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Fertility Dream Meaning

Given their associations with fertility and growth, dreams about the birth of a baby or animal, or of tending gardens and vegetation are associated with new beginnings and positive change for the dreamer. Dreams that involve other new beginning such as new jobs, new houses and new relationships are also symbolic of aspects of life change. To understand the meaning of the dream— and what particular change it is pointing to—you need to pay attention to how you feel in the dream, as well as noting any details within in. [1]

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  1. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]

What does FERTILITY mean in a dream?


Given their associations with fertility and growth, dreams about the birth of a baby or animal, or of tending gardens and vegetation are associated with new beginnings and positive change...

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Precious love, great energy; fertility and expansion. Used in the Middle Ages by royalty for fertility.

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1. Female energy and fertility.2. The germination of new ideas, the fertility of the intellect and creativity.3. The unex­pected could happen.

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(1) Animals with horns arc often symbolic of male sexuality, virility, aggression.(2) Homs may symbolize fertility - that is, the power of growth within your psyche.(3) Homed animals may represent...

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A staff of wheat, often associated with the goddess Demeter, represents fertility and sustenance brought through the manifesting power of the mother or feminine pnnciple Wheat may also appear in...

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Symbol: The hare is a “moon animal” and a symbol of fertility and renewal.Vision: V\Tien women dream of stroking a hare they are longing to have children. In men’s dreams...

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Fruit, and particularly the date, is often associated with fertility and fertility rites. In roman times dates, because of their luscious taste and spiritual connections, were often used as an...

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Carving a ham in dreams may represent slicing into a rich and meaty experience such as a feast with friends or enjoying a special occasion with family. It may mention...

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Gives gender-specific: Because it holds many seeds, the fig is seen as a potent fertility symbol. In a woman’s dream this image may represent her partner’s fertility and, therefore, his...

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(1) From prehistoric times the moon has been regarded as the source of all fertility. It governs ocean tides and rainfall, menstruation and birth. (Even when seen as male, the...

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Gives gender-specific: As a symbol of fertility, the maypole can appear in a woman’s dream as a promise of things to come. In a man’s dream it may well mark...

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also see Food and Fruit1- Most dreams about fruit are to do with sexuality or sensuality.Conventionally the banana, bccause of its shape, signifies the penis. However, it is also considered,...

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In the Egyptian hieroglyphic system, this animal represents strength and vigor.It is also associated with the idea of fertility.If you see it submerged in dirty water or mud, the dream...

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In China, the pear is regarded as a symbol of longevity, and in the West, the pineapple is an emblem of fertility, quality and selfconfidence behind a prickly exterior.If pomegranates...

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Surprisingly, tears in a dream bodes well: you can resume old projects and through them enjoy economic prosperity and social success. Similarly, the innermost desires will be satisfied and you...

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Birch is a symbol of honesty, virtue and honor, perhaps because of its tall, straight trunk, pure white bark and translucent catkins. The birch tree is also known as the...

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A young girl, as in Daisy. Stupid goose, stupidity. In ancient Egyptian creation mythology, the goose represented—together with the universal egg—a symbol of origin.The Ur god Amun was depicted in...

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1- In dreams an orchard may represent our attempts to look after ourselves. It will depend on whether the trees are showing flowers or fruit.If they are showing flowers then...

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(see Nuts, Seeds, Trees)Male virility. In ancient times, these were an emblem of the testes, and often carried as amulets for fertility among men.Potential.The acorn grows into the mighty oak.If...

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Female sexuality. During fertility rights in honor of the Great Mother, a phallic-shaped loaf of bread was baked and buried in a hole in the ground. In Rome, money was...

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In British mythology, a symbol of fertility, fecundity, and sexual pleasure.The ancient British fertility goddess Oestre, from whose name we get our word Easter, had a pet hare that laid...

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Strength, fertility, wealth, and abundance.

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(see Bees, Bread, Eating)Fertility and productivity. In Egypt, honey was offered to Min, the goddess of productivity and abundance, to help people conceive children. Note, however, that fertility can apply...

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Inferiority complex, disgust; less often, fertility.

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1. A woman’s breasts.2. Fertility issues of some sort.

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Sexual symbol, fertility, flowing emotions.

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Alder: Completeness, spirituality. Apple: Symbol of living life to the full, focusing mind and heart together positively. Ash: Prosperity, protection, healing. Aspen: Intuitive knowledge, understanding. Beech: Inspires us to let...

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A sign of fertility.It is an affirmative signal when you are involved in a negotiation.

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Fertility and inner wealth. With this image, are you remembering your own heritage, or something from a “past life”?

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Finding success around several “corners.” Fun and relaxation.See Ball.The ability to set something in motion. Fertility.

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This is a womb symbol: the principle of containing and enclosure and, therefore, an aspect of femininity, fertility and intuition.

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Fun, lively continuation of archaic shower and fertility magic.Folklore: Disappointment.

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Dreams of the fig represent sweetness and the female genitalia. This dream represents fertility and sexuality.

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1. Male sexuality.2. Masculine power.3. Fertility symbol (note size).

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1. Sexuality, intercourse, fertility.2. Success will come only after hard work.3. The intellect, creativity.

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It is associated with fertility, sensuality, and pleasure.If it is open in dreams it is an invitation to enjoy life.

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1. Strength and virility.2. Construction and building.3. Fertility and growth.4. A need or desire to be listened to or understood.

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Symbolizes fertility; it was the fruit offered to persephone to tempt her to remain as queen of the underworld.

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The bull symbolizes the more powerful and primitive forces of your basic instincts.Dreaming of a wild bull signals that you have a great capacity for creativity.If it pursues you, if...

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Many offspring and the accomplishment of plans are denoted by this dream (Raphael). The ancient symbol of reproductiveness and fertility.

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Spiritually, ivy symbolizes immortality and eternal life. It also represents fertility.It is a plant sacred to bacchus and, therefore, in dreams can suggest joy.

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Dreams of the letter ‘M’ represent mother/maternal feelings or energy, the divine feminine, fertility, creativity, and that which is mmm good.

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1. Justifiable pride of bearing, appearance.2. Reverse: loss of status, reputation or appeal.3. Fertility, immortality.

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Dreams of yoke represent fertility in business, relationships, and/or your creative endeavors. This can also symbolize pregnancy, or a fertile time for creativity.See Egg.

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This exotic flower is a symbol of femininity.It is associated with vanity, but also fertility. In ancient China, it was considered to have magical abilities to get rid of evil...

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Dreams of the letter ‘Q’ represent sperm, fertility, and that something mysterious is taking place in your life.A ‘Q’ also represents inquisitiveness and/or that you feel that you are waiting,...

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Usually points to nagging problems. Less often, it points to domesticity and fertility—as with all small animals.

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To see Venus in your dream symbolizes love, desire, fertility, beauty, and femininity.

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For many non-Christians a bunny symbolizes luck, fertility, and magical power

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A pole may be a phallic symbol, like the Maypole which features in fertility rites.

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The pomegranate is a traditional symbol of healing and fertility; hence, of personal growth.

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Corn is a symbol of prosperity and fertility. To dream that you eat this grain can also manifest a need to nourish yourself spiritually.

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Gives gender-specific: For a woman, an egg will usually have links with fertility, whether her own or someone else’s. In a man’s dream an egg more often suggests potential.

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They symbolize strength, fertility, and patience if they are a bull’s or cow’s. The ram’s horns represent aggressiveness. As it is well known, they are also associated with adultery.

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Fertility, growth, emotional and intellectual maturity. Traditionally, sewing symbolizes intercourse.

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A stalk of grain represents growth, fertility, maturity, and wisdom. Usually, this symbol is associated with sunlight. (See SUN)

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1. Fertility and nourishment.2. Wealth, possible marriage, depending on the condition of the land.3. Expresses a need for grounding (as in “down to earth”).

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See Clouds. Longing for deep relaxation.A symbol of fertility. Also, a longing for mental / intellectual inspiration.

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Fertility, the rays of the sun, entanglement and music are all represented by the comb.

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1. Preoccupation with body weight or appearance.2. Abun­dance, excess, overindulgence (possible fear of or concern over).3. Wealth and prosperity.4. Fertility; ability to produce or repro­duce.

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A rabbit needs protection; it is weak and fearful, but a symbol of fertility. It may also indicate a longing for nature, particularly for someone living in a city.

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1. Fertility.2. Enthusiasm, lost youth, childhood.3. Guilt.4. Catching contagious disease in the offing (dirt on clothes).

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Symbol of fertility and well- being, also a phallic symbol. Here it is usually a question of how productive you are—what has grown inside you, what you want to harvest.Astrology:...

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The image of jasper is related to fertility and, above all, the moment of giving birth.It is an important symbol of well-being for pregnant women and those who wish to...

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Feminine, maternal feelings, as in Mother, luck, honesty, and domesticity, as in Baking, Roast, and Frying Pan. Cooking, but also Flowerpot, Porcelain, Apron, and Iron. Fertility and fear of pregnancy,...

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1. Little or no value (as in “doesn’t know beans”).2. A phallus (green beans).3. Magic power (as in “jack and the beanstalk”).4. Feelings of financial uncertainty.5. Fertility.

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As with many other symbols of receptivity, a bowl represents ultimate feminine wisdom and instinctive feeling as well as fertility. It thus becomes a symbol of the great mother.

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1. Aspects of the dreamer, possibly the male (even “fa­thering”) side of self.2. Unconscious feelings toward actual husband.3. The “fertility” of ideas and creativity.

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Aggressive, physical male drive, as in Rifle, and all other weapons. Unfaithfulness. Antlers mounted on the wall are reminiscent of sexuality (fertility) in the past.

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Boats represent our attitude to death and ‘the final journey’. They can also represent fertility and adventure and in antiquity were seen as the bearers of gods and kings.

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Gives gender-specific: Because of their association with fertility and divinity these significances can surface in both men’s and women’s dreams as they move towards a more spiritual understanding of life.

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Symbol of fertility and motherhood, a couple of storks flying portends family happiness and births; if it flies alone, probable failure of your projects; and if dead, good end after...

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Dreams of bees represent industriousness, -sacrifice, fertility, and pregnancy.If you dream of a Queen Bee, then this represents power and matriarchy, and that perhaps you are afraid someone’s temper will...

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This dream indicates that you know how to take advantage of the spiritual or material goods you have.It is also a symbol of fertility and familial well-being.To see someone milking...

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Dreams of a ram denote that you are being pushy, headstrong, dominating and rebellious.The ram is also associated with the astrological sign, Aires, which represents leadership, fertility, masculinity and a...

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Rice, the main staple of food for many of the peoples of this planet, is a symbol of fertility and good luck, as evidenced by it being thrown over newlyweds...

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Dreams of seeds signify thoughts, ideas, beliefs, plans, goals, and visions. Also seeds can represent sperm, pregnancy, and fertility.See Semen.

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Dreams of ovaries represent female reproduction, fertility, creativity, femininity, motherhood, and the possibility of new life. You are being given a fresh start and a new beginning.See Egg, Vagina and...

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Dreams of strawberries represent romance, passion, delicious, juicy love.The strawberry is also symbolic of the vagina; sexuality, fertility, and sexual pleasure.See Fruit.

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Material aspects: A sunny day suggests happiness.To be drawn to the sun indicates we are looking for enlightenment. In turning towards the sun, the sunflower could be said to be...

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Dreaming about a valley can represent everything from fertility (a valley is a symbol of female sexuality) to depression and “feeling down.”

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See Red.The tomato is a symbol of fertility. As a nightshade plant, it also has something scary about it. According to Rudolf Steiner, the tomato is the expression of eroticism...

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Material aspects: Apples on a purely mundane level can signify fruitfulness, fertility, love and temptation. Sometimes in dreams they can suggest a particular time of year.

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To see or eat a mango in your dream symbolizes fertility and sensual desires. Alternatively, dreaming about mangoes - particularly on a tree - can refer to a relationship that...

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