Generally symbolic of love and fertility. This association probably dates back to when almonds were a maternity charm.
For example, the Greek god Attis was conceived with the aid of a magical almond.
Ancient mid-Eastern: An emblem of femininity and the womb of the world due to its shape. This effectively carried over into many arts wherein the lozenge (an almond shape) is used to represent the fullness of womanhood.
Folklore relates that dreaming of whole almonds foretells wealth, whereas those broken apart indicate problems in obtaining wishes.
Spiritual sweetness that awaits you. Just get beyond the obstacle or armor represented by its shell to savor the reward! [1]
If the almonds be bitter the journey will be unhappy.
The almond has always been a sacred symbol throughout the orient. Bayley traces the name to al monde, meaning Lord of the World, sole protecting Lord. [3]
An almond tree in bloom promises joyous celebrations at home. [4]
2. Chosen; Num. 17:8; Num. 17:5. [6]
An almond tree in a dream also represents one who is stingy with people, though generous with his wife and children. Eating sweet almond in a dream also means tasting the sweetness of one’s faith. Bitter almond in a dream means truth. Eating almond in a dream means money and a good health.
An almond tree also represents a stranger. Seeing oneself showered with almond shells in a dream means receiving a new garment. Dry almond in a dream means sorrow, rage and clamor. Eating a leaf from an almond tree in a dream means receiving money from someone in authority and enjoying the gift. [8]