Dreaming of a child: what does it mean?
child in a dream · dreaming of a little child · holding a child in a dream
- beginnings
- inner child
- care
- hope
A child in a dream means a new beginning, hope and your inner child. A smiling child foretells joy and a new idea, while a crying child points to a need that is not getting attention.
What does a child mean in folk tradition?
In folk tradition a healthy, cheerful child in a dream foretells success and happy news. Holding a child is believed to signal a new responsibility, but a pleasant one.
What do psychologists say?
Psychologists say the child is your inner child: spontaneity, curiosity and old feelings. This dream often reminds us that we need time to play, to enjoy ourselves or simply to be cared for.
What was the child doing?
The child's mood is the main clue.
- A playing, smiling child: joy and a new idea
- A crying child: a need you are ignoring
- An unknown child: a new project still taking shape
- Yourself as a child: memories and unfinished feelings
What to ask yourself
When did you last have fun the way you did as a child? Which new idea needs your care in order to grow?