Lily
Lily Dream Meaning
Expert Dream Interpretation
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Lily dream meaning is explained below using
21 different sources.
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Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung
If you dreamed of a lily, you may associate it with a wedding (where it denotes hope and innocence) or a funeral (where it denotes mourning); in dreams, lilies are also associated with purity, peace and rebirth. It is the sacred flower of all the virgin goddesses in mythology. Christ told the Jews that Solomon, their monarch, dressed in all his sumptuous finery, could not equal the majesty of the lilies and told them to consider the lilies of the field—beautiful but unadorned.
The beautiful white arum lily is associated with death or transformation. Lily of the valley, also known as fairy bells, was associated with witches as it was used for healing, so your dream could be linked to some form of healing.
If you dream of lilies in a church, could they be linked to a wedding or a funeral? Or does the image you need to project in waking life need to be more elegant, cool and remote? On the other hand, they may also indicate being lily-livered or cowardly.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung
Interpretation 2 — Pamela Ball
Because of their connection with funerals, for some people lilies can symbolise death. They can, however, also symbolise nobility and grace, and the interpretation needs to be carefully thought out.
If we are planting lilies we arc hoping for a peaceful transition in some area within our lives.
If we are gathering lilies, particularly in a woman’s dream we are developing a peaceful existence.
One symbol of lilies is that of purity and, particularly in a teenager’s dream, lilies can suggest virginity. Lilies in dreams, other than the white funerary arum lilv, can suggest aspects of femininity.
Spiritually lilies are a symbol of resurrection and of everlasting life. They arc often used in religious ceremony to denote this.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball
Interpretation 3 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream of a lily, denotes much chastisement through illness and death.
To see lilies growing with their rich foliage, denotes early marriage to the young and subsequent separation through death.
To see little children among the flowers, indicates sickness and fragile constitutions to these little ones.
For a young woman to dream of admiring, or gathering, lilies, denotes much sadness coupled with joy, as the one she loves will have great physical suffering, if not an early dissolution.
If she sees them withered, sorrow is even nearer than she could have suspected.
To dream that you breathe the fragrance of lilies, denotes that sorrow will purify and enhance your mental qualities.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Interpretation 4 — Patrica Telesco
(see Flowers, Garden)In Christianity, a symbol for Christ (see Icons).
Domestic happiness and duties. In China, this flower is used regularly to honor the Kitchen God.
Driving away your sadness by replacing it with beauty. In Japan, the Festival of the Cleansing Lily is performed to similarly drive away excess rain.
If the lily is growing in a garden, this symbolizes a desire to keep unwanted visitors out of your private space.
In France, this is an emblem of luck and serendipity.
Among the Mexicans, lilies portend reasons for celebration.
Chinese: An emblem that shows welcome and hospitality toward people or ideas.
Source: The Language of Dreams • Author: Patrica Telesco
Interpretation 5 — Garuda
Symbol: The lily is a symbol of purity, innocence, and virginity.
Vision: Looking at a lily: “just do it”—your chances of success are excellent! Holding a lily in your hands: you are loved and respected by others. Throwing a lily away: you have misused your power—and punishment will be swift.
Depth Psychology: The lily is a sign that the time is right for you to increase your self-knowledge, which will allow you to gain emotional balance.
A dream about lilies usually means you are looking for peace, serenity, and rest—you will have all three.
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: Because of their connection with funerals, for some people lilies can symbolize death. They can also, however, symbolize nobility and grace, and the interpretation needs to be carefully thought out.
If we are planting lilies we are hoping for a peaceful transition in some area within our lives.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 7 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
Happiness and prosperity await you, but only as the result of your own industry. Do not expect help from others; you must depend on your own exertions. If, in your dream, the flowers wither, or if you throw them away, then your own thoughtless action will cause your downfall.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous
Interpretation 8 — Versatile - Anonymous
Psychological / emotional perspective: One symbol of lilies is that of purity and, particularly in a teenager’s dream, lilies can suggest virginity. Lilies in dreams, other than the white funerary arum lily, can also suggest aspects of femininity.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 9 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
The lily is said to be one of the most spiritual of flowers. It possesses a fragrance that stimulates the glands and the chakras (the psychic centers).
The fragrance of this flower is said to transform one’s mood into a peaceful and blissful state.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous
Gives gender-specific: If we are gathering lilies, particularly in a woman’s dream, we are developing a peaceful existence. In a man’s dream the fleur-de-lys has a connection with heraldry representing faith, wisdom and chivalry.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 11 — Versatile - Anonymous
Spiritually, lilies are a symbol of resurrection and of everlasting life. They are often used in religious ceremony to denote this and are a symbol of the virgin mary.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 12 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Easter lilies or call a lilies in a dream predict a sudden rise in status, but lilies of the valley signify happiness in love affairs and/ or contentment in homelife.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 13 — Nancy Wagaman
Beginnings or endings.
Spring, a fresh start, or renewal.
A particular feeling (such as celebration or mourning).
See Flower, Flower Bulb, Plant
Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman
Interpretation 14 — Gillian Holloway
Iliness, disgrace» or death are signified by dreaming of lilies. Those who are engaged to be married will be rendered unhappy following such a dream.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway
Interpretation 15 — Eric Ackroyd
(see also Dead / Death, Water-lily)
A lily may be a symbol of new life; life after death (which is why white lilies are associated with funerals).
Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd
Interpretation 16 — Betty Bethards
Easter lily represents life, death and rebirth; process of growth and regeneration; transition.
See Flower.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 17 — Ariadne Green
Lilies represent virginity and resurrection.
The cala lily is the symbol of naked innocence.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green
Interpretation 18 — Klaus Vollmar
A symbol of purity, innocence, and naturalness. In France, a symbol of power.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 19 — DreamForth
To dream of lilies signifies calmness, spirituality, joy, and contentment.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth
Interpretation 20 — Ibn Seerin
(See Lily ofthe valley, Water lily)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin
Interpretation 21 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
See Flower.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous