Dreaming of Baptism
baptism, baptismal font, godparent · mostly negative, a call for restraint
A baptism dream calls for restraint and speaks of inner struggles between duty and desire.
What happens in the dream
- You come forward to be baptized: you may humble yourself to win public favor
- You witness Christ's baptism in the Jordan: a hard inner struggle between serving others and the lure of wealth
- A baptism in general: you need to learn restraint and stop pushing your opinions at your friends' expense
- You see the Spirit descend on Christ: acceptance of duty and selflessness
- You are baptized by fire: fear that a hidden affair will come to light
How you felt
- A wish for renewal: the dream often reflects a desire for a fresh start
- Guilt: a need to make peace with some of your choices
Ask yourself
- What would I like to let go of to start over?
- Am I pushing my views on people around me too much?
See also Church · Water · Christ · Religion
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: baptismal font, godparent.