The Element Encyclopedia

by Theresa Cheung
A symbol of independence, refuge, home and security, which might indicate that you need something to fall back on. Alternatively, it may signify a prosperous endeavor, new opportunities, or an imminent fortune. Making a nest suggests homebuilding and the accumulation of material possessions, as in ‘feather the nest’, or partnership with someone else and the parental urge.

If you dream of birds leaving the nest, it might suggest that you are taking on new responsibilities in waking life or are the parent of a child who is about to leave home. Similarly an empty nest can suggest your own sense of loneliness. Has your brood flown away to make their own way in the world?

Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

by Gustavus Hindman Miller
To see an empty bird’s nest, denotes gloom and a dull outlook for business. With eggs in the nest, good results will follow all engagements.

If young ones are in the nest, it denotes successful journeys and satisfactory dealings.

If they are lonely and deserted, sorrow, and folly of yours will cause you anxiety.

Gypsy Dream Dictionary

by Raymond Buckland
A sign of coming marriage.

A nest full of eggs means success in your personal life.

A nest full of baby birds presages a coming trip with friends.

An empty nest means that plans for a trip will fall through.

See Bird for individual bird nests.