DREAM · NATURE
Dream of a Volcano: What It Means
A volcano erupting means energy that's built up for a long time bursting out all at once.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Nature
- Matching tarot card
- Seven of Wands
- Also searched as
- volcano, lava, eruption, volcanic explosion, magma
Traditional reading
A volcano erupting means energy that's built up for a long time bursting out all at once. It was sometimes read as a surging force that makes a business thrive, but it also means watch your words so a quarrel doesn't escalate.
Through the heart
It's a sign that anger you've held back or suppressed feelings are near their limit. It may also be a state where passion is overflowing and about to burst out.
Scene by scene
- Watching a volcanic eruption from afar
- A big change is coming, but you're safe.
- Lava cooling into new land
- Read as a new foundation forming after intense events pass.
- Being chased by lava
- You've held your feelings down too long. Find a healthy outlet for them.
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 6 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 0 · Depends on the scene 6 · Check in with yourself 0
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of lava flowing downDepends on the scene
Red lava flowing toward you means an unstoppable big change is approaching. If you escaped the lava to high ground, you'll benefit amid the change.
You're tense before a huge current.
- Dream of lava flowing like a riverDepends on the scene
Lava flowing like a river means burning passion and big change are approaching, and if you watch without touching it, it hardens into wealth. If the lava cooled into solid ground, a new foundation will form.
Feelings that won't cool are slowly flowing and changing shape.
- Dream of a volcano erupting in fireDepends on the scene
A volcano erupting means built-up emotions or strength bursting out all at once. If you saw it from afar, it's a chance for big change; if you were caught up in it, the reading is to manage your emotions.
Feelings you've suppressed are about to burst.
- Dream of watching a foreign volcano spew smoke from afarDepends on the scene
A volcano belching smoke means pent-up energy or emotions may soon burst out. If you watched safely from a distance, a big change will actually become an opportunity.
It's a sign that suppressed emotions are building up.
- Dream of fleeing an erupting volcanoDepends on the scene
Running from an erupting volcano means avoiding something that's about to explode, or blocked energy bursting out to change your luck. If you watched the red sky from afar in relief, a crisis will turn into an opportunity.
It's a sign suppressed anger or passion is looking for an outlet.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · If anger has built up, release it first through writing or exercise, before it erupts.
- 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.
- Step outside for a moment and recall the sky, water or earth you saw in the dream.
- 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 Seven of Wands card. It's time to stand up for your position. If your conviction is clear, don't back down.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Dream of a Volcano” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. A volcano erupting means energy that's built up for a long time bursting out all at once. It was sometimes read as a surging force that makes a business thrive, but it also means watch your words so a quarrel doesn't escalate.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of a Volcano)?
If anger has built up, release it first through writing or exercise, before it erupts. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: Watching a volcanic eruption from afar?
A big change is coming, but you're safe.
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.