Cypress Dream Interpretation: Insights from 9 Unique Sources

Although it has a long life, it is the tree of cemeteries. Its image has to do with death, but also with eternity. It symbolizes the passage of time, death, and the beginning of perpetual existence. It represents the transition from the physical life (perishable) to the spiritual life that lasts forever. In the Middle Ages, it was considered a sign of welcome. A pilgrim who felt well taken care of in a monastery would plant a cypress at the entrance, so other pilgrims could tell that in that place they would be welcome. Thus, we can say that its symbolism is very complex. 

(1) A cypress tree symbolizes death and mourning.

See Dead/ Death.

(2) Being evergreen, however, it also symbolizes immortality; the hope of new life on the other side of death.

See Dead/ Death.

(3) Of course, a cypress may have special significance for you: perhaps, for instance, you associate it with a Mediterranean holiday in which you experienced something meaningful.

Symbol: The tree of the righteous, the cypress is a sacred symbol of life, connected to the gods of the underworld.

Vision + Depth Psychology: Seeing a cypress means a sad event or setback at work or at home. Planting a cypress: somebody is going to die.

To dream of a cypress tree represents the notion of death, the underworld, and the unconscious. It may likewise refer to a stage of mourning and misery.

See Tree. Memories of vacations. Longing for Warmth. Slender and graceful.

Folklore: Troubles.

An unfortunate dream, usually a premonition of trouble. Be cautious and it may be avoided.

A dream of sorrow and mourning (Artemidorus); symbolism agrees with the dream.

This tree on its own signifies sad news concerning friends.

See Trees.