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Did You Dream About an Apple? Here's What It Means

Whenever a curious dream-concept like an apple shows up in a dream, it can have many possible interpretations.

Written below are 3 interesting ways of interpreting dreams about an apple from our dream analysis gurus.

Which of these explanations makes the most sense for you?


What does an apple 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 an apple often hints at knowledge, wisdom, and a sense of prosperity. It's often not quite so simple though.

It's a nod to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where the apple represented the fruit of knowledge. If you're picking an apple in your dream, it suggests you're about to gain some significant insight or knowledge. Eating an apple, by contrast, can indicate satisfaction, contentment, and the enjoyment of life's fruits.

It can also symbolize temptation, especially if the apple is portrayed as forbidden or out of reach.

An apple can be a deep and multifaceted dream experience to make any kind of definitive analysis about. To really say for certain, I'd have to understand the dreamer's life and mindset.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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

In the realm of dream interpretation, an apple may be thought of as a symbol of the self, echoing the Freudian concept of the ego.

This can be a multi-faceted dream symbol though — If you've dreamed of an apple, it may suggest a process of self-exploration or self-acceptance. Picking an apple could signify a conscious effort to understand or accept some aspect of your own personality or behavior. Eating an apple, by contrast, might represent the integration of these aspects into your self-concept. This process can be both rewarding and challenging, as it involves acknowledging and accepting all parts of oneself, even those that may initially seem unpalatable.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"

To have dreamt of an apple, in a spiritual context, signifies divine blessings, wisdom, and the pursuit of enlightenment. It is a symbol of the spiritual fruit that nourishes the soul. Picking an apple in your dream signifies your readiness to receive divine wisdom and understanding. It's a spiritual call to awaken and embrace the knowledge that the universe is offering you. Eating an apple, by contrast, signifies the assimilation of this divine wisdom. It's a spiritual communion, a sacred act of accepting and integrating divine knowledge into your being. This dream is a spiritual prompt to nourish your soul with wisdom and seek enlightenment.

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Which dream explanation works the best for you?

Which of the preceding explanations for an apple best matches your dream vision?

Only you can say for certain. Remember that our dreaming mind can be a convoluted landscape. Just about any dream image can symbolize a wide range of things — or result from multiple themes from our daily lives.

Got a better dream analysis on a dream about an apple that you want to share? Contribute your personal ideas in the comments at the bottom of this page.

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