What does it mean to dream of a solar eclipse? Is it good or bad to dream of a solar eclipse? Dreams of solar eclipses have both real-world influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer’s subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreaming about a solar eclipse below, compiled by the official Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation website.
Dreaming of a solar eclipse may indicate that you should pay attention to your own or your relatives’ health. Someone may experience minor illnesses, but there’s no need to worry too much, as the eclipse is short-lived and indicates that it’s not a serious illness; a visit to the hospital is sufficient.
Besides this, a solar eclipse may also indicate changes in other aspects of your life: for example, your marital life may be somewhat disrupted, but it won’t affect your relationship; there may also be some financial losses, or temporary setbacks at work that cause you some distress.
If a wife dreams of a partial solar eclipse, it may indicate that her son will fall ill, or that her husband’s income will decrease.
Original Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation
Seeing a solar eclipse signifies financial loss, an ominous sign. (Zhou Gong’s Dream Interpretation)
Dreaming of a solar eclipse is an ominous sign. For emperors, this dream foretells barbarian invasions and jealousy among officials; for commoners, it foretells betrayal among siblings and relatives; for the sick, it foretells ghostly mischief. (From *Menglin Xuanjie*)
Psychological Interpretation of Dreams
Dream Explanation: A solar eclipse represents the temporary obscuring of life’s light, signifying a brief period of darkness for the dreamer. The sun represents wealth, so an eclipse signifies economic loss; it’s best to face it with equanimity. However, for pregnant women, a solar eclipse is a good omen.
Psychological Analysis: Dreaming of a solar eclipse with dark clouds suggests that one will receive help from friends when facing difficulties. A dream of a solar eclipse also indicates that one’s wife or newlywed bride will become pregnant, foretelling a bright and intelligent baby, and a smooth and healthy pregnancy. For businesspeople, a dream of a solar eclipse suggests temporary setbacks in business or other endeavors, potentially leading to distress. For unmarried women, a dream of a solar eclipse signifies some disruption to family life, but not a major issue. For an unmarried person, dreaming of a solar eclipse is a harbinger of a whirlwind romance. Both will fall in love at first sight and instantly connect, but their passion will quickly cool after its initial fervor—a “midsummer romance.”
Case Analysis of a Dream about a Solar Eclipse
Dream Description: A person dreamed in the morning that it was evening, the sky was very red, and it was very hot. Then, he went to eat with friends and found snow on the ground. Then a solar eclipse occurred, but it ended quickly.
Dream Interpretation: This dream symbolizes hidden worries in the dreamer’s mind. Evening indicates that the dreamer feels the matter troubling them is about to end; the red sky suggests some pride; the heat indicates some anxiety because the dreamer realizes the worry hasn’t completely disappeared and may leave lingering issues, causing them to worry and hoping for a swift resolution. The solar eclipse suggests that the worry will harm their career in the future, but the eclipse’s quick passing indicates that the dreamer will ultimately overcome the difficulties.