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Dream of Onions: What It Means
The more you peel an onion, the more its center shows, so onion dreams have been read as hidden circumstances coming to light or learning the truth.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Food · Money
- Matching tarot card
- Six of Swords
- Also searched as
- onion, onion skin, chopping onions, tears, onion bag
Traditional reading
The more you peel an onion, the more its center shows, so onion dreams have been read as hidden circumstances coming to light or learning the truth. A big, firm onion meant wealth, and tears while chopping meant hurt feelings being released.
Through the heart
It may reflect a wish to know what's really behind something. Or a wish to shed suppressed feelings one layer at a time.
Scene by scene
- Peeling onion skin again and again
- The true nature of something you've wondered about gradually comes out.
- Tearing up while chopping onions
- Built-up feelings are released and your heart feels relieved.
- Finding a rotten onion
- Check again whether you've trusted something just by its surface.
Lucky or unlucky?
Depends on the scene The reading changes with what happens in the dream
Whether this dream is lucky or not depends on the scene. With the same subject, the reading changes with what you did, how you felt and whether it ended brightly or darkly. Look through the scenes and similar dreams below for the one closest to yours.
Of the 13 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 2 · Depends on the scene 8 · Check in with yourself 3
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of a dragon shedding tearsDepends on the scene
A dragon's tears mean the pain of a great person or deep sorrow within you. Comfort was said to become a blessing; if you wiped its tears, you'll win the heart of a valued person, and if the tears turned to pearls, a reward comes after sorrow.
A heart that pretended to be strong is worn out.
- Dream of your parents crying with joy over youLucky dream
Parents weeping with joy is a lucky dream of you achieving something big and bringing the family glory, and news of an acceptance or promotion may be near. If you hugged each other tight, the celebration grows and family bonds deepen.
You want to be a child your parents can be proud of.
- Dream of a king crying as he looks at youDepends on the scene
A king looking at you and weeping means your sincerity reaches those above you. But his tears also hold worry as deep as his care, so cut back on overcommitting and steadily show your trustworthiness.
You hope someone will recognize your hard work.
- Dream of a statue of the Virgin Mary shedding tearsDepends on the scene
A weeping statue of Mary means look after the sorrow of someone close. If you wiped those tears, the more you approach and comfort first, the more affection returns and the stronger the relationship grows.
Your heart feels someone else's pain alongside them.
- Dream of crying tears of bloodCheck in with yourself
Weeping tears of blood means a deep sense of injustice remains in your heart, but once you cry, that grief is released and a new path opens.
It's a sign unspoken sorrow has piled up for quite a while, and also that you've held up well.
- Dream of puffy, swollen eyesCheck in with yourself
Puffy, swollen eyelids mean something sorrowful has happened or you're worn out from lack of rest. If the swelling went down, the sad times will pass and days of laughter will come.
Holding back tears showed up in your body; even tears need rest.
- Dream of panicking because your tears won't stopDepends on the scene
Tears that keep flowing no matter how you wipe them signal that waves of emotion will continue for a while. But once everything built up drains away like flowing water, your body and daily life will feel much lighter.
It reflects feelings you've forced down spilling over like a burst dam.
- Dream of shedding tears without a soundDepends on the scene
Silently shedding tears is read as holding a worry you can't speak of all by yourself. An old interpretation says that when those tears touch the ground, a clue to the worry quietly appears.
The dream is saying for you how exhausting it is to try not to let it show.
- Dream of wanting to cry but no tears comingCheck in with yourself
Trying to cry but no tears coming is read as blocked emotions stalling the flow of your energy too. It's also a warning that fatigue may be hiding in your body, so cut back on overpacked schedules.
You may have held your feelings down so long that the path to expressing them is temporarily blocked.
- Dream of wiping away someone's tearsLucky dream
Wiping another person's tears means you'll build goodwill by being a source of strength for someone. That goodwill will return later as wealth or trust.
You may feel fulfilled in a caring role but also be worn out.
- Dream of smiling while tears stream from your eyesDepends on the scene
Shedding tears with a smiling face foretells something that brings joy and regret together. It's a time when partings and beginnings overlap, but your heart will grow stronger in the end.
It's a sign you're pretending to be fine on the outside while sorrow remains inside.
- Dream of crying in a dream and waking with real tearsDepends on the scene
Waking from crying in a dream with wet eyes is read as a cleansing dream releasing built-up emotions. If you felt refreshed afterward, old hurts will be washed away and your heart will lighten.
Feelings you held back during the day flowed out safely in sleep.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · Don't try to know everything at once. Look one layer at a time and the way will show.
- Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
- If you have a decision to make today, it is fine to sleep on it one more night.
- Think about whether anything in your waking life resembles the scene. Dreams often show current worries in another shape.
- Review one expense today. Dreams of money and food reflect both your finances and your peace of mind.
- 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 Six of Swords card. You leave a hard place and head for calmer waters. Things are gradually getting better.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of Onions” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. The more you peel an onion, the more its center shows, so onion dreams have been read as hidden circumstances coming to light or learning the truth. A big, firm onion meant wealth, and tears while chopping meant hurt feelings being released.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of Onions)?
Don't try to know everything at once. Look one layer at a time and the way will show. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: Peeling onion skin again and again?
The true nature of something you've wondered about gradually comes out.
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.