DREAM · SITUATIONS
Dream of Crying: What It Means
Crying hard in a dream was actually seen as a dream of worries lifting and happy things happening.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Lucky dream
- Category
- Situations
- Matching tarot card
- Five of Cups
- Also searched as
- crying, cried, cry, tears, weeping, wept, sobbing, bawling
Traditional reading
Crying hard in a dream was actually seen as a dream of worries lifting and happy things happening. The more tears you shed, the more refreshingly things are released.
Through the heart
It's a wish to release feelings you've held back, even if only in a dream. It may be part of your heart being cleansed.
Scene by scene
- Crying your eyes out
- A dream of built-up worries lifting and good things happening.
- Someone crying for you
- It means someone who cares about you is close by.
- Holding back tears
- A sign not to bottle up your feelings too much.
Lucky or unlucky?
Lucky dream Read as a dream announcing good things
Traditional readings lean toward this being a lucky dream, a sign of something coming in: good news, money or a welcome connection. If the mood of the dream was heavy or frightening, though, pay attention to that feeling first. Treat a lucky dream less as "fortune will arrive on its own" and more as "things go well if you move".
Of the 16 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 9 · Depends on the scene 5 · Check in with yourself 2
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of IncenseDepends on the scene
Lighting incense and seeing the smoke rise straight was seen as your sincerity reaching its mark and your wish coming true. Smoke scattering or incense going out meant you should steady your heart.
Incense is an act of calming the mind and honoring something. The dream shows unresolved longing or a wish to settle down.
- A lovely fragrance fills the air · You'll meet someone welcome or something pleasant will happen.
- The incense keeps going out · A sign to let go of impatience and put in real care.
- Offering incense to your ancestors · Read as help and care coming to your family.
Today's advice · Today, breathe slowly while enjoying a scent you love.
- Dream of hearing a horse's long neighDepends on the scene
A strong neigh means good news is coming; a mournful one means check on someone's hurt feelings.
A calling voice in a corner of your heart has grown louder.
- Dream of keeping a snake as a petLucky dream
Taming and keeping a snake means winning over hard-to-handle matters or people. If the snake moved along your hand, your power to handle situations grows; if it roamed the house freely, wealth stays in the home.
There's confidence in embracing something unusual.
- Dream of a snake raising its head uprightDepends on the scene
A snake holding its head erect is both a warning to be careful and a sign you'll meet a dignified person. If it soon lowered its head and withdrew, a tense meeting goes gently; if it stopped face to face with you, it becomes a relationship of mutual respect.
It's a mind trying to keep its pride amid tension.
- Dream of waking a sleeping dragonDepends on the scene
Waking a sleeping dragon means setting a great hidden power in motion, and you need to be ready to handle it once awake. If the woken dragon was gentle, that hidden power is on your side; if it yawned and went back to sleep, it's still a time to wait.
It's a wish to draw out your potential.
- Dream of hearing a snake cryCheck in with yourself
A snake crying means the energy guarding the house is worn out, so it said to check your family's health. If the crying stopped and the snake rested, the worry settles too; if you soothed it, you'll be a source of strength for your family.
Your mind is on your family.
- Dream of raising a bear at homeLucky dream
Raising and caring for a bear at home means keeping weighty wealth or a dependable person by your side. If the bear was tame and well-behaved, that wealth stays in the home long without trouble.
It's a wish to keep someone you can trust and lean on beside you.
- Dream of a skylark soaring and singingLucky dream
A skylark rising high and singing means happy news and a hopeful start. If its song carried to the edge of the sky, hope reaches further than you think; if it was a warm spring day, a fresh start is even closer.
It's the excitement of a fresh start.
- Dream of a cricket chirping in your roomLucky dream
A cricket chirping indoors has long been taken to mean blessings dwelling in the house. It symbolizes quiet luck and family peace.
You want a simple, peaceful daily life.
- Dream of someone splashing water on your faceDepends on the scene
Getting water in the face is read as something happening that snaps you to attention, with harsh words actually helping. If you felt refreshed afterward, it becomes a good chance to clear your head.
It's a wish to realize something, or a memory of being criticized.
- Dream of the house tilting to one sideCheck in with yourself
A house symbolizes life's balance and its pillars the center of the household, so a house tilting to one side warns that the balance of your home or life has broken. It's read as a cue to check whether you're pouring all your energy into one side.
Your balance of work and rest has been shaken.
- Dream of finishing a big salad bowlLucky dream
Polishing off a bowl of fresh salad is read as your body and life lightening and your health luck rising. If the colors were varied, balance will be found in many areas.
A wish to take good care of yourself may be showing.
- Dream of carefully fastening your cufflinksLucky dream
Carefully fastening your shirt cufflinks has a reading that meticulous preparation will leave a good impression on an important occasion. If the cufflinks gleamed, a refined connection will form.
A wish to perfect things down to the smallest detail is held here.
- Dream of an incense burner packed with incense sticksLucky dream
Incense sticks packed into a burner with smoke rising means your wish will come true with many people's support. It's read that what you pray for will reach heaven.
It's your heart's signal that there's something you earnestly wish for.
- Dream of burning incense at a funeral hallLucky dream
Lighting incense and its smoke rising straight up is a good omen that what you wish for will reach heaven and come true. The less the smoke scatters, the more steadily your plans will proceed.
An earnest wish you want to quietly pray for rose up as incense.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · It's okay to cry when you feel like crying. Your heart will feel lighter.
- Write the dream down in three lines this morning. Lucky dreams are fun to look back on once you have a record.
- Make one call or application you have been putting off. Good momentum sticks when you move.
- Old custom says not to spread a lucky dream around. For fun, share it with just one person you trust.
- In one line, compare the dream situation with what you are going through lately.
- Write it down in your dream diary · See by date whether the same dream comes back
Matching tarot card
At Luna Alley this dream is read alongside the Five of Cups card. Your heart aches over what you've lost. But don't forget that some things still remain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of Crying” a good or a bad sign?
Lucky dream. Crying hard in a dream was actually seen as a dream of worries lifting and happy things happening. The more tears you shed, the more refreshingly things are released.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of Crying)?
It's okay to cry when you feel like crying. Your heart will feel lighter. Write the dream down in three lines this morning. Lucky dreams are fun to look back on once you have a record.
What does it mean: Crying your eyes out?
A dream of built-up worries lifting and good things happening.
Can I trust dream interpretation?
Dream interpretation here gathers traditional folk readings and common psychological views, for fun and reflection. A dream does not decide your future, so read it lightly as a prompt to look inward. If the same dream keeps returning and disturbs your sleep, it is worth talking to a professional.