Island Dream Meaning

If you are isolated on the island, you should try to analyze your feelings from other perspectives, since everything indicates that you don’t count on others when making decisions. Keeping in mind that the ocean symbolizes the unconscious mind, the island can signify the desire to stay safe in the conscious Self rather than wanting to investigate your interior. The sea, according to Freud’s studies, also symbolizes the mother figure. This dream, therefore, could be showing your maternal-filial relationship.

If the island is swallowed by water, it may mean that you feel pressured by an overly strict mother or by the lack of control of your unconscious forces. (See ARMOR, CASTILLE, ABANDONMENT, WATER and HERMIT)

In respect to this dream, oracles predict comfort and favorable circumstances.

Depth Psychology: An island reflects fear about the responsibilities of life and—in that sense—is an attempt to take flight from reality (or to retreat from the world). Sometimes it might simply be a matter of needing some peace and solitude after a particularly hectic period.

The dream can also be a warning about not isolating or withdrawing.

An island can also represent safety in that, by- isolating ourselves, we are not subject to external pressures.

2- Occasionally we all need to recharge our batteries, and to dream of an island can help, or warn us, to do this.

Dreaming of a desert or treasure island indicates there is something to be gained by being alone and exploring our ability to cope with such a situation. We may actually function better in some wav.

3- In dreams an island can signify a spiritual retreat somewhere that is cut ofT from the world - which will allow us to contemplate our own spiritual Self.

abandoned, an: need a break from the stress of your hectic life.

being alone on an: your pioneer fortitude is stifled by overwhelming loneliness.

family, with: wish to concentrate on the supportive whole.

others: rapid recovery from an il ness.

relatives: your conscience is not clear on your exciting and dangerous adventure.

covered with green vegetation: pleasant travel, profitable ventures and honor.

escaping to an: need the peace of solitude to sort things out.

heavily populated, a: must struggle alone for prominence in life.

leaving an: wish to come out of isolation and deal with real-life situation.

relatives on an: must struggle to rid yourself of unpleasant hangers-on.

The sea or the ocean generally symbolizes our unconscious. Thus, if you were very lonely or fearful of the waters around you, it may be an indication that you are unwilling to look deeply into yourself. You may be afraid of the materials that are under the surface of your conscious thoughts and feelings.

Isolation and solitude, sometimes by choice. In these moments remember that even Moses had to spend time alone to find his destiny (see Desert).

Being shipwrecked by, or stranded in, life’s storms, without emotional support (see Boat, Water).

An archetypal Paradise or Eden where one strives for wholeness. In the myths of the Russians, Norse, Danes, and Hindus, islands are places filled with magical creatures and idyllic peace (see Garden).

Unshakable resolve and strength (e.g., being the “island in the stoi7n”).

To a woman, this omens a happy marriage.

A barren island, indicates forfeiture of happiness and money through intemperance.

To see an island, denotes comfort and easy circumstances after much striving and worrying to meet honorable obligations.

To see people on an island, denotes a struggle to raise yourself higher in prominent circles.

A remote, deserted island can represent freedom (from responsibilities, society, etc.), or physical, emotional, or mental isolation or deprivation.

A lush, tropical island can represent abundance, adventure, or pleasantness.

A beautiful resort island could represent relaxation, fun, or a break from day-to-day life.

See Stranded, Distance, Trip or Vacation, Sand, Tropical, Water, Body of

A longing for harmony and peace, wanting to leave the world; vacation. As the “island of dreams,” this image is a symbol of self, pointing to a self- directed life, autonomy, and independence. Also, a symbol of the unconscious.

ASTROLOGY: A symbol of Aquarius.

See Hermit.

To dream that you are stranded on an island signifies that you are wallowing in despair and are at a lost as to what to do with your life. Alternatively, you may be seeking a form of refuge. Perhaps you are refusing to confront certain situations and have opted to run away from the inevitable.

If the dreamer is running away from enemies to seek refuge on an island, it indicates a deep wish to escape from present conditions.

If there are many people on the island, the dreamer is lonely and seeks new companions.

The island represents a desire for unlimited freedom.

If you were content, serene, and happy, the dream suggests you need to take time for rest and renewal.

If you were lonely and afraid, it may indicate you need to look deeply into yourself in order to sort out your thoughts and feelings towards life, a person, or a situation.

However, if your dream featured living on or visiting an island, you can expect to have a new and exciting experience shortly.

(2) It may symbolize your relations with your mother (represented by the sea). Is the sea threatening to engulf the island (too strong a mother-attachment) >

A further meaning is that the dreamer is afraid of the surrounding waters of his or her unconscious and wishes to remain isolated from his or her inner feelings.

An island in a dream may also represent the return to paradise or the pnmordial garden of innocence.

If you dream of being alone on an island, it is a sign of loneliness and frustration.

2. Romance is in the offing.

3. Independence.

4. Escape.

5. Becoming inaccessible or unavailable.

2. Peaceful and serene;

3. An individual; Gen. 10:5