Flying dreams can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Generally, they are seen as your spirit flying free of limitations or boundaries. Flying dreams usually suggest that you are reaching for new heights, either spiritually or intellectually. This is representative of a search for possibilities that are beyond your mundane life.
People often have flying dreams when they are at a crossroads in their lives, when new opportunities have presented themselves, or when advancement in life is a possibility. Flying dreams are often indicative of optimism about future events.
To understand the meaning of flying dreams, you must take a closer look at all the components of the dream. Different factors will translate to different interpretations. These factors can be anything from the ease of the flight to how high you were flying in the dream.
Why We Have Flying Dreams
We have flying dreams for many different reasons. One reason may be the need for insight into the bigger picture of our lives. We may wish to gain freedom from the problems of everyday life or even compensate for feelings of inferiority in waking life. We may also have flying dreams as a symbolic triumph over difficulties and obstacles that have presented themselves.
Free Flying
Flying dreams in which you are flying free indicate that you will easily achieve ambitions. Not much effort will be needed to attain success. The place in which you are flying above can give you even more information about the meaning of the flying dreams. Flying over the place where you live is symbolic of domestic success. Flying over the place where you work may be symbolic of success in your career.
Did I Just Sprout Wings?
To sprout wings in flying dreams bestows upon you the qualities of a visionary. Wings are symbolic of ethics and principles of something higher than the law of man. The type of wings can offer further clues to the meaning of these types of flying dreams. To sprout bird’s wings means you will have foresight and may be able to see into the future. This dream may even be prophetic. To sprout the wings of an angel in flying dreams suggests that you should expect news from a higher authority, perhaps spiritual.
I Made It!
To successfully fly or float through the air by flapping your arms and/or kicking your legs indicates determination and effort. The message in these types of flying dreams is to keep at it. Your determination will pay off soon. If you are battling an illness of mind or body, these types of flying dreams promise a bout of relief from your problem.
I Failed!
If you have flying dreams in which you try to fly but fail, this indicates that your spirit is frustrated. Your spiritual side is overwhelmed by the mundane, physical aspects of life and you are unable to progress. These types of flying dreams also imply that an ambition is beyond your grasp. The message here is to re-evaluate your goals and priorities, especially when it comes to physical vs. spiritual aspects of life.
Losing Altitude
If you have flying dreams in which you are flying along nicely and then begin to drop or lose altitude, this may mean that your ambition is waning. These types of flying dreams could also mean that you need to come down off of your high horse and join the rest of the world. To experience erratic flying where you are losing altitude and then gaining altitude suggests boredom with your ambitions or fear of success.
Aided Flying
Flying dreams in which you are flying with the aid of a vehicle or animal can have many meanings. If you’re flying an airplane you can expect credit for the work you have accomplished. If you’re flying on a hang glider or something similar, you can expect to be supported by team members, especially on work related projects. To fly on a mythical beast such as a Pegasus in flying dreams implies that you need to seek adventure on your own instead of through the eyes of others.
Go Towards the Light
To have flying dreams in which you are flying toward bright lights is a very rare and highly spiritual experience. These types of flying dreams usually symbolize memories and experiences that have been lost in time. These dreams relate to connecting with a time in your past you may have forgotten. Flying through bright light toward someone who has died symbolizes a journey of nostalgia. It also means it is time to let go of this person and keep only your memories of them.
Hampered Flight
The flying dreams in which you become hampered can relate to setbacks or a lack of confidence in reaching your goals. The nature of the conditions can give you more information about the types of setbacks being symbolized in your flying dreams. For example, a strong wind or gale may indicate communication issues within a relationship.
