What Does Dreaming of Sleeping Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In the tradition of Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi, sleeping in a dream can often point to heedlessness, to absorption in worldly matters, or to a period of calm and security; at times it is also said to signify an unnoticed blessing or a relief that is on its way.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, sleeping in a dream may often reflect the subconscious mind's need to rest, to withdraw, or to look away from certain emotions; it may indicate that the dreamer is worn out in waking life or wishes to avoid a particular matter.
By Context
Sleeping Peacefully and Deeply
May point to inner stillness, ease of heart, and a relief that will arrive in the near future.
Trying to Sleep but Being Unable to
Can signify an unresolved anxiety, an unease carried within, or a matter still awaiting a decision.
Sleeping During the Day, According to Ibn Sirin
According to traditional interpretation, this can point to a brief lapse into heedlessness or to a small gain to be obtained; according to some interpreters, it heralds a comfort that will follow hardship.
Falling into a Sweet Sleep, for Someone Single
May point to peace of heart, to a reassuring bond entering their life, or to a long-awaited reunion.
Sleeping Beside One's Spouse, for Someone Married
Can signify the deepening of peace and trust within the family and growing affection in the home.