Dreams About Tornadoes

Tornado dream meaning and interpretation

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To be caught in a tornado means that you are struggling against your emotions.

Just like the impact of the tornado you have been swept along in life, with little self- control. To see a tornado indicates an important relationship or challenge is on the horizon. If the tornado destroys object's in the dream, then this indicates that you are soon to be trusted in a situation, and you must understand the consequences. The way you approach the situation is extremely important. If you were shaken by the tornado in your dream then this is an indication that it is important for you to remain objective in your current life - stop being so depressed! If family or friends are featured in your dream then this is all about communication, try to have focus in regards to an event that will affect your family members, friends or workers. Make sure that to ask other people for support when needed. This will be a positive event. 

What do dreams about tornadoes mean? Tornadoes are a common and complex dream symbol. The tornado demonstrates emotions in your life, and the swirl of the vortex is related to your inner emotions. If in your dream you were trying to chase the tornadoes, then someone in your life is trying to display power over you. The vortex in the middle of the tornado is associated with life’s ups and downs, and there are many associated meanings to this strong symbol.

To survive a tornado means that in your life you are going to have advancement, or "soaring to new heights". To dream of objects in the air that are crashing or being blown about represents emotions that require exploration. When a tornado represents itself in the waking life it provides quick change. Thus, a dream of seeing more than one tornado may indicate a significant change in life. A moving tornado on land means you are headed toward a goal or moving ahead in general. Being caught in the center of the storm it shows that you are taking charge of your life. In the same token, being within the tornado means you are letting someone control you.

To dream of seeing a tornado from afar represents the physical body, so pay attention to the appearance of the tornado. If we look at the basics of what a tornado is, they are large funnels of air, and in the dream, the air demonstrates your feelings and processes that affect your daily life. It is important when looking at this dream meaning to find out what part of your life this effects. Is there anything that is dangerous and could hurt you? A relationship?

The tornado can be associated with life’s destruction and it has the power to damage anything in its path. To have this dream means that you are likely to undertake a situation that may leave others or yourself ruined, so in essence, this dream is a warning. Tornadoes can be seen as a symbol of fear of life. If we look into waking life, the tornado rips everything away and causes fear. To prevent any unfortunate situation, you must try to get your life sorted out before anything can cause such destruction. This dream can also be associated to your mental state of mind. Have you been feeling depressed lately? Try to look on the positive side of life is the message of this dream. Tornados are rather worrying signs in the dream state. They are associated with our turbulent emotions in life.

Often, it is associated with one's temper and emotion in waking life. The tornado is a focus on the state of our mind. This dream can often be associated with our inner memory and how we focus on information. The tornado in our dream is all about the eruption in life. Perhaps you have been blinded and that you need to think more in life?  The tornado dream is clearly a wake-up call and it’s such a drastic symbolism to see in the dream context that it is entrenched when we wake up. The tornado is also about the inflexible way that we sometimes approach matters in life. The tornado is what is all around us are you going to focus on what’s important in life. 

The tornado if in a destructive dream can indicate the loss of control. There is no real way of saving us, we have to fall in order to grow. The tornado itself can also represent conflicting attitudes and actions of others. The psychic meaning of the dream indicates aggressive symbolism. It is also worth mentioning that the tornado dream can have a deepening effect on our waking state. Has it made you feel worried in waking life?

The tornado can be quite an unsettling dream. You may think the trouble is awaiting you when you see a tornado approaching you in the dream state. It is true to say that it does represent a dramatic upheaval in life. On a more positive note it can also signify fortune, but this will be challenged. The sweeping impact of a tornado can be uncomfortable for the dreamer. If everything in the dream was destroyed then this means a new start is on the horizon.  Often, tornadoes are referred to as whirlwinds, twisters or cyclones.  A rapidly rotating tornado can indicate possible anger and the spiraling funnel-shaped wind can imply that a disagreement will be observed in the future.

Tornadoes extremely difficult to analyze. They are gigantic in size and can demonstrate a huge amount of power. This is important from a spiritual perspective because it means that we are building something from nothing. The thunderstorms that often occupy the storm of tornado in the sky can accompany various lightning discharges terrible rainstorms. I always think that the tornado is very much like the "tower" card in the tarot deck. In that sudden event may happen to you which will cause havoc and destruction but from that, the dust will settle and things will become normal again. Tornadoes rip through somebody’s possessions - and dreaming of tornadoes could be connected to material well-being or possibly a loss of one’s possessions.

To be driving a car and seeing a spinning tornado indicates that you are trying to escape from something in daily life. To see a tornado destroying a building in your dream symbolizes a powerful situation which will bring you prosperity. To be in a house while a tornado is present outside can suggest you feel that somebody is challenging your security in daily life. This could perhaps be a boss at work who don’t get on with alternatively a family member who creates conflict.

The size and shape of the tornado are important in a dream, and also the color of the tornado. If the tornado is black and this can suggest that you are going to have some depressed thoughts in the future. If the tornado was blue or white then this suggests that somebody close to you is going to offer you advice. If the tornado was accompanied by a thunderstorm, heavy rain and hail then this can suggest that you will encounter a destructive and violent person. In ancient dream dictionaries, tornadoes represented quick change and possible destruction. Nine times out of ten, these dreams occur when there is a difficult situation at work. If you work for somebody else then it could mean that you need to communicate your emotions to them rather than feel overwhelmed. If you work for yourself it could mean that you are worried about the competition in your business.

What is the spiritual dream interpretation of a tornado? Tornadoes are quite a popular dream symbolism. I believe that dreams of tornadoes from a spiritual perspective suggest that you are moving beyond traditional boundaries. You feel like a process is barred or halted. Many of you have contacted me about what the tornado signifies. As this is quite a significant natural occurrence it can represent an aspect of your inner characters and values of independence.

Notably, the tornado brings with it danger. Any type of danger seen in a dream is generally an inner conflict between our conscious and subconscious mind.  When I write dream interpretations I try to use comparisons in psychologies and spiritually - in order to understand the certain aspects of the dream. We are all aware of the powerful tornadoes that appear all around the world. Interestingly, tornadoes remain somewhat misunderstood. Especially in regards to our dreams.

We have many different images from stories such as the Wizard of Oz or the popular film - the Twister. In reality, the actual risk of a tornado is very minimal. The sky is universally is a spiritual symbolism of the father, consequently, the earth is a mother in Sigmund Freud terms. Therefore the joining of the sky and the earth in your dream could represent a rebirth. If you were warned of the tornado in your dreams such as on the radio or television then this can indicate that you will be aware of issues and problems in life before they happen. The tornado brings with it a huge array of destruction which leaves a beautiful landscape destroyed. Interestingly, the tornado is just a mixture of air and water. In order to understand the dream further need to review these spiritual elements.

What does it mean to dream of Tornado Alley? If you live in North Texas (Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma) then dreaming of tornadoes is common. In fact, when I did a review of the most popular dream in these cities and tornados are the most popular. We all know that a tornado can occur anywhere in the world - at any time.  So, if you spent the evening in a storm cellar listening to the hailing or chaos outside. As I already mentioned the tornado is when the warm and cold air mixes. This then mixes with layers of air and the process is convection. To dream of living in tornado valley (when you don’t live there at the moment) can indicate that you need to focus on being grounded in life. There is something that might force you back in terms of a situation will come to an end. This is a natural weather result living in another place is all about focus.

How are tornadoes formed? A tornado is an aggressive air column rising from a thunderstorm on the ground. Tornadoes are known for destroying everything in their path. Nothing’s too hard for tornados to destroy. Demolishing large buildings is their specialty. They also break and fly trees through the air and hurl vehicles. There are 1000 tornadoes reported worldwide per year. These rotation columns are intimidating, no doubt about it. But just like everything else, they are also overrated. Tornadoes are nothing special and I am sure you will agree that this is a rather unusual dream symbol and I feel it is important for me to explain how they form. 

Apparently, most tornadoes grow from the thunderstorms on the ground, as I have previously mentioned. All it takes to form a tornado is warm, moist air and a cool, dry air. When these two air masses bond, they destabilize the atmosphere. Each tornado starts with a thunderstorm. While the wind builds up the direction of the wind changes. This creates suction and the wind speeds in various directions that are vertical and horizontal. The tornado is like a force of destruction and can rotate. In regards to width, it can be up to six miles long. I take it you know the rest. The most aggressive tornadoes are created in this area of rotation.

Throughout history, people believed that tornadoes are manifestations of God’s apparent will. They saw tornadoes as punishment from God or a sign that God is angry at people around the world. Due to their shape, tornadoes were also associated with spirals. It was presumed that tornadoes carry the weight of the Universe, starting from galaxies to the human ear. The tornado uses to be a symbol of vengeance, fury and other negative emotional states.

What does being killed by a tornado in a dream mean? To be killed by a tornado in your dream represents your emotional eruption and short temper. You feel the strong need for vengeance. Are you furious at someone has hurt you in your past? However, revenge will not calm your soul. The only thing that can truly help you is forgiveness and letting go of the things that make you act reckless and upset. Seeing others killed by the tornado can imply that you are feeling uncomfortable about a situation in life. Your dream also carries a message from the spirit. It delivers a message from your spiritual self to your rational mind. And only you can decode the message. What is it that your soul is trying to tell you, but you struggle to listen to? Use this question as a starting point to decode the spiritual message that your dream’s trying to send you.

What does it mean to keep dreaming of tornados? If you keep dreaming of tornadoes, it means that you’re going through a sudden change in waking life. You feel like someone or something’s constantly pressuring you to become something you’re not. Or you feel like you have to pretend to be someone you’re not in order to be liked by someone you care about. Your dream also denotes an emotional change and a destructive situation. You will experience some negative emotions and face an unpleasant situation. But just like all tornadoes, everything has an end, this period of your life will end well, eventually. Hang around and don’t give up is my message to you.

What is the biblical interpretation of a tornado dream? The biblical interpretation of a tornado dream is related to an internal “emotional storm”. Are you in the middle of a sensitive situation? Or have suppressed anger and other negative emotions that you hold inside? A wise man once said that holding anger inside is like drinking poison and waiting for someone else to die from that poison. Take it all out! Also, the Bible interprets the tornado as a manifestation or punishment from God.

What does it mean to dream of multiple tornados? To see multiple tornadoes in your dream means that you have your mind mixed up. You are overwhelmed by your emotions and you feel powerless. But as long as you believe in yourself, nothing can ever break your spirit. To see two tornadoes in a dream can indicate that you are a difficult person to love.

What does it mean to dream of being in the center of a tornado? To be in the center of a tornado in a dream state suggests that you’re experiencing some hard times in waking life. You are fighting your inner demons and you are going to win if you continue heading along the right path. If you feel controlled by someone or something this can suggest that you will simply “break away” but you know that you’re more powerful than the thing that ‘controls’ you.

What does it mean to dream of a tornado approaching? To see a tornado coming towards you symbolizes your awareness and ability to predict things. You have a strong intuition but you don’t use it very often. I will say that you should because it can prevent you from making unnecessary, silly mistakes. If you are experiencing some new challenge then seeing a tornado coming or chasing you in a dream is common. And if you wonder if you’re going to overcome what’s coming. You will.

What does it mean to dream of the tornado funnel? To see the tornado funnel indicates a warning. It can mean you may face future destruction in waking life but you have the power to stop it if you make the right call – you will know when because your intuition will tell you. Your dream reveals that you’re under a lot of stress. Nothing and no one is worth your inner peace. What is bothering you? I will say that the funnel represents the overburden feeling we often have and that in time things will work out for the best.

What does it mean to see items moving in the sky due to a tornado? To see flying objects due to a tornado in a dream means that your recklessness will affect innocent people. This makes me think of seeing the flying cow on the film Twister! Pay attention to your words and what you say is the message in dream lore.  Your dream also portrays how you react to things recently. Do you have a short temper? The dream of seeing a house in the sky due to a tornado indicate that you will eventually learn how to control yourself. For your car to move or rise up in the sky due to the storm can indicate a hidden agenda that will prevent you from moving forward in life.

In conclusion, tornadoes are a force in a dream that can’t be ignored. There are many reports that tornadoes can carry cars almost a mile or so from people’s home. As tornadoes have what I have described as tremendous force you can expect difficult problems in the future.  if you see dust devils in the sky, or that there is a lot of fog or rain in your dream then this can indicate a problem that may cause destruction. If the buildings are being lifted during your dream then you may move home. The typical tornado is around 40 miles long. And, carves a clear path of destruction. The good news is that you have been warned through this dream. The whirling tube of air might be a blessing in disguise! 

In your dream you may have: You see a tornado. You are in a tornado. Been shaken by a tornado. You watched a tornado. You were chased by a tornado. Positive changes are afoot if: You see the tornado from afar - it does not damage you. Overall the dream turns out well - to enable you to learn an important lesson. You avoid the tornado. The overall dream ends on a positive footing. 

This dream is in association with the following scenarios in your life: A significant area of your life may be in danger e.g. a relationship or job - this is a warning to act now to prevent this change! You have been feeling rundown stressed out lately. There may be a quick change that is likely to shadow your life.  

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of a tornado: Worried. Scared. Angry. Insecure. Confused. Alone. Abandoned. Controlled. Enlightened. Rage. Self-conscious. Danger approaching. Natural disasters.

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