Rain dream meaning is explained below using 42 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

(Clouds, Drizzling, Life, Vapor, Water) If no harm or destruction is caused by a rainstorm in a dream, then it means blessings, profits and mercy. Rain in a dream also represents life, an earthly being, or fulfillment of a promise.

If the rain falls exclusively on a particular location in a dream, it means sorrow and distress for its dwellers, or it could mean the loss of a beloved.

If one sees rain falling exclusively over his house in a dream, it means personal blessings. Otherwise, it he sees it falling over the whole town in the dream, it means blessings for everyone. Rain falling exclusively over one’s house in a dream also means that someone will fall sick in that house, or suffer from a debilitating and excruciating pain.

If the skies rain stones or blood in a dream, it means calamities and punishment for people’s sins.

If it rains dust or sand in a dream, it represents an unjust ruler in that locality.

If the skies rain dirt without dust, it also means prosperity and a good harvest.

If a traveller sees rain in a dream, it means hindrances along his journey.

A destructive rainstorm in a dream denotes dishonesty, cheating with measures, or the spread of sodomy in the community. Seeing a destructive rainstorm tearingdown structures, destroying homes and pulling down tress in a dream represents a punishment for the corruption and sins of the dwellers of that place.

A good rain in a dream could mean reconciliation with one’s enemy, or it could mean helping a needy person. Rain in a dream also represents a caravan of camels, and a caravan of camels in a dream represents rain.

A good rain in a dream also means prosperity, happiness, refilling wells with rainwater, the gushing forth of springs with sweet, fresh and pure waters. Rain in a dream also means reviving an old and a stagnant matter, or it could mean benefits, profits, blessings, relief from distress, payment of debts, or feeling relief. In a dream, a good rain means blessings, a good harvest and profits for a farmer. Ifthe skies rain honey, butter, oil, or food people like in the dream, it means blessings for everyone. Rain in a dream also represent mercy from God Almighty, a helping hand, knowledge, wisdom, the Qur’[m, rejuvenation, revival, resurrection and life.

If one sees himself standing under a cover, a roof, or behind a wall to take shelter from a rainfall in a dream, it means that he may suffer because of someone slandering him.

If the rain falls in season in one’s dream, it means roadblock barring travels, business losses, inability to get medicine for a sick person because of one’s poverty, or it could mean imprisonment. Ifone washes himself in the rain, or takes a ritual ablution to perform his prayers, or washes his face with it, or washes away filth in a dream, it means repentance from sin, receiving spiritual guidance, or abolishing religious innovations and polytheism from one’s heart.

If he is poor, it means that God Almighty will enrich him and satisfy his needs, or ifhe needed something from a ruler or a governor, it means that his request will be answered favorably. Drinking from rainwater and if it is clear and pure in the dream, it means receiving blessings and benefits. Ifthe water is dirty and polluted in the dream, it means a sickness.

(Also see Water)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 15-24-35-37-44-46

big downpour of, and bad wind: exclude friends from your confidence.

and hailstorm ruining crops: abundant means ahead.

cold: good luck with money, but read the fine print.

businessman dreaming of: misfortune in business.

farmer, without wind or storm: seek pleasures at the expense of another’s prosperity.

dripping into a room: beware of desolation from false friends.

drizzle: less serious emotional situation, fortune wil come in minute doses.

forest: a rich source of inspiration and of healing.

getting wet in a downpour of: suffering from suspicious friends for unperformed duties.

hearing patter of, on the roof: great marital happiness, but business is limited.

humidity, suffering from: your arrogance corrupts you, to your ultimate embarrassment.

mist: problems not seen clearly; are guided too easily by emotions.

others being out in the: find a common ground; yield and hear another’s view.

women: disappointment in love wil reveal a more fertile direction.

poor people dreaming of, with hail: good opportunities and happy life.

rich people, a downpour: losses, vexations, and affliction in love.

puddle, step in a: your slightest misstep wil be exaggerated.

over a: leave the old and fertilize the new.

laying down your coat for another to step over a: your reputation is losing ground.

shelter from the: have found your niche; designs wil mature with springtime growth.

soaked by a cloudburst: success through luck, not brains.

sun shining through the: cry your heart out, and let it go.

very bad, and windstorm: lover wil leave you out in the cold.

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

Interpretation 3 — Dr. Michael Lennox

Universal Landscape: Emotional expression; tears.

Dreaming Lens: How severe or gentle was the rain? Were you prepared for the results of the rain? Did you enjoy it or was it unnerving to get wet? Did the rain feel romantic, sinister, welcome, limiting, or frustrating?

Personal Focus: Water is always a symbolic expression of emotion. Since falling rain is very similar to tears, rain is the closest representation to the act of crying. As such, it symbolizes the process of allowing our feelings to flow freely. Rain is considered cleansing for it washes away dirt particles and leaves the air clearer. Tears can also be said to wash debris from the soul. Rain indicates that an emotional experience is taking place that is ultimately healing. The Dreaming Lens will offer clues to what area of your life is evoking such a deep, emotional response. Your reactions to the rain as well as the quality of the rain itself will provide even more information for your exploration.

A light, gentle rain could indicate a small disruption in your life that is causing some emotional reactivity. Torrential downpours, such as hurricanes, point to more intense undercurrents of feelings being expressed. The relative intensity of the rain in your dream will mirror the intensity of what your unconscious is trying to express. How you respond to the rain in your dream will illuminate for you the level of resistance you are in. The mightier your attempts to escape the onslaught of the downpour, the more likely you are avoiding the free flow of emotional expression.

Source: Dream Sight: A Dictionary and Guide for Interpreting Any Dream Author: Dr. Michael Lennox

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To be out in a clear shower of rain, denotes that pleasure will be enjoyed with the zest of youth, and prosperity will come to you.

If the rain descends from murky clouds, you will feel alarmed over the graveness of your undertakings.

To see and hear rain approaching, and you escape being wet, you will succeed in your plans, and your designs will mature rapidly.

To be sitting in the house and see through the window a downpour of rain, denotes that you will possess fortune, and passionate love will be requited.

To hear the patter of rain on the roof, denotes a realization of domestic bliss and joy. Fortune will come in a small way.

To dream that your house is leaking during a rain, if the water is clear, foretells that illicit pleasure will come to you rather unexpectedly; but if filthy or muddy, you may expect the reverse, and also exposure.

To find yourself regretting some duty unperformed while listening to the rain, denotes that you will seek pleasure at the expense of another’s sense of propriety and justice.

To see it rain on others, foretells that you will exclude friends from your confidence.

For a young woman to dream of getting her clothes wet and soiled while out in a rain, denotes that she will entertain some person indiscreetly, and will suffer the suspicions of friends for the unwise yielding to foolish enjoyments.

To see it raining on farm stock, foretells disappointment in business, and unpleasantness in social circles. Stormy rains are always unfortunate.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 5 — Theresa Cheung

If you are caught in a rain shower or storm in your dream, the key to the interpretation will be your reaction. Did you feel miserable or elated? If the former, it is possible that an outpouring of emotion—your own or that of someone you know—is raining down on you in real life. The dream might also signify emotional release or the desire to feel love again. Rain does often have positive liberating associations in dreams, but if the descending water takes the form of hail, the message is negative as it may suggest that you are about to become the victim of stinging verbal abuse. Hail has similar associations to rain, but is much colder and harsher. A mere spot of drizzle or a brief shower would suggest a situation that is less serious.

In the Bible, the flood is a symbol of preparation for a new way of life or a fresh start. This meaning fits well with both Freud’s association between water and the womb, and Jung’s symbolism of the flood or deluge as both deadly and life giving. As a mother image, a flood submerging you or a house could suggest an intense relationship with your mother or another dominant female figure in your life; it may also suggest that you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures.

Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 6 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Rain in a dream connects to emotional expression, as it is the weather system that replicates the falling of tears and water is always a symbolic expression of emotion. As such, rain symbolizes the process of allowing our feelings to flow freely. Rain is cleansing, for it washes away dirt particles and leaves the air clearer, so rain can be a symbol of purification. Rain indicates that an emotional experience is taking place that is ultimately healing. Your reactions to the rain as well as the quality of the rain itself will provide even more information for your exploration.

A light, gentle rain could indicate a small disruption in your life that is causing some emotional reactivity. Torrential downpours, such as hurricanes, point to more intense undercurrents of feeling being expressed.

The relative intensity of the rain in your dream will mirror the intensity of what your unconscious is trying to express. How you respond to the rain in your dream will illuminate for you the level of resistance you are in.

The mightier your attempts to escape the onslaught of the downpour, the more likely you are avoiding the free flow of emotional expression.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

This is a dream of strange variation in mean- ing depending on your cir-cumstances and on the character of the rain. A soft spring rain is a lucky omen promising many good things to come, in- cluding possible benefits from work done in the for- gotten past If you are struggling or only modest- ly well off, a heavy down- pour predicts a substantial improvement in your cir- cumstances; but if you are one of the affluent society, it signifies a period of re- verses.

A fine drizzle por-tends petty difficulties which will soon pass; to be out in an average kind of rainfall indicates the happy demise of an ailing affair, but to be drenched in a blowing rainstorm is an augury of unexpected wealth, likely to be through a legacy.

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

Interpretation 8 — DreamForth

To dream of being soaked from the rain symbolizes a washing away of your blues and concerns.

A dream involving rain may likewise stand for fertility and rejuvenation. Seeing and hearing rain drops falling symbolizes clemency and grace.

To dream that you are watching the rain from a window represents spiritual thoughts and points of view that are being brought to your consciousness. It may also denote wealth and love.

To hear the tapping of the rain on the roof likewise signifies a realization of spiritual ideas and blessings from a higher spiritual being. It may also represent your blissful family life.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 9 — Martha Clarke

A sign of fertility, rain portends abundance and prosperity when it falls heavily: it may be that new stage of life is about to begin. However, it is a sign of obstacles if it becomes a downpour.

If it is light but steady, the fruits of your efforts will soon arrive; whereas, if it’s muddy, disasters and risks draw near. To see thunderclouds before rain denotes a fear of failure; and to hear the rain from inside, the tendency to delegate to your problems to others.

Generally, dreaming of rain is considered a good omen, unless it falls on livestock. In this case, it announces losses in business.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 10 — Pagan - Anonymous

Dreaming of rain could suggest a period of renewal and fertility (reproduction or creativity). However, dark clouds and a heavy down pour indicate feelings of isolation and helplessness.

If you dream of sitting at a window and watching a storm with blowing rain it is a sign that you will be blessed with true love in your present relationship.

To dream of a clear day with sparkling rain shows that you will soon have an inpouring of good luck, but if you are caught in a severe rainstorm and get soaking wet that is the sign of amassing great wealth, perhaps through an inheritance.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Pamela Ball

1- In its simplest meaning, rain stands for tears and emotional release. We may have been depressed with no way to release our feelings in everyday life. Rain in dreams often becomes the first realisation that we can let go.

2- Rain in a woman’s dream can suggest the sexual act. It can also have a more universal meaning, in that it is the realisation of potential on a group level. We should all Ixr able to make use of die fertility that it can bring.

3- Rain by virtue of its ‘heavenly’ origins symbolises divine blessing and revelation.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 12 — Silvana Amar

Interpretation is contingent on your current circumstances as well as the kind of rain that is falling. Rain naturally cleans, refreshes, and “provides life-giving moisture.” Depending on the dreamer it could suggest a period of renewal and fertility (reproduction or creativity). However, dark clouds and a heavy downpour indicate feelings of isolation and helplessness. On the other hand, the heavy downpour could represent unconscious materials and emotions attempting to enter the dreamer’s conscious mind.

See Water

Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 13 — Nancy Wagaman

The idea of assistance, abundance, or a gift (from a person, God, etc.).

Nourishment or replenishing.

Cleansing.

Washing away the old and starting new.

Spiritual presence.

Unwelcome rain can represent: a feeling or fear of a challenge, punishment, bad luck, or untimely circumstance in your life, nuisance, frustration, challenge, criticism, or someone’s perceived attempt to “rain on your parade”, “dark” emotions such as anger or despair.

See Wind, Cloud, Weather, Flood, Storm, Watering, Water, Body of, Wet

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

Interpretation 14 — Astro Center

If the rain is a gentle one, and especially if rainbows are present, this is a positive symbol, foreshadowing the coming of a peaceful interlude and much happiness.

If the rain is heavy, this indicates a change in the dreamer’s financial fortunes. Depending on his circumstances, it could be a windfall or a major setback.

A major thunderstorm with thunder and lightning indicates a sudden and unexpected increase in wealth, possibly through a legacy. Astrological parallel: Venus Tarot parallel: The Wheel of Fortune

Source: Dream Explanations of Astro Center Author: Astro Center

Interpretation 15 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Rain can also have a more universal meaning, in that it is the realization of potential on a group level. We should all be able to make use of the fertility that it can bring.

The various types of rain have different meanings: heavy rain suggests depression and perhaps isolation whereas gentle rain indicates a time of relative prosperity. Realizing that rain has passed can indicate fresh opportunities are available.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 16 — Patrica Telesco

(see Clouds, Fog, Snow, Sun, Water)

Fruitfulness. Spring showers nourish the earth, bringing forth flowers and fruits. What positive attributes have you been watering lately?

Possibly symbolic of sadness and grief where you are personified in the clouds. Mist: Being melancholy or gloomy (e.g., “misty eyed”).

Rain or storm clouds gathering: Increasing troubles, concerns, or despondency that seem to overwhelm all the bright moments.

Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: In its simplest meaning, rain stands for tears and emotional release. We may have been depressed with no way to release our feelings in everyday life. Rain in dreams often becomes the first realization that we can let go n rain in a woman’s dream can suggest the sexual act and the release that that brings.

For a man it may bring understanding of his own and his partner’s emotions.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Tony Crisp

Depending on dream setting, depressed feelings or dif­ficulties; emotions which take away enthusiasm and act as a barrier to action, tears and emotional release—an outpouring; other people’s emotions ‘raining’ on one. Also return of feel­ings after a dry intellectual or unfeeling period; something which gives life or heals. Idioms: come rain or shine; it never rains but it pours; saving for a rainy day.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 19 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

If you dream of sitting at a window and watching a storm with blowing rain it is a sign that you will be blessed with true love in your present relationship.

To dream of a clear day with sparkling rain shows that you will soon have an inpouring of good luck, but if you are caught in a severe rainstorm and get soaking wet that is the sign of amassing great wealth, perhaps through an inheritance.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 20 — Ibn Seerin

It symbolizes assistance and blessings.

The same applies to seeing clouds, But if rain or clouds are seen confined to a particular place, house or vicinity, it symbolizes famine and sickness or some worldly loss which the people of that place will suffer. In most cases it symbolizes difficulties and hardships which will afflict the people of that place.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 21 — Raymond Buckland

A gentle shower of rain shows success in your present undertakings.

It is especially a good sign for lovers. But if it is heavy rain, with occasional flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder, then beware, for there are going to be many problems and discouragements. Sec also Lightning and Thunder and Lightning.

Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 22 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Rain is a natural element of cleansing. Because it is essential to plant growth, rain is a symbol of fertility. In a dream, rain may indicate a new direction of thought and purpose—washing away the old and fertilizing the new. Alternatively, gray, dismal clouds and rain may indicate desolation or barrenness.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 23 — Theresa Cheung

If you are drenched by rain in your dream, this may be suggesting that you tend to overreact and be guided by your emotions in waking life. If, however, you were shielded by an umbrella, this may suggest that you are protecting yourself from your emotions.

See also WEATHER.

Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 24 — Stephen Girard

To dream of being in a shower of rain, is particularly favorable to lovers, It denotes constancy, affection and a sweet temper; if it be a very heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, then expect to be assailed by thieves.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 25 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) Is there a general grey tone to the dream? Then the rain probably symbolizes sadness, like tears, or depression.

(2) Possibly the symbolism is of fertility; growth. Perhaps a new fruitful phase is opening in your life.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 26 — Ariadne Green

By releasing emotions that block thinking, rain offers cleansing from emotional tensions in the air. Rain can further represent the release from sorrow or grief and point to the healthy expression of emotions.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 27 — Vincent Wienand

1. God’s Word;

2. Trial;

3. Disappointment;

4. Judgment of the last days. God’s blessings and provision; 2 Chron. 6:26-27 Ps. 11:6; James 5:7; 72:6; Jer. 3:3.

No Rain Blessings withheld because of sin.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 28 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

A summer shower of rain foretells prosperity, if the dreamer is watching it from indoors.

If the dreamer is in the rain, slow up of plans.

A very bad storm foretells confusion of ideas.

Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 29 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Life-giving force, abundant growth.

2. Purification, emo­tional cleansing.

3. Sadness (cloudy skies).

4. Emotionally over­whelmed (heavy or flooding rain).

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

Interpretation 30 — Tyler Wolfe

A peaceful shower is symbolic of the presence of the Holy Spirit, Ps. 72:6.

A driving rain is symbolic of a storm in your life. Raining fire is symbolic of judgment, Ps. 11:6

Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 31 — Cafer-i Sadik

interpreted upon 12 sides: mercy, prosperity, appeal for help, sickness & affliction, war & bloodshed, trial & famine & belief & disbelief, a lie.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik Author: Cafer-i Sadik

Interpretation 32 — Duke Zhou

Rain stops and the sun comes out: your problem will be solved; • Gale force winds and torrential rain: you may hear news of somebody’s death
Source: Chine Dream Interpretation Author: Duke Zhou

Interpretation 33 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

An omen that foretells difficulties in the near future.

If the downpour is a heavy one, it becomes a serious warning.

See FOG and HAIL.

Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 34 — Betty Bethards

A cleansing in preparation for emotional growth; a heavy storm means changes emotionally, maybe tough ones, but it is only temporary.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 35 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of rain, like crying, represent that you are clearing, cleansing, transforming, purifying, releasing, and being made new.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 36 — Indian - Anonymous

This foretells trouble especially when it is heavy and boisterous. Gentle rain is a good dream indicating happy and calm life.
Source: Indian Interpretation of Dreams Author: Indian - Anonymous

Interpretation 37 — Versatile - Anonymous

Rain, by virtue of its ‘heavenly’ origins, symbolizes divine blessing and revelation. It brings about creativity and growth.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 38 — Klaus Vollmar

See Clouds. Longing for deep relaxation.

A symbol of fertility. Also, a longing for mental / intellectual inspiration.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 39 — Gillian Holloway

If you dream of sitting indoors and watching a violent rain storm outside, it is a sign that your love will be requited.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 40 — myjellybean

Dreaming about rain is a powerful symbol of renewal and spiritual cleansing. It also symbolizes the feminine.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 41 — Katherine Taylor Craig

Trouble, heavy, or not, according to the dream (Raphael).
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 42 — Margaret Hamilton

Peaceful is a blessing; stormy is troubled; see “storm”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton