In the waking world, ghosts are usually viewed as scary creatures sent to scare us. Does this mean that dreaming about ghosts is a kind of warning from our subconscious? not necessarily. It all depends on your situation and what is happening in your real life.
To fully understand dreams about ghosts, you need to examine the context of the dream. Literal and hidden symbols within the dream of a ghost will provide clues to the meaning. Another important factor to recognize is how you felt when you dreamed of the ghost. Were you happy or afraid?
And don’t forget that there are big differences between dreams about ghosts and dreams about a dead person.
Before I discuss specific examples of dreams about ghosts, here are some general meanings.
Dreams about ghosts and their meanings
- You are grieving the loss of a loved one
Dreams about the ghost of a loved one who recently passed away indicate your inability to accept loss. Our minds are amazing tools that protect us from trauma but also aid in the healing process.
This is your subconscious mind gently nudging you towards acceptance. Maybe you didn’t have the chance to say goodbye or you regret your last words to your loved one. This is your chance to make it right and find closure.
- The spirit visits you
Some people believe that dreams of vivid and vivid ghosts indicate an actual visitation from a spirit. These are “visit” dreams. If your dream is about the ghost of someone you know, it is possible that he or she is visiting you to offer support, guidance, or even a warning.
However, if you do not know the ghost, there may be a spirit in your home. If the ghost scares you and you don’t want them to visit you again, simply say they are not welcome and politely ask them to leave.
- You have regrets about the past
Ghosts represent people who have moved to the next spiritual level. They are no longer with us in the physical world but they still exist. Symbolically, this indicates remorse for something that happened in the past.
Is there something in your life that you wish you could have done differently? Have you had a fight with someone and the problem remains unresolved? Dreaming about ghosts in this way tells you that you need to move on and accept what has been accomplished. Don’t get stuck in the past.
- You are afraid of death
Sometimes dreams are literal waking feelings that we transfer into a visual story. Ghosts are the epitome of death and are often depicted as frightening creatures. In this case, your ghost dream is a manifestation of your fear of death.
Maybe someone close to you is sick and likely to die? Or perhaps you were given a diagnosis that made you question your mortality? The meaning behind this ghost dream is your anxiety about death.
- You have unfinished business
Dreaming about ghosts may mean that you have unfinished business that you are worried about. This is one of those literal meanings. You are “haunted” by your unresolved issues in the past.
You should look at your life and see if there is a need to tie up any loose ends. Otherwise, you will continue to dream about ghosts until the problem is solved.
Specific examples of dreams related to ghosts
- There was a ghost in your house
This dream of ghosts indicates an internal conflict. You don’t feel happy in yourself. Our homes are the place where we are supposed to feel safe and secure. So dreaming about a ghost in our own space is unsettling. Something is out of control.
This dream asks you to dig deep into yourself and find out what is bothering you. This indicates low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in your abilities.
- A ghost spoke to you
Ghosts represent the past and regret. They are symbolic of unresolved issues. If a ghost talks to you in your dream, it means that you feel remorse for someone in your past. It indicates sadness over a failed relationship, or a desire to reconnect with an old friend.
Many dreams have literal meanings. For example, if the ghost is someone you know who has recently passed away, then this dream of a ghost denotes the person you miss talking to.
Was there something you wanted to say to this person but didn’t get the chance? Did you say your last words to them in anger and do you want to take them back? If you have this dream again, don’t be afraid to talk to this ghost. It is your mind that is trying to resolve your past regrets.
- There was a ghost chasing you
This is another one of those dreams about ghosts that represent problems with the past. You are trapped in the past and it affects your present and future. This ghost is telling you that you should solve your past problems.
You can’t escape it by blocking it or refusing to engage with it. It will haunt your present until you face your past problems or let go of them entirely.
- You were chased by a ghost
Being chased by ghosts in a dream is an indication of how exhausted you are due to a recent tragedy. Your emotions literally overwhelm you and you feel helpless. - A ghost tried to kill you
This is a good sign from your subconscious mind. It indicates a desire to confront and move beyond issues of the past. You feel confident now and ready to leave the past behind you.
- You tried to kill a ghost
You may think this is another good sign, but it indicates conflict with family members or close friends. Again, these conflicts will arise from some unresolved past issues. - I befriended a ghost
Dreaming of making friends with a ghost could indicate wealth from a former relative. It refers to an inheritance linked to the past in some way. Maybe an elderly family member died and left you something big in their will? - I was a ghost
If you dreamed that you were a ghost in your dream, this indicates remorse or guilt for something that happened in your past. Your subconscious mind is warning you to be careful and not let old bad habits come back. - Your mother or father were ghosts in the dream
Visiting your deceased parents symbolizes the desire to correct something that happened with your parents. They’re gone now, and there’s no way you can make up for what you did or what happened.
