What do birds symbolize in a dream?

Answer 1

Bird

To dream of a chirping and/or flying birds, represents joy, harmony, ecstasy, balance, and love. It denotes a sunny outlook in life. You will experience spiritual freedom and psychological liberation. It is almost as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

To dream of dead or dying birds, foretells a period of coming disappointments. You will find yourself worrying over problems that are constantly on your mind.

To see bird eggs in your dream, symbolizes money.

To see birds hatching in your dream, symbolizes delayed success.

To see a bird nest in your dream, symbolizes independence, refuge and security. You need something to fall back on. Alternatively, it may signify a prosperous endeavor, new opportunities, and fortune. TOP

Blackbird

To see a blackbird in your dream, is a bad omen, bringing about misfortune for you in the coming weeks. It also signifies your lack of motivation and that you are not utilizing your full potential.

To see a flying blackbird in your dream, signifies good fortune. TOP

Blue Jay

To see a blue jay in your dream, indicates that you are over-confident and being too arrogant. Alternatively, a blue jay may be trying to call attention to something which you have overlooked. TOP

Buzzard

To see a buzzard in your dream, symbolizes death and decay. It may represent an ugly aspect of yourself. TOP

Canary

To see a canary in your dream, represents happiness and harmony. TOP

Cardinal

To see a cardinal in your dream, represents vitality and happiness. It also may mean first place or your position in the front. TOP

Chickadee

To see a chickadee in your dream, indicates that you need to pay attention and become aware of something unique and special occurring in your life. TOP

Chickens

To see chickens in your dream, symbolizes cowardliness and a lack of willpower. Chickens also represents excessive chatter and gossip. Listen closely to what people may be saying about you or what you are saying about others. TOP

Cockerel

To see a cockerel in your dream, symbolizes male aggression and masculinity. The dream may also be a warning of some kind. TOP

Crane

To see a crane in your dream, represents happiness, maternal love, and your gestures of good will. You look out for those who are near and dear to you. TOP

Crow

To see a crow in your dream, represents your annoying habits and the darker part of your character. The crow may serve as messengers from your unconscious. TOP

Cuckoo

To see a cuckoo in your dream, represents timing and fate. You need to change your direction or alter your approach in how your pursue some situation. Alternatively, there may be someone in your life whose presence is unwelcome. The dream may also be a metaphor for someone who is behaving crazily. TOP

Doves

To see doves in your dream, symbolizes peace, tranquility, harmony, and innocence. In particular, to see white doves in your dream, symbolizes loyalty and friendships. It may also represent a message and blessing from the Holy Spirit. You have let go of your thoughts of hate and revenge.

To dream that doves are mating and building a nest, symbolizes a joyous home life filled with tranquility, pleasure and obedient children. TOP

Duck

To see ducks in your dream, either represents spiritual freedom (if flying) or it represents the unconscious (if swimming). Ducks are rather multi-talented animals that can walk, swim and fly and thus may represent your flexibility and in blending into various situations. Alternatively, the dream may also indicate that you are setting yourself up or being set up for the kill as associated by the phrase "sitting duck". Also, the duck may be a pun on "ducking" some issue or situation, instead of confronting it head-on.

To see a white duck in your dream, signifies falsehood and deceit. TOP

Eagles

To see an eagle in your dream, symbolizes nobility, pride, fierceness, freedom, superiority, courage, and powerful intellectual ability. Eagles also indicate self-renewal. You will struggle fiercely and courageously to realize your highest ambitions and greatest desires.

To see an eagle chained down in your dream, represents a desperate situation where you are feeling restricted and confined. You are unable to express yourself and be who you really want to be. Consider also what the eagle is chained down to for additional clues as to what might be holding you back.

To see a nest of young eagles in your dream, signifies your advancement up to the top of the social ladder.

To dream that you killed an eagle, signifies your ruthlessness. You will let nothing stand in your way of ambitions and obtaining your goals, even if it means hurting those around you. If someone else kills an eagle, then it indicates that your fame, fortune and power will be ruthlessly taken from you.

To dream that you eat the flesh of an eagle, shows that your strong and powerful character will lead you to great wealth and influence. TOP

Falcon

To see a falcon in your dream, suggests that you are focused in your goals and aspirations. TOP

Flamingo

To see a flamingo in your dream, represents you sense of community and cooperation. It also indicates new experiences or situations. Alternatively, you may be overly concerned with your physical appearance. TOP

Fowl

To see a fowl in your dream, denotes temporary worry, illness, or disagreement with friends. TOP

Geese

To see geese in your dream, represents domesticity and lifelong companionship. It may also indicate your tendency to go with the crowd. You are well grounded. TOP

Goose

To see a goose in your dream, symbolizes fertility and motherly love. The goose may also represent a message from your unconscious. TOP

Gulls

To see gulls in your dream, represents your relationship with logic/objectivity and the unconscious/subjectivity.

To see soaring gulls in your dream, indicates a clear perspective.

To see dead gulls in your dream, denotes long and wide separation from friends. TOP

Hen

To see a hen in your dream, symbolizes gossip and calamity. You have a tendency to brag about minor things. The hen is also a maternal figure. Consider also the metaphor of being "hen-pecked" or that you feel being picked on. TOP

Hummingbird

To see hummingbirds in your dream, suggests that small ideas/concepts may possess much potential and power. Alternatively, it indicates your flighty thoughts and frivolous ideas. It may be a metaphor for your inability to commit to a relationship. TOP

Ibis

To see an ibis in your dream, symbolizes perseverance and aspirations. TOP

Jaybird

Io see a jaybird in your dream, signifies pleasant, but unproductive labor.

To see a dead jaybird in your dream, signifies domestic quarreling. TOP

Kingfisher

To see a kingfisher in your dream, symbolizes calmness and dignity. TOP

Lark

To see larks flying in your dream, symbolizes high aspirations. If they fall during flight, then it indicates that you will be overcome with despair in the midst of your pleasure and joy.

To hear larks singing in your dream, foretells of success in business. You will find happiness in a change of environment.

To see a wounded or dead lark in your dream, denotes sadness and gloom.

To dream that you kill a lark, signifies a loss of innocence as a result of giving in to your urges and desires. TOP

Loon

To see a loon in your dream, suggests that you have the ability to dig deep and bring up unconscious wisdom. You are looking within yourself for answers. It is a time for exploration, self-reflection and introspection. You need to get tot he bottom of some situation. The dream may also be a metaphor for someone who is "loony" or crazy. TOP

Mockingbird

To see or hear a mockingbird in your dream, represents cockiness, cleverness, or independence. You may be taking credit for the work of others. You also have the tendency to get what you want. TOP

Nightingale

To see silent nightingales in your dream, signifies minor misunderstandings among your friends.

To hear the songs of the nightingale, denotes a pleasant and healthy surrounding. TOP

Ostrich

To see an ostrich in your dream, suggests that you are not facing reality and living in a world of your own. You may be in denial or unwilling to accept a situation. Alternatively, the ostrich can symbolize truth and justice. TOP

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Owl

To see an owl in your dream, symbolizes wisdom, insight and virtue. The owl is also synonymous with death and darkness.

To hear the hoot of an owl, denotes disappointments and forewarns that death creeps closely in the wake of joy and health.

To see a dead owl, signifies a narrow escape from desperate illness and death. Death in this sense may also represent a symbolic death, as in an important transition in life. TOP

Parakeet

To see a parakeet in your dream, suggests that a message is being conveyed to you. Perhaps, a message from your unconscious is being transmitted to your conscious mind. TOP

Parrots

To see a parrot in your dream, represents gossip. A message is being conveyed to you. It may also mean that you or someone is being repetitive or even mocking you. Alternatively, the parrot can denote a person in your waking life who is eccentric or obnoxious. TOP

Partridge

To see a partridge in your dream, signifies independence and highlights your leadership abilities. Alternatively, it represents deception and temptation. TOP

Peacock

To see a peacock in your dream, represents spring, birth, and new growth. It is a good omen, signaling prestige, much success and contentment with your career. It may also be telling of your confidence and even arrogance over your success. TOP

Pelican

To see a pelican in your dream, represents nurturance and caring for others. TOP

Penguin

To see a penguin in your dream, signifies that your problems are not as serious as you may think. It serves as a reminder for you to keep you cool and remain level-headed. Alternatively, a penguin seen in your dream suggests that you are being weighed down by your emotions or by a negative situation. You need to find some balance and inner harmony. TOP

Pigeon

To see a pigeon in your dream, suggests that you are taking the blame for the actions of others. Pigeons also represent gossip or news. You may be expressing a desire to return home. TOP

Quail

To see a live quail in your dream, symbolizes good fortune.

To see a dead quail in your dream, symbolizes bad luck, especially in gambling.

To shoot a quail in your dream, foretells of an argument with your best friend.

To eat quail in your dream. forewarns of danger over extravagant spending. TOP

Raven

To see a raven in your dream, symbolizes betrayal, disharmony, misfortune, and death. TOP

Roadrunner

To see a roadrunner in your dream, represents mental agility. You tend to run toward one idea after another. You also have the ability to stop at a moment's notice and consider your next plan of action. TOP

Robin

To see a robin in your dream, represents new beginnings and time for growth. It may also be a pun on someone whose name is Robin. TOP

Rooster

To see a rooster in your dream, indicates that you or someone is being a show-off. It is an indication of cockiness and arrogance. You have little or no regards for others.

To hear a rooster in your dream, symbolizes bragging and self-glorification.

To see roosters fighting in your dream, signifies rivalry and quarreling. TOP

Swan

To see a swan in a lake or pond, is a good omen, signaling a future of prestige and wealth. Swans are symbolic of grace, beauty, and dignity. TOP

Turkey

To see a turkey in your dream, indicates that you have been foolish. You are not thinking clearly. Alternatively, it may represent Thanksgiving and thus, a time of togetherness and family,

To see sick or dead turkeys in your dream, denotes an attack to your pride.

To see a flying turkey in your dream, foretells of a rapid rise from obscurity to a position of prominence.

To dream that you hunt turkeys, signifies that you will acquire wealth through dishonest means. TOP

Vultures

To see vultures in your dream, suggests that you past experiences is providing you invaluable insight into a current situation or problem. TOP

Woodpecker

To see a woodpecker in your dream, indicates that there is something in you waking life which you have overlooked. The woodpecker also symbolizes industry and diligence. TOP

Yellow Bird

To see a yellow bird in your dream, foretells good luck in financial affairs, but not so good in affairs of the heart.

To see a yellow bird land on your, denotes misfortune.

To see a dead or sick yellow bird, foretells disaster in your affairs.

Answer 2

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Bird
To dream of a chirping and/or flying birds, represents joy, harmony, ecstasy, balance, and love. It denotes a sunny outlook in life. You will experience spiritual freedom and psychological liberation. It is almost as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

To dream of dead or dying birds, foretells a period of coming disappointments. You will find yourself worrying over problems that are constantly on your mind.

To see bird eggs in your dream, symbolizes money.

To see deformed or odd birds in your dream,�indicates that you have a unique outlook and perspective on romance and love. The dream may also represent a lack of understanding in affairs of the heart.

Answer 3

Birds are often interpreted as symbols of the dreamers soul or spiritual aspirations. However, just as ther are many different kinds of birds so many possible meanings. 1. nest w/eggs-good luck in business 2 empty nest-suggests disappointment 3.Birds of Prey-wish to be in control of your enviroment 4.blackbird-domestic happiness and protection 5. caged birds-frustration in life 6. singing birds - happiness 7. chickens- motherly nature ...........if you would like me to expand more let me know.

Answer 4

Depending on how clear the dream was, this could relate with magpies, and the poem... One for sorrow TWO FOR JOY three for a girl And four for a boy Five for silver Six for gold Seven for a secret, never to be told... So you could be happy, or joyful, or something good could happen to you in the near future...

Answer 5

most creatures with wings are a symbol of spiritual presence.

Answer 6

Total freedom.

Answer 7

i know a bitabout this, if its in color and in flight, it means you will gain freedom in your life, if its in black and white and the bird isn't flying, it could mean freedoms in your life may be taken away.

Answer 8

Might mean that something is about to drop on your head

Answer 9

No proportionate destiny. You have no definite ambition where to go.
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