Dreaming of Absence
absence, departure, missing · mostly positive, with one shadow
Dreaming of absent people often foretells their return, stronger friendships and success.
What happens in the dream
- You grieve someone's absence: sincere regret wins you lifelong friendships
- You dream of absent people: they will soon return, and your business does well
- Absent friends: news of them, good or bad
- You are glad friends are absent: you will soon be rid of an enemy
- They seem to stand by your bed: a worrying sign for them
How you felt
- Longing: the dream often reflects the place a faraway person holds in your life
- Nostalgia: it may express a wish to reconnect
Ask yourself
- Who am I missing right now?
- Is there someone I should get in touch with?
See also Friend · Farewell · Parting · Visit · News
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: departure, missing.