Famine dream meaning is explained below using 15 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a famine, foretells that your business will be unremunerative and sickness will prove a scourge. This dream is generally bad.

If you see your enemies perishing by famine, you will be successful in competition.

If dreams of famine should break in wild confusion over slumbers, tearing up all heads in anguish, filling every soul with care, hauling down Hope’s banners, somber with omens of misfortune and despair, your waking grief more poignant still must grow ere you quench ambition and en{??}y{envy??} overthrow.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Ibn Seerin

(Dearth, Scarcity) If one sees the rulers of his country suffering from a famine in a dream, it represents their greed, terrorization of their subjects and the sufferings of the people.

If one sees scholars suffering from a famine in a dream, it signifies their thirst or lust for knowledge.

(Also see Little)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 02-10-27-31-33-45

continued: reduce food intake by half, then half again.

enduring a: triumph over enemies by teaching them to be your friends.

having plenty following a: are searching for a natural leader.

others: revival of an old friendship that may end very profitably.

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

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: In the western world famine is not so prevalent but as a dream image it may signify a concern over global matters. On a more personal note, such an image suggests that a project or task is no longer receiving the attention it deserves and, therefore, lacks nurturing.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: In both men’s and women’s dreams famine suggests a lack of resources, though which particular ones will depend on everyday circumstances. You might also like to consult the entries for eat / eating, fasting, food and nourishment.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Famine from an emotional perspective signifies a lack of love or appreciation. In waking life those in authority may seem to withhold approval or approbation.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a famine symbolize depravation, lack of sustenance, that your needs have not been met, and that you are perhaps emotionally, mentally, physically or spiritually starving.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Use caution in business.

2. Reassess financial security.

3. Triumph over famine means comfort and prosperity will fol­ low.

4. Possible health issues.

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

Interpretation 9 — DreamForth

To dream of famine represents a potential shift in business affairs or your well-being. This will usually be a negative dream.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

A famine symbolizes a lack of spiritual sustenance, which should give us enough energy to remain active within the physical.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Raymond Buckland

A sign of guilt about your spending. You unconsciously feel that while you are being extravagant, others are starving.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 12 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream that you have not enough to eat is a contrary dream—you will live in greater comfort.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Vincent Wienand

1. Lack of the Word of God;

2. Poverty;

3. Actual famine; Amos 8:11; Jer. 29:17.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 14 — Indian - Anonymous

National prosperity and individual comfort. Much enjoyment.

A dream of contrary.

Source: Indian Interpretation of Dreams • Author: Indian - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Tyler Wolfe

Misfortune, Deut. 32:23
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe