Death may be a very sensitive topic to a lot of us. Most of us find the topic taboo, and refrain from talking about it in a normal way.
Death has been viewed traditionally as something very morbid. However, it is the most natural thing that could ever happen to us – apart from being the one sure thing that will befall us all.
The very nature of it being so ubiquitous yet so unmentionable is probably the reason why it is always asking for attention through subtle ways, and we are often having subconscious manifestations of it, such as in our dreams.
What Does Death Represent in a Dream?
Death in a dream could mean a lot of things. Sometimes, it suggests that we reevaluate our ways and leave old habits that aren’t helping us improve.
Sometimes, it could refer to the people we keep in our lives, and how maybe we should cut off relationships from them.
Other times, it talks about our anxieties and worries, and things that we sweep under the rug. Dreaming about death can be a reminder to face them and deal with them in a straightforward manner.
Symbolic of Fear
Sometimes, dreaming about death could be a basic anxiety about our death or the death of those near to us. We may be thinking about our fragility or the vulnerability of those around us, and sometimes we just get to ruminate on the darkest possibilities that could happen.
Dreaming about death or dreaming about a dead person talking to you may mean that you are fearing for that person’s welfare in your waking life.
That person may be doing something particularly dangerous, or may be in an unhealthy position in life right now. That is why you are dreaming of a death related to that person.
Symbolic of Missing Loved Ones
Dreaming of talking to a dead person may also signify how much you miss a particular loved one who has already passed away.
You may be thinking about that person often in your life right now, and you are longing to converse with that person again.
Other times, you may have unresolved issues with or questions for that person, and you want to get some answers or some peace about these concerns.
Symbolic of Endings
When you dream of death, or dream of a dead person talking to you, this may be a reminder from life to move on from certain things or people that should have left your life long ago. You may be having trouble letting go of certain situations, or even some toxic relationships.
When death becomes part of your dreams in the midst of these personal circumstances, it may be a nudge towards doing something more concrete in order to get out of those things in your waking life that are not helping your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
If the dead person talking to you in your dream is someone who has actually died in your waking life, this may be that person’s way of helping you say goodbye to him/her. You may not have let go of this person, and his/her death may be something you have not fully accepted.
This dream is a way to help you say goodbye in a more upfront way, where you can talk to that person face to face and get some answers that have been unresolved in your mind.
Symbolic of Transformation
In a similar vein, dreaming about death or talking to a dead person could also signify that there will be huge transformations that are coming in your life.
There could be major changes within yourself, or your circumstances around work, family, or relationships – whether platonic or romantic.
Other times, these could be purely internal transformations, where you get to shed old habits and turn over a new leaf. This could be a good sign of reconciling from a regrettable past, or forgiving yourself for some mistake you may have committed.
Symbolic of Facing Important Issues
Dreaming of talking to a dead person may be a dream about being reminded to face important issues in your life head on.
You may have been keeping mum about things that are not doing you any good, sweeping issues under the rug and hoping that they will just go away.
These dreams about death are telling you to confront your demons and be brave about dealing with them, for the only way out is through.
Don’t worry so much about the trouble you may fear you are going to face by dealing with them – there is so much to be gained by being honest and dealing with problems head on, instead of letting them sit undiagnosed and undealt with until they become much bigger issues in the future.
Common Situations of Dreams of Dead Person Talking to You
Dreaming of Having a Dead Person Invite You to a Certain Place
You could dream that a dead person invited you to follow him or her to a certain place. If you follow that person and find yourself in a bad situation, this could mean that there are things in your waking life that are making you feel like you made a wrong decision and are regretting it.
If in your dream, you were successfully able to refuse the dead person’s invitation, that means that in your waking life, you have avoided an unfortunate circumstance due to a wise decision that you made.
This may also be a warning to be more careful with upcoming judgment calls that you may have to make soon. Be sure to discern whether it really is the best thing to do given the situation you are in.
Dream About Following a Dead Person to Go Somewhere
If a dead person is trying to convince you to go somewhere with him/her in your dream, it could mean finally getting peace about that person’s death.
You may not have come to terms with that person’s death properly when it was current in your life, but this dream is leading you towards better acceptance.
Dreaming About Talking to A Dead Family Member
Dreaming about talking to a dead family member may be about coming to terms with losing them. If they are still alive, it may mean that you are missing them, and have a deep desire to rekindle your relationship with them.
You may have lost contact as the years passed, and this dream is telling you to go ahead and make the first move to reconnect again. Dreaming about them may symbolize a longing that you have to be with them again.
It may also symbolize you missing your youth and the playfulness you used to have when you were young. This may be an impetus to reconnect with your inner child.
Dreaming About Talking to Your Dead Parents
This dream may be about you coming to terms with your loss. If your parents are still alive, it may mean that you fear losing them.
This may be a good way to show your love and drop a line or two, and just check in with them to make sure they are doing okay.
Dreaming of a Gift from a Dead Person
If you dreamt that a dead person gave you something in your dream, this may connote something negative in your life – such as a loss or a change that you may not take very well.
This may be a warning to be more careful with your future decisions and make sure not to be easily tempted by things that may seem beneficial but are really more destructive for you and your family in the long run.
Dreaming about a Dead Parent asking for Help
This dream could mean that you are feeling particularly cowardly about your life and your decisions lately. You may be feeling as if you cannot do the things you want to do, or that you are losing confidence to push through with your work.
The best thing to do in these situations is to have more faith in yourself – trust that you can do anything you put your mind to, and anything can be possible for you.
You don’t need the help of any family member to get you through, contrary to what you probably always believed in your life.
Conclusion
There are really many things that death can represent in a dream, and many different scenarios you can find yourself in regarding talking to a dead person.
Most of the time, these dreams are trying to help you become more aware of some feelings or issues that you haven’t dealt with head on, and so you are being encouraged to face them with more courage.
Give up the thought that you need much help from others in order to get by – you can be superb by giving it your all, and knowing that you are more than enough.
Know that you can handle whatever challenge life throws at you, and you will be able to get through these things even on your own – for you are as strong as you believe yourself to be.
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