Roller Coaster

Roller Coaster

What is the dream meaning of rollercoasters?

Roller coasters can be either scary or enjoyable in one's dream.

The symbol of the roller coaster means that you will be challenged in life, as the bumpy ride is how you will feel about a situation. How did you feel about the roller coaster? Was it big? Was you excited? Your feeling in the dream state will give you an idea of how to approach the problem. For instance, say you don't want to ride the roller coaster but you are too frightened then this can indicate that you will encounter a scary situation that will worry you in real life. This is just a reflection of your feelings in the dream. To dream of enjoying the ride and having "fun" riding the roller coaster and having this excitement is also associated with how you will feel in life soon.

What is the dream meaning of rollercoasters?

When you dream about a roller coaster, often there is a lot going on and your life, you are experiencing a time of flux, erratic behaviors, or simply a lot of excitement. Dreams of roller coasters can be both positive and negative.We all have moments in life when things seem overwhelming but it is a good kind of excitement such as a new job, getting married, having a baby, entering college, or taking on a new challenge in life. When you are sitting in the front of the roller coaster, then this is a sign of taking the challenges head-on and being in the excitement and submerging yourself. If you linger in the back, are nervous or decide last minute that you are not going to ride, you want to consider how you can be more assertive in your own waking life and what you are avoiding. If we look at the ancient information the origin of a roller-coaster indicates that this originated from ice slides found in St Petersburg.

It is not uncommon those people who are suffering from a depression -- to dream of rollercoasters. I don’t really want to call it a "disorder" its more that you are experiencing many different emotions at the moment. It could be highs as well as the lows. These moods can generally affect our whole life, feelings, thinking and also our behavior later down the line - sometimes we are not even aware of our moods. I’m not saying that you are depressed - however, dreaming of a roller coaster spinning out of control can indicate that external pressure might creep up on you. Consequently, might just be that you are experiencing very minor batch of sadness at the moment. The great thing is that through these highs and lows of life that you can focus on moving forward.

What could have happened in the dream of a rollacoaster?

  • Been at a theme park.
  • Wanted to ride a roller coaster.
  • Needed excitement.
  • Gotten sick from a ride.
  • Waited in a long line to ride a roller coaster.
  • Were unable to ride a roller coaster.
  • Decided at the last minute that you were not going to ride a roller coaster.
  • Been on the front seat of a roller coaster.
  • Fallen out of a roller coaster.
  • Lost something on a roller coaster.

What is the detailed meaning of a roller coaster dream?

When you see a roller coaster in your dream you know you are in for a ride in your waking life. Where you sit on the roller coaster is a sign of how you are handling stress and intense activity or momentum in your life. Now is the time to grab life by the horns and ride it for all its worth. While you may be experiencing an important time in your life try to understand that the changes you are going through are for the better and you are going to come out the other side brighter, happier, and wiser. The roller coaster is a good omen if you are having the right attitude and mindset in life.

What does it mean to dream of a rollercoaster with no seatbelt?

To see yourself not wearing a seatbelt on a rollercoaster in a dream can signify that you are feeling rather confused and disorganized. Something might "click" in the future such as difficult event which may trigger something in your mind. If the rollercoaster had a bar that went down across your shoulders - alternatively a bar which kept you safe and this can mean in dreams that you will become more energetic in the future but feel restricted by something in life.

What does it mean to ride the roller coaster with someone else in a dream?

The general meaning of seeing a roller coaster in a dream indicates that you will encounter excitement in life. Additionally, the roller coaster can be connected to our emotional stance in life. You have many friends and family members that support you in all different ways. This dream is truly about life’s ups and downs, and sometimes you may find it difficult to live in some situations but it indicates that you need to move forward with a happy and contented life. I personally believe that seeing rollercoaster in a dream indicates that you need to acknowledge your inner needs and remain positive and protect yourself from your emotional ups and downs. Hopefully this dream interpretation will offer you guidance and support concerning the dream. As I have already said a number of times, a roller coaster might be a sign that there are challenges in your life and you will have some ups and downs. When you ride a roller coaster with a close friend or a partner in a dream this indicates that the issues you are going through are romantic or social. It is normal to experience ups and downs in relationships and things cannot be fun, fun, fun all of the time. It’s okay to need a break or a small timeout in order to make time for yourself. Express your feelings openly and make plans for the future so that people around you are not feeling left out.

When you get stuck on a roller coaster in a dream this is a symbol of being or feeling stuck in your life. Just because you are stuck does not mean that you are here forever. The symbolism of being stuck on a roller coaster is a reminder that whatever negative circumstances you are experiencing are soon going to pass. Wait for the moment when the ride begins again and remember to keep your arms and hands inside the ride at all times!

Losing an item when riding a roller coaster – especially if the rest of your dream is focused on the item that is lost can indicate a distraction or that you are missing something. Be careful with your possessions and emotions - also look up the item itself and see if it has the particular meaning of this dream is focused on how you come across in life. For example, if you lose your wedding ring while riding on a roller coaster this can indicate the need to be carefree with your emotions, having too much fun, or that there is too much excitement in your dream is a sign that you need some downtime with your partner. Losing your wallet on a roller coaster would indicate being irresponsible with money.

What does it mean to feel sick on a roller coaster?

To feel sick from the ride - indicates that a situation in life will make you feel worried. Feeling sick in a dream can be caused by going upside down on the ride. To avoid the roller coaster ride could be related to the emotional and psychological worry that you may encounter going forward - especially if you see yourself going "down" in your dream.

What is a dream interpretation of a broken rollercoaster?

To see a broken rollercoaster or that the ride has a fault, can suggest that you feel trapped in a difficult situation. We often read in the media that there are certain rollercoasters that have trapped people, they are upside down for over an hour - such as the Warner Bros movie world back in January 2017, why am I mentioning this? Because it is important to understand that you haven’t seen anything regarding rollercoaster is in the news. If so, this may be just a symbolism or a reflection of images in daily life and have no real meaning. As I’ve already concluded a rollercoaster that is upside down or not function properly can often indicate that you feel that there is a situation where you need to be more empowered life makes the decisions. It is not uncommon for these types of dreams to occur when we are feeling somewhat disorganized or not sure of the future. Sometimes we have hidden anxieties and these may only come to the surface in our subconscious mind - while we are dreaming. The broken rollercoaster is an example of feeling "unsettled." If you dream firefighters trying to rescue passengers and you yourself are being resued - this can foretell disruption but everything will work out in the end.

What does it mean to be stuck on a roller coaster in a dream?

To see yourself upside down on a ride or specifically a roller coaster - from a dream psychology perspective indicates it you must manifest what you need in order to influence and improve your lifestyle. This is to say that it might be a time of great change. Through the research that I have carried out being "upside down" during this dream state can signify that you have a feeling that everything is out of sync in terms of your lifestyle. The individual parts of the dream are also equally important. If you are stuck on a roller coaster upside down then this can symbolize you are feeling possible emptiness. The emptiness in a dream is generally a symbol of potentiality. The unconscious mind sometimes visualizes being upside down when you need to remove people or stressful situations from your life. If you fall out of a rollercoaster dream and this represents the emergence of your true self.

What does it mean to dream of being upside down on a roller coaster and not being able to get down?

To see yourself stuck mid-air upside down on a rollercoaster means you always want to do your best, you don't want to give up but sometimes you have to focus on effecting change and to make things happen means that you need to do what is right for you and your family. In dreams, our fears sometimes are displayed and in this particular dream, it denotes that you are fearing the change.

What does it mean to dream of a rollercoaster crashing?

Interestingly, Freud believes that a dream of riding crashing symbolizes our sexual desires in life. The crash itself can be a symbolism of clairvoyance and the magical side of our human nature. For me, this dream can indicate that you were worried that a situation will get out of control. The crash is basically a "big event" that you will encounter in daily life. It may be that the dream is truly enchanted if you survive the crash. If you notice a rollercoaster crash in front of you but you are not on the ride this implies a new start.

What does it mean to dream of a rollercoaster that does not have rails?

If the rollercoaster fails to have any rails and you seem to be drifting through the air - this can be a suggestion that you are unaware of the actual journey you should take in life, however, you know that things can change. There are two major states at play when you dream of the rollercoaster not having any track or rails. You can suggest that you might experience minor mood swings which will bring you to a euphoric mood but then you might experience deep lows. Don’t worry, more often than not you’ll be able to swing back and be able to control your emotions better.

A dream where you have a roller coaster ride could be scary. It is one of the dreams which will test how you can handle fear and in most cases; it is a nightmare sort of a dream. But there are those who, after having such a dream, will feel entertained. The dream interpretation will vary depending on the feeling you will have after encountering it.

Get as much as possible all the details about your dream as it will help in determining the true meaning that you will have about the dream.

What is the general meaning of a roller coaster dream in 1930s dream lore?

As I have already stated in the above paragraphs the dream of the roller coaster is a sign of emotions. Depending on how it moves and how you have reacted to the ride are ultra-important when trying to understand what this means. Think about who is sitting next to you on the roller coaster, this will give your dream true meaning. When you are interpreting a dream, you need to remember as much information as possible so that you figure out the hidden encoded message. Now, the roller coaster is a symbol of emotions, it means that they are bumpy time ahead – but you can overcome these.

What does it mean to dream of a roller coaster going slow?

Dreaming of a roller coaster that is going slow implies that you have a desire to move forward in your life. The slowness of the roller coaster is a reflection of your life. Think about what is making you angry and anxious. Such a dream can indicate stagnation in life. It might be time to work harder or get new ideas into action if your initial plans are not working for you.

What is a dream of riding a roller coaster?

When you dream of the wind passing through your hair and you are riding a roller coaster this dream indicates that you maybe suffering turbulence in your life or something “special” is about to happen. The turbulence will affect your personal life and thus you need to be prepared for a new start in the coming days. The dream could represent your life at the moment, meaning that, you might be going through a lot of problems in your personal life and the “journey” is difficult to handle it. There is something I want to share. There is a solution to every problem as long as you put in all your effort and energy. If you try everything and you do not seem not to get a solution, then it is advisable that you seek help from those close to you.

What is a dream about riding a roller coaster alone mean?

Seeing yourself alone on a roller coaster in your dream is a sign of how you are feeling at the moment. It seems that things are happening around you and you feel left out. You are feeling lonely and abandoned by everyone, and thus, you tend to develop resentment towards people. You will need to approach others and find out what you need to do differently for them to accept you in their circle.

What does it mean to dream of falling off a roller coaster?

When you dream that you are falling off a roller coaster, it is an indication that, you need to be very careful when dealing with your future endeavors. There is a great risk in whatever you are planning to do at the moment. This is according to dream lore. It is rather rare in real life to fall out of a rollercoaster but it does happen occasionally. After experiencing such a dream, you will need to be careful and think about life itself. It is a warning that you should take things easy and think about the future.

What does it mean to dream about crying while riding a roller coaster?

A dream of crying is never a great dream to have. Some people have contacted me to understand what it means to “cry” while riding a roller coaster indicates that your emotions are unsettling at the moment. There is someone or something which has triggered some “powerful” emotions, and you may feel emotional. It is possible that you have been going through some hard times of late and this has made you feel somewhat unstable.

To improve situations - you will have to remain stable and avoid giving in to emotions. If you give in, you will become depressed and melancholy. So what is the advice from dream lore? Do whatever you think is going to make you happy like spending more time with family and friends and just enjoy being in their company. This is the time to revisit an old hobby that you once enjoyed for some creative freedom. Alternatively, the dream could be a sign of emotional turbulent times ahead, thus try to prepare yourself for the same.

What does it mean to dream of a roller coaster going fast?

When you dream of a roller coaster moving really faster, it denotes that, you are feeling extremely agitated in your life at the moment. You may plan things, but they seem not to go as first thought - and thus to make you stressed. Alternatively, it is a warning on your health, and you should make a point to take it easy. The health issues could be as a result of too much anxiety and stress that you are going through. If need be, take some time off your normal activities which might be the cause of bother in your life.

What does it mean to dream of a roller coaster not moving?

Now, ancient dream lore denotes that boredom in your life will be portrayed in your dream by a roller coaster which is not moving. It seems that things are at a standstill for a very long time and you are not happy about that. It might be time to revisit an old hobby or find something new to do. You will need to check your obligation and focus more on your career to make life more interesting. After reinventing, you will notice things will result in a change of life. If you don’t change the way do things in your life, there will be no change, and that is why it is said that change always starts with you.

What does it mean to dream of riding a roller coaster with your partner?

Driving a roller coaster next to your partner in your dream could be indicative of how your relationship is faring on. It could be that; you are having issues with your relationships or that, things are likely to become difficult. This calls for you to be careful regarding your action and words. You will need an open conversation about any issue that might be pending and figure out how to sort it out before it explodes.

What does it mean to dream about roller coasters collapsing?

A dream about a collapsing roller coaster is terrifying indeed, and it denotes your feelings at the moment. It seems like the world around you is challenging. Are you doing things the right way? Are your plans working out? It could be a representation of your career or your personal life. Such a dream could occur if you are having problems with your partner and thus, the built up emotions are causing you to have such terrifying dreams. It could be a warning that things are about to become difficult in your life. Whatever the case, you will need to hold your head high and make sure to take everything as it presents itself. In dream lore, the roller coaster collapsing indicates that things may go back and forwards.

What does it mean to dream about screaming on a roller coaster?

If you dream that you are on a roller coaster and you are screaming is a sign that, you are enjoying your life to the maximum, according to dream lore. You don’t have anything to worry about because whatever you put your hands on seems to balance perfectly. Alternatively, the dream could indicate that you are about to indulge in a new adventure. It is something that you have been hoping for a long time, and thus, you should learn about how to make things better in your life - and above all - enjoy every moment of it. To scream in terror on a rollercoaster in a dream indicates that you will plan to go on a trip that you have been dreaming about and this will make your dreams come true.

Positive changes are afoot if:

  • Ride a roller coaster and embrace the feeling of fun or excitement.
  • Are on the front of a roller coaster.

This dream is in association with the following scenarios in your life

  • Being fully aware of your life and where you are in it.
  • Allowing self to have fun or let loose.
  • Being irresponsible.
  • Overcoming your fears.

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of a rollercoaster

Excited. Nervous. Fun. Impressed. Stressed. Scared. Anticipation. Expectation. Social.

By Flo Saul
Oct 16, 2012