What Does It Mean to Dream About Falling?
Falling is one of the most common dreams. It usually reflects losing control, insecurity, or the feeling that the ground is slipping from under your feet.
In tradition
In traditional dream lore, falling from a height is read as a position or situation being shaken. Getting up after the fall is seen as a sign the trouble will pass.
Psychological view
Falling dreams increase in stressful times. They can mirror losing your footing at work, in a relationship or in a decision. The sudden jolt of falling as you drift off to sleep is usually just your body relaxing and may carry no meaning.
Spiritual view
Learning to let go; noticing that something you hold on to no longer carries you.
Common versions
Falling off a cliff
standing at the edge of a big uncertainty.
Falling down stairs
a setback on the way to a goal.
Falling into water
being suddenly swept up in your emotions.
Falling without hitting the ground
what you fear may not be as hard as it seems.
Ask yourself
Where were you standing just before you fell? Is there an area of your life where the ground doesn't feel solid right now?