What Does Dreaming of Someone Dying Mean? 8 Possible Interpretations

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Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)

Dreaming of someone dying can mean all kinds of things. Dreams regarding death can have many different connotations.

However, many people believe that dreaming of someone dying is a bad omen. It could be a premonition of the person dying in real life. Death dreams usually signify an end to something, whether it is a relationship or a career. So is this the same when we dream of someone dying?

So what does dreaming of someone mean?

Dreaming that a specific person is dying has particular meanings:

If you dreamed that your parents died, then you could be afraid in real life of losing them. If they are ill, then this makes sense that you would dream of them dying. Another reason is that you are taking up some position of responsibility. It could also mean that you are moving on from an immature lifestyle and settling into a more stable one.

Dreaming that a sibling is dying is a common sign that you are missing them or that you do not see them as much as you would like. It is also a sign that you could be jealous of them, either their lifestyle or their relationships. Dreaming that a partner is dying is often an indication that you are trying to deal with their death in real life.

What other explanations can dreaming of someone dying have?

A change in your circumstances

Death dreams usually mean a change of some sort, as death signifies the end or a rebirth of something. Dreaming of someone dying means that this change or rebirth will happen soon if it has not already started. So you could be looking at a new career, finding a new love interest, or setting new career goals.

You feel betrayed by the person

The most common reason for dreaming of someone dying is that you feel betrayed by them in real life. If you are sad about them dying, then this means you are also sad in real life. However, if you were happy or not bothered that they died, this means that this is their punishment for betraying you and you want revenge.

The person dying has qualities you lack

There are those that believe that the person who is dying possesses certain qualities that you subconsciously lack. Think about the relationship you have with this person, are you jealous of them in real life? Do you envy them and wish you were more like them? This dream could also mean that the qualities this person has are no longer useful for you and it is time to move on.

You are afraid of losing someone

Think about your most important relationships in real life. Are you in danger of losing a special person? This could be that someone close to you is ill, or that you feel a partner is not in love with you anymore? This is quite a common dream and is simply your subconscious mind echoing what you are frightened of in real life.

You feel guilty in real life

Guilt feelings can lead to dreams about someone dying. If something terrible has happened and you think you did not do enough to help, then these types of dreams are your subconscious mind trying to deal with it.

You can even dream about someone dying if you were not actually involved in the event, but typically it will involve a close loved one.

You feel controlled by the person who is dying

This is a very subconscious cry for help. If someone in real life is controlling you to the point where you feel helpless, then dreaming about them dying is a passive way out for you.

Dreaming that they are dying doesn’t mean you want them dead, it is just that you need to escape from their controlling ways.

You fear losing something or someone

Fear of loss is often behind dreams of someone dying. When you value someone highly and you are afraid of losing them, this fear often gets transferred into your subconscious mind as dreaming. It is natural that you are afraid of losing the person you feel most strongly for.

It is sign of pregnancy

This is probably the least likely reason for dreaming of someone dying. There have been reports, however, of women dreaming about seeing a person dying just before they got confirmation of their pregnancy. This could be a literal translation of death as a kind of rebirth.

Dreaming of someone dying does not mean that they will pass away in real life. It is more likely that there is a particular feeling of loss about that person. It could be that you are missing them more than usual and usually occur around important anniversaries. Use your dreams about dying to resolve any issues you have with that person and hopefully, they will stop naturally.

Dreaming of someone dying doesn’t have to mean a bad omen. It all depends on the context and situation you are in at that time.

References:

  1. https://www.huffingtonpost.com
  2. https://www.psychologytoday.com

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  • The last two nights i have had dreams about my parents dying and my best friend dying. In the first dream there was a school shooter and i could hear my friend screaming in the other classroom. i heard a gun shot and he stopped screaming. The second dream was my parents were on a road trip just them. I was at my house with my two sisters and grandma when my grandma got a call saying that my parents died in a car crash. i love all of those people very much and i did a little more research. and i don't know if this is true but i saw that it could be showing me something that will happen in the future. Is that a true fact and should i be worried? Because right now i am.

    • Yes something big terrific is going to be happen in your life so please relax don't be worried so much and try to protect everybody and pray to them and if possible please download from play store YPV Sadhna and play the planetary peace meditation it will help you to protect your loving once and please do good with others and bless them all God bless you and your loved ones

  • Is these question answered and not judged for?? Because I had the most terrible dream I have ever had.. I am not to be broken so easily but this dream took a toll on me and made me have a fear, fear so bad I cant sleep at all

  • 2 days ago in my dream I saw me in my old house, someone is knocking on the door so my someone I know come downstair and open the door for her. She was my dead grandma, I didn't realize at first so I just look at her. Then, the one who was talking to her stopped. I realize she was my grandma and then she look at me with saddened eyes... then I don't remember anything about that part anymore.

    Still in that dream, still in my old house. I saw my mother and for some reason, I immediately realize she was a spirit of my mom who isn't dead yet. I cried and I can't run to her and I don't know why. She said "I'm sorry" I guess, and then disappeared.

    One of my favorite youtuber, Pewdiepie died and a video titled "The truth that needs to be clear up" I don't exactly remember the title. I didn't click it... just like how i can't run to my mom or my grandma.

    The rest of my dream I remember is not important but me and my friend was going to someone's dining room which is crowded. One of them tell me to eat octopus.

    That's all I can remember.

  • My husband dreamt I died as when the Boat sank I went back for my hand bag and I died what does that mean

  • Just dreamt that my daughters best friend parents passed away. I and the mom of the girl had a missunderstanding this past October and we no longer speak. I am wondering why was I crying so much in the dream and telling my daughters friend that I was sorry for her mothers passing and telling her she will find better parents. The girl tells me in the dream her mom never kissed her or told her I love you. I was crying and feeling bad for the child because she no longer has her parents. My daughter still skypes with her and remains her friend. When asked why was I crying by an adult my reply was now the deseased will haunt me. I woke up shivering and cold.

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