To dream of swallows, is a sign of peace and domestic harmony. To see a wounded or dead one, signifies unavoidable sadness.

Dreams featuring swallows are often associated with harmony and understanding within the family, as well as positive news and success in personal relationships. The interpretation of swallow dreams can vary based on specific details:

• A white swallow signifies improved relations with a loved one.
• A black swallow indicates a sense of longing for the deceased.
• Witnessing a dying swallow suggests concern for the well-being of loved ones.
• Encountering a wounded swallow symbolizes feelings of sadness.
• Spotting a large swallow can signify resolution of a contentious issue.
• Encountering a dead swallow may symbolize experiencing losses.
• If a swallow flies into the house, it predicts happiness.
• Finding a swallow sitting in a cage suggests prolonged depression.
• Seeing a swallow knocking on the window predicts the arrival of guests.
• Witnessing a swallow building a nest signifies family expansion.
• A swallow perched on your head promises a long and peaceful life.
• Catching and holding a swallow in your hands symbolizes good luck.
• Witnessing the death of a swallow may indicate a desire to part ways with a partner.
• Saving a swallow signifies pride in personal achievements.
• Observing a flock of swallows suggests earning respect within a team.
• Dreaming of numerous swallows promises successful self-realization.

For unmarried girls, dreaming of swallows may signify an upcoming date, while for pregnant women, it promises easy childbirth.

Top 5 negative swallow dream meanings include:

1. A sick swallow symbolizes strong resentment towards parents.
2. A frightened bird predicts a decline in well-being.
3. Dreaming of rural swallows symbolizes bad luck.
4. Shooting a swallow suggests potential legal issues.
5. Killing a swallow indicates the onset of a period of failures.

On the positive side, the top 5 swallow dream meanings are:

1. Sea swallows signify career advancement.
2. Coastal swallows promise receiving a bonus.
3. A swallow flying high in the sky predicts enjoyable leisure time.
4. Hearing a swallow sing suggests a favorable change.
5. Placing a bird on your shoulder promises reconciliation with a loved one.

According to Miller, dreaming of swallows represents successful completion of a complex project. Other interpretations by Miller include feeding a swallow as a symbol of making a bargain, catching a swallow as a sign of love, and petting a swallow as a symbol of family well-being.

Freud believed that swallow dreams predict a period of tranquility and stability, while Vanga considered a dream about a swallow laying an egg as a symbol of family growth.

Lastly, according to the Islamic dream book, driving away swallows in a dream may signify a period of loneliness.

Islam

In dreams, the swallow or swift, often referred to as the “bird of paradise” by Arabs, symbolizes various blessings and characteristics. It may represent a person who is considered blessed or someone who holds a special place in the heart of another. Additionally, it could signify a young boy who demonstrates proficiency in reciting the Holy Quran. Other interpretations include depicting a devout individual who reveres God and treats others with kindness, a scholar, or someone who comes to the aid of others. Observing swallows in a dream is generally considered auspicious, especially regarding future endeavors, particularly those related to planting trees.

Specific interpretations include:

• Seeing swallows within one’s residence or possessing a multitude of them signifies honest earnings.
• Witnessing swallows departing from one’s home suggests that relatives may part ways.
• Capturing a swallow may symbolize acquiring illicit wealth.
• Transforming into a swallow could indicate potential security breaches or break-ins by thieves.
• If one dreams of eating a swallow, it may denote involvement in conflicts or disputes.
• Observing swallows flying away from one’s house could signify marital or familial separation.
• Swallows and starlings may represent individuals who are financially stable or may symbolize aspects such as death, grief, benevolence, or celebrations.
• Encountering a dead swallow in a dream serves as a cautionary sign to reassess one’s actions and engage in virtuous deeds.
• Swallowing something one is chewing in a dream may symbolize debts or facing demands from creditors.
• Ingesting dust or sand in a dream could represent financial hardship, issuing a warning, greed, or attempting to bribe someone in authority.