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What are demon dreams about?

Demons are thought of to be evil spirits. They are different from ghosts in the fact that demons have usually never been human. It seems like their existence is solely for evil. The DreamWell Dream Dictionary is based upon insights from 1,200 dream symbols in over 200,000 dreams. Let’s see what the data has to say about demon dreams.

The word cloud above shows the words that are specifically associated with demon dreams. These are the words that make demon dreams unique compared to all other dream symbols. Just examining the graph and reading the words of demon dreams can be illuminating about show demons affect our dreams. Be sure to check out the example demon dreams at the bottom of the page.

The circular bar chart above shows how demons in a dream will affect dream content as compared to other dream symbols. Higher bars indicate that demon is more related to the specific symbol in the graph. Lower bars indicate that demon is less related to the specific symbol in the graph. Specifically, demon dreams have more fantastic beings than 99.9% of dream symbols, more nightmares than 97.4% of dream symbols, and more sleep paralysis than 96.6% of dream symbols. On the other hand, demon dreams have less transportation than 86.6% of dream symbols, less work than 84.9% of dream symbols, and less human-made places than 82.9% of dream symbols. Notably, demon dreams might be nightmares! Though even if these dreams are nightmares, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are bad dreams or that demons is a bad thing to dream about. It just means that dreams of demons are more likely to be nightmares than dreams of other things. Additionally, dreams of demons are aggressive! Demon dreams have more aggressive interactions than 80% of all of the other dream symbols. Aggressive interactions involve attacks, arguments, yelling, pushing, killing, and so on. These dreams can be scary, stressful, or confusing. But, as with all dreams, it is best to explore what is there. Why was there aggression? Was it really aggression? Finally, dreams of demons are very social! Demon dreams contain more characters tan 90% of all other dream symbols. Dreams, in general, are very social. There are people or characters in almost every dream, so it is notable that demon dreams have are so social. Every dream is unique. These are general patterns observed in an analysis of over 200,000 dreams. This analysis is a tool to help you make sense of your dreams. It is best to look at the differences. See how your dream of demons is different than dreams of demons in general.

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of dreams have demons

How common are demon dreams?

4.3% of dreams have the demons symbol within the dream. That's about 1 out of every 25 dreams. Considering all the dream symbols, it is relatively common.

Identification

How are demon dreams identified?

This symbol is identified by words like demon, possessed, evil, etc. This symbol is part of summary dream symbols characters and fantastic beings.

Most related

What is most related to dreams of demons?

Demons dreams are notable because they have substantially more possessing, summoning demons, emaciation, Princess Leia, devils, talismans, nightmare loops, verbs, Sauron, spirits, Professor Albus Dumbledore than 95% of other dream symbols.

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What symbols least related to dreams of demons?

Demons dreams are notable because they have substantially less Nepal, Cameroon, Colombia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Fiji, Gimli, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Morocco than 95% of other dream symbols.

Deep dive into demon dreams

Get an overview of characters, emotions, places, events, dream events, and senses in demon dreams.

Who is in dreams of demons?

Who is in dreams of demons?

Demon dreams are more related to animals and much more related to fantastic beings than dreams in general. They are less related to unnamed people and less related to peers.

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What are the emotions in dreams of demons?

What are the emotions in dreams of demons?

Demon dreams are much more related to fear, more related to pain, and more related to hatred than dreams in general. They are less related to happiness, less related to sadness, and less related to grief and sorrow.

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Where do dreams of demons take place?

Where do dreams of demons take place?

Demon dreams are much more related to magical places than dreams in general. They are less related to work, less related to human-made places, and less related to transportation.

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What happens in dreams of demons?

What happens in dreams of demons?

Demon dreams are more related to aggressive acts, more related to death, and more related to health events than dreams in general. They are less related to eating and drinking.

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How do dreams of demons related to the type of dream it is?

How do dreams of demons related to the type of dream it is?

Demon dreams are more related to lucid dreams, much more related to nightmares, and much more related to sleep paralysis than dreams in general. They are less related to weird dreams and less related to vivid dreams.

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How do dreams of demons related the senses?

How do dreams of demons related the senses?

Dreams of demons are more related to hearing than dreams in general. They are less related to smelling and less related to taste.

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How can you make sense of demons in dreams?

Demon dreams are relatively common. Among other things demon dreams are nightmares, aggressive, and very social. Do you think this is true for your dream of demons? How might your dream of demons be different?

All dreams have meaning

All dreams have meaning

You can gain insight from thinking about any dream, no matter how strange. Only you, as the dreamer, have final say on what your dream may or may not mean. Each dream is unique.

Look for the differences

Look for the differences

The DreamWell dictionary provides information on how each dream symbol appears in dreams in general. Finding how experience demons in dreams can be a key to understanding its meaning.

Return to the feelings

Return to the feelings

Our emotions in dreams can help us understand its meaning. Pay attention to how you felt in the dream. Pay attention to how you feel about demons in dreams. See how you feel about demons now, in your waking life.

An interpretation of demon dreams

An interpretation of demon dreams

This interpretation is from ""The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings" and is provided by J.M. DeBord aka "RadOwl". He is the author of several acclaimed books about dreaming, the host of The Dreams That Shape Us podcast, and is a moderator of r/Dreams, one of the largest dream sharing communities on the internet. Look at the demon in your dream. Do you see anything about yourself: a personality trait, a bad attitude, a problem that won’t go away, a foul mouth, disregard for the welfare of others, something you can’t control or that’s looming over you? Does it remind you of someone you know, or a situation? Most dream characters are reflections of something about you, but it’s not to say you’re demonic because you dream about a demon. Instead it’s an exaggeration that fits. It expresses how you feel, or captures the dynamics of a behavior or thought process. In simplest terms, a demon is bad. Start there. Demons are commonly associated with fear. In the demon you see fear personified. Demons tend to symbolize a plague of fears because demons generally come in bunches. Devils, on the other hand, tend to be singular and specific. For example, demons could symbolize fear of spiders in general, and a devil can symbolize fear of the spider you saw lurking in your laundry room. A demon might symbolize a group of people you fear, and a devil symbolizes a specific person. This is only a rule of thumb. Fear of death and consequences are commonly symbolized as demons, because demons are conceived as what’s waiting for bad people after they die. This association can branch out to include subjects related to doing the right thing and taking responsibility for actions. The entry for Hell has a terrific example. See: Death, Fear A demon might symbolize a person you know whom you fear, or someone who uses fear or intimidation. Fear is at the root of many personality disorders, bad personal problems, neuroses, and complexes, which can take form as dream characters such as demons. They are your “personal demons.” A demon is a helluva symbol for something about yourself or another person that you can’t stand, and it won’t go away. Demons are associated with possession, and a person can be possessed by a mood, thought, feeling, or compulsion, among other things. Possession can mean “not behaving like your usual self,” especially if that behavior is compulsive or destructive, or involves loss of control. See: Possessing It can mean you are possessed by your Shadow. See: Shadows Exorcising a demon can symbolize confronting a dark side of yourself or of someone you know. But think more expansively to consider possibilities such as confronting a bad situation or bad influence, or just needing some sort of higher power to intervene. Exorcism can symbolize getting something bad out of your body or mind, such as disease or addiction. See: Addicts, Cancer You can dream about a demon as a way of trying to explain something that seems inexplicable, such as why someone commits suicide or murder. The person must be possessed. Demons are associated with temptation. It’s likely to be a powerful temptation if it’s symbolized as a demon. Could be something like drugs or sex, something “sinful.” Dreams can make exaggerated comparisons, so perhaps a temptation symbolized by a demon is related to something like eating rich foods, lashing out when angry, or shocking or inappropriate statements. An infestation of demons can symbolize many temptations. See: Infesting Demons are associated with dark personality and character. A demon dream can characterize what you observe about a person or yourself—especially if it’s hidden or shadowy. Some people give off a bad vibe. Some act selfishly. Some are abusive. Some take advantage of others. Some are bigots. Some have bad habits and addictions. Some rob, cheat, and kill. Dreams translate these baddies into imagery such as demons. When you sense something wrong about a person, or the person acts in a way that strikes you as wrong, your dreams can compare him or her to a demon. This is an especially strong possibility if you have recently been abused or the victim of a crime, racism, or misogyny. You see the worst in people, and dream about that feeling as a demon or demonic possession. Anything repressed or neglected in yourself will try to get your attention in your dreams, and what better way to do that than to take form as something shocking or scary like a demon? The more something about yourself is repressed or neglected, the scarier it becomes. A demon can be something you ignore or don’t want to accept about yourself. Demonic characters appear in dreams during times of conflict. They can symbolize the negativity of a situation, or powerful feelings such as anger, jealousy, and resentment that are brought out by conflict or abuse. They can symbolize a grudge, revenge, guilt, dread, or severe anxiety. They can be used to symbolize the source of problems in your life, especially when the problem seems inexplicable or intractable. For example, you have arguments with a sibling or spouse and realize there is something deeper to the conflict you can’t put your finger on. If you have been abused, there is a good possibility that recurring dreams about demons are related to the abuse. Think back on when the abuse started and ask yourself whether the dreams started around the same time. If so, the possibility increases to very likely. If you have recurring dreams about demons, it strongly suggests that something needs to change. Remember, dreams use demons as an analogy. Your job is to figure out what’s behind the comparison. If you suspect something spiritual is haunting you, a great resource for you is www.religiousdemonology.com. You can dream about demons or devils because of sleep paralysis, also known as REM atonia. Sleep paralysis occurs when you wake up but are still dreaming. Dream imagery and sensation overlap with your waking reality, making you believe the imagery is real and really happening. Sleep paralysis is at the root of myths about incubi and succubi, demonic beings that seduce people in their sleep. The experience is so vivid and real that it can convince even the most rational and non-religious people that they’re being attacked by real evil. See: Sleep paralysis For people with a religious bent, their minds can be chock-full of demonic imagery. Because this imagery carries a strong emotional charge, it’s very likely to be expressed in dreams. And “spiritual warfare” is a common theme in these dreams. In this sense, demons can symbolize anything contrary to your spiritual beliefs. Demons and evil characters can simply be a way of saying you can’t explain something that feels dark or terrifying. In this sense, demons are catch-all characters similar to aliens. See: Ufos See also: Addicts, Black, Cancer, Creatures, Darkness, Death, Devils, Enemies, Evil, Fear, Hell, Monsters, Nazis, Nightmares, Shadows, Sleep paralysis, Ufos

Examples of dreams of demons

Reading dreams is one of the best ways to understand dream symbols. Even though the DreamWell Dream Dictionary is based upon data, it is grounded in the experience of reading thousands upon thousands of dreams. We invite you to read examples of demon dreams for yourself. These dreams are actual dreams people have had. As result, they may contain racist, sexist, violent, or otherwise offense language and imagery. This can be true even for demon dreams. Read at your own risk.

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