Falling Dream Meaning

Dreaming of falling usually expresses a feeling of losing control somewhere in your life. This dream comes often when it feels as if the ground is slipping from under your feet, whether at work, in a relationship or in your personal plans. Such dreams in childhood are a different matter, but in adult life they often express uncertainty that has built up around a decision or a responsibility. Where you fall from and how you fall also matter.

• Suddenly falling from a height

  A fear of losing a recent success or your standing has settled deep in your mind.

• Floating slowly downward

  Here, instead of fear, there is a kind of surrender, as if you are letting the situation take its own course.

• Falling down stairs or in an elevator

  This often points to losing your balance in some part of your daily routine.

• Jerking awake as you fall

  This sudden jolt is a normal physical part of sleep, and it does not always carry a deep meaning.

But if you keep having the same kind of falling dream, take a moment to think about where in your life you feel more helpless than usual right now.