8 Signs of Visitation Dreams and How to Interpret Them

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Andreea Vaduva, B.Sc. (Hons)

So-called visitation dreams or dreams in which we meet with our deceased friends or relatives could make us particularly nervous.

Some people claim that whenever visitation dreams occur, we will notice that the appearance of our deceased loved ones in our dream is not accidental.

The encounter with a deceased relative has a precise meaning. It can be a warning, news, or very important information for the person who dreams.

Psychics claim that if we have a seriously ill person in the family and a deceased relative speaks to us, the received message needs to be carefully considered as the spirit of a deceased person comes to convey a message.

Often, business people who are in financial trouble claim to receive a warning or a solution from their dead relatives or friends.

Also, spiritual people believe that those who have gone out into eternity may appear in the dream of the people they have loved in earthly life to help them escape tribulation.

Possible Interpretations

Dream interpretation from a religious perspective may stir you up. It suggests that the appearance of a deceased person in the dream means that s/he has not yet found peace. Moreover, religious books encourage additional rituals to satisfy the deceased’s desire.

From a psychological point of view, to dream of a deceased person can signify the end of one stage of your life. It can be “dead” feelings and interpersonal relationships that have been lost.

However, if the person you are dreaming of has recently died, you do not have to worry. It means that you still suffer, which is perfectly normal.

You may feel unmotivated, and you may feel as though you are not able to advance in life, no matter how hard you strive. So the deceased person in the dream can be part of you that you wish to leave behind.

Depending on the circumstances in which the deceased person appears in the dream, there are two further interpretations:

1) If the person participates in the action as if nothing had happened, but without having a leading role, then the dream is related to a latent sense of longing for the person, without causing you disturbing or intense feelings.

2) If the deceased person tries to advise you on something, it means that in real life, you need guidance, protection, and comfort. You may feel lonely and this is reflected in what you dream about. Such a dream, in which a spirit shows you the way, can be very refreshing in difficult times.

8 Signs of Visitation Dreams

Yet, it does not mean that dreaming of a person who has occupied an important place in your life is always an attempt at reconnection or a direct message from them. This is why there are a few characteristics of visitation dreams, according to psychics.

1. It Feels Real

Perhaps the most distinguishable characteristic of a visitation dream is that it feels vivid and real.

2. A Sensation of Comfort

When a loved person appears in our dream, you will wake up relaxed, reassured, and peaceful. If the dream makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, or scared, then it is unlikely that you have been visited by good spirits.

3. Clarity

The dream is not confusing. Whether the person communicates with you through words or actions, the message is clear. Symbolistic dreams that will leave you guessing are not visitation dreams.

4. Positive Behaviour

The person who visits our dreams is healthy, positive, calm, and never sad, sick, or injured. Furthermore, their behavior or message will not cause you distress.

5. The Deceased Person Appears Younger

Although this may not be a common characteristic, you may notice that the person visiting you appears younger than they looked when they passed away. This may mean that they felt at their best at a particular age.

6. Physical Experience

Since the dream feels real, every contact with the person will intensify the experience. For example, if you held hands, it is most likely that the feeling will be intense.

7. Sequences of the Dream

The action of the dream will not be made of pieces that you will have to connect in order to make sense of the spiritual message. The sequence of the events or words flow and follow an order.

8. Easy to Remember

Since the action, the message, and the overall experience feel real, it will be easier for you to remember and describe every aspect and sensation you experienced even in a few years’ time.

According to the spiritual perspective, the appearance of a deceased loved person in our dreams is a sign of love; that they are by our side, watching over us. You will certainly feel reassured and comfortable after they visit, even if it is for a brief moment.

If the dream makes you feel uncertain about the message or you experience fear, you could seek spiritual guidance from a priest or medium (depending on your beliefs) and find out how you can keep negative vibrational energy at a distance.

References:

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

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  • My uncle who I was very close with passed away a year ago next month. In life his passion was painting and decorating. Before he passed away from cancer he was adamant he wanted to decorate my living room for me but sadly wasnt able to finish the job. I still have all of his tools in my cupboard and was sorting through them a couple of days ago and threw away a couple of things that were of no use.
    Last night I had a dream that started off as a nightmare. All of his tools were in my living room and started to move towards me one by one. I was so scared. Then something clicked in my brain and I called out "uncle dicky is that you?" All of a sudden he appeared looking so healthy, covered in paint and was laughing. He walked towards me and gave me a hug and said "please dont forget me" then I woke up.
    When he was alive he loved to tell jokes and scare people. He would always tell me ghost stories and laugh at how freaked out I would be so that explains why he tried to do it in my dream.
    The dream was so vivid that I remeber every detail. I woke up feeling so warm and comforted.

  • my dreams scare why this was a long time ago the person was me but the eyes were a different color red orange . ? dreams job bills and other tings . I sense something in the room still asleep then look up at and saw this this white yellowish light then fell back to sleep .

  • I aslo wat to knaow what my dream meant... because i was just sitting down in a room with my grandma uncle grandpa brother and two other men that were standing and there was one chair that nobody was sitting in for some odd reason....so I went over to the dresser..I looked at it and then The scaryest thing happend...I....Saw....My....Dead great grandfather sitting in that empty chair but only when I looked at the dresser he was staring at ME and he looked younger but it was so fcary the face he was using to stare DIRECTLY AT ME I was SO scared I ran right into one of the men and the man grabbed me and I saw his face for one second...I think he was a family member....but then his face was black again he said he was.... I ran to my grandma and yelled "GREAT GRANDPA IS SITTING IN THAT CHAIR RIGHT BEHIND YOU AND IS MAKING A TERRIFYING FACE." and then grandma whisperd into my ear "Well he probably would not have known that if you didn't just yell that.....now he only sees you." then my dream went black and white words that said "watch out" popped up. Im so scared......am i okay?

  • Nay
    I had a dream a month or so after my grandmother passed and she said infront of all my cousins that i will be next to have a child and told me the month it was going to happen.. A couple of weeks after i had another dream of my grandmother where she gave birth in heaven to a little baby girl. It felt so real and my grandmother looked beautiful . Is this a visitation dream?

  • My aunt passed away Friday gone. Last night I dreamt she was talking to my ex telling him to take care of me. Could someone please explain. Thank you

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