Premonitory dreams: meaning, signs, how they happen and more!

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Jennifer Sherman

What are premonitory dreams?

Premonitory dreams are those in which it is possible to predict what will happen in the future. Dreams are our gateway to another plane, also known as the astral plane, where the person can perceive something about events in his life in any time scale. That is, he can observe his past, present and the future.

Generally, premonitory dreams have as their main mission to alert the dreamer about disturbing events that may happen in his life. However, they are not restricted to this scope. These dreams can also indicate other things and help the individual in some way.

However, there is no need to worry if you have a premonitory dream, because there is a possibility that it will not come true. This is because the future is not immutable and when we are alerted to some situation, we can modify it so that the future follows a better path. See below, everything about premonitory dreams.

Meaning of premonitory dreams

The premonitory dreams have different meanings, because there are several sides of analysis to study this phenomenon. Check, below, the vision of this type of dream in the biblical aspect, as psychic, spiritualist and scientific.

Premonitory dreams in the Bible

First, in the Bible all the premonitory dreams that happened and that are recorded are attributed to God. These dreams were coherent and conveyed a message clearly.

For this reason, in the Bible there are several accounts of premonitory dreams and one of the best known is the dream in which God warns Joseph of Nazareth, adoptive father of Jesus, that they were in danger and needed to flee to Egypt. Thus, upon receiving the dream, Joseph did according to the message and Jesus escaped from the death ordered by King Herod.

In contrast, the Bible is now configured as a powerful instrument that can reveal everything humanity needs to know. Therefore, there is no need for God to keep sending more premonitory dreams to human beings.

Premonitory dreams as a sign of clairvoyance

In general, dreams can be considered as messages sent from the subconscious mind. However, the analysis for the interpretation of their meaning can go far beyond this, since most dreams are situations experienced by the dreamer.

Therefore, the part of dreams that does not fit this description is always subject to doubt. This questioning revolves around knowing what is the message that the dream wants to convey. However, it may not be only something simple and easy to take note of, but something beyond imagination and that contradicts the possibilities of the possible.

In other words, these may be premonitory dreams. It is known that many religions believe in the fact that it is possible for a person to have a vision through a dream. In order to decipher the message forwarded, it is necessary to study the elements that make up the dream and how they relate to each other.

Premonitory dreams in spiritualism

The spiritist doctrine explains that premonitory dreams, also called precognitive dreams, are messages transmitted by spiritual mentors. Their purpose is to serve as a warning for some situation or event that may happen in the future.

However, just having the dream does not mean that it will come true, because the gift of free will can change the whole path to the predicted event. It is worth mentioning that, after receiving the message, it is possible to prevent such situation from occurring, because it is possible to change several elements that interfere in the final set of the premonitory event.

Premonitory dreams in science

Science states that it is common for dreams to bring many references of moments or situations that are very relevant in the dreamer's present time. In this way, dreams often develop by creating conclusions for the problems presented by the human unconscious.

Concomitantly, the impulses provoked by the unconscious mind can run into real situations that resemble the solutions observed in dreams. Thus, the dream is believed to have been premonitory, because the wait for the conclusion still remains stored in the back of the mind and, in a certain way, it leads the dreamer to the expected closure.

Finally, it is important to point out that certain individuals are more predisposed to premonitory dreams. This is because they are more sensitive to the indications passed by the unconscious. Some elements can contribute to this, such as religion and meditation.

Aspects of premonitory dreams

Premonitory dreams are difficult to identify, because they depend on the future to come true and be confirmed. Some aspects are important to define if a dream is premonitory or not. Follow below these aspects.

How premonitory dreams happen

For a premonitory dream to occur, the brain creates stories from facts already experienced, expected or imagined by the dreamer. In analysis, the brain gathers fragments of these experiences or expectations and transforms them into a dream. Even if the dream does not present an expressive meaning, it has it. Only its interpretation is necessary.

However, there are dreams that seem so real that they can be frightening. Thus, an apprehension is created as to whether or not it can come true. By creating these stories, the brain can come to some conclusion that it may become real in the future.

It is worth pointing out that there are several types of hypotheses and outcomes for an event and that the brain can generate dreams from the observations made by the dreamer. This is how premonitory dreams happen.

Premonition or presentiment?

Some confusion and doubt always arise when defining whether something can be a premonition or a presentiment. For a dream to be defined as a presentiment, it takes into account facts observed by the dreamer that may come true. Therefore, this dream would be more intuitive than a prediction.

In relation to the premonitory dream, it is defined as something that is not sure if it will occur or not. Thus, it would be placed as a possibility and not a proven certainty.

How to detect premonitory dreams

To know if a dream is premonitory is necessary, first, remember all the details that happened, all the images and situations experienced in it. Soon after, write down everything that comes to mind. For this, it is important to leave available a pen and a notebook near the bed. Another important advice is not to get up, because this may cause loss of some memories of the dream.

However, only time may be able to reveal whether or not such a dream was premonitory. Therefore, it is important to write down all dreams in order to unveil this possibility.

How to interpret premonitory dreams

The interpretation of premonitory dreams happens, mainly, through the symbolism. When something bad happens in a dream, it does not expressly mean what the dreamer visualized, because this can only be a warning for him to be more careful in some aspect of his life.

According to the situation experienced in the dream, your analysis may undergo major changes. That is why details are so important, because they are the key to a more accurate interpretation.

Signs of a premonitory dream

Premonitory dreams have particularities in their essence that define them and separate them from the typical dreams of human beings. They are very much considered when analyzing whether or not a dream is premonitory. Follow all these facts below.

Feeling like it wasn't just a dream

The unconscious usually prioritizes in dreams facts or situations that are very important. In this way, it creates the dreams with the possibilities that may have been raised or that may occur according to the events that happen in the story.

It is a fact that dreams use many metaphors to convey a message and that it is up to the receiver of the message to interpret it.

With this, it can be seen that there is a search for an affirmation that the dream was real or a premonition. Since the unconscious is always aware of everything that is happening around the individual, these situations are placed in the dream as something already experienced or that can still be experienced.

Communication by symbols

Dreams often use representations or comparisons to express a certain idea. For example: it is not because someone died in your dream that someone is really going to die. This fact can be used as a symbol to convey another message.

The symbology used by the unconscious to create a dream is complex and needs a good analysis for its interpretation. The details present in the dream are also very important, because they are determinant for the correct interpretation of the dream.

Vivid dream without interaction

A vivid dream, also known as a lucid dream, is one in which the dreamer realizes that it is a dream and can continue to experience the dream without interfering in its course and outcome.

This type of dream is more common than one can imagine for many people, but it is not a frequent occurrence throughout an individual's life, taking into consideration the so-called normal dreams. Despite this, one can believe that the vivid dream can constitute a preview of an event that may occur in the future. Often, it is also seen as a premonitory sign.

It's not just a dream

When a dream actually comes true, it is common to say that it was not just a dream, but a forwarded message or a warning sign. In order for this to be certified, one must remember what was dreamt and the details pertinent to it.

In this way, it is possible to prove that a dream was actually a premonition. However, it is essential to always write down the events and particularities of the dream so that they can be confirmed when the event happens.

Possible premonitory dreams

There are several types of dreams that have premonition as their main characteristic, because they reveal future events that may significantly shape the dreamer's life. Below are the main types of dreams with premonitory character.

To dream of accidents

Dreams in which accidents occur can have different types of interpretation, but can also be characterized as a premonitory dream. In this circumstance, the dreamer may receive a message with a content that indicates that his life will change soon. If this happens, this dream can be confirmed as a premonition.

On the other hand, there are other meanings to a dream in which an accident happens. Among them, one can highlight something related to health. In this case, the dream can be characterized as premonitory and it is advisable that the dreamer seeks to perform routine examinations to check if his health is up to date.

To dream of catastrophe

Generally, to dream of catastrophes indicates that the dreamer's life will go through a period of renewal and significant changes. However, it is not possible to say whether these transformations will be positive or negative. To know its real meaning, you must take into account all the events and details shown in the dream.

Anyway, it is a dream that can cause a lot of anxiety and disturbance. Therefore, this type of dream can be considered as premonitory, as it conveys the message of change to the dreamer.

To dream of falling

When in a dream occurs some kind of fall, then it is a sign that bad things are approaching. However, it is not possible to determine by this factor alone what may happen. This bad omen can affect any area of the dreamer's life or even his entire life.

However, it should be taken into consideration that without the details of the dream, it is impossible to go into more detail about it. In this way, this is also considered a premonitory dream, but with a negative aspect in its message.

To Dream of a Storm

To dream of a storm is a sign of bad omen, as it indicates that bad events are approaching the dreamer's life. This can be demonstrated in drastic changes or by health problems. It can also serve as a warning to beware of possible enemies nearby.

In view of these aspects, this type of dream can also be characterized as a premonitory dream, because it shows that negative situations and transformations are coming. When they finally materialize, the dreamer will be able to state whether the dream was really a premonition.

To dream of an animal

Dreams involving animals have several types of meanings, since it depends on several factors for its interpretation. Since it is necessary to take into account the interaction of the dreamer with the animal, the type of animal, what he is doing in the dream and among several other particularities.

In general, this type of dream usually brings positive omens, and when it has an interpretation, it can be confirmed after the dream event has taken place. In this way, dreaming about animals is also a type of premonitory dream, but it has a more complex and detailed analysis.

To dream with water

When in a dream there is water, this means that good things are coming to brighten the life of the dreamer. However, it is not possible to know with absolute certainty what this event actually is.

As water is intimately connected with the question of life and abundance, these characteristics will also appear in the event revealed by the dream.

From this perspective, the dream about water is considered a premonitory dream, since it shows the arrival of good news. Often, this news involves money, family and happiness.

Are premonitory dreams a sign of mediumship?

Mediumnity is strongly intertwined with premonition, because people who have this gift are graced with messages from people who have already disincarnated and can also receive warnings about future events.

However, there are several types of premonitions that mediums can have, such as: dreams, mediumistic trance, clairvoyance and the prophecy.

The dreams are an important door to the other side and where the messages are received in a clear and objective way. When premonitory dreams occur, the medium has to act with responsibility and seriousness, because the future is not something to be seen by man and only in exceptional cases this could happen.

Finally, any kind of dream, if judged as a premonition, also needs to be considered as a possibility and not an absolute truth. Its interpretation can be done wrongly, thus it would be more harmful than beneficial. Therefore, the dream will only be considered with certainty as premonitory when the event reported in it happens.

As an expert in the field of dreams, spirituality and esotericism, I am dedicated to helping others find the meaning in their dreams. Dreams are a powerful tool for understanding our subconscious minds and can offer valuable insights into our daily lives. My own journey into the world of dreams and spirituality began over 20 years ago, and since then I have studied extensively in these areas. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others and helping them to connect with their spiritual selves.