people to control their money, or defrauding them of their assets. If one sees himself laboring in a dream, it means thriftiness, discretion, or virtuous along with satisfaction and ease in one’s life.
Laboring in a dream also means a misfortune or one’s peril.
- Sham:
(Hard work; Toil) Hard labor in a dream means comfort in wakefulness. If a businessman or a rich person sees himself working as a laborer in a dream it represents conceit and a sham, or that he is deceiving people to control their money, or defrauding them of their assets. If one sees himself laboring in a dream, it means thriftiness, discretion, or virtuous along with satisfaction and ease in one’s life.
Laboring in a dream also means a misfortune or one’s peril.
- Hard work:
- family
- Maintenance:
(Alimony; Maintenance) To provide support for one’s family and relatives in a dream mean prosperity, protection for one’s children and concern for one’s posterity. Whatever expenses one spends to support his family in a dream will be money he will receive in wakefulness. If one finds himself unwillingly giving family support or alimony to his wife in a dream, it means hypocrisy, or that he is nearing his death.
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- Alimony:
(Alimony; Maintenance) To provide support for one’s family and relatives in a dream mean prosperity, protection for one’s children and concern for one’s posterity. Whatever expenses one spends to support his family in a dream will be money he will receive in wakefulness. If one finds himself unwillingly giving family support or alimony to his wife in a dream, it means hypocrisy, or that he is nearing his death.
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- Family:
(Children; Family; Household) One’s dependents in a dream repre¬ sents richness.
- Maintenance:
- relatives
- Family:
(Children; Family; Household) One’s dependents in a dream repre¬ sents richness.
- Children:
(Children; Family; Household) One’s dependents in a dream repre¬ sents richness.
- Household:
(Children; Family; Household) One’s dependents in a dream repre¬ sents richness.
- Family:
- matrimony
- Golden cage:
(Cage; Digging a grave; Duel; Golden cage; Pearl; Sanctuary; Silver cage) Marriage in a dream represents the providence of God Almighty and care for His servants. Marriage in a dream also means imprisonment, indebtedness, DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 267 sorrow, distress, depression, carrying a liability, or endeavoring to achieve a high ranking position. If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband.
If one marries an unknown woman, and if he could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one. If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness. If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.
If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty. If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.
If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress. If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer. If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.
If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned. If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house. If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.
If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son. If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished. If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits. To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity.
If a sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness. If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.
- Silver cage:
(Cage; Digging a grave; Duel; Golden cage; Pearl; Sanctuary; Silver cage) Marriage in a dream represents the providence of God Almighty and care for His servants. Marriage in a dream also means imprisonment, indebtedness, DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 267 sorrow, distress, depression, carrying a liability, or endeavoring to achieve a high ranking position. If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband.
If one marries an unknown woman, and if he could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one. If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness. If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.
If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty. If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.
If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress. If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer. If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.
If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned. If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house. If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.
If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son. If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished. If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits. To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity.
If a sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness. If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.
- Matrimony:
- Golden cage:
Practical Tips to Navigate Dreams of Family Advice on Marriage
- Reflect on Family Dynamics
Take some time to think about your relationship with family members, especially regarding their views on marriage. Dreams often mirror our realities, so understanding how your family influences your thoughts on marriage can provide clarity. Consider keeping a journal where you can express your feelings about familial expectations and analyze how they impact your desires.
If you find there are conflicting emotions, discussing these feelings openly with family might help bridge any gaps, allowing for a deeper understanding of one another and easing future anxieties regarding marriage.
- Seek Guidance from Trusted Sources
When dreaming of marriage advice from family, it may be a sign for you to seek guidance from trusted friends or mentors, not just family. Engage with those who support your values and aspirations, and consider their advice carefully. Surrounding yourself with nurturing voices can provide a balance between familial advice and personal intuition, ensuring that you’re making decisions aligned with both your heart and mind.
Additionally, professional counseling can offer unbiased perspectives, helping you navigate difficult emotions surrounding marriage and familial expectations.
FAQs
- What does it mean to dream about marriage advice from family?
Dreaming about receiving marriage advice from family often symbolizes a need for validation or guidance in your romantic decisions. It might reflect your desires to align your personal choices with familial expectations or seek approval from loved ones.
- How can I interpret my dream about marriage advice?
To interpret your dream, consider the context of the advice given and your feelings during the dream. Were you receptive or resistant? Look for themes that resonate with your real-life relationships and decisions regarding marriage, as these insights can guide your understanding.
- Does dreaming of family advice mean I should follow it?
Not necessarily. Dreams act as reflections of your inner world. While family advice can provide valuable thoughts, it's essential to balance their opinions with your feelings and beliefs. Evaluate their recommendations in light of your desires and aspirations regarding marriage.
- What should I do if I feel pressured by family in my dream?
Feeling pressured in a dream may indicate unresolved tensions regarding familial expectations. Reflect on your relationship with those family members and explore strategies to communicate your feelings. Open discussions may alleviate pressure and help align familial values with your personal beliefs.
- How can I address conflicting feelings about marriage advice from family?
It’s vital to acknowledge and process these feelings. Write down your thoughts on family advice and your true feelings about marriage. Consider talking with family members about your dreams and how they make you feel, promoting understanding and reducing internal conflict.
References
- Ibni Sirin. (n.d.). Dream Interpretation.
- The Oxford Dictionary of Islam.
- Al-Qurtubi, M. (1999). The Meanings of Dreams: An Islamic Perspective.
