SKY

If the sky is dark, it can suggest a mood of gloom; but if the sky is bright, it suggests joy. The daytime sky represents infinity and a star-studded sky is a symbol of the unconscious.

Jung saw the night sky as the most suitable place onto which people could project their unconscious desires. The symbolism of the constellations and Zodiac signs are archetypal expressions of the inner world of the unconscious. The image of a blue sky in your dreams may suggest spiritual aspirations but it is also a symbol of contentment. Most dream traditions suggest that to dream of a blue sky brings good luck, whilst cloudy skies are a harbinger of misfortune. Some claim that to dream of a red sky foretells a terrible disaster that will befall the nation.

See also SPACE AND SCIENCE.

If in dreams you look at the sky during daylight, it is a sign of openness and clarity in your aims. The night sky, in turn, indicates order, and balance when it is starry. For Jung, at nightfall, the sky was the most appropriate place for the subject to project her unconscious. The symbolism of the constellations and zodiac signs, therefore, are archetypal expressions of the subject’s inner world.

Many oneiric superstitions agree that dreaming of a blue sky heralds good luck.

If it is cloudy, quite the opposite. On the other hand, some believe that a red sky in dreams portends a national disaster.

Vision: Looking at a cloudless, blue sky: your plans will be successful; it also means great joy in the near future.

A cloudy sky: worries, obstacles, or an uncertain future.

If you are looking at Stars: a great desire is being fulfilled.

Depth Psychology: The sky stands for the emotional strength that influences your life, though you may not be aware of it. Dreaming about “being in heaven,” or “seeing heaven” means you have either reached this state or are striving to get there. Do you feel like being in “seventh heaven” right now? Sec the chapter “Colors in Dreams—Blue.”