Dreaming of
Rain

A warm summer rain in a dream foretells well-being, the fulfilment of desires, and luck in love. Getting caught in a cold, heavy rain — unpleasantness, illness, or unexpected expenses. Watching rain through a window — melancholy and longing for the past. Rain with a storm — turbulent events requiring resolve.

According to Vanga, rain is a heavenly blessing or warning depending on its nature. A warm downpour washing away dirt — spiritual cleansing and liberation from the burden of the past. Rain that is acid or strange in colour — ecological and social upheavals. A rainbow after rain — reconciliation after a conflict.

Freud considered rain a symbol of emotional release and weeping — tears that a person holds back in waking life. Getting caught in rain and feeling relief — acceptance of suppressed feelings. Hiding from rain — avoiding an encounter with emotions. A downpour as ecstasy — the embodiment of a liberated sensual impulse.

Nostradamus linked the image of rain with harvests and the fate of peoples. Prolonged rains foretell poor harvests, famine, and social unrest. Golden rain — an era of prosperity and great discoveries. Rain of ash or fire — natural catastrophes and wars that change the face of the world.

Hasse interprets rain as a sign of heavenly participation in human affairs. Rain watering a field or garden — fruitful labour that will yield generous results. Getting soaked to the skin — complete immersion in a new endeavour or feeling. Taking shelter from rain with a stranger — a fateful acquaintance.

Tsvetkov considered rain a symbol of changes necessary for growth. A light, drizzling rain — gradual, imperceptible changes in life. A thunderstorm with heavy rain — sharp, swift changes. After the rain the earth is fresh and renewed — meaning the trial will prove beneficial.