In dreams, the appearance of the fire element has a powerful and interesting symbolism. However, before delving into the meaning of dreaming about fire in more specific scenarios, a brief introduction to the symbolism of fire as a whole is necessary.

The first human being who advised someone not to “play with fire” was probably not a mother, but a shaman who knew very well the power, beauty and fury of the fire element. Not only does fire bring warmth and clarity, it also exudes a powerful energy that envelops everyone around you. It is very common for people to stare and be paralyzed in front of a fire. This is because we are capturing their vibration on a spiritual level and, as a result, we have entered into a very pleasant and revitalizing trance.

In addition, fire has many positive and interesting symbolisms, which may represent:

The passions;

Creativity;

The motivation;

Purification and cleaning;

The soul or spirit;

Intuitive knowledge;

Enlightenment or spiritual awakening.

Fire, as a spiritual symbol, has great power to enhance will and determination. It can represent our inner light, as well as being a living symbol of the divine fire that burns in all souls. Thus, the symbolism of fire is a link between the material and the spiritual realms. That is why dreaming about fire can represent awakening and spiritual enlightenment. But the dream is not just about that. Fire has many symbolisms, so each dream scenario can be associated with some or all of the characteristics of fire.

So keep reading and find out what it means to dream about fire in more detail.

Dreaming of a house on fire

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, in his “Dream Books”, believed he had made an important discovery: that houses, in dreams, represent the individual’s own unconscious. According to his studies, it is very common for real estate, houses or closed environments to appear in dreams, representing the dreamer’s own interior.

Following this perspective, dreaming of a house on fire demonstrates the need for purification and cleaning. The fire, in this case, should not be seen as something threatening and dangerous, as it appears in a symbolic way, with the intention of exactly reflecting the impulse to put your “interior” in harmony that you are feeling.

Dreaming of a car on fire

Usually a car on fire is more linked to psychological and existential issues than to the symbolism of the fire itself , especially if the dream was tragic, with victims or deaths. If so, it is very common that this dream originated from past trauma or some more emotional issues of waking life.

However, because the car is a material asset, fire may be related to the need to cultivate more detachment and not suffer so much from worldly events that harm your well-being.

Dreaming of fire and water

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, looked at the symbolism of the soul in an interesting way. He believed that souls were made of water and fire. According to his perception (which makes a lot of sense from a mystical point of view), water symbolizes the primitive spirit, while fire represents progress and enlightenment.

From this perspective, we can conclude that the reason why human beings are so resistant in relation to their progress is due to the fact that we are more “water”, instead of being more “fire”. Water (the weaknesses and vices of the soul) simply extinguishes and overshadows the real desires of fire (the soul, the spirit or the Higher Self).

Following this line of reasoning, the combination of water and fire in the dream may indicate that a period of spiritual uplift and transformation is about to take place.

Dreaming of fire and fire

The fire has no specific target, which is why the dream symbolizes your neglect of yourself. Perhaps you are not giving due value to life and, consequently, you get bogged down in negative thoughts, losing hope and motivation. This dream is a call to inner awakening.

Dreaming of a person on fire

The meaning of this dream depends on the context in which it is inserted, as a person may be on fire due to a tragic dream involving accidents, as well as it may be a reflection of his thoughts in relation to the person who is on fire (when known). But in general, the dream can symbolize your concerns with friends or family .