Dreaming of the Dead
dead, deceased, departed, ghosts · often a warning, sometimes reassuring
Dreaming of the dead is often a warning, but can also foretell reunions or a clear conscience.
What happens in the dream
- A late brother, relative or friend: you will soon be asked for help
- You see the dead alive and happy: you are letting wrong influences into your life
- A dead relative tries to extract a promise from you: follow their advice to avoid distress
- You talk with the dead: by another reading, courage and a clear conscience
- You dream of dead relatives: you will soon see a friend
- You see your late father and talk with him: an unlucky transaction is coming; be careful with contracts
- You see your late mother: guard against gloom and ill will
- You dream a living person is dead: great trouble, possibly in court
How you felt
- Grief: the dream often reflects an ongoing bond with someone who has died
- A need for guidance: you may be seeking wisdom that person embodied
Ask yourself
- What would I like to say to this person?
- What advice would they give me today?
See also Death · Corpse · Ghost · Spirits and Ghosts · Funeral
Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885); Anonymous, The Interpretation of Dreams and Moles (1805). Also searched as: deceased, departed, ghosts.