Symbols explained

Whether you’re expecting a child or not, we all dream about babies now and again. These are usually positive dreams that symbolise new beginnings, new projects, and happy potential in the air, as well as joy, innocence, purity and being vulnerable. Here are a few more examples of babies in dreamland!

A TINY HELPLESS BABY

symbolises feelings of helplessness, extreme vulnerability, or even incompetence and an inability to act as you might wish.

A SMILING BABY

means something new in your life is bringing you wonderful happiness and joy, or at least has the possibility of doing so.

FORGETTING YOU HAVE A BABY

can represent aspects of yourself you’ve neglected or abandoned, which you might do well to give more attention to now. Old hobbies, pursuits or interests could benefit you if you pick them up again.

GIVING BIRTH TO A BABY

symbolises brand-new projects or goals that are very significant and important to you. If you actually are pregnant, though, then dreaming of going to hospital to give birth can simply reflect your anxieties about doing so.

CRYING BABIES

in your dreams can mean you subconsciously desire more attention than you’re getting right now, or that there’s something in your life which is proving vexatious or trying to your spirit, or sense of calm.

IF YOU ARE THE BABY

in your dream, you’re feeling in need of being cared for or nurtured in some way. It can also reflect behaving immaturely or in a childish manner.