Dreaming of a baby: what does it mean?
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- baby
- new beginning
- care
- dream meaning
A baby in a dream means a new beginning, hope and the part of you that needs care. In folk tradition a smiling baby foretells joy and good news.
Folk meaning
In folk tradition a beautiful, smiling baby is a sign of joy and success, while a crying baby points to small worries. Holding a baby is believed to foretell a new responsibility or a pleasant task.
Psychological meaning
Psychologists see the baby as your inner child: the tender, curious and vulnerable part that asks for attention. It is also a symbol of a new idea or project that is still small and needs care.
Variations
The baby's mood is the main clue in the dream.
- The baby was laughing: joy and an easy period.
- The baby was crying: one of your needs is being ignored.
- You forgot the baby: fear of not keeping up with something important.
- An unknown baby: a new opportunity.
What to ask yourself
What needs more care: you, a relationship or a new project? When did you last feel joy like a child? This dream asks for tenderness.