Swapna: Dream MeaningsDreams about fear and danger
Death, accident, war, ghosts, darkness and being lost
Frightening dreams are common, especially in times of stress. The usual reading in popular belief is that they are not warnings but reflections of worry. Many families say that telling a fearful dream to someone and then putting it out of mind removes its weight.
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DeathIn Indian belief, usually the end of a phase or a change, not a prediction of death; some traditions say that to dream of one's own death is a sign of long life.
AccidentA worry about control, or about a person who is travelling.
War or fightA conflict in life or inside oneself.
GhostAn unresolved worry or memory; many people say a prayer or a light on a lamp and go back to sleep.
DarknessUncertainty about the future.
Being lostA feeling of having lost direction.
EarthquakeA feeling that something stable is shaking.
DrowningA sense of being overwhelmed by feelings or work.
Other topics
- Dreams about animals
- Dreams about water and nature
- Dreams about the body and health
- Dreams about people and family
- Dreams about the home and objects
- Dreams about money and gold
- Dreams about gods and sacred things
This page reports popular beliefs for interest. Dreams do not predict the future, and nothing here is advice. If a dream is troubling you, talk to someone you trust or to a doctor.