What does It mean to dream of a deceased mother?
Introduction
Dreams can give us a peek into our inner worlds, and show us feelings and emotions we may be unaware of.
Our minds are powerful and have the ability to show us messages while we sleep.
Sometimes our dreams are joyful, and sometimes they are painful.
No matter the type, you can use your dreams to understand where you’re at in your life and what emotions you harbor within yourself.
Your dreams may be a reflection of your past, a culmination of your present, or a prediction for your future.
Paying attention to the people, places, and emotions in your dreams can help you understand which area of life your subconscious mind’s currently processing.
What does it mean when your dead mother comes into your dream?
The people in our dreams usually hold a great significance to the dream’s overall meaning.
When a loved one passes and they begin to appear in our dreams, we may be holding on to this person in some way.
Specifically, when we dream of a speaking to our deceased mother—there are many reasons this may be.
A mother can be a symbol of security, safety, nurturing, and innocence.
Depending on what your relationship with your mother was, and how you viewed her as a person, your mother showing up in your dreams will have a very different meaning for each of us.
The Mother-Child Relationship
For those who had very close relationships with their mothers, dreaming of her may be a sign that you crave security and comfort.
Parents are known for taking care and looking out for their children, and without them, a child may have to depend on themselves more than others.
As we get older this can cause hyper-independence, which can be a result of the trauma from losing someone.
Being too independent usually comes from a fear of being rejected or abandoned, and you may be harboring these feelings within your subconscious.
For those that have lost a mother and as a result have had to grow up quickly and solely depend on themselves—they would benefit from working through issues of abandonment.
You may dream of your ceased mother when you are at a place in your life where you need to be nurtured.
Sometimes we don’t allow yourselves to feel the love of others, or we don’t take the best care of ourselves, and your subconscious could be mirroring this back to you in your dreams.
In order to live a healthy life, you must nurture yourself, take time for rest and relaxation, offer yourself love and compassion, and make beneficial choices for yourself.
If you are a parent yourself, this may be a sign that you might need to be more nurturing and compassionate towards your children.
Mothers symbolize the protection of a child’s innocence, they keep them safe and offer them warmth and love.
Dreaming of a deceased mother may indicate that you are reconnecting to your inner child, or that you would benefit from doing so.
As we get older, we can lose some of our innocent nature that prevents us from seeing the world for all of its wonderful qualities.
These dreams may be showing you that it’s time to reconnect with your inner child, because this part of you is very important in who you are as a whole.
Take time to do things you enjoyed as a child, watch old movies, eat old favorite foods, spend time outside, ride a bike, etc.
Life’s stressors can take a toll on our interests and desires, and your dreams may be telling you to realign with who you are at your very core.
What to Look For
Pay attention to how your mother appears in your dreams.
Her state of being, emotions, and words will have great meaning to what your dream’s message is.
The words your mother speaks will be the key to understanding the full intention of her presence.
If your mother seems sad or depressed, this may symbolize your own feelings towards your sense of self, security, and stability.
Her negative emotions may be a mirror of how you feel about the seemingly uncontrollable factors in your life currently.
If she is happy and in good spirits, they may be a sign that there is a part of you similar to this, that you’ve been neglecting.
Your dream is showing you what exists within—trying to beckon this joyful expression through you.
Inner child work, unconditional love, and following your joy are all great ways you can harness this beautiful energy.
More meanings
If your dreams involve a real-life event that may have been traumatic or memorable, your mother being there may indicate the lack of control or stability you felt during this experience.
You’re still harboring trauma you weren’t able to deal with surrounding this situation.
Your mother appears in dreams in order to help you gain a sense of comfort and security.
Meditating on this event and working through any emotions that rise to the surface may help you release any trauma you hold within your body.
Imagine what your mother would have done to help and support you during that time, and find ways to offer this help to yourself. Doing so will heal this wound within you.
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Bottom line
Dreaming of a deceased mother may be difficult to experience, and cause a whirlwind of emotions.
Whenever you have this kind of dream, try and recognize the meaning your mother represents.
Allow yourself to feel her presence and take in any messages she has for you.
A mother is a child’s supporter and protector, and she builds them up and offers them unconditional love.
If you find yourself dreaming of yours—try to figure out where you’re missing these qualities in your life, and do your best to fulfill these needs for yourself.
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