Angels are messengers from God. They protect us, guide us, or carry out other heavenly tasks.
Therefore, angel dreams symbolize a greater force that is watching over us, directing us, sheltering us, or trying to show us something important, which is hidden. The important part about angel dreams, is in translating the message within, based on what is currently happening in our spiritual and physical life.
The message can be a shared joy of something divine that has happened, a blessing of good things to come, or a warning of something we should prepare for.
Interpreting Our Dream About Angels
To interpret our dream, we want to pay special attention to the angels.
- What were the angels wearing? What is the color and texture of their wings?
- What were the angels carrying?
- Is there only a single angel or multiple angels?
- Are our dream angels male or female?
- What were the actions or expressions of the angels?
What were the angels wearing
The color and material of the angel’s clothes and wings, are part of the message that they convey.
- White clothes and wings indicate purity, peace, blessings, and rejuvenation. We may be at peace with ourselves and our life. Alternatively, the white angels may be telling us that to achieve inner peace, we need to seek greater spiritual support, need to be cleansed, and need to focus on the purity of our actions.
- Colorful clothes and wings suggest playfulness and joy. We may be looking forward to something happy and hopeful in our future, which could be a new relationship, new job, promotion, inheritance, or some other good fortune.
- Black clothes and wings signal a warning of some kind. Our physical or spiritual well-being could be in danger, we could be burdened by sin or guilt, and we may need to take some action to heal ourselves.
What were the angels holding
The items held by the angels or carried on their person, will also have great significance. We want to examine each object carefully, explore what each of them symbolizes, as well as what they each mean to us.
- Objects of knowledge such as a book or scroll, indicates greater clarity for the future, and confidence in our actions.
- Objects of war such as a sword or staff, signals that we may be experiencing some inner turmoil in our life or some disturbance in our soul. We may need to do battle to regain our spiritual equilibrium.
- Objects of love and peace such as an olive brand or a dove implies hope, care, devotion, and self-sacrifice. We may have a difficult journey ahead of us, but we have faith in a brighter future.
- Food and drink suggests that we are in need of spiritual nourishment. We may be feeling depleted and tired as a result of our daily struggles. The angel may be telling us that we need to take some time for ourselves, and refocus on our inner self and spiritual well-being.
Number of angels
- A single angel indicates a purity of purpose and action. We need to cast off distractions, and focus on the thing that is most important to us.
- Three angels signals harmony, completeness, and the divine. Indeed, the triad or trinity is a powerful symbol with deep roots in culture and history. In Greek mythology there are three Fates, the triad also plays a central role in Celtic religion, and of course, there is the Holy Trinity. Therefore, a message carried by three angels is very potent, and may involve all of our body, mind and spirit.
- Multiple angels suggest good fortune, divine support, or spiritual fortitude. Angels guard and guide us. Therefore, having multiple angels watching over us, is a sign of great protection, and also an indication of a promising future.
If we are one of the angels in our dream, then likely, we have done something good and pure, we are planning to embark on a journey of spirituality, or planning to do God’s work.
Male or female angels
- Femininity is associated with the Venus symbol, which captures love, beauty, prosperity, and fertility.
- Masculinity is associated with the Mars symbol, which captures war, savagery, guardianship, and virility.
The masculinity or femininity of the angels in our dreams, also constitutes part of the message that they carry.
Actions, expressions, and environment
Finally, actions and expressions are also important. What did the faces of the angels convey, and how did we feel in their presence?
- A calm expression indicates that we are looking for some peace and quiet. Our life may be hectic at the moment, and we may need some protection from our daily noise and activity. We may be seeking sanctuary, some time for reflection, or spiritual comfort.
- A happy expression signals that we are feeling confident about our present and future. It may also signify a recent positive achievement, or the expectation of some imminent good news.
- A sad expression suggests future challenges and possibly heartache. However, we have a guardian angel watching over us, so we will ultimately prevail.
- An angry expression implies some mistake, wrong-doing, or sin. We need to admit our mistake, make amends, and try to do better in the future.
Similarly, the actions of our dream angels also carry meaning. An angel that is brandishing a sword in warning, will have a different message than one who is handing us his sword, or one who is standing still, with his sword pointed to the ground.
If we are being handed something, then we may need to perform an important task, or go on a quest for our spiritual well being. The nature of the task or quest will rely on the object handed to us. On the other hand, an angel standing with his sword pointed down, may be guarding us from something. Perhaps we need to be vigilant, check our spiritual defenses, and watch out for sinful temptations that may lead us astray.
Actions may also indicate immediacy of the message, in particular, whether we need to attend to it very soon, sometime in the near future, or NOW!
The environment surrounding our angel is also important. An angel standing in the middle of a storm, signifies spiritual turbulence, whereas one who is standing in a calm pool of water, signifies peace and relaxation.
Are Dream Angels Real?
When we dream of angels, there is always the question of whether the angels are real and sent by God, or whether they are a manifestation of our subconscious mind.
Studies show that a large percentage of Americans believe in angels.
- A poll in 2008 by the Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion, shows that 55% of 1700 respondents, believe that they were protected from harm by a guardian angel.
- A 2007 Pew poll revealed that a whopping 68% of respondents believe that angels or demons are active in our world. Up to 20% describe encounters with either a heavenly or demonic being.
However, some argue that angel dreams and visitations are the result of our subconscious mind only. They further propose that visitations that occur during the day could be the result of lucid dreaming. It could also be the result of a hallucination or trance.
Are angels real?
As with all things spiritual, that is difficult to prove or fully disprove. The belief in angels, I think, is a very personal thing.
However, if through belief we gain hope, solace, and spiritual strength, then isn’t that the very purpose of an angelic guide and protector? And if so, then perhaps angels exist within us, if we but dare to see.
I dreamt of a white angel with white large wings outlined in gold , taking him away .. my bf was yelling i love you and ill come back for you .. idk what this means .that night
my son kept waking up and saying something was in his room .. idk what this means .
I saw 2 angels in my dreams giving me the box of gifts
I was dreaming of an angel sitting at the table it had light brown wings and another beside I didn’t see it just could feel it.
I dit dream about a white angel and new born babies and small angels en Santa the angel was big and se dit followed me as we drive along the dirt road I was the only one who did so her it was a very nice dream it was amazing
I saw a white bright door opening and angels with no wings came out, they were more than 20 angels anyway I’m 12 years old, after the angels came a line of the cleanest water I’ve ever seen with goldfish floating around the water then the angels said that they came with jesus and then I saw a baby but the face was blocked by the brightest light ever and one angel explained why they are introducing jesus and when they were done they flew away and went back to the square ⬜ and the square closed up
I had a dream last night that a multitude of angels came down from the sky and stand before me.
I had a dream I looked up in the sky and I see the moon bigger than I have ever seen and 5 angles were flying up high in the sky they were as bright as the sun each had it own divine light then there were 2 planets one bigger than the other then the smaller peeking from behind the bigger planet my family was with me my husband and myself then three children then big metal hands black try to get us one is a black music note 🎵 one is as small a a ring my youngest is late for an appointment in my dream by 15 min no one seems to mind but me the hands notes and other objects come after us and when the touch us we are transported somewhere else and I wake up
Last night a person with wings is flying in the sky and I saw him them he comes to me and I afraid but he gave me book and left
I was dream that I’m chasing the angel
I had a dream last night that I was in a park with 2 people, idk who they were to me but I was with them in some park at night time in an open area and there were a whole bunch of trees, then this bright white light came down and picked me up into the air and carried me in his/her arms and flew me to the sky (not to outter space, just high enough in the sky) to see the whole city below me. I tried to see the face and who was carrying me, but all I could see was a bright light, no face, no hair, no wings, no anything. Just a siloette of a bright white light of a person. Then I looked up and saw the beautiful stars. Then that was it. I dont know what that dream meant, or if that was even an angel or not bc there were no wings and I couldnt make out if it was a female or a male. Can someone please tell me what you guys think that was all about? I would love to hear your guy’s thoughts on this one.
In my dream, i saw the sky were open and many angels were flying everywhere but then one female angel comes near to me. I was absolutely amaze and wait for the angel to talk or even smile at me but she just look at me with no expressions at all and all of a sudden she fly again and back to the sky. I saw also some angels back to the sky and the sky were closed..i can’t understand what’s the angel means to me..she seems not angry nor happy nor sad and even not upset. She just loot at me face to face.
When i walk up i feel so blessed because it’s my first time to dream of an angel.. but then maybe i’m overwhelmed and can’t stop myself thinking what’s the meaning of that, that’s why when i used our single motor i stumbled. But thanks God i slightly injured.
And from then,i too much suffer from financial problems,my small business were bankrupt; and then i plan to work abroad so that i can sustain my family needs and able to pay my debts..But after a month i got pregnant. I ‘m so disappointed of what’s happening. Now i am 4 months preggy now and still suffering financial crisis but i know God is still there watching and ready to catch me..
I drempt, for the first time, of an angel. She was dressed in a bright white dress. She was carrying a book. She was hovering in the air, above me. She had a kind gentle expression, with an occasional smile. She was beautiful, but she seemed tiny, compared to her surroundings. She was surrounded by white light and clouds. She was saying, “Thank you for being a teacher”. That was it! And it has cleared so many things up for me. I have been on a quest to seek another job/profession. Teaching, especially during a pandemic, has been extra stressful. It has been damaging. I have sought a way out, for the last 2 years. However, I was never offered another job. I have been getting so frustrated, since usually getting another job has never been an issue for me. I even wanted to try another school, and I applied at 30 other schools, only to receive 2 interviews, and no offers……But after this dream, I feel like I am exactly where I need to be. I feel appreciated. Appreciation is so rare these selfish days. I needed that message!
I dreamt of multiple small things flying around. They were flying in people’s faces fluttering around like flies would do.They seemed upset . A little girl with long brown hair captured them and tied them to a ceiling fan. One angel per blade.. They were exquisite.When I looked up they had grown in size to the size of cupid angels all in white but with owl type wings. I told the child to release them . Then I remember thinking they are going to b more upset and then I woke up.
I had a very strange dream of 3 angels coming through my ceiling and camoflage thereselves to blend in with the ceiling and they had a seal made of light and was Saying righteousness one and my body levitated up in the air and the seal went small and it went in me. I woke up confused 🤷♂️
I dreamt of doing an assignment on mending Angels wings, can you tell me what this means. The angel was light and bright. Thank you.
I had a dream that an angel was holding me and talking to me but I don’t remember anything It told me but we where in fild and bright sky that the sun was bothering my eyes and she then made her big beautiful wing cover me but it was black I then noticed she was wearing black and had short hair I know she was maybe protecting me from a dark energy
The angels in my dream was very beautiful !
I dreamed an angel with a name that started with an A and ended with Zikel calling my cell phone with a bold black sigil on the screen. I looked up and the was one single male angel in white sitting in a chair outside and I was inside. Then this unknown woman started trying to seduce me; I like men. 🤔
I had a dream about my 17 year old uncle who passed away from cancer.
I and many people where in a church and I saw a huge angel in the front of the church. I was sure it was close to a white color but I wouldn’t know I never really remembered colors. But after a few seconds I saw a body no color just the shape it was if he my uncle was watching over me or something. No one else could see what I saw I yelled to tell people but they where confused. Soon after the angel wrapped their wings around the person I beileve is my uncle and flew upwards slowley.
I had the most wonderful dream last night , and my whole family was there and it was so good to see them . My siblings. My brother I had seen for years and my ex husband was there and was so nice to see him too. And we was all in the little town where we all grew up. We’re my mom lives now. We’ll all off a sudden the sky got dark and I was like look at the sky , the trees the clouds and there was like a stream of stars or light straight up but like in a angle outward ,but very close and alot of them. I was trying to find my phone to take pictures but was to slow and all of sudden those lights are stars turned into the most beautiful white angel. Like a big big big bird of pure white feathers . No face. Nothing. Just pure white feathers and so big and I tried to capture that phote with my camera but as it came towards me it faded away. And think I awoke by then. But I can’t get this dream or this angel off my mind. What does it mean?
Hi I had a dream Of multiple angels descending from heaven to Earth They were descending so fast hitting the ground Different colors But it was this one particular angel that caught my eye Female angel she Was so beautiful Her hair was like a fiery redThe reflection of her skin matched her hairA smile with a scroll in her handPointing smiling writing in the scrollWhile the other angels were doing what they were doingThey were digging in the groundThey had tools We were in the woods I was in this house Looking out the window