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Did You Dream About a Crow? Here's What It Means

Did you dream about a crow? This is a meaningful dream symbol that carries a few possible interpretations.

Read on for three different explanations from our dream guides on what it means to dream about a crow.

Which meaning makes the most sense for your dream?


What does a crow mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

A dream about a crow can symbolize transformation and adaptability, as crows are known for their intelligence and versatility. Although, it's likely to be more complicated than that.

It may indicate that you are going through a period of change and are being encouraged to adapt and make the most of your current circumstances. Hearing the caw of a crow in a dream can be a warning or a call to pay attention to something important in your waking life. It's a reminder to listen to your intuition and heed its advice. Both of these dreams suggest a need for awareness and adaptability in your waking life.

A crow is complex and fascinating dream object to really interpret with certainty. To really know confidently, I'd need to take a deeper dive into the dreamer's life story and mindset.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of a crow, in Freudian terms, may be a representation of the shadow self, the unconscious aspects of the personality which the conscious ego does not identify with.

Also: It's a symbol of the repressed, the unacknowledged, or the aspects of self that one may be in denial about. The caw of a crow, by contrast, could signify a suppressed voice or unexpressed feelings. It may be a call from the unconscious, urging you to confront what you've been avoiding. Both of these dreams, thus, hint at the need for introspection and self-confrontation. They beckon you to delve deeper into your psyche and reconcile with your shadow self.0

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3. The spiritualist's interpretation

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Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of a crow or hearing its caw is a spiritual summons to awaken your inner wisdom. Crows are divine messengers, symbolizing the sacred law of magic and transformation. Seeing a crow in your dream signifies your readiness to embrace change and evolve spiritually. It's a call to tap into your innate intelligence and adaptability, mirroring the crow's versatile nature. Hearing a crow's caw, by contrast, is a spiritual alarm, urging you to heed your intuition and pay attention to the divine guidance in your waking life. Both of these dreams are spiritual nudges, urging you to awaken your consciousness, adapt to changes, and heed the wisdom of your inner voice.

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Which interpretation of the dream works the best for you?

Which interpretation above for a crow applies to your dream vision?

Only you can say for sure. Remember that our subconscious mind can be a convoluted place. Each and every dream image can signify a wide range of things — or symbolize many different activities in our daily life.

Have a unique dream interpretation for a dream about a crow that you'd like to share? Chime in with your personal analysis in the comment section below.

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