Bluebird

Bluebirds, Eastern bluebird, Bluebird of happiness

Bright blue on the back with a rusty orange chest, the bluebird looks like a scrap of sky that has landed on a fence post. The phrase "bluebird of happiness" and the bluebirds flying over the rainbow in the famous song have made it a symbol of joy that's just within reach. No wonder the bird so often turns up in dreams wrapped in hope, contentment and the feeling that better days are on their way. Because bluebirds happily nest in boxes that people put up for them, one can also be about making room for good things in your life. A clear, cloudless winter sky is called a "bluebird day," and the bird can carry that same bright clarity.

Dream variations

• Building a birdhouse for bluebirdsYou're getting ready for good news before it comes. Keep the door open; it will find you.
• A bluebird singing in the morningA cheerful, simple day lies ahead. Start it slowly and notice what's going right.
• Chasing a bluebirdYou're hunting for happiness as if it might fly off. Stop running and let it come to you.

Related symbols

Bird · Blue jay · Robin · Happiness

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.