Different meanings of dreaming about birds: dreams of freedom

Sometimes we don’t realize their presence, but the sky is full of birds and there are nights that can also fly over our dreams. Dreaming of birds is a fairly frequent dream that speaks of freedom, although sometimes it can turn into a nightmare. Discover in this article what it means to dream about birds.

The secret of dreaming about birds: general symbolism

Due to the influence of cinema on our subconscious, you may have once dreamed of birds and it has turned into a real nightmare. We all have the shocking images of the Hitchcock film in our heads and we find them very difficult to forget. That is why the interpretation of your dreams with birds will depend a lot on the emotions you feel while you dream about it.

If terror and anguish do not appear anywhere, the most common thing is that the meaning of dreams with birds is a good omen, because these animals speak of freedom. Their wings and their ability to fly is what identifies birds with a freedom that sometimes you feel you have lost in your life. So if there are birds flying in your dreams, maybe you should wake up and imitate them.

• But the interpretation of these dreams also depends a lot on the type of birds that appear. If the doves are symbols of freedom, the goldfinches are of joy and the owls of curiosity. What birds fly in your dreams? Sometimes you have to go from the general to the particular to understand what the subconscious wants to tell us.
• In addition to the type of bird that appears in your dream, you must also pay attention to what is happening in it or to your emotions. Because birds also represent your communication skills and your ability to express yourself, as well as intelligence, wisdom or the connection you have with yourself, with your interior and with your emotions.

Do you want to know each and every one of the interpretations of dreaming about birds? Below we see the most common dreams with birds and their meaning, keep reading!

What is the meaning of dreaming about colored birds?

• If what has most caught your attention in the dream is the coloring of the bird, then you are in luck. They can be blue, yellow, green or red birds, whatever, those bright colors represent the strength you have inside, joy and happiness when it comes to going in the direction of your goals and, above all, freedom what are you having
• On the other hand, it is also possible that you dream of white birds, in which case it will be a dream experience that points to new beginnings, or of black birds. The latter will have a somewhat more negative interpretation that can become a nightmare, however, they are also a representation of power and the desire to move forward despite adversity.

Meaning of dreaming of small or newborn birds

• Generally, small birds in dreams can be a representation of low self-esteem or a period of life insecurity that you must face. However, do not be scared by the small size of these birds, because there are very small birds, such as sparrows, which also symbolize strength.
• On the other hand, dreaming of newborn birds can be a message from your subconscious of the birth of new projects and new dreams. Above all, the birth of that desire that you have to take flight, to feel free, to love yourself as you are, above all else.

Interpretation of dreaming about birds inside the house

• To understand the meaning of dreaming that a bird enters your house, you will have to reflect on the emotions that you have had in this dream experience. Because maybe you saw the bird flying erratically, trying to get out of your home without power. Keep in mind that your house is your refuge, your safe place, but it is not the natural habitat of the bird. Do you identify with the bird? So the dream is alerting you that you feel out of place in some area of ​​your life, or that you need more freedom to be yourself.
• However, if watching the bird in your house felt good, if the bird even enjoyed your company, the meaning changes. That bird has entered your house, in your life, to bring you a message in the form of freedom and independence, two things that you may need in your life.

Dreaming of birds in cages or escaping: meaning

• Cages in dreams are a very frequent element, and represent a complicated vital moment in which you feel “locked up” between the bars of your life. It is as if you lived overwhelmed and suffocated, for example in your work environment, and you wanted to go out. The message of dreaming about birds in cages is clear: escape from your confinement and feel freer.
• In this sense, you may have dreamed that a bird escaped from the cage. And the meaning may well be related to the previous one, that you need to feel free and do the things you would like to do, or it may mean that you are afraid of leaving your comfort zone. Everything will depend, as always, on the emotions that this dream has produced in you.

Symbolism of dreaming of wanting to catch a bird

• The birds in dreams, as we say, symbolize all the freedom you need: freedom to be yourself, to venture out to follow new projects, to show yourself with more authenticity… So, wanting to catch a bird generally symbolizes that desire that you have to fly free, to be like that bird that you have caught, to teach you to fly, to teach you to discover new worlds.
• Of course, if you have negative feelings in your dream, it may be because you yourself are envious of someone who is already enjoying being free. It is a rare dream, however, wanting to catch a bird and put it in a cage can symbolize that you are treating someone that way, that you do not like that they have that freedom and that you would like them not to be so independent.

What does it mean to dream of exotic birds?

• Exotic birds generally bring the most positive meanings if they appear in dreams. Keep in mind that these birds are usually very colorful, and as we saw at the beginning of the article, the bright color of the birds is a sign of very good omens.
• The meaning of your dream will depend on which exotic bird has appeared in your dreams. It may be parrots and macaws, in which case it speaks not only of happiness, but also of communication. Or perhaps they were flamingos or toucans, both charged with positive energy and a reflection of a very sociable personality.

Meaning of dreaming about bird poop

• That you dream of a bird pooping, for example in your car, is a dream that has a somewhat negative charge. It is usually interpreted as freedom in danger, especially because there are some toxic people in your life or some problems that are preventing you from showing yourself as you are. That is why this dream appears, so that you realize it and start acting.
• On the other hand, having a bird poop on you, for example on your head, can be a real nightmare. But like everything, it also has something very good. And it is that excrement is an element that implies the exit of negativity to the outside, that is, a vital process that you are carrying out by which you are removing all the bad things from your interior to fill yourself with positive energies. In addition, it is an element that implies fertility, that is, the option to carry out a large number of projects with great success.

What does it mean to dream of birds attacking you?

• That one night you are sleeping and you dream that a bird attacks you, stings you or bites you is a nightmare from which you will wake up somewhat upset. These birds have tried to hurt you, and their interpretation is in line with freedom and the danger of losing it.
• Generally, these are dreams that indicate that you feel your independence is threatened, that you are very afraid of losing that freedom in the work or sentimental sphere, or that you have to make some important decisions and you are afraid of being wrong. It can also tell you about toxic people who try to “clip your wings”, take away that freedom to be yourself by telling you what you have to do, or perhaps because their opinion matters more to you than yours. Be that as it may, it is only a dream: it is time to wake up and find a solution to those situations that worry you so much.

The meaning of dreaming that a bird lands on my hand or on my head

• This is a very positive dream from which you can learn a lot. To dream that a bird lands on your hand or on your shoulder, for example, symbolizes that you need to use your positive resources (which are many) to achieve your goals. It is also synonymous with success, prosperity, good luck and that little by little you will achieve that freedom that you crave so much.
• On the other hand, for a bird to perch on your head indicates that you need to clear your mind more to solve all those problems that worry you. You may be having an inner conflict or stress or anxiety problems that do not let you think clearly. But there is the bird, so that you trust yourself more, so that you have patience because sooner or later that complicated situation will be solved. Trust!

Dream Interpretation of Injured or Sick Birds

• How did you feel in your dream when you saw that injured or sick bird? surely wrong. And it is that observing a bird that is not going through its best moment reveals feelings of vulnerability, low self-esteem or even fragility. If you feel this way, it is likely that the sick bird represents that situation and, above all, the need for protection.
• Because when you feel fragile you also need to feel protected/or by your loved ones, you need great support to overcome a complicated situation, whatever it may be. On the other hand, it could be a dream that is a reflection of your real life, especially if you are in the process of healing from a long illness or emotional injury.

What does it mean to dream of dead birds?

• To understand the meaning of this dream with dead birds, you must understand that the bird that has died can no longer fly. And flying is synonymous with freedom. Therefore, it is a dream that speaks of a lack of freedom, that in some way you have given up in some area of ​​your life or that you are putting many limits on yourself when it comes to moving forward.
• The bird that appears dead, or even that you kill yourself, symbolizes that vital stagnation that you need to overcome. But the dream will help you to discover those needs to increase your self-esteem, to start over, to close a life stage and start another. Wake up and solve those complicated situations, you can get it and fly again!

Dream that I am a bird: interpretation

• It may be one of the most hopeful and great dreams you can have. Dreaming that you are a bird and that you can even fly connects you directly with nature and, above all, with the symbolism of the bird in question. We have already seen that birds, in general terms, represent freedom, independence, joy or communication.
• And the dream means that you are enjoying or about to enjoy all those positive aspects. You have good self-esteem; you have that ability to feel free to be who you are or do what you really want. It is a dream of very good omens!