Confession dream meaning is explained below using 7 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Garuda
Symbol: A confession is cleansing and purifying. Vision: Being the person taking a confession: you will soon take part in a creative or charitable venture. You are confessing: you are admitting mistakes and forgive yourself for them. Somebody else is confessing: examine your behavior and correct it quickly.
Depth Psychology: Dreaming about confession means that you have acknowledged your mistakes; it is also a sign that you have been forgiven.
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 2 — Betty Bethards
Opening up, lightening one’s burden, cleansing of emotional and mental negativity. The absolution of sins represents a recognition of attitudes and behaviors which are destructive to growth. Forgiving oneself is the key to fully living in the present. Need to verbalize, talk about concerns and share with others.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a confession symbolize the exposure of secrets, and the release of shame, guilt or blame. Perhaps your dream is suggesting that you make amends for your misdeeds, forgive yourself, and practice discernment with whom you share your secrets.
See Mistake.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 4 — myjellybean
To dream that you or someone else is confessing, often represents feelings of guilt. This dream can also be about healing and welcoming new changes in your life.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean
Interpretation 5 — Klaus Vollmar
Benefiting from communication and honesty. Needing to free yourself from guilt and / or from morals that are too rigid. This symbol is similar to Punishment.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 6 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
Guard the confidences given to you by others, as you will shortly be strongly tempted to reveal a secret.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous
Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton
Anything confessed in a dream is literal and should be taken seriously
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton