Fire in itself already carries a lot of power on a normal basis. The meaning gets heavier the more you associate it with the emotions that you are experiencing at the moment.
Bushfires are even wilder and can get more out of control compared to a regular fire, so try to check in with yourself if there are any emotions that are being carried of late, that may be triggering your subconscious to show you these kinds of symbolisms.
What do dreams about bushfires mean?
Dreams about bushfires can be symbolic of a number of things. Here are some possibilities.
Symbolic of destruction
A bushfire has the power to destroy large land areas and wreak so much havoc over the whole place that it has caught.
Dreaming of a bushfire could mean that there has been some sort of destruction in your life. Maybe something that has always felt so permanent has suddenly been obliterated.
Maybe there has been a trauma of some sort that you are experiencing. Or, you may be feeling some sort of pain right now. These and many others are possible interpretations for your dream about bushfires.
Symbolic of passion
Fire also symbolized passion. A bushfire in your dream could symbolize immense passion, one that you have either been harboring for ages and has suddenly “caught fire” or has suddenly ignited recently, or something that was latent in you or you didn’t even know you had, and is suddenly being brought to your attention.
Your dream about bushfires could mean that you are thinking about this as of late, and you are wondering if you should take any action regarding these passions.
On the other hand, if you have already been doing some work regarding these things or even people, then there may be a lot of passion already in your every day.
The bushfire in your dream is a symbolism of how things are going for you inside, and as you are in the company of the things and people you are passionate about.
Symbolic of new beginnings
A bushfire in your dream is also symbolic of new beginnings. Fire has always been seen as something that destroys other things that are in its way, but usually, it also carries a poetic meaning, in that after the destruction, new life will be born.
A phoenix usually rises from the ashes. Dreams about bushfires could symbolize the new beginnings that you are about to partake of in your life.
This may be a move to a new home, a birth of a child or an animal close to you, a new project, or some major change that is to happen in your life. Enjoy it and welcome it with your whole heart – celebrate it for all its worth.
Symbolic of envy
A bushfire in your dream could also be symbolic of envy. Since this is quite a strong kind of symbolism, this may be signifying a type of envy that is already very strong in you. This may also be a feeling that you witness with those close to you.
Symbolic of luck
In other cultures, the bushfire is symbolic of luck. Seeing it in your dream may mean that something good is coming your way. Make sure to be expectant of this blessing, so that you may easily spot it when it comes.
Symbolic of wealth
Dreams about bushfires can also be symbolic of wealth. You may be receiving a lot of abundance in your finances, or maybe a spiritual wealth that your life has been blessed with lately.
Symbolic of a renewed spirituality
The bushfire can also be a symbolism of some sort of baptism. There may be some spiritual significance to your dream.
You may have found a renewed faith, or you have changed your philosophy about something. Either way, now there has been an improvement in you – you feel more rooted, stable, and happy in your everyday dealings.
Symbolic of frustration
Bushfire dreams could also symbolize frustration. There may be things that you are hopeful about that did not turn out the way you would have hoped.
Maybe, you are expecting a lot from people who cannot give you what you need or want. Often, this is a nudge into changing your perspective. It is teaching you not to be dependent on other people and things to be a certain way just so you can be happy.
Symbolic of independence
Much like giving birth to new life, dreams about bushfires can also symbolize independence. This could mean that you are moving away from what you used to be in order to come to terms with who and what you really want to be in your life.
Common Situations in Which You Dream About Bushfires
Dream of watching a bushfire from afar
You may seem as if you are removed from the situation. This dream may symbolize fear in you, worry, and frustration about what you are witnessing in your waking life.
You may feel that you want to change some things, but now you feel that it is too late. It may also mean that you feel helpless or powerless against situations that feel too mighty against you.
You feel like there’s nothing you can do, even if you want to do something about the situations you are faced with.
Dream of causing a bushfire
This dream could be interpreted in a lot of ways. For one, it could symbolize some guilt that you are harboring.
Are you feeling as if you’ve done something wrong, committed a mistake, and you are still guilty about it, feeling as if everything is your fault? Do you feel like everything is going wrong because of you?
The truth is, this is rarely the case. You are your own worst critic in that you are making yourself feel bad unnecessarily.
Many others may not even remember what it is you did that you are feeling guilty about. And no matter what, you can always choose to forgive yourself. You should do so and free yourself of this unnecessary burden.
Another possible interpretation of this dream is that you are feeling rebellious. You may be feeling restricted by the situation that you are in, whether it is with your family, friends, co-workers, or even your romantic partner. You may be feeling stifled as of late and you want to break free, and just leave all of that behind.
This dream should wake you up and make you feel that you should do something about your situation and the bad feelings you are harboring before it enlarges into something you don’t even want to happen.
Dream of running from a bushfire
Here in this dream, you feel that you are in trouble. This could carry multiple meanings. For one, you may feel victimized by the situation that you are in. You didn’t really want to be here, yet for some reason, you are entangled in it.
For another, you may be feeling a lot of anxiety in your life right now. Does your life feel chaotic to you? Do you feel you want to run away from it all? This may be the meaning of your dream about running away from a bushfire.
Dream about a mountain in a bushfire
This dream may mean that there have been big things in your life, institutions, and figures, that you have held dear for a long time, and are now feeling disillusioned by.
Maybe their reputations have been tarnished, or they have betrayed you in some way, and you feel let down.
Dream of falling into a lake to save yourself from a bushfire
This dream provides you relief. This may mean that you are seeking relief from anyone or anything that could offer it to you. Do you feel trapped in your life, and feel as if there’s nothing you can do to change things?
If you are feeling desperate, then that may be the reason why you jumped into a lake in your dream just to save yourself. Try to see how this can be parallel to some choices you have made as of late.
Dream of extinguishing a bushfire
This dream may indicate your bravery, your willingness to do everything that is needed to save yourself and others. This is quite a heroic act, and symbolizes your selflessness in terms of making other people feel safe.
If in your dream, someone else is extinguishing the bushfire for you, then you feel that you get a sufficient amount of help and support in your waking life.
This is good. However, you may want to eliminate what causes the drama from its roots, so as to have a more lasting effect in your life.
Conclusion
These are the most common interpretations of your dreams about bushfires. Since this is quite an intense symbolism, it may be a good reminder to check with yourself and be aware of what you feel and how you react to certain situations.
It would be good to do this every so often just to make sure that things don’t escalate to unwanted proportions.
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