A symbol of independence, refuge, home and security, which might indicate that you need something to fall back on. Alternatively, it may signify a prosperous endeavor, new opportunities, or an imminent fortune. Making a nest suggests homebuilding and the accumulation of material possessions, as in ‘feather the nest’, or partnership with someone else and the parental urge.
If you dream of birds leaving the nest, it might suggest that you are taking on new responsibilities in waking life or are the parent of a child who is about to leave home. Similarly an empty nest can suggest your own sense of loneliness. Has your brood flown away to make their own way in the world?
[1]To see an empty bird’s nest, denotes gloom and a dull outlook for business. With eggs in the nest, good results will follow all engagements.
If young ones are in the nest, it denotes successful journeys and satisfactory dealings.
If they are lonely and deserted, sorrow, and folly of yours will cause you anxiety.
[2]A sign of coming marriage.
A nest full of eggs means success in your personal life.
A nest full of baby birds presages a coming trip with friends.
An empty nest means that plans for a trip will fall through.
See Also: Bird for individual bird nests.
[3]To dream of an empty bird’s nest, a gloomy forecast is ahead. Eggs in the nest, good prospects. Baby birds ill the nest, excellent business arrangements await the dreamer.
[4]To dream of finding a nest with eggs indicates profit; an empty nest augurs disappointment (Artemi- dorus); here the symbolism is that of nature itself.
[5](See Also: Nest)
[6]To dream you find one is a good sign. To dream you find one without eggs or birds, shows you will meet great disappointments.
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