Swan
A swan gliding through your dreams often speaks to grace under pressure, or perhaps to beauty that conceals effort beneath the surface. Whether white or dark, its presence may ask you to consider what you're protecting—peace, dignity, or a secret sadness you've learned to carry elegantly.
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See what’s rising tonight →What the old dream-books say
These are the entries the historical dream-books record for swan, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
To dream of seeing white swans floating upon placid waters, foretells prosperous outlooks and delightful experiences.
To see a black swan, denotes illicit pleasure, if near clear water.
A dead swan, foretells satiety and discontentment
To see them flying, pleasant anticipations will be realized soon.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream of a white swan, signifies riches; a black one, domestic sorrow. Its song denotes death.