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Dream of Vomiting: What It Means
Vomiting in a dream means expelling bad energy from the body, so it was seen as a dream of worries clearing up.
At a glance
- Lucky or unlucky?
- Depends on the scene
- Category
- Body
- Matching tarot card
- Five of Cups
- Also searched as
- vomit, vomiting, throwing up, threw up, puke, puking, nausea
Traditional reading
Vomiting in a dream means expelling bad energy from the body, so it was seen as a dream of worries clearing up. But vomiting up something precious is a sign to be careful that money doesn't slip away.
Through the heart
It's a wish to push away something or some feeling that's hard to accept. There may be something you're forcing yourself to endure.
Scene by scene
- Feeling refreshed after vomiting
- A sign that a troublesome matter will be sorted out.
- Vomiting up food
- It means you should set down a task you were pushed into taking on.
- Watching someone else vomit
- A dream of having a chance to listen to someone's worries.
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 9 dreams in this family: Lucky dream 1 · Depends on the scene 7 · Check in with yourself 1
Similar dreams and how they differ
Dreams that share the same subject. Find the scene closest to yours.
- Dream of coughing up bloodDepends on the scene
Coughing up blood means grief or resentment knotted in your chest is releasing. If you felt clear afterward, something blocked will suddenly open up.
It's a sign words you've held back for a long time have risen to your throat; you have to empty out before something new can come in.
- Dream of watching someone throw upDepends on the scene
Seeing someone else throw up means their hidden circumstances come out, or you'll need to care for them. If you patted their back, you're building up goodwill.
The hard situation of someone close to you seems to be weighing on your mind.
- Dream of throwing up food you ateDepends on the scene
Throwing up what you ate is read as expelling what doesn't suit your body and mind and feeling relieved. If you felt refreshed afterward, old worries will be resolved.
A wish to shake off something hard to accept may be held here.
- Dream of throwing up everything you ateDepends on the scene
Throwing up everything you ate means feeling relief as you let go of something you forced yourself to swallow. But there's also a reading of money going out, so watch your spending.
It reflects your body rejecting something too hard that you forced yourself to accept.
- Dream of a cat coughing up a hairballLucky dream
A cat bringing up a hairball means worries built up inside are released and your mind feels refreshed. If the cat stretches afterward as if relieved, a worrying matter gets past its peak and your physical fatigue lightens too.
It's a wish to shake off old emotions.
- Dream of a baby spitting up formulaDepends on the scene
Bringing up what was eaten was long seen as a signal to lighten what you've taken in too much of. You have to empty out to fill up again. If the baby soon felt better, recovery will be quick.
You're getting more information or requests than you can handle all at once.
- Dream of a dog throwing upCheck in with yourself
A dog throwing up what it ate is read as a warning that taking on too much may cause trouble. If the dog regained its energy afterward, it means you'll bounce back quickly even if trouble comes.
It's a sign of emotions or information you haven't been able to digest.
- Dream of cleaning up vomitDepends on the scene
Cleaning up vomit means you'll be left to clean up after someone else's mess. If you finished cleanly, that effort returns as trust and reward.
The burden of handling the fallout of others' doings and your quiet sense of duty both appeared in the dream.
What to do the day you have this dream
Today's advice · It's okay to say no to what's too much to handle. Take care of just your share.
- 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.
- If the part of the body that hurt in the dream actually feels off, look after your body before any reading.
- 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 Vomiting” a good or a bad sign?
Depends on the scene. Vomiting in a dream means expelling bad energy from the body, so it was seen as a dream of worries clearing up. But vomiting up something precious is a sign to be careful that money doesn't slip away.
What should I do after this dream (Dream of Vomiting)?
It's okay to say no to what's too much to handle. Take care of just your share. Note the clearest scene and how you felt in it. The reading turns on that feeling.
What does it mean: Feeling refreshed after vomiting?
A sign that a troublesome matter will be sorted 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.