Dream Themes & Symbols: Infants and Children

People often ask me what infants mean in their dreams, and they wonder if these dreams mean pregnancy is just ahead in their future. I want to remind you that while we do have prophetic dreams from time to time, the majority of our dreams contain messages about the past and present. To understand the meaning of an infant in a dream, you need to consider the common ideas associated with infants and birth, as well as your personal associations.

If you had a new baby in your life your responsibilities would increase, which is why most dreams about infants convey messages about responsibility. Babies are completely helpless and require a lot of care, so the message in this type of dream can be that you feel helpless about something in your present life, or that you're experiencing a strong desire to be taken care of or to nurture someone else. Another concept connected with infants is creation; your dream could be telling you something about what you are manifesting in your life right now, or even creative endeavours. People sometimes refer to special projects as their "baby," and infants in a dream can also express messages about an important project you've been working on or are planning to start. Consider these associations when you explore the meaning in your dreams about infants. Of course, if you are already pregnant or trying to conceive, your dream probably expresses your hopes or fears.

Children in dreams can represent innocence, playfulness, inexperience, learning, youth, and memories of your own childhood. If you are already a parent, dreams of children can convey messages about your own children (or how you view your children) even if the dream children don't resemble your own kids. Quite often, dreams of children involve messages regarding your inner child.

As always, the events of the dream and your emotional reactions hold important keys to unlocking the message. You should never jump to conclusions about your dreams: carefully consider all the elements and events of the dream, ask yourself how it relates to your present circumstances, and be open to receiving guidance from your dreams.

~*~Monica Who~*~