Garland dream meaning is explained below using 9 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- Depending on the type of garland in the dream we are recognising some distinction or honour for ourselves.

If we are wearing the garland, such as a Hawaiian flower garland, we are looking at various ways of making ourselves happy. We are looking at dedication, and at some way of setting ourselves apart from others.

2- Psychologically; a garland can represent honour and recognition and can link us to the people who presented us with the garland.

3- A garland is symbolic of the need for dedication, either spiritually or physically. It may also represent an element of the dreamer’s subconscious Holiness, which he will need to acknowledge.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: Depending on the type of garland in the dream, we are recognizing some distinction or honour for ourselves.

If we are wearing the garland, such as a hawaiian flower garland, we are looking at various ways of making ourselves happy. We are looking at dedication, and at some way of setting ourselves apart from others. Winners in sports contests are often honoured by garlands, so in dreams these would signify competition.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, a garland can represent honour and recognition and can form a link or bond with the people who honoured us. In dreams, it will be important to interpret what the garlands are made of, since this may help us to identify our best abilities; for instance, garlands of bay laurel were used to honour apollo and his many attributes.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

To wear a garland of flowers in your dream predicts that you will turn defeat into victory by “thinking” your way out of a difficult situation.

To receive a garland signifies progress toward your goal, but to give a garland is a warning against unscrupulous friends or associates.

See also Flowers.

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

Interpretation 5 — Martha Clarke

In ancient cultures they used to hang garlands in the doors of the temples when a party was being held. These objects have always been a sign of welcome and tribute.

Dreaming of garlands, however, suggests that you should not rest on your laurels because joy is brief. (See NECKLACE)

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

A garland is symbolic of the need for dedication, either spiritually or physically. It may also represent an element of our subconscious holiness, or rather undeveloped spirituality, which we need to acknowledge.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

One is proud of one’s achievement.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 8 — Raymond Buckland

See Flowers.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 9 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

See FLOWERS.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous