What does it mean to dream of sadness? Is it good to dream of sadness? Dreaming of sadness has real-life influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer's subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreaming about sadness compiled by the Zhougong Dream Dictionary website below.
Strong sadness in a dream can either be a recurrence of past sorrowful experiences or, according to traditional Chinese dream interpretation, dreaming of being sad indicates that you will find happiness.
Dreaming that your family is sad might suggest you will get married and start living independently.
Dreaming that a relative or friend has died and you are extremely sorrowful signifies that you will have a happy life.
Dreaming that your enemy is sad predicts that you will defeat them or win a lawsuit.
Dreaming that you join a group of sad people indicates that you will have friends who will share your hardships.
If you dream that you feel extremely sad at a supposedly joyous occasion, such as a party, festival celebration, or while watching a performance or competition, it usually suggests that you are reminiscing about a departed loved one and is also a reminder to let go of the pain and embrace life.
Psychological interpretation of dreams
Dream explanation: Sadness symbolizes happiness. Being trapped in a poor mental state in sadness is usually interpreted in dreams as a sign of future happiness.
Psychological analysis: Feeling sad in a dream is an auspicious sign. Dreaming of being sad means you will find happiness. Dreaming that your family is sad means a wedding is imminent. Dreaming that your enemy is sad is a good omen. If you are involved in a lawsuit, it suggests you will win the case.
Case analysis of dreaming about sadness
Dream description: I am naturally an optimistic person, resolving my issues myself regardless of what happens. If I were to feel sad, it is only in my dreams. One time I dreamt that I was very sad, though I didn't know the reason in the dream. (Female, 19 years old)
Dream analysis: Sadness in a dream signifies smoothness and happiness. Sad dreams are typically reverse dreams, implying that worries and troubles will vanish. For a man, dreaming of a sad scene suggests a successful career. For a woman, dreaming of sadness indicates a happy, peaceful, and joyful life.
Dreaming of crying also symbolizes good fortune and happiness, but dreaming of tears represents emotional torment.