◎ Lucky dream Traditionally a lucky sign
The messenger god: news arriving, travel and negotiations going well.
Category: World mythology (how to read this category)
Psychology
The messenger god may act as a bridge between parts of the mind. Receiving something from him suggests you are noticing what your unconscious is trying to say; his speed reflects a wish to move nimbly with change.
Folklore and history
Hermes, with winged sandals, carried the gods' messages and protected travellers, merchants and thieves. On his first day of life he stole Apollo's cattle, then won forgiveness by giving him the lyre he invented. He also guided souls to the underworld.
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This site's view
In this site's view, Hermes carries news across borders — he was one of the few who moved freely between heaven and earth, life and death. Bright news means negotiations and travel go well; a silent guide means you are crossing a threshold, and your guide is already near.
Going deeper: our reading
In ancient Greece, stone pillars topped with the head of Hermes stood at crossroads, doorways and property lines. Travellers passing them prayed for a safe journey, and Hermes watched over every boundary people crossed. In this site's reading, people who dream of Hermes are often standing at a threshold, such as a job change, a move or a shift in relationships. Meeting him at a fork in the road means a choice of direction is near. Receiving a letter or parcel suggests awaited news or a surprise message is on its way. Running in his winged sandals shows your words and actions beginning to link people together. This is our speculation, but the god of thresholds may be saying that times of uncertainty are part of the journey too.
What to do on waking
Reply today to one message you have been putting off.
In this scene
- ◎Good Praying or visiting: wanting to settle your heart; a wish may be heard (good)
- Receiving words from a god: the strongest kind of oracle — keep the words
- ▲Warn The god is angry or turns away: your conscience asking for a review (warning)
- It felt good: the lucky reading gets stronger
- ▲Warn It felt frightening or painful: the warning reading gets stronger — rest first
- The same dream again and again: something your mind has not settled yet
When visiting a power spot or a place of memorial, having a mound of purification salt on hand for a sense of cleansing can help settle the mind.
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FAQ
Q. Is dreaming of hermes a good or bad sign?
A. Traditionally a lucky sign. The messenger god: news arriving, travel and negotiations going well.
Q. Why do I keep dreaming of hermes?
A. A recurring dream usually points to something your mind has not settled yet. Research suggests such dreams tend to stop once the underlying worry is resolved. Keeping a dream diary helps you notice what triggers it.
Q. What should I do after dreaming of hermes?
A. Reply today to one message you have been putting off.
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More dreams in "World mythology"
- Athena
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Aphrodite
- Poseidon
- Hades
- Cupid
- Pandora's Box
- Prometheus
- Heracles
- Narcissus
- Orpheus
※ Dream interpretation here is entertainment drawing on psychology and folklore — it is not scientifically proven. "This site's view" is our own interpretation.
