Rain

Uncover Hidden Dream Meanings
If you encounter rain in your dream, then this suggests that it is time to communicate with others.
An impressive downpour demonstrates that you are conscious of spiritual development. If you dream of being wet then this shows that you have a number of hobbies that are important to you.
Dream of running in the rain is a message here is to follow your heart in matters connected to friendships.
Rain in a dream symbolizes feeling positive about life. Perhaps you turned your back on somebody or a project that you was working on. It is important to understand that one must not be scared to move on in life. Rain is water and water is associated with emotions in the dream state.
If it is raining hard a dream this can symbolize in a depression. It indicates that you need to make your own judgement about your abilities.
As rain is water it is related to emotional issues and your family. Think about whether things are still important to you or can you let certain things go.
In this dream you may have
- Been stuck in a storm.
- Unable to open your umbrella.
- Seen rain fall down.
- Raindrops on your body.
- Wore a raincoat.
Positive changes are afoot if
- You felt calm and confident in your dream.
- The rain was behind you.
- The sunshine came through the clouds near the end of the dream.
Detailed dream meaning
Dream dictionaries in ancient times connected water to feeling the need to forgive somebody. It is something that we need to understand when we have experienced a strong feeling of grief or anger.
The rain can also symbolize feeling somewhat rejected. In dreams concerning rain the emotions and feelings are strong. There is not enough thinking with the head it’s much rather focused on the heart. It is important to move forward with confidence. Ensure that you have a balanced approach to life.
When feelings in waking life become too difficult for you to deal with you have a tendency to source comfort by hiding away from the world. If cold raindrops fall upon you then there is a situation that you need to take seriously.
The dream dictionaries in the 1930s believed that this dream was associated with bad luck. To be caught in a storm in the dream indicates the possibility of being shut down spiritually, it is important to feel the force of your feelings. Have you withdrawn from society for a while? Look at the emotions you experience in your dream. If the dream was positive in nature it indicates that a heavy issue in waking life will be resolved.
Real progress can be made by understanding the context of the rain. As we have already highlighted the dream of rain is generally emotive. To have a recurring dream of rain means that you will embrace a happy ending.
However, if the rain is negative in your dream then you may find difficulty communicating with somebody else. For a more general interpretation of this dream it is important for us to consider the weather.
Stormy weather is associated with anger or grief in waking life. It is an indication that you have felt a sense of being overburdened. It is important to try to express yourself positively against others. There is tension in a relationship when rain falls within the storm. Perhaps you have encountered problems at work and feel a lack of inspiration in both your love life and your career.
If we look at the weather in general this dream interpretation means that there is always sunshine after the rain. If the rain was accompanied by thunder this is associated with pushing away or denying the needs of others.
Hearing thunder accompanied by rain means that you are experiencing anger in waking life. In the dream state you move into your subconscious mind which includes feelings and emotions.
Sometimes you are unaware of in the waking world, anything that is negative in connection with the weather is directly associated to your mental state in waking life. Thus, it is important to understand that this may be associated with possible depression.
If in your dream you are in a house with your hidden away from the rain this indicates that you need to be prepared to deal with situations that may be difficult. Let this dream show you how to work with the rain, to ensure that you gain control over the relationships in your life.
To see the rain on the window screen, on the car or at home is all about how you can bring back memories that are more positive. If you are accompanied with somebody else in the dream then the emotions may surround this particular person. If the person is unknown then it indicates that you may struggle to find the balance of emotions with people that are close to you.
The position of the rain is also important. If it is in front of you then there are definitely emotional problems in a relationship. If however it is behind you then this indicates that you have walked away from a relationship that has been causing you emotional problems.
Dreaming of an umbrella
If you’re holding an umbrella in the dream this indicates strong beliefs about authority. Perhaps you have been controlled by somebody for some time. If you see an umbrella in your dream then this indicates it is important to protect yourself.
Freud noted that the umbrella is a connection associated with protecting emotions.
There may be some past unhealed emotional pain that you have experienced. It is important to consider your own emotions and that of others. Perhaps you have been feeling vulnerable lately?
Face or confront the feelings that you hold inside. Maybe there is past relationship that is still wanting you? There is also negativity in the past that you are trying to protect yourself against.
Dreaming of a raincoat
The radiating Monastery symbolizes the way you are thinking. It is connected to your heart which symbolizes the feelings of your gut instinct. The raincoat is a protector. Protecting yourself against emotional uproar.
This dream is in association with the following scenarios in your life
- Vulnerability.
- Emotional unavailability.
- Fear of loss.
- Fear of trusting others.
By Flo Saul
Jun 14, 2012