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Did You Dream About a Glider? Here's What It Means

A dream symbol like a glider can be a complex one to offer an interpretation for. Because our dreams are echoes and patterns from our subconscious mind, and they often include symbolic references to our waking-life, no single explanation can ever match everyone's dream.

Below are 3 different interpretations of dreams about a glider, written from three different angles.

Which meaning best matches your dream?


What does a glider mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

A dream about flying in a glider symbolizes a sense of freedom and control. But the specific meaning of a glider in a dream obviously depends on your present circumstances.

You are navigating through life with ease and confidence. It may also indicate your desire to escape from the pressures and responsibilities of your waking life.

Alternatively, watching a glider soar through the sky suggests that you are observing others' progress and achievements. It may reflect feelings of envy or admiration.

Alternatively, it could represent your longing for freedom and independence, or your aspiration to rise above your current circumstances.

A glider is a somewhat rich and colorful dream symbol to make any kind of definitive analysis about. To really know for sure, I'd have to understand the dreamer's life story and circumstances.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of piloting a glider may signify a Freudian wish fulfillment, a manifestation of the ego's desire for autonomy and mastery over one's own destiny, unencumbered by the constraints of societal norms.

Some additional thoughts: It's a manifestation of the id's primal urge for unbridled freedom. Conversely, observing a glider in flight could represent the superego's role as a moral compass, observing and assessing from a distance. It may also symbolize a sense of detachment or aloofness, perhaps a defense mechanism to avoid confronting certain realities. Alternatively, it could signify an aspiration to transcend one's limitations, a yearning for self-actualization and personal growth.0

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3. The spiritualist's interpretation

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Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of flying in a glider signifies your spiritual journey, a quest for liberation from worldly attachments. It represents your soul's yearning for transcendence, to rise above mundane realities and achieve a higher state of consciousness. Conversely, watching a glider soar symbolizes your spiritual observer self. It suggests your ability to objectively witness life's events without getting entangled, a crucial aspect of spiritual growth. It may also indicate your admiration for those who have achieved spiritual freedom, inspiring you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Both of these dreams reflect your spiritual aspirations and the pursuit of inner peace and freedom.

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Which interpretation of the dream makes the most sense for you?

Which of the preceding explanations for a glider fits with your your dream experience?

Only you can say for sure. It's worth noting that our subconscious mind can be a multifaceted thing. Any object or action in a dream can represent multiple things — or symbolize multiple forces in our waking life.

Do you have a better interpretation for dreams about a glider of your own? Chime in with your personal ideas to the comment section below.

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