Northern lights
Curtains of green and violet light rippling across a dark sky are rare enough in real life that dreaming of them feels like a gift. The northern lights fill a dream with wonder, inspiration and a sense that something extraordinary is possible. They often appear at turning points, when you're open to a new idea or feeling unexpectedly hopeful. Watching them with someone points to a shared moment you'll remember. If they faded before you could look properly, you may be afraid of missing a chance that won't come again.
Also called: Aurora, Aurora borealis, Southern lights
Dream variations
Watching the northern lights
Something beautiful and unexpected is entering your life. Slow down enough to notice it.
Lights dancing right above you
Joy is close enough to touch. Let yourself be delighted without asking what it means.
Trying to photograph the lights
You're trying to hold on to a special moment. Live it fully first; the memory will last.
Colors you've never seen
You're discovering a side of life, or of yourself, that's new to you. Stay curious.
Related symbols
- Sky The sky works like a backdrop for the whole dream.
- Stars Stars have guided travelers and wishers for as long as people have looked up.
- Ice When feelings or plans are on hold, they may turn to ice in your dreams.
- Snow A dream of fresh snow often feels like a clean page, with the whole world hushed and…
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Symbol of the day
RopeA rope can tie, pull and lift, and it can haul someone to safety, so what it was doing in your dream matters most.
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