Oneirology is a science that studies dreams. Entire treatises have been written about prophetic visions. There are real cases where dreams helped in life. Dreams have been mentioned in all known religions since antiquity. There is a description of how Maha Maya, the woman who gave birth to Buddha, saw a white elephant in a dream before he was conceived. The Koran states that Amina bint Wahb saw a vision of a growing green tree. Such a dream predicted an imminent conception.
In the Christian religion, conception and birth have always been foretold through vision. And mothers did not necessarily have such dreams. Her father Joachim had a prophetic dream about the birth of the Virgin Mary. And the next day to his wife Anna. Although these were elderly people and no longer hoped for the miracle of the birth of a child.
Humanity is accustomed to looking for explanations for its visions. The first mention of dream interpreters appeared on the papyri of ancient Egypt. There are entire treatises devoted to the symbolism of night visions, foreshadowing important events: marriage, conception, birth.
Young girls and women, by the nature of their subconscious, are focused on motherhood. The debate over whether dreams can foretell pregnancy has not been going on for a long time. After such a vision, the woman wakes up with a persistent feeling of imminent conception.
What dreams portend pregnancy? Let's figure it out now.
Fish
First of all, great importance is attached to dreams with live fish. Pictures in which she is present in a pond can be regarded as a sign to a young girl that she will soon conceive. The surest sign is if there is a conversation with the fish, the tongue is shown, accompanied by a smile or laughter.
Catching this river inhabitant with bare hands in clean, clear water is another undeniable sign. Usually these kinds of dreams foreshadow a twin pregnancy. And if the catch is successful and more than one fish is caught, then the number of individuals predicts the number of children the woman will have in her life.
Buying a living river inhabitant from a male or female seller is a hint about the gender of the child. What else determines whether a girl or a boy will be born? The gender is also indicated by the type of fish. Perch, carp or carp symbolize a boy, burbot, catfish and pike are a hint of the appearance of a girl.
Sometimes a close relative (mother or sister), who is not expecting a new baby, may have a prophetic dream. A fish swimming towards the raging mother makes it clear who the message is intended for. What does it mean to talk with a friend on the shore of a pond with splashing carp or trout? Such a dream symbolizes for a girl not her pregnancy, but the one with whom the conversation was held.
Fried fish can also mean a hint of pregnancy. But in this case it must be tasty and juicy. The fried fish should be eaten directly by the girl or her chosen one. A clearer sign will be if you dream of sharing a meal with a dish.
A man may dream about a pregnancy of a friend or wife. Usually these are dreams about a pond with clear water, in which there are a lot of fish. It’s especially good if she splashes happily and jumps out of the water. Another prophetic vision is of fishing with a rich catch, where fish are removed from the hook with bare hands.
It happens that in a dream there is a body of water and its inhabitants, but it is interpreted as a negative dream. The fish was caught by the girl, but missed (slipped out of her hands), such a message foreshadows a miscarriage. But still, even if you saw this, you shouldn’t get upset and set yourself up for negativity.
What do you dream about before your own pregnancy?
Often, expectant mothers have dreams that foreshadow changes in their lives due to the arrival of a baby. There are symbols that predict pregnancy.
There are many symbols that predict pregnancy in a dream.
Family and Children
If a girl considers the child to be hers and sees her husband nearby, then her subconscious mind prepares her for the changes associated with the replenishment. Often families and children are dreamed of by those who are already ready for the birth of a baby and constantly think about it.
Looking at a happy family with many children promises not only pregnancy, but also good luck.
Water
This is a symbol of feminine energy, so in a dream it foretells replenishment. I dream of a clear warm liquid - a girl is carrying a child, she will be happy for the entire term, the birth will be easy. Muddy - expect difficulties and grief.
Fish
Seeing fish in water is a double symbol. Swimming with her, catching her are the most common visions of imminent pregnancy. Sometimes the expectant mother watches dolphins and sharks splashing in the sea.
If a woman dreams that she is eating a fish dish, then she needs to pay attention to its quality.
Test
Children
Visions in which children are present do not mean that this is a dream foreshadowing pregnancy. Such pictures are often dreamed by pregnant women who are worried about the outcome of childbirth. In these dreams, the mother can see the color of the hair, hear the voice and understand what gender the child is. The age of the child can be very different. Sometimes such a dream is not immediately remembered. After birth, at a certain stage, at some point the vision emerges in memory and the mother vaguely remembers that she has already seen and experienced this somewhere.
Little-known harbingers
Fish is the main sign of future motherhood. But in some states the dominant indicator is completely different. For example, residents of Egypt, Greece, Ireland and Finland believe that it is a stork in a dream that predicts the imminent birth of a long-awaited baby.
Plants and animals
Some types of flowers can indicate an early stage of an interesting situation in a girl. A dream about a bouquet of forget-me-nots or cornflowers indicates an imminent conception. A beautiful, floating water lily is a sign that the baby is already in the womb.
Early pregnancy is indicated by a dream in which a person picks a ripe pomegranate fruit. But eating this fruit only indicates future resistance to temptation. In general, harvesting any round-shaped fruit or vegetable is evidence of the unexpected birth of new life.
A cabbage patch or a whole field sometimes means adding family members. Other manipulations with this vegetable - cooking, chopping - do not carry such information. Dreams of this type will have a completely different meaning.
A signal that in the near future you will have to take a pregnancy test is dreams in which a woman eats:
- strawberries;
- cucumber;
- seeds;
- watermelon;
- large red tomatoes.
Picking mushrooms also marks the imminent news of an interesting situation. Dreams with butterflies and spiders indicate that if you have an active sex life, you will soon conceive a baby. Chickens, especially a hen with chicks, indicate that the next intimate relationship will give rise to the life of a new person.
In reality, mice are troublesome. But if a late-term pregnant woman dreams of a small rodent, she can be absolutely calm: the birth will be easy and safe. Dreams in which small animals are present have the same meaning: hares, puppies, kittens. A huge beast is a sign of impending news of pregnancy only if the sleeper sees himself hunting or giving birth to an animal. Wrapping your arms around and stroking a dolphin is a very good sign for a married couple who has already lost hope of conceiving a child.
Objects and situations
Things that you dream about before pregnancy are often round or oval in shape. The most popular options:
- balls (but only those types that are used when playing with hands - basketball, volleyball, bowling alley ball);
- eggs and any activity related to them - removing them from the nest, sorting, purchasing;
- Balloons;
- candies, peas, pearls in a transparent box;
- moon against the background of the starry sky.
If you dreamed of your own family relationships, filled with mutual understanding and love, this is a sure sign that you should get tested to determine a possible pregnancy.
A woman who does not yet know that she is in an interesting position may suddenly dream of the characteristic attributes of a newborn:
- stroller;
- beanbag;
- pacifier;
- crib;
- diapers.
Children in a dream are more likely not harbingers of pregnancy, but a projection of the unborn child for a woman in the later stages. After the birth of a baby, a young mother is sometimes haunted by a feeling of “déjà vu.” And as the baby grows up, she realizes that during her stay in an interesting position, it was this particular child who dreamed.
Watermelon
Watermelons symbolize the mother's womb. But not all interpreters come to a consensus on this matter. In biblical interpretations, this berry is a harbinger of imminent conception. There is a modern interpretation of if you saw a watermelon in a dream. Why do you dream about such a berry? There are two explanations for this. For young girls, such a dream speaks of imminent marriage. For patients, such a vision promises a quick recovery and recovery. For men who are busy with business and affairs, dreams with this berry promise a quick receipt of goods or money. What does it mean to choose a watermelon at the market in a dream? Why do you dream like this? For women - to gossip and gossip, for men - to clashes and conflicts at work.
Catch it, fish, big and small
The most “cult” dream foreshadowing pregnancy is considered to be a dream about fish. Probably everyone knows about this. And perhaps this is why fish are so often dreamed of by women who are trying and dreaming of getting pregnant. So you should treat such a dream with caution. If you go to bed every night thinking about fish, then it is not surprising that you will dream about it. But in general, such a dream turns out to be quite true.
The fact that live fish is a dream of pregnancy was previously written in almost all dream books. Now interpreters offer a variety of interpretations of such dreams, often having nothing to do with conception and childbirth. Nevertheless, women continue to dream about fish precisely as news of an imminent pregnancy. And most often it is carp, although there are the most unexpected options - from pike to dolphin.
In fact, a fish seen in a dream promises a person profit. But in the case when a young woman dreams of it, profit should be understood as “offspring.” Although not at all necessary, of course.
It should be clarified that in such a dream the fish must certainly be alive (or fresh, tasty), in clean water. However, women see it differently: some catch it with their hands, others buy it, others watch it in an aquarium, pool or pond, give it to someone, treat it to someone, and even eat it. I don’t remember how I dreamed about the fish (because before my pregnancy I did dream about it), but recently my sister gave birth to twins, and before her pregnancy, my mother caught two fry in her dream.
Pregnancy
Seeing yourself pregnant in a dream does not mean at all that it is a prophetic dream. Our subconscious rarely sends clear and clear images that take place in real life.
But seeing a pregnant friend in a dream is a sign that, most likely, the dream will come true. This girl will soon find out about her situation or share the good news with you. For unmarried ladies, dreams in which they are pregnant signify deception and warn of danger. For a married woman, this vision is interpreted differently: it means an imminent major purchase.
Seeing an unfamiliar pregnant woman in a dream means profit and prosperity in the family.
Giving birth in a dream is a good sign for women making plans for the future. The dream means that everything will come true, but you will have to suffer. Taking birth from another woman is a hint of imminent difficulties and problems. Sometimes pregnancy dreams of a salary increase or an inheritance.
Curious nuances
In search of an answer to the question of what dreams portend pregnancy, you can find more detailed details of upcoming motherhood: the number of children, as well as the gender of the unborn baby. Common interpretations of various dreams:
- When buying fish, if the seller turns out to be a man, you should wait for your son and vice versa.
- Number of pins in bowling alley. If the number is odd, a daughter should appear in the family.
- The boy is foreshadowed by a catch of fish such as tench, pike perch, crucian carp or carp. In order for a girl to be born, in a dream you need to catch a redfish, goldfish, rudd or pike.
- Catching several fish in a clean pond means you need to prepare for the birth of twins.
- A woman carrying twins usually dreams of two distinct objects. It could be anything - two chickens, oranges, a pair of shoes. Usually a dream in which the same things are present is repeated several times.
If you find yourself pregnant, then in reality the dream most likely will not come true.
It is noteworthy that prophetic dreams about an upcoming interesting situation can appear not only among women, but also among their chosen ones. Moreover, the emotional atmosphere in such dreams is completely opposite:
- Men experience anxiety, tension, confusion, and depression. Various natural disasters can be observed: fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes.
- Women are in a great mood, cheerful, happy, peaceful.
It doesn’t matter where the dreams that talk about pregnancy come from - a vision from the past, signals from space, heightened intuition. Their main task is to formulate the correct reaction to the upcoming news.
If future parents were looking forward to this, it means that in the near future the woman needs to limit excessive physical activity and avoid stressful situations. In cases where conception is not desirable, it is necessary to temporarily limit love affairs or carefully protect yourself. And if an unwanted pregnancy does occur, you need to think about how to meet this news with dignity, so as not to rashly do irreparable stupid things .
Flowers
Some flowers seen in dreams are attributed to the meaning of an early pregnancy.
For example, a lotus flower on the surface of the water or when they go into the water and pick flowers. Cornflower is a sign of an upcoming interesting situation. Therefore, if you have had a beautiful dream where they present you with a whole bouquet of cornflowers or forget-me-nots, you can prepare for an addition.
If you dream about water
Married couples who have been planning conception for a long time and dream of having a baby dream of water. It is important after waking up to analyze the dream and remember your feelings. The imminent replenishment of the family is indicated by:
- clean stream, fast flow of water;
- an endless sea or ocean with a smooth surface;
- the presence of fish, crabs, algae, corals in the reservoir;
- bathing, washing, splashing in water;
- clear water in the pond, clean sandy bottom with small fish.
Some women dream of being immersed in a font or undergoing baptism. A bucket of water collected from a well promises upcoming motherhood.
Objects seen briefly
There are also a number of indirect hints about an imminent joyful event. This includes objects seen briefly, on which attention was not focused.
This could be a baby rattle, crib, toy doll, baby vest, booties, pacifier, baby bottle. Pregnancy also dreams of choosing a new dress, especially if it is blue, as well as peace, tranquility in the house and a pleasant feeling of someone's presence.
Dreams foreshadowing pregnancy
The creators of dream books often explain the signs they see in different ways. Many nations have their own symbols of fertility and childbirth, which differ significantly among representatives of different nationalities. In Slavic culture there are visions that from ancient times promise a new addition to the family. Examples of dreams that came true were passed down from generation to generation and formed the basis for their interpretation.
Astrologers and people interested in mystical sciences claim that the astral body of the expectant mother changes even before conception. Therefore, some women in their dreams can see signs of the birth of a new life. This is a coincidence or an unexplored side of phenomena; to believe the interpretations or not is the individual choice of each person. Let's look at the most famous signs, symbols and characters. Seen in a dream, they are, according to generally accepted statements, reliable signs of pregnancy. Is it worth figuring out what a woman dreams about before pregnancy?
Do you dream of fish or caviar as a sign of pregnancy?
Fish. The most popular messenger of future motherhood. It is noteworthy that the baby’s father can also see a dream about an unborn child. So, a rich catch, quite possibly, means early fatherhood. For a woman, a sure sign of impending pregnancy from time immemorial has been a dream about fresh, live fish. Seeing or touching clean water, an aquarium, a swimming pool is an omen of conceiving a baby. If you catch a fish with your hands, it has always been considered a good sign to hold on to it and not let it go - this is what expectant mothers dream about before pregnancy.
Eating delicious fried fish with an appetite also means an interesting situation. It is important to rely on your intuition and remember the details of your visions. Many expectant mothers of twins have dreamed of a pair of fry or fish. It happened that a woman in a dream bought fish, caviar, and soon found out about her pregnancy. Dream characters that are vividly etched into consciousness can suggest, for example, the gender of the baby.
According to popular belief, carp, crucian carp, pike perch, tench are a dream that means pregnancy with a boy. Pike, rudd, goldfish, and redfish predict a daughter. When interpreting dreams, the following are of great importance: the mood of the vision, emotions, and details. It’s good if it’s a living, pleasant, bright feeling of spiritual warmth and comfort. In many cultures, seeing a dolphin, stroking it, hugging it also meant an upcoming joyful event.
A dream for pregnancy besides fish: what else could portend replenishment?
Pure water. The origin of life occurred in this element. Water is the cradle of life. Popular superstitions classify dreams of swimming in calm, clear and clear waters as sure signs of impending childbirth. Swimming in a beautiful lake or a cozy lagoon, swimming in a pool in a dream predicts pregnancy, wading a quiet river, washing with clean water - such dreams often mean the onset of a long-awaited pregnancy. It is also considered favorable to see river pearls and white swans.
Animals. Little cute animals: kittens, puppies, hares, birds that cuddle and ask to be held have long foreshadowed the appearance of a baby. In some dream books, a duck or chicken is a dream that predicts pregnancy with a girl. If you dream of an egg, it is considered a bad omen to break it or drop it.
The stork is also a symbol of future motherhood. To a partner, such a dream showed readiness for fatherhood. It doesn’t really matter who had the prophetic dreams: the expectant mother or her closest relatives. Often, it is the relatives who are the first to see the coming changes; that’s why they dreamed of birds before pregnancy.
Fruits, mushrooms. The birth of a new life refers to picking mushrooms, berries or apples seen in a dream. The famous sorcerer Yuri Longo called cabbage seen in a dream a faithful messenger of future offspring. Tomatoes are a sign of pregnancy when a girl sees large red tomatoes in her dream. In Ancient Greece, pomegranate was considered a symbol of fertility. Today, many peoples believe that seeing this fruit in dreams is a sign of an upcoming favorable conception.
Dream about fruits and strawberries for pregnancy
A dream in which a woman tastefully feasts on fruits or berries tells about future motherhood. The vision about a ripe watermelon, fruits, and seeds has the same meaning. Buying cherries, cherries, and lemons may signal the onset of an unwanted pregnancy. Cucumbers dream of pregnancy, especially when you eat them. They are a symbol of male power. This means that you should be especially careful in the following days. You also dream of strawberries for pregnancy; by consuming this fruit in a dream, you will experience the heights of pleasure, passion and, ultimately, the onset of pregnancy.
Idyll in the family: prophetic dreams about pregnancy
Family. A peaceful idyll with a partner in a dream: a romantic dinner, a pleasant pastime, walks and joint travel speak of psychological readiness to become parents. A good state of mind and a wonderful mood from communicating with your chosen one serve as a sign of possible conception. Most likely, these visions are a projection of the baby’s reality and expectations.
Baby and sleep: is it worth thinking about pregnancy?
Children. The interpretation of such dreams is very diverse. Most often, dream books say that these visions represent troubles and difficulties that end in a favorable outcome. For gypsies, a dream about a boy is a sure sign of a successful turn in business and personal affairs. In Muslim countries, this dream is also considered a happy omen.
Before pregnancy I dreamed of a child
Some adults dream about their future babies. You may not believe this, but many mothers claim that they saw their children before conception, saw some fragments from their future life, and the baby’s facial features. They walked hand in hand, played, talked, and saw the sex of the baby's future. It is considered favorable for couples who cannot conceive and bear a child for a long time to see in a dream how someone brings or gives a baby to the family.
According to one version, there is a universal field of knowledge from which psychics, fortune-tellers and seers draw information about the future. Perhaps dreams are a way to expand the corridors of time and space when consciousness penetrates into the future. Then the “déjà vu” effect becomes clear. It seems that the event has already happened, but in fact it was a dream a long time ago. Many people have encountered this interesting phenomenon, so it should not be categorically denied.
Buying clothes. Many women tried on new clothes in their sleep before becoming pregnant. They say that the color of clothing matters. Blue and blue shades promise a boy, and pink and red – a girl. A dream in which a woman receives clothes as a gift has the same meaning. When you remember the details of visions, you can, using your inner voice and intuition, understand their hidden meaning.
What does pregnancy in a dream mean for a woman according to the dream book?
Why do you dream about pregnancy? Pregnancy. Dreams about a close friend’s pregnancy can indeed predict an interesting situation for her. Sigmund Freud spoke about this in his work “The Interpretation of Dreams.”
Personal pregnancy in a dream: why do you dream? Seeing yourself with a rounded tummy means an addition to the family, only if the woman is confident in her partner and expects a miracle. Otherwise, the girl will be deceived by a hypocritical and unreliable chosen one.
Why do you dream about the beginning of pregnancy? A similar interpretation is found in Vanga’s dream book, if a woman dreams of being pregnant, she really expects pregnancy.
In many sources, seeing an unfamiliar woman in pregnancy means a pleasant surprise or an unexpected gift. This dream is a sign of imminent joy, the fulfillment of your most cherished desires.
Why do you dream of an unplanned pregnancy? Such dreams can foreshadow unexpected events in life.
Of course, it is also possible that you are “programmed” into dreams; if we talk about pregnancy, you dream about something you are very worried about.
Dream book: what do you dream about pregnancy?
What dreams do you have about pregnancy besides fish? It should be understood that you can dream about fish in any other circumstances except pregnancy. This can be either financial success or a slowdown in any business. You just need to remember in what circumstances you saw this dream.
Other items and characters. The following dreams are also considered popular harbingers of future offspring:
- beautiful views of nature;
- watching animals, hunting;
- a spider dreams of pregnancy;
- small objects in containers, for example, a bead in a box;
- an otherworldly voice or source of light;
- birth in animals.
Planting and caring for fruit trees is another well-known symbol of the arrival of a baby in the family. Dreaming of grapes indicates pregnancy; it is also a symbol of masculine strength and rebirth. Some expectant mothers had a scary dream about a spider weaving a web. The praying mantis dreams of pregnancy, among other things. The appearance of this insect in a dream promises a change in situation for the better. Visions associated with a baby - a vest, a rattle, a stroller, a swing - are considered by some peoples to be a sure sign of upcoming troubles.
Emotions at the moment of awakening
The emotional situation at the moment of awakening is very important. A feeling of joy and good mood is the best indicator that the dream is positive. But the feeling of anxiety at the moment of awakening is not always an indicator of bad events in the near future. Perhaps your fears and concerns that you try to suppress find expression in your dreams. Maybe you should drink a soothing decoction before bed, take a warm bath, and help your body relax as much as possible. Peace in your soul will bring peace to your dreams.
The famous astrologer and soothsayer Nostradamus saw a large number of prophetic dreams. He explained this by a heightened sense of his intuition. He attributed these abilities to one degree or another to all humanity. We see hints of many events in our dreams, but we discard them in the morning, considering them unnecessary information.
Children in a dream
If a woman dreams of a child, it means that he is ready to become a mother. Pregnancy announcements often involve dreams of toys and baby animals.
It is possible that baby sex in a dream is the advice you will have. A baby's voice and behavior can indicate the temperament your baby will have.
Run after the baby, playing with him, holding him in your hand - for the upcoming pregnancy.
Often the most important are the feelings and emotions that affected you in the dream. Panic or anxiety indicates that you are unprepared to become a mother or that you are overly worried about your inability to be a good mother.
Should we believe or not the warning signs of pregnancy?
Opinions are quite different and no one can say unequivocally whether one should believe in dreams foreshadowing pregnancy. After all, if you look at it, dreams are a mirror image of the subconscious. And it stores:
- all kinds of fears;
- subconscious beliefs;
- hidden desires;
- immodest fantasies.
All this manifests itself in a dream in an incomprehensible form. Many women, having learned that they are pregnant, remember that on the eve of this event they actually dreamed of certain harbingers, which we will discuss below.
Fish is considered to be a harbinger of a joyful event called pregnancy, but not all women see it. And many claim that they dream about fish before their periods. Therefore, it should not be argued that the sign of pregnancy in a dream - a fish - should be interpreted unambiguously as pregnancy.
It should also be noted that signs and symbols are interpreted differently in different dream books. Therefore, when highlighting the harbingers of pregnancy that come in dreams, we took into account the reviews of already happy mothers.
