The Element Encyclopedia

by Theresa Cheung
If you dream of flower-buds in the middle of winter, your unconscious may be mirroring your longing for spring and warmth. It might relate to a budding relationship, a potential talent waiting to be developed, or to someone close to you. The unconscious can sometimes use buds or seeds to symbolize unborn children, the potential germination of an idea.

If you picked or nipped your bud this could be urging you to nip something in the bud.

If the bud looked plump and ready to flower this could mirror a potential development in your life. To recap: a flower-bud represents new beginnings and your potential, whilst an opening or blossoming flower indicates development and fulfillment.

So, a magnificent bloom could reflect your sense of satisfaction and fulfillment at having realized your potential? If you feel that you are past your prime, a bloom that is losing its petals may echo your sense of regret and loss.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
1- To dream of a bud is to recognise the unfolding of a new way of life, new experiences or new emotions.

To dream of a bud dying or shrivelling up indicates the failure of a project.

2- A new idea or way of thinking holds a great deal of potential, as yet untapped.

3- How the world unfolds before us and how we can influence that is symbolised here.

Strangest Dream Explanations

by Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a bud symbolize potential, the beginning stages of a romance or a creative endeavor.

A bud can also symbolize blossoming sexuality. Your dream is telling you to have patience with the process you are in, because everything will blossom in due time.

See Seed, Blossom and Spring.