Bird Dream Meaning

Bird
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Dream interpretation

Seeing a bird in a dream usually stands for freedom and a lighter heart. The meaning changes a great deal with the kind of bird and what it is doing.

  • A bird in flight

    This speaks of a feeling that you can rise above obstacles and see your life from a little distance.

  • A colorful bird singing

    This expresses happiness that has built up inside you, as if you can no longer hold the joy in.

  • An eagle or a hawk

    A bird of prey speaks of a sharp eye and high ambition.

  • A bird locked in a cage

    You feel trapped in a situation where you want freedom but cannot have it.

  • An injured bird with a broken wing

    This speaks of disappointment, or of a goal that has stalled halfway.

  • A bird building a nest or laying eggs

    This points to a new beginning, or to a plan that centers on your family.

All in all, a bird dream reminds you that it is time to rise a little above the daily tug of war and look at your life on a larger scale.

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