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Hearse Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 17 unique sources about Hearse

1- To dream of a hearse indicates that we are probably recognising that there is a time limit, either on ourselves or on a project we are connectcd with. Often we need to come to terms with our feelings about death on order to understand ourselves.

2- We may be aware that a part of ourselves is no longer ‘alive’ and it is better to let it go rather than resurrect it.

3- A hearse will always symbolise death, but it can also mean an ending of some sort. [1]

Material aspects: To dream of a hearse indicates that we recognize that a time limit has been imposed, either on ourselves or on a project we are connected with.

It is coming to a natural conclusion and we need to have regard to our feelings about such finality in order to understand ourselves. [2]

Vision: Watching a hearse drive by means saying goodbye to a person, to old habits, or to a particular position that has outlived its usefulness.

See also: Grave.

Depth Psychology: A hearse might also be a suggestion to take old feelings, past hopes, and desires to a grave and bury them. [3]

A hearse will always symbolize an ending of some sort, not necessarily death itself but the carrying away of material or physical aspects of life for we no longer need them. We may be aware that a part of ourselves is no longer ‘alive’ and it is better to let it go rather than resurrect it. [4]
Dreams of a hearse represent that you are moving toward death, completion and/or putting an aspect of your life to rest. You are processing your issues about death and mortality.

If you are driving the hearse, you are in control of your transition process and you are lucid, awake, and aware. [5]

To dream of a hearse, denotes uncongenial relations in the home, and failure to carry on business in a satisfactory manner. It also betokens the death of one near to you, or sickness and sorrow.

If a hearse crosses your path, you will have a bitter enemy to overcome. [6]

Psychological / emotional perspective: In an emotional sense a hearse signifies a legitimate period of mourning for something that is dead and gone.

A relationship may have come to an end, or we need closure in a matter that could affect our future. [7]

Gives gender-specific: In that following the hearse was once a man’s prerogative, such a dream will signify his acceptance of death or change.

For a woman, a hearse may signify her innate and intimate connection with the processes of death itself. [8]

A transition (such as from one phase into another).

A catalyzing event somewhere in your life, or the means by which you made (or are making) a change in your life.

A sense of loss or grief.

See also: Funeral, Cemetery, Grave, Dead Body, Coffin, Vehicle, Driving [9]

To see a hearse in your dream indicates that you are moving into a new phase. You need to let go all of unfinished issues and move on. Start taking action and making the necessary changes that will carry you into this new transitional level. [10]
Dreaming about a hearse can be a reminder of our mortality. Otherwise, a part of ourselves or a part of our life that has died. (See also: Burial, Coffin, Crypt, Dead/ Death, Grave). [11]
To see a hearse go by means that you will be starting a new job.

To be riding or driving a hearse means you will be relocating. [12]

Beware of fire and deceit. Save your pence and trust few people; you are shortly making an important change. [13]
A dream of a hearse is an omen of a serious but not necessarily fatal illness. [14]
Feelings about death, reminder of time left to live.

See also: funeral. [15]

Entering a new phase of life leaving old worries and cares behind. [16]
A hearse symbolizes death or the impending death of a relationship [17]

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1. Death; an burial of an issue; Gen. 23:4; 49:29.

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A dream about attending someone’s burial service may symbolize bidding farewell to old conditions and relationships in the dreamer’s life. (See also Coffin, Crypt, Dead / Death, Grave, Hearse).

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