Dreaming of Wings
In short
What does dreaming of Wings mean?
Absolute freedom, spiritual elevation, and transcendence.
Jungian interpretation
The spirit liberating itself from matter. Icarus as ego inflation — the hubris that leads to the fall.
Freudian interpretation
The desire to rise above earthly constraints and the limitations of the flesh.
Esoteric meaning
Linked to Air and Aquarius. Angels and seraphim. The Judgement card (XX) shows the winged archangel calling the dead to rise.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: Icarus and Daedalus. Angel wings. Pegasus. Mercury with his winged sandals.
Eastern tradition: Garuda, the divine eagle. The winged Tengu of Japanese mythology. The dancing Apsaras.
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Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Wings mean?+
Absolute freedom, spiritual elevation, and transcendence.
What does dreaming of Wings mean according to Jung?+
The spirit liberating itself from matter. Icarus as ego inflation — the hubris that leads to the fall.
What does dreaming of Wings mean according to Freud?+
The desire to rise above earthly constraints and the limitations of the flesh.