Lava dream meaning is explained below using 17 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Patrica Telesco

(see Disasters, Fire)

As the child of a volcano, this stone represents creative eruptions of some type. This is a flash of insight, bridging artistic obstacles, and resulting in true genius.

Hawaii: Health and well-being, especially if someone is seen in a circle of lava stones. More drastic healing and cleansing is symbolized by being within hot, flowing lava.

Reciprocity with nature. Hawaiian lore claims that the goddess Pele does not allow anyone to take lava stones without leaving a small offering first that acknowledges the gift of the earth.

Flowing lava becomes a river of fire, indicating a similarly fiery course for your life right now. However, lava does cool eventually, as will circumstances. With the settling, new foundations will develop.

Source: The Language of Dreams • Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 2 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Lava is molten rock that emerges from below the surface of the earth’s crust. As such, it is a symbol of the pure potential associated with land that is completely new. Land represents the conscious mind, and in a way, lava is a sort of pre-consciousness that is beginning to make itself known, but in such a raw form, it is still dangerous to experience.

A dream about lava is connecting you to this primal process of reinvention that is sometimes a part of the evolution of a human life.

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

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of lava symbolize the melting down of your ego walls. You are dealing with intense passionate feelings that are bubbling up to the surface, and you are allowing suppressed emotions to erupt.

See Volcano and Breakdown/Breakthrough Dreams.

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

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Molten rock, seen in a dream, coming from a volcano, is a sign that your social life will become more exciting, but you may have to juggle your budget to keep up; however, you should find the effort worthwhile.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 5 — myjellybean

If you dream of flowing lava, your selfishness may lead you into complicated adventures. This dream could also represent your strong romantic passions and feelings. Also check the meaning for “volcano.”
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 6 — Martha Clarke

This dream reveals a state of great passion.

If the lava is white hot, it denotes uncontrollable violence.

If it is cooled, it indicates a moment of calm and serenity that comes after strong storms.

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

Interpretation 7 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Dreaming about lava can reflect a number of different conditions, from a fever to overheated sexuality or emotions. Something from our past that erupts to the surface.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Repressed anger, fear, coming to the surface.

2. A sense of vulnerability, possible danger.

3. Excitement is in the offing, likely regarding relationships.

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

Interpretation 9 — Garuda

Depth Psychology: Repressed (unconscious) feelings and emotions are going to erupt soon.

See Crater, Heat, Mountain, Volcano.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 10 — Tony Crisp

Deeply buried past experience which has pushed to the surface; heated emotions and sexuality; sometimes physi­cal illness such as fever.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 11 — Margaret Hamilton

Sorrow and humility, the aftermath of a burn-out caused by restraining a mountain of troubles; see “eruption”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 12 — Betty Bethards

Unknown aspects of self, erupting after suppressed from consciousness. Message from the unconscious.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 13 — Klaus Vollmar

An important dream symbol, pointing to inner, psychic energies. Uncontrolled release of tension.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 14 — Vincent Wienand

1. Wrath of God;

2. Judgment;

3. Sudden death; Mic. 1:3a-5; 2 Pet. 3:10, 12.

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

Interpretation 15 — Tyler Wolfe

Destruction, judgment, Rev. 8:8
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 16 — Pamela Ball

see Volcano
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 17 — Versatile - Anonymous

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