Ever wondered what the spiritual meaning of what we see in dreams is ? Whether what appears in our dreams has any message for us ? Have you had dreams of trains ? There has been a lot written about the significance of the things that appear in our dreams. In the below article, we shall discuss the spiritual meaning of trains appearing in our dreams.
Dreams have always puzzled people. From the spiritual and mystic interpretations where they have profound meanings to the scientific and rather practical school of thought where they are simply manifestations of our experiences and thoughts during our waking hours.
Many of us have dreams. And often those dreams can have trains in them. They can be old steam locomotives, when I think of steam locomotives, the opening scene from the movie Sholay comes to mind. I recently discovered that a somewhat similar opening scene is there in the Western movie, ‘The Lone Ranger’, which is probably the movie that inspired Sholay. Train engines were called the ‘Iron Horse’ as they performed the task of transport of goods and people that would be done by horses earlier, and they were made of iron.
When we search for the spiritual meaning of trains in dreams on Google, it says that the train in your dream is a symbol of desiring to move towards new opportunity and adventure. There can be various spiritual interpretations, which we will explore in this article.
Seeing a train in a dream is symbolic of life’s spiritual journey and an individual’s personal development. Trains are symbols of structure and onward progress, which is why they could represent your spiritual journey. In a article on centreofexcellence.com, the spiritual meaning has these points:
- Dreaming of travel on a train : If you dream of travel on a train, it might mean that you are achieving steady progress on your spiritual path. You might feel that you are being guided or that there is a divine plan whose path your life is being guided along.
- Dreaming that you have missed a train: Dreaming that you have missed a train could mean that you are not feeling you are connected to your spiritual purpose. It might suggest that you have doubts on whether you are on the correct path spiritually or you are worried that you will not be achieving your spiritual goals on time.
- Dreaming that a train has derailed: If you see a train that has derailed in your dream, it could be a sign of a crisis or that you are feeling lost on your spiritual journey. It might be a suggestion that you are questioning your current beliefs or that you are no longer on the path that you intended to be on.
On auntyflo.com it is suggested that spiritually, the train stands for the wheel of fortune on the tarot card, which is associated with both good and bad luck. The train in our dream can often signal that you are going have a stroke of fortune or a quick resolution of any troubles that you may have. The train dream has to do with how we direct our lives and our karma. Our personal struggles in life and long term challenges are linked to the train in our dreams. You may dream of a train if things in life have been rough.
On olivedreaming.com it is mentioned that certain spiritual traditions see trains as representing the journey of the soul and things like fate and destiny. Dreams of trains can have a deep meaning, symbolizing guidance from God or life’s higher purpose that guides the life of the person having the dream. Travelling in a train may show a spiritual journey or a journey of quest for enlightenment. The ‘chug-chug’ of the train during the journey can induce a calmness and a meditative state when one can introspect and think of and discover oneself.
On johnbaptistchurch.com they have given the biblical meaning of seeing a train in your dreams. The bible is full of symbolism and knowledge that can show us the meaning of what appears in our dreams. Whether you see yourself catching a train, watching a train pass by or any other scenario with respect to a train, they might hold spiritual meanings.
The Bible often associates trains with journeys or transitions and progress towards a specific goal. Trains represent a road that one is on, and they can represent the direction one’s life is heading. Our lives are guided by God’s plan and purpose for us similar to how a train runs on set tracks.
Dreaming about trains can be God’s sign to us that we are on the correct track spiritually. It may also be a reminder to remain focused on and have faith in God’s guidance as we go through good and bad times in our lives.
Interpretation of dreams about trains in a Biblical perspective – It is important to pay attention to the details of the dream while try to interpret them from a biblical perspective. Try to remember your emotions during the dream, the specific happenings in the dream and any specific signs that you may have noticed. Pondering on these can help uncover the deeper meaning of the dream. Dreams may indicate that God is preparing for some change that may be coming. It could also show the importance of the need to keep your faith strong and trust God’s plan for you, even when things are not going your way in a big way.
Conclusion
People have been having various dreams and have wanted to know what the dreams signify. In this article we have dealt with the dreams that have trains in them, and what significance or meaning they may have or try to convey. There are many spiritual interpretations of trains in our dreams. It is also dependent on our faith and beliefs. We have discussed the possible meanings in terms of tarot card readings, non-biblical religions and cultures and biblical meanings. The meanings have a lot to do with factors like the train running on fixed tracks, it being a massive force that has a lot of momentum and a derailed train might represent a major obstacle or setback in life. The Bible suggests that the train in our dreams relates to God’s signs on our following the path given by God.
