Dream dictionary
Dream meanings

Dreaming of flowers: what does it mean?

flowers in a dream · dreaming of a bouquet · being given flowers in a dream

  • joy
  • love
  • beauty
  • blossoming

Flowers in a dream mean joy, love and life in bloom. Fresh, colourful flowers foretell pleasant events, and receiving a bouquet means attention and affection.

What do flowers mean in folk tradition?

In folk tradition flowers are almost always a good sign: joy, celebration and new feelings. Picking flowers is believed to foretell a pleasant meeting soon.

What do psychologists say?

Psychologists see flowers as a symbol of growth and beauty, the part of you that is opening up right now. Wilting flowers may suggest that something you love needs more attention.

What kind of flowers did you see?

Colour and condition change the mood of the dream.

  • Fresh, colourful flowers: joy and a good period
  • Receiving a bouquet: someone values you or wants to open their heart
  • Wilting flowers: tiredness or a neglected relationship
  • Planting flowers: the start of a new project or feeling

What to ask yourself

What is blooming in your life right now, and what needs care? Who would you bring flowers to, and who do you hope to receive them from?