Heaven dream meaning is explained below using 21 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

Dreams of being in heaven or other states of bliss and perfection such as Nirvana or Samadhi reveal either your current state of mind or—as with all wishfulfillment dreams—your hopes for the future. Are you feeling peaceful and content at the moment? Or is your waking life so difficult that your dreaming mind is sending you escapist images? Bear in mind that dreams about heaven, just like dreams about hell, are more likely to relate to your waking life on earth and are not predictive of the afterlife, although for many people who believe in life after death such dreams can be extremely comforting.

Heaven can appear in your dreams in the traditional forms depicted in religious art with God surrounded by choirs of angels or as a beautiful idealized landscape.

If you witness yourself in such a setting, it could symbolize your quest for spiritual truth. On the other hand, standing before your God may also conjure images of the Last Judgment, so perhaps you are feeling unworthy of entering a spiritual plane or feeling judged in some way in waking life.

See also Near-death experiences entry in STAGES OF LIFE.

Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Klaus Vollmar

The realm of spirits, thoughts, and intuition. Here, a person is confronted with two worlds, with head pointing toward heaven and feet planted on the ground. In that sense, this dream image points to the necessity of being more grounded; but it might also mean being in a good mood (heavenly feelings).

The castle in the clouds is also pertinent, pointing to the conflict between fantasy and reality. Dark, cloudy skies symbolize depressive moods or lack of clarity, which is often about dreams and goals.

According to the I Ching, heaven represents the creative and powerful father. According to Freud, it is the place where wishes are fulfilled. According to Jung, it is the world in which one loses touch with the earth and with reality.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 3 — Silvana Amar

Heaven represents all of those things for which most people hope. Some of us may not be convinced of its existence, but all of us have definite ideas about what heaven should be like. In your dreams it may symbolize happiness, peace, understanding, rest, love, union between God and man, and many more positive things. Some people work for a “heaven on Earth.” Others believe that there are many different heavens and in their dreams they visit those place through soul travel. Whatever your belief system or your dream experience may be, this dream usually leaves you feeling positive and energized.
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary • Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

If you ascend to heaven in a dream, you will fail to enjoy the distinction you have labored to gain,, and joy will end in sadness.

If young persons dream of climbing to heaven on a ladder, they will rise from a low estate to one of unusual prominence, but will fail to find contentment or much pleasure.

To dream of being in heaven and meeting Christ and friends, you will meet with many losses, but will reconcile yourself to them through your true understanding of human nature.

To dream of the Heavenly City, denotes a contented and spiritual nature, and trouble will do you small harm.

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

Interpretation 5 — Nancy Wagaman

Heaven (or a heaven-like place) can represent: The idea of heaven or the afterlife.

Feeling a connection with God during the dream.

Spirituality.

Spiritual peace and love.

A positive or happy feeling.

See God, Light (Spiritual), Love, Peace, Religious Figure, Death of You, Dying, Religion

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

Interpretation 6 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of Heaven or of feeling heavenly represent an ideal experience of who you really are, your higher self. This is a transformational dream in which you are liberated from your fear and distortions and elevated to a higher consciousness of oneness, love and bliss.

See Bliss and Love.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

To see heaven in your dream symbolizes your desire to find perfect happiness. You may be trying to escape from the difficulties you are experiencing in your life. Your dream is a way that your mind tries to build up your faith, optimism and hopes.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Tony Crisp

Compensatory feelings for difficulties in life; intu­ition about life after death; retreat from life; meeting ones religious concepts; one’s own sense of harmony or integra­tion.

See mention of heaven and hell in dream as spiritual guide.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 9 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Over and above the obvious theological connotations of heaven, dreaming about heaven represent an individual’s sense of harmony and joy. Could also represent a retreat from life’s difficulties.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Great joy and happiness.

2. Spirit realm.

3. Seat or home of divinity.

4. Restoration of hope, optimism.

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

Interpretation 11 — Betty Bethards

Many things to many people: reunion, rest, happiness, enjoyment, bliss, peace, enlightenment, understanding, love.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 12 — Margaret Hamilton

Divinely inspired according to god’s purpose for personal guidance, revelation, warning, encouragement
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 13 — Indian - Anonymous

The remainder of your life will be spiritually happy, and your death will be peaceful.
Source: Indian Interpretation of Dreams • Author: Indian - Anonymous

Interpretation 14 — Gillian Holloway

To dream of heaven, and that you ascend up tint her, signifies grandeur and glory.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 15 — Stephen Girard

To dream of heaven, and that you are there, signifies grandeur and glory.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 16 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

A dream of Heaven is a sign of prosperity and happiness in this life.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous

See spiritual imagery in the introduction
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Tyler Wolfe

A symbol of God’s glory, Ps. 19:1
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 19 — Eric Ackroyd

see Hell, section (2), Paradise.
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 20 — Pamela Ball

see Religious Imagery
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 21 — Gillian Holloway

(See God).
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway