Dreaming of flying
The psychological view
Flying is the action most often linked with lightness and freedom in dreams. In a psychological view, it relates to rising above a situation and looking at it from a distance, or to the wish to put down a load. Whether you hold the control while flying also changes the reading.
Dream research reports that dream content connects to the experiences of waking life (Source 2). So it makes sense to think of a flying dream alongside a matter you want to lighten or see from a distance lately.
Variations
Flying with ease
Easy flying is seen as linked to a period when your confidence grows or you shed a load. What was on your face as you flew?
Struggling to fly
Hard flying describes a situation in which you feel something blocking you from where you want to go. What slowed you down?
Looking down from above
Looking from above shows a need to see a situation at a wide angle. What was below?
Falling while flying
Falling while flying describes the sudden loss of control. What happened before the fall?
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Frequently asked questions
Is dreaming of flying a good thing?
Flying is often tied to a pleasant feeling, but the meaning is not single. What you feel while flying and the context set the reading.
What does a recurring flying dream mean?
A recurring flying dream shows that the theme of freedom or lightness draws your attention. Look in your journal at when it returns.
How do I remember a flying dream?
Write the details as soon as you wake: height, direction, feeling. Even small notes keep the dream alive.
Sources
- Palgrave Macmillan (2018). Researching Dreams: The Fundamentals
- Consciousness and Cognition (2003). Continuity between waking activities and dream activities