Dream Sight: A Dictionary and Guide for Interpreting Any Dream
by Dr. Michael LennoxDreaming Lens: Was it a single tree or a forest? How old did the tree appear to be? What type of tree was it? What was its size and strength? Did you recognize it from your life? Was it from a scene in your past? Did you climb it, swing from it, cut it down, or prune it? Was it healthy? Did it bear fruit?
Personal Focus: Venerated by many cultures throughout history, the tree is a standard symbol of life and growth. Its roots are symbolic of our need to feel connected to something foundational, such as our homes and families. The trunk of a tree represents the physical body and how we grow in wisdom as we age. The branches mirror the need to reach toward our goals and desires. The fruit and foliage of a tree is much like the fruits of our own lives through what we create and express to the world.
At the heart of this symbol is the measurement of growth and wisdom, as the rings of a tree can be decoded to reveal its age and history. A tree in your dream is offering you an indication of where you are on your journey through life. If you return to a childhood tree, you may be considering how far you’ve come since that time. Cutting one down is to stop growth in a particular area suddenly and permanently. Climbing a tree could indicate a need to more closely examine the path your life is traversing or possibly a need to be less serious about issues of maturity. A barren tree could indicate a lack of creative expression. A plush green tree can mean a new level of spiritual awakening or self-discovery is unfolding.
The type of tree could reflect your level of strength and flexibility. A weeping willow has a large, immovable trunk that sprouts much thinner branches that easily sway with the wind. This implies a strong center that supports free emotional expression. An oak has more limitations in its movement, but with a sense of fortitude that reaches out to its very edges. A palm tree is almost invincible through its ability to bend, but not break. Many life circumstances require us to do just that. Examine the qualities of the tree in your dream and apply them to your interpretation for added meaning.
Your dream may contain many trees. A forest is a magical place where change can occur hidden from the view of the outside world. If you dream of being surrounded by many trees, you may be exploring the mysterious side of life through your unconscious. This image might be a call to rely more on your intuitive, feminine side for guidance. Trusting in this aspect of your self will help you find your way out of the woods and back home again.
Dream Encyclopedia
by Joseph ClerkThe Symbolic Meaning of Trees: Life, Growth, and Wisdom
Trees are potent symbols that represent many essential concepts, such as life, growth, and wisdom. They are deeply connected to nature and are often associated with grounding. The roots of a tree symbolize our connection to the earth and the importance of staying grounded in our lives. On the other hand, the branches of a tree represent knowledge and understanding, inspiring us to reach for higher levels of personal growth and development.
Trees are also frequently used in dreams to convey significant messages about our inner selves. For instance, the condition of a tree in a dream can indicate how we view our own strength and growth in the world. A barren tree can represent a sense of loss or a lack of creativity, while a blossoming tree can symbolize new beginnings and a sense of hope for the future. Similarly, a fruit-bearing tree can represent the abundance of life while unripened fruit can suggest that we need to wait patiently for our projects to bear fruit before we can enjoy the rewards.
Different types of trees can also have different symbolic meanings. For example, an oak tree is often seen as a symbol of strength and stability, while a willow tree might be associated with flexibility and mourning. Each type of tree has its unique qualities and characteristics and can represent different aspects of our lives and personalities.
The trunk of a tree is another essential symbol that can provide insight into our personalities and how we present ourselves to the world. A rough trunk might suggest a rough personality, while a smoother trunk might indicate sophistication and elegance. Similarly, the branches of a tree can represent the different stages of growth that we go through in our lives, while the leaves can suggest how we communicate with the world around us.
Ultimately, trees are potent spiritual symbols that represent freedom and growth, reminding us of the importance of staying rooted in our lives while also reaching for the stars. They encourage us to embrace the many opportunities for personal growth and development that life has to offer.
Islamic Dream Interpretation
by Ibn SeerinA crack in a tree in a dream represents members of one’s family who will brace against him.
A palmyra tree in a dream represents a wise man, a poet, or an astronomer. Seeing one, or sitting under it in a dream means meeting such a person.
An oak tree in a dream means profits, prosperity, honor, associating with heedless people who live in the mountains, or perhaps it could’ mean visiting righteous people or a renunciate who lives in the wilderness or in uninhabited ruins.
A mimosa tree in a dream represents stinginess, evil, or pursuing the actions of the dwellers of hell-fire.
A buckthorn tree that grows datelike fruit in a dream represents a noble and a generous woman, or it could represent a noble and a generous man.
The greener is its color, the greater is the person. Seeing this tree in a dream means that one will rise in station, acquire knowledge, and grow in piety. Eating its fruit in a dream means an illness. Climbing this tree in a dream means stress and difficulties.
If one acknowledges the condition of a specific tree in wakefulness then sees the same in his dream, it means that such condition will last. In general, trees in a dream represent women or men of different tempers or personalities. Trees in a dream also represent fights. Unknown trees mean distress, worries, adversities and fears, particularly if one sees them in the dark in his dream. Sitting under the shade of a tree in a dream means profits and money, or it could mean dependence on people in authority, or befriending rich people for their money. As for one who is pursuing the path of innovation, it means that he will repent and follow the path of righteousness ifit is a fruit-bearing tree. Takingshelter under a tree that bears no fruit in the dream means pursuing something that will bear no comfort or benefits. Fragrant trees, flowering trees, a Moringa tree, or a henna plant in a dream represent people of knowledge, religious scholars, teachers or preachers who teach what they do not practice. As for citrus trees in a dream, they represent righteous people, wise men and people of inner and outer awareness who practice what they preach. Palm trees, walnut trees, or the like trees in a dream represent people of the upper social class from whom no one can get anything, or no one will even attempts to ask them for anything. As for the poplar trees, the evergreen cypress trees, or the saint trees in a dream, they represent stinginess and avariciousness. In a dream, any kind of maple or other trees that renew their leaves annually represent poverty, richness, memorizing things, forgetfulness, celebrations, or sadness. In a dream, any kind of large trees that do not shed their leaves in the winter represent longevity, richness, jealousy, or steadfastness in one’s religion. Climbing a tree in a dream means escaping from danger, or carefully avoiding something worrisome. Seeing an unknown tree inside one’s house in a dream means that fire may consume such a house, or that a fight may break the family apart. Common types of trees and city trees in a dream represent enemies, or men seeking lawful earnings. Planting a seedling in a dream means getting married to a girI from a renowned family and gaining rank.
A plane tree, a sycamore, or the like trees in a dream represent great, strong and famous men who have no wealth, nor do they benefit anyone.
A thorny tree in a dream represents a perplexed man. Ifone cuts a tree in a dream, it may mean the death of his wife, or that he will infringe upon a contract, or break a covenant.
If a tree dries out in a dream, it means that a traveller may die in an accident, or that a sick person may die from his illness.
If one sees a king or a man in authority carving some emblems on the trunk of a tree in a dream, it means that he is designing a plan to destroy someone.
If he cuts it down with a scythe or a sickle in the dream, it means that he is demanding something, the other party cannot deliver. Ifone takes money from a tree in his dream, it means that he will earn lawful and blessed money from people who deal with the same type of trees, or that he will live in their vicinity. Planting trees in one’s garden in a dream means bearing children.
A plane tree represents longevity. Peach or plum trees in a dream represent a short life. Seeing a group of trees surrounded with aromatic plants in a dream means that a group of men will gather to mourn someone, or to lament a loss. Tree leaves in a dream represent money.
A tree outside one’s house in a dream represents one’s clan or servants.
A female tree inside a house represents a woman, and a male tree represents a man.
It is a bad omen to see the forbidden tree in a dream. In a dream, to see the tree near which God Almighty spoke to Moses, upon whom be peace, means nearness to God Almighty.
A dead tree in a dream represents guidance and wealth, for it is a source offuel. Sittingunder the shade of a tree along with a group of people, praising and glorifying God’s attributes in a dream means receiving God’s blessings in this world and in the hereafter. Seeing the heavenly TUba tree in a dream means a good end, or living an ascetic life, or it could mean helping others. Seeing mountain trees in a dream means performing supererogatory devotion, work, or receiving unexpected profits.
A palm tree in a dream represents a good word and a true one. It also represents