Fire
Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation
What Does Fire Mean in Dreams?
Discover the dream symbol interpretation and spiritual meaning
Dreams about fire can be very symbolic, a powerful force that can lead to both personal transformation or destruction. You will have to determine if your dream is hinting at your inner light; the divine spark that illuminates in your soul. Rather than a destructive force driven by uncontrolled emotions leaving you in a catastrophic wake. Fire has been used as one of the four earth elements as well as creating live in the alchemical process. If your house is on fire connects to emotional damage whereas watching a fire in your fireplace brings you to the mind, body and spirit.
Dreaming of fire predicts health and great happiness, kind relations, and warm friends.
The element of fire in a dream represents might. Fire in a dream also means love. A product that is touched by fire in the process of its manufacturing or cooking in a dream means arguments and disputes. In a dream, fire also signifies glad tidings, a warning, war, chastisement, power, imprisonment, losses, sins, or blessings. If one sees a blazing fire with sparks shooting in every _159 direction and burning in the forest and raging with tumultuous noise and uproar in a dream, it means insubordination, civic disorder or an adversity through which many people will die. If one sees fire burning inside his own heart in a dream, it means love or depression caused by separation from one’s beloved. Seeing two burning bushes trying to consume one another in a dream represents two armies fighting one another. If the two burning bushes remain intact and yield no loss in the dream, then they represent trials and adversities in the place where they are seen. Whichever of the two fires is closer to a water source in the dream means that such an army is more liable to a voluntary retreat or submission. If the water flows and extinguishes that fire in the dream, it also means that the water will be debilitated and consequently consumed. The more black smoke a fire produces in one’s dream, the greater is the danger and consequent sufferings. If one kindles a fire in the night for people to see their way through in a dream, it means that he will acquire a knowledge and with it, he will help people through their life, admonish and guide them. If one sees himself kindling a fire on the road during the daylight in a dream, it means that he will embark on the road of innovation and misleading others. If one sees a fire during a daylight time in a dream, it means war and adversities. If it is seen during the night hours, then it means peace and guidance. If one sees himself worshiping the fire in a dream, it means that he loves wars, or follows Satanic allurements. W arming oneself up from a nearby fire during a cold day in a dream means becoming rich. Eating fire in a dream means swindling orphans’ property or earning suspicious and unlawful money. If one is condemned to die in the fire in a dream, it means imprisonment. If one enters hell-fire then comes out of it in a dream, it means that he will ultimately enter paradise. If one sells hell and buys paradise in a dream, it means that he will sell a business involving the use of fire such as a bathhouse, a bakery or a forgery and invest his money in a farm or vice-versa. This also may represent his deeds in the world and his reward in the hereafter. Entering hell-fire to pay for one’s sins in a dream means financial losses or committing abominable actions that warrant such sufferings. If one sees hell-fire with his own eyes in a dream, it means that he should be weary about his legal standing or that he should be careful regarding the ruler or governor of that town. Entering hell-fire and tasting its punishment in a dream also means sufferingfrom adversities. Seeing a group of people standing around a fire in a dream means blessings. Discovering a burning bush in a wilderness and finding solace in taking refuge near it in a dream means dispelling one’s fears and reaching safety. If one is touched by a fire, and if it does him no harm or burn him in the dream, it means that someone will fulfill a promise he made to him. If a fire burns inside a granary in a dream, it means hiking prices. Whatever product a fire burns in a dream means high demand for it and rising prices. If one sees a stove burning with no food in the pot in the dream, it means that the head of the household is engaged in some futile activities and he could suffer because of them. If one sees a governor kindling a fire, and if it keeps smothering, then if it dies off in the dream, it means that he will be dismissed from his office and that his fire will be extinguished. Seeing a burning torch with no smoke hanging in front of one’s door in a dream means attending the pilgrimage season during that year, or remodeling one’s house, or it could mean getting married. Burning one’s fingers in a dream represents an unjust person, or it could mean changing the contents of a book or committing perjury. Seeing fire lit in the palm of one’s hand in a dream means cutting ends in one’s trade to save money or voluntary violation of the code of a trade. Seeing fire inside one’s mouth in a dream means distress. Willingly entering hell-fire in a dream represents one’s love and attachment to the world and its pleasures. A raging jfire in one’s house or town in a dream means war and destruction. If it is a roaring and a blazing fire in the dream, then it means plagues and mass it»U destruction. If it has no noise in the dream, then it means the spread of a new disease. If one sees a fire falling from the skies in a dream, it means greater calamities. If it causes no harm in the dream, then it means a verbal abuse with no lasting consequences. If one sees a fire rising into the skies in a dream, it means that the people of that locality are challenging God Almighty’s decrees with arrogance and indulging themselves in abominable sins and insubordination. Kindling a fire to bring warmth to a group of people in a dream means starting a community project that will benefit several people including oneself. Kindling a fire to broil some meat in a dream means starting a conversation to backbite and slander someone. Eating from such broiled meat in the dream means earnings, distress and feeling heavy hearted. If a fire burns one’s garment or causes burns to his skin in a dream, it means a calamity that will befall him or a member of one’s family who is represented by that particular limb. To bring live coal into one’s house in a dream means stealing money or acquiring unlawful profits. If one is struck by the heat of a blaze and feels its glare over his face in a dream, it means becoming subject to people’s slander .jealousy and backbiting. To stand by the light of a fire in a dream means becoming close to someone in authority. If a fire comes out of one’s house in a dream, it means a political appointment, a business, strength, or knowledge of one’s trade. If one sees a radiant light brightening the skies from the East to the West in a dream, it means fame, recognition and knowledge, or a discovery one will become famous because of it. If one’s wife is pregnant, and if he sees afire coming out of his head to brighten the entire house in a dream, it means that his wife will beget a son who will grow to be a renowned man of knowledge and piety. A fire lighting one’s house in a dream also means that one’s wife will get pregnant. Kindling a fire on top of a mountain in a dream means seeking nearness to God Almighty by making offerings, giving charities and increasing one’s devotion. Consequently all of one’s needs will surely be satisfied. If one who sees this dream is on a journey, it represents his safe return to his home. Sitting inside a fire and suffering no harm in a dream means working for, or associating with the ruler of the city or country. It also means becoming the ruler’s confidant or intimate friend. Fire in the desert in a dream means war. Setting people on fire in a dream means creating division and enmity between them. To stand in the fire, feeling cool and comfortable in a dream represents one’s truthfulness, sincerity, faith and certitude, and it means victory over his enemies. A dying fire in a dream means suppressing a commotion, or containing a troublesome matter that could endanger one’s community or life. If a fire that is lighting one’s house is extinguished in a dream, it means the death of the father, the husband or a child. An extinguished fire in a dream also signifies the death of the governor, or a great scholar, or a renowned shaikh in that city. Fire in a dream also means a robbery. Fire with no smoke in a dream represents spirits or jinns, for they are created from a smokeless fire. It also represents drought, locusts or a calamity. If a fire is extinguished by rain in a dream, it means poverty or loss of one’s job. If one sees a fire talking to him from inside an earthenware jar or from inside a pitcher or any container in a dream, it means that an evil spirit has possessed one’s son or daughter. A destructive fire in a dream represents an unjust ruler. If people can benefit from such a fire, it means that he is a just and a righteous ruler or governor. Fire in the wintertime in a dream means fruits. Eating fire in a dream means eating from a golden or a silver plate, or drinking from a golden or a silver cup. It also means poverty and need.
Fire can awaken people's strong feelings, such as envy, lust and passion; it can destroy everything, also brings the great purification breeding new life. In Chinese traditional concept, fire is closely related to luck and wealth. Therefore, there are many interpretations to the dreams about fire. From the positive perspective, it symbolizes passion, desire and wealth; from the negative perspective, however, it means frustration, anger, worry or destruction. If you often dream about fire, or dream about dealing with fire, working near the fire, or being in a fire and feeling thirsty, it may suggest that you will suffer from the diseases like hypertension and you'd better check in the hospital in time. If a man dreams about fire, it indicates that he is full of hope and confidence for the career. If a woman dreams about fire, it indicates that she is full of love and hope for the life. Dreaming about a blazing fire is a good sign which indicates good fortune and getting promoted. For young people, it also suggests that you are full of hope, confidence and love for life and career. Dreaming about piles of fire suggests that you may get promoted in the near future. Dreaming about feeling burnt by a fire suggests that the new situation may get you into trouble. If you are not burnt, it indicates that you will have good news. Dreaming about being burnt to death by a fire suggests that you are afraid of the coming new situation or new relationship. Dreaming about your house on fire suggests that you will live a rich life and have abundant property, or you will soon get what you want. Dreaming about the fire was put out indicates that you will suffer financial loss or lose the love. Dreaming about others' houses or other buildings on fire suggests that your relatives or friends may ask you for emergency relief, or the factors which have been holding you back will be eliminated and you can start all over again. Dreaming about escaping from a fire indicates that you will overcome all difficulties to achieve success. Dreaming about rescuing someone from a fire indicates that you will have a sincere friend helping you to get over difficulties and really caring about your health. Dreaming about putting out a fire as a firefighter indicates that you may suffer financial loss. So at this time, you should not borrow from others or lend money to others to solve the economic crisis to avoid a dispute in the future. Dreaming about a mountain on fire may indicate the disaster. On the one hand, you should try to avoid approaching the sea, lake, river or other places with water, including the swimming pool. On the other hand, you may be stolen, so you should watch your money and valuables, and especially be careful of the thief while going out. Dreaming about fireworks falling on your body suggests that you are vulnerable to temptation, and you should restrain yourself with a strong will. Dreaming about fireworks in the sky suggests that someone you know will have good news, or one of your family members may get promoted or salary increase. Dreaming about a fireball flying in the sky indicates that you will have keen intuition and predict with miraculous accuracy recently. If you are a student, you may guess the test questions correctly. Dreaming about a spark in the dark indicates that your new plan will be carried out smoothly and you may achieve success if you are planning to do something or learn a new skill. Dreaming about burning wildfire indicates good fortune and increased income. If you are a businessman, you will have plentiful treasures and thriving business, and you may expect a large amount of revenue. Dreaming about burning firewood indicates that you are falling in love and deeply attached to your lover; you two meet every day and you should keep a cool head appropriately. Dreaming about overlooking the distant fire indicates that you should be cautious because you may make mistakes due to negligence, such as forgetting the time and missing the appointment, so you need to be extremely careful. Dreaming about walking with a torch indicates that you will make a substantial progress in love and the one you have been pursued or the one who has no interest in you at first will be moved by your true feelings. If you really love the one, you will win his/her favor with your long pursuit.
Associated with anger and emotion, fire is a symbol of transformation and passion. When fire becomes the subject of a dream, there is a sense of recognizing the destructive power of anger or feelings that cannot be controlled. Anger is a variation of pain. When you are denying anger it is because you are hurting in a way that you are unable to understand or process. Dreaming of fire and the other symbolism surrounding it can be a catharsis or healing vehicle for transcending an old way of repressing feelings that are holding you back. Whatever symbol is on fire may need to be released or your relationship to it needs to be redefined. Fire is also associated with sexual feelings that are not finding an outlet. Passion can also be symbolized by fire and it is important that you recognize how passion is currently at work for you. In this case, the fire can be a call to activate passion in work that has become routine. Seeing a building burn can represent the transformation of your belief system or attitudes. See Ashes.
Symbolic of the word of God, Ps. 29:7, Jer. 23:29. Fire can also symbolize a raging problem in someone's life. Fire, brimstone, and scorching winds are all judgments against the wicked, Ps. 11:6. A house on fire is symbolic of judgment, Ezek. 16:41
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