Crane dream meaning is explained below using 22 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

tzool. Bird) Acrane in a dream represents a poor, meek and a weak person. Catching a crane in a dream means marrying a girl from a family of despicable characters. Cranes in a dream also represent sociable people who like to share. Seeing a crane in a dream also could mean undertaking a distant journey or returning home safely from a distant trip. Seeing cranes flying over a town in a dream denotes a cold winter, rain storms and floods. Eating the flesh of a crane in a dream means receiving money from a thief or a servant.

A flock of cranes flying in a dream represents thieves, bandits, highway robbers, pollution or a hurricane. Seeing dispersed cranes flying in a dream means profits and benefits for a traveller, marriage, or a son. Ridingon a crane in a dream means becoming poor. Owning a large flock of cranes in a dream means presiding over people and becoming rich. Crane’s meat and feathers in a dream means earningmoney from a poor or a weak person. Raising a flock of cranes in a dream also means presiding over poor people. Fighting with a crane in a dream means fighting with a poor and a weak person. Hearing the cry of a crane in a dream means dispelling distress and worries.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Patrica Telesco

(see Birds)

A messenger from the Divine, who bears intelligence and discipline on its wings.

According to Pliny, because this bird stands 011 one leg when it sleeps, it is actually standing watch. As such, it represents vigilance.

In Japan, this is the teacher of law, specifically governmental, mundane law.

In China, the crane intercedes between heaven and Earth. What messages do you wish for it to take back?

Longevity for yourself or a personal pet project. In the East, this bird is thought to live for 1,000 years, so the seeds you’re planting now will have lasting effects long into the future.

Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

If your dream featured this bird on the wing, it is a good omen, but if it was on the ground, it signifies troubles of your own making.

The meaning of a mechanical crane in a dream depends on the action.

If you were operating it, you can expect a promotion in your job or an increase in status through widened responsibilities, whichever applies; if you observed the crane lifting, it signifies a relief from worries or solution to troublesome problems.

A broken crane is a warning that you are in danger of biting off more than you can chew.

Better reconsider.

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

Interpretation 4 — Pamela Ball

1- When we dream of a building crane we arc often being told of the need to raise our level of awareness in some matter. We need to make an attempt to understand the overall or universal implications of our actions.

2- We are capable of gaining control or status within a situation so we can build on it to our advantage.

3- As a bird, the crane is a messenger of the gods. It allows communion with the gods and the ability to enter into higher states of consciousncss.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 5 — Nancy Wagaman

Strength through uniqueness or individuality.

Having a higher perspective.

Persistence through challenges.

Stretching yourself (such as to get what you want, or beyond your comfort zone).

Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.

Consider also the animal’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Bird, Heron, Flamingo, Stork

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 6 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream denoting wickedness on the part of the dreamer (Gypsy); the symbolism here is probably derived from the well-known destructiveness of these birds among the fish and smaller varieties of their own species.

To the Egyptians it was a symbol of the dawn and of regeneration, while to the Japanese it denotes longevity. Freudians regard it as bearing an erotic significance.

Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 7 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of seeing a flight of cranes tending northward, indicates gloomy prospects for business.

To a woman, it is significant of disappointment; but to see them flying southward, prognosticates a joyful meeting of absent friends, and that lovers will remain faithful.

To see them fly to the ground, events of unusual moment are at hand.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 8 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: When we dream of a building crane we are often being told of the need to raise our level of awareness in some matter. We need to make an attempt to understand the overall or universal implications of our actions.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — Ariadne Green

The graceful beauty of the crane as a spintual mediator bnngs the message of grace into your life.

The crane may be delivering the grace or the much-asked-for gifts you have been waiting for to fulfill a promise or dream.

(See Birds.)

Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

As a bird, the crane is a messenger of the gods. It allows communion with the gods and the ability to enter into higher states of consciousness. T’ai chi, a form of spiritual discipline, is said to symbolize a fight between a crane and a snake.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Dream Meanings Anonymous

When a crane is present in a dream it can infer the dreamer is aspiring to build something within themselves. It can also suggest we are taking on a task beyond our limitations.
Source: Dream Meanings and Dream Interpretation Author: Dream Meanings Anonymous

Interpretation 12 — Theresa Cheung

Symbol of maternal love and of acts of kindness performed by yourself or others. Can also suggest the ability to cope with difficult situations and / or emotions in waking life.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 13 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: We are capable of gaining control or status within a situation so we can build on it to our advantage.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 14 — myjellybean

To see a crane in your dream represents happiness, maternal love, and your gestures of good will. You are good at looking out for those who you care about.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 15 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a this bird symbolize that major changes, transformation, and breakthroughs abound.

See Bird.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 16 — Tyler Wolfe

(machine) symbolic of a major project or season of building up in someone’s life
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 17 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Longevity.

2. Magic.

3. One may be facing the lifting of a heavy burden.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 18 — Ibn Seerin

it represents a person from a foreign land who is poor and a destitute.
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 19 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

You are believing something to be lost which is not far away from you.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 20 — Vincent Wienand

1. Chatter; Isa. 38:14;

2. Timely; Jer. 8:7;

3. Honour

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 21 — Tyler Wolfe

(bird) symbolic of mindless chatter, Isa. 38:14
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 22 — Ibn Seerin

(See Wrecking ball)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin