Dreaming of a Dove
dove, turtledove · mostly positive, with some shadows
A dove brings peace, faithfulness and good news, except when it mourns or lies dead.
What happens in the dream
- You see a dove: good fortune and constancy in love
- Doves mating and building their nest: peace and happy homes
- White doves, or a whole flock: good harvests, loyal friends and peaceful pleasures
- A dove brings you a letter: good news from distant friends, or a lovers' reconciliation
- A dead dove: a separation between partners
- The dove seems exhausted: a touch of sadness in the reunion or the news
- You hear a dove's mournful call: sorrow, the loss of someone you relied on
How you felt
- Calm: the dream often reflects a need for peace and reconciliation
- Tenderness: perhaps a longing for a gentle, faithful relationship
Ask yourself
- Who would I like to make peace with?
- What news do I need to hear right now?
See also Pigeon · Birds · Nest · Letter · Wedding
Source: F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); Anonymous, The Interpretation of Dreams and Moles (1805); G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901). Also searched as: turtledove.