The Element Encyclopedia

by Theresa Cheung
In Judeo-Christian belief, the apple denotes sin and temptation because of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden after the serpent tempted Eve to eat the apple growing on the Tree of Knowledge. Greek mythology associated the apple with sexual attraction. So if you are married and tempted to bite or steal an apple in your dream, this could represent the attraction of a forbidden affair. Their association with the Tree of Knowledge means that apples may also indicate the self-knowledge and insight gained from experience. On the other hand, they may also symbolize a desire to return to lost innocence.

To see apples growing in a tree in your dream symbolizes wisdom and that wellearned rewards will be gained in the future. Consider also the common phrase, ’an apple a day keeps the doctor away’; this may imply that you need to take better care of your health. To see green apples represents developing love or love that has yet to blossom. To see a rotten or half-eaten apple in your dream denotes that what you are striving and aiming for may not only be unfulfilling; it may even be harmful to you. A popular image of the comforts of home and childhood, apple pie probably reflects a desire to return to the security of childhood. Old rivalries and resentments may be expressed if you appear to be served a smaller slice of pie than the others present in your dreams.

Dream Encyclopedia

by Joseph Clerk

  • Introduction

    The apple is a powerful symbol in various contexts, including mythology, religion, literature, and dreams.

  • Symbolic Meanings

    • The apple is associated with wisdom, knowledge, and freedom.
    • It can also represent temptation, guilt, and forbidden fruit.
    • In dreams, apples can symbolize love, fertility, and the desire for knowledge.

  • Cultural References

    • The apple is associated with various mythologies, including Greek and Norse.
    • In Christianity, the apple is associated with the Garden of Eden and original sin.
    • The golden apple was associated with the goddess Aphrodite.

  • Interpretations in Dreams

    • Apples can represent emotional satisfaction and abundance.
    • Ripe apples symbolize financial rewards, while green or tainted apples suggest potential losses.
    • Apples can also represent love, temptation, and guilt.

  • Conclusion

    Overall, the apple is a complex and rich symbol that can represent a variety of concepts, ranging from knowledge and wisdom to temptation and guilt.

Islamic Dream Interpretation

by Ibn Seerin
In a dream, apples represent beautiful children.

An apple in a dream also denotes one’s determination and good will.

To a king, apples in a dream represent his kingdom.

To a merchant, they represent his merchandise, and to a farmer theyrepresent his crop. Eating apples in a dreammeans determination. Eating a sweet apple in a dream means lawful earnings, while eating a sour tasting apple means acquiring unlawful earnings. Sour apples in a dream mean divisiveness and hurt, while its tree represents torpor. Ifa king throws an apple at one of his subjects in a dream, it means good news or attainment of one’s goals. Planting an apple tree in a dream means adopting or caring for an orphan.

An apple tree in a dream represents a good man and a believer who serves and benefits his community. Eating an apple in a dream also means earning somethingpeople cannot See. Plucking an apple in a dream meansmoneyearned through a respectable person. Counting apples in a dream means counting money. Smelling an apple inside a mosque in a dream means getting married.

If a woman sees herself smelling an apple during a reception in a dream, it means misconduct and the permeation of sin. Ifshe sees herselfeating an apple in a known place in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a handsome son. Biting on an apple in a dream means satisfying one’s sexual desires or being sexually obsessed.

(Also see Magician)