Cradle dream meaning is explained below using 21 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

Buying a cradle or sitting in a cradle in a dream means blessings, grace, profits and comfort.

A cradle in a dream also represents a stepson or the stepchild of a young woman.

For men, a cradle in a dream signifies sorrow, distress, imprisonment or a small and restrictive dwellings. As for an unmarried man, seeing a cradle in a dream means that he will get married. As for a woman, seeing a cradle in a dream means that she will bear a child, and it could mean distress, trouble, adversities, uptightness, lamentation and crying. In a dream, a cradle also represents singing, an amusement club, an argument or a dispute.

A cradle in a dream also represents a coffin.

(Also see Cage, Cradle of Lsmiiil)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-06-29-31-35-39

baby in the: delicately dissuade someone from talking.

being taken from the: consider yourself a cradle robber.

doll’s, a: unrealizable goals.

empty: misfortune due to health problems.

rocking a: have power to control others or nurture them.

baby in a: don’t divert your focus from real matters at hand.

own: don’t suspend your healthy suspicion of il ness in the family.

young woman dreaming of a: present conduct wil bring 20 years of responsibility.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days Author: Zolar

Interpretation 3 — Garuda

Vision: Seeing a cradle: single people might get married soon—married people can expect a happy event.

A baby in the cradle: you are in a delicate position, trying desperately to keep someone from talking.

Depth Psychology: Your hope of having a child might be behind this dream. It can also be a warning: beware of people who would like to “lull” you into suspending your healthy suspicion or divert your focus from matters at hand. Or could it be the other way around?

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 4 — Pamela Ball

1- To dream of a cradle can represent new life or new beginnings. As a precognitive dream a cradle can represent pregnancy, while in a man’s dream a cradle can represent the need to return to a womblike, protected state.

2- An empty cradle can represent a woman’s fear of childlessness or her fears of motherhood, depending on the other aspects of the dream.

3- The physical as opposed to the spiritual body is sometimes represented as a cradle.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 5 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a cradle, with a beautiful infant occupying it, portends prosperity and the affections of beautiful children.

To rock your own baby in a cradle, denotes the serious illness of one of the family.

For a young woman to dream of rocking a cradle is portentous of her downfall. She should beware of gossiping.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 6 — Martha Clarke

An empty cradle is a sign of nostalgia, low self-confidence, and self- dissatisfaction. In contrast, rocking a child is, without a doubt, conjugal happiness.

Symbol of the womb, the cradle in dreams promises an imminent marriage.

If a baby is lying in it, it means fertility.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 7 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

An empty cradle in a dream presages sickness, often a mental state of insecurity.

To be rocking a baby in a cradle foretells marital happiness but many difficulties. Twins in the cradle predict financial gains.

Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 8 — myjellybean

To see a cradle in your dream, symbolizes a dependent relationship. You may feel the need to be protected and cared for. Your dream maybe telling you to regain some control and independence in your life.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 9 — Gillian Holloway

It is bad luck for an unmarried person to dream of rocking a baby in a cradle.

For those who are married, the omen is propitious. It signifies a happy future.

Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 10 — Raymond Buckland

If there is a child in the cradle, then you will have a child.

If the cradle is empty it means you will be relocating.

Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 11 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a cradle symbolize maternal yearnings, your desire to nurture or be nurtured, and to protect or be protected.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 12 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

An unhappy omen signifying difficulties arising from poor health if the cradle was empty.

Otherwise, see Baby.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 13 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

It is not a good sign to dream of an empty Cradle; misfortune will come, probably through ill-health.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 14 — Dream Meanings Anonymous

A cradle in a dream can imply that the individual has become engaged in new life or new beginnings.
Source: Dream Meanings and Dream Interpretation Author: Dream Meanings Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Klaus Vollmar

Baby.

If this image is not a desire for a child, it usually symbolizes new ideas.

See Scale.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 16 — Gillian Holloway

A cradle holding a lovely baby is a portent of much happiness in family life.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 17 — Betty Bethards

Nurturing a new part of self; need for loving and nurturing.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 18 — Pagan - Anonymous

A cradle signifies the potential for advancement.
Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 19 — Margaret Hamilton

Used for someone childlike and helpless
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 20 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

One needs nurturing.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 21 — Silvana Amar

Safety 
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar