10 common apocalyptic dreams and what they mean

At some point, most of us have probably had nightmares that predicted the end of the world as we know it.

While they might seem strange and unusual at first glance, the fact is that these dreams actually reveal much about your current state of mind and your subconscious concerns.

After all, what you dream is a reflection of what is going on on the inside.

But let’s unpack this a little bit and look at 10 common apocalyptic dreams and what they mean!

1) Alien invasion – you feel left out or alone

If you dream of an alien invasion, it might mean that you are feeling left out or are worried about being left out.

Alien invasions often have the same kind of themes of a virus spreading, or a contagion.

The idea of being infected with a highly contagious disease.

Something has triggered in your subconscious that you feel like others don’t want you around or something you do makes you feel like you’re toxic.

You may have picked up on something people have said to you that has made you feel this way.

Alien invasions are also a sign that you are feeling out of place in general with the world around you.

Something is making you feel like you don’t fit in and that you don’t belong.

This could be a feeling of loneliness, or not feeling like you have a place or a purpose in the world.

You see, maybe you are literally feeling “alien” in your life and that is making you feel out of place.

Alien invasions can be a sign of feeling like an outsider, or feeling like you’re disconnected from other people.

Worrying about being left out or not included with your family or friends will trigger this dream theme as well.

This is a relatively common feeling to have, you’d be surprised how many people actually struggle with feeling alone or out of place.

In a way, this dream is attempting to help deal with that.

It is a way for you to come to terms with your fears and to understand what it is that triggers those fears in the first place.

The thing is, everyone feels out of place at some points in their lives, but what’s important is to figure out why exactly you are feeling that way and if there are any ways in which you can change it.

Sometimes you just have to be your own guide and decide for yourself what it is that is making you feel this way.

Sometimes, finding new friends to hang out with that are more aligned with your interests or even going on a little trip can help you get in touch with your own interests and passions.

It can lift your spirits and give you a sense of purpose again.

These emotional problems might not be the only ones in your life:

2) Collapse of society – you have emotional problems with people in your life

If you dream of the collapse of society, it could mean that you have conflict or problems in a relationship.

This might be with a spouse, a family member, a friend, or a co-worker. In this dream, society collapses because people can’t or won’t work together.

It is also a sign that you feel like someone or a group of people in your life don’t care about you or your feelings.

You might be feeling like you are being neglected or put on the back burner.

Or, you may be feeling like someone has hurt your feelings or disrespected you. All of this is symbolized by the collapse of society in your dream.

Now: this is something relatively common to experience, I think everybody goes through a phase like that at some point in their life.

You may have experienced some kind of neglect in your life, or maybe there is a person or people in your life that you shouldn’t let get to you and yet they do.

If this is the case, I would recommend that you confront them and ask them why they feel the need to hurt your feelings like this.

If they have a legitimate reason for doing so, then by all means seek help for yourself so that others don’t suffer from their behavior.

However, sometimes, it might not even be a specific person that is triggering these feelings in you – maybe you have a hard time opening up to people in general, or you are still carrying the baggage of past relationships.

Maybe you are still holding a grudge against someone who hurt you in the past, or maybe you have become a bit of a social recluse and don’t make friends as easily as others do.

If this is the case, I’d recommend that you try to open up more and get to know people, or take some courses or workshops on self-esteem and confidence building.

The thing is, even if you feel the need to isolate from time to time, remember that working together with other people is crucial in order to be happy and fulfilled.

The thing is, as humans, we are literally meant to live in groups.

It’s only natural to want to spend time with loved ones and friends.

So, while you might feel that people don’t understand you and don’t care about you, the truth is – they do.

They may not agree with your views or actions, but they do genuinely care about what’s going on in your life. And it’s important that you realize that.

When you learn how to deal with other people, even, or especially if they have different points of view from yours, that’s when society will truly converge.

That’s when you will feel like your place in the world is defined and that your path to happiness is no longer at odds with others.

Now, there might be some problems with other people you haven’t addressed yet, which brings me to my next point:

3) Fire and destruction – a sign of repressed rage and anger

If you dream of fire and destruction, it can mean that you have repressed anger or rage.

You might be unable to express your true feelings. In this dream, you see fire and destruction as a result of this repressed anger.

You might be feeling really angry at someone, but are unable to express it. This anger might also be a result of being constantly criticized.

This is often a sign that you need to properly express your feelings and be assertive.

Otherwise, you run the risk of this anger turning into a rage and burning people around you.

Now: anger is an interesting emotion.

Even though it is completely normal and natural, lots of people seem to have issues healthily expressing their anger because they think it’s problematic or that it causes a conflict.

That’s not really the case. Being able to appropriately express your anger is a very important thing to learn how to do.

As long as you are not hurting anyone while doing so, it’s okay to be angry and express that feeling.

It can help you overcome stress, anxiety, and depression and gives you an outlet for pent-up emotions that might otherwise cause problems for yourself or others.

You see, the problem with people repressing their anger is that in one way or another, it always comes to the surface.

Sometimes, that’s in the form of nightmares (hence your dreams), other times it could be in an explosion of anger that can really hurt a person if you don’t express it in a healthy way.

Once you learn how to deal with your repressed anger, it can help you achieve inner peace.

It can help you realize that it’s okay to feel angry and that there is nothing wrong with it, as long as you don’t explode on others because of it.

It’s important to be able to express your anger in a healthy way, like through exercising or meditating.

Other healthy coping mechanisms for anger can be scream therapy or punching a pillow.

You see, being able to effectively express your feelings is crucial in any relationship, whether romantic or otherwise.

In life, we must learn how to deal with our emotions as well as our problems.

Otherwise, you run the risk of becoming too controlling, too frustrated, and angry all the time. And that can really cause problems for yourself and others.

When you do that, it can make you feel out of control in life, which actually brings me to my next point:

4) Natural disaster – you feel out of control

If you dream of a natural disaster, it can mean that you feel like you have no control over your life and/or your surroundings.

You might be feeling like your life is spiraling out of control and heading in the wrong direction.

In this dream, the natural disaster takes away your ability to control things and forces you to submit to forces outside of your control.

This dream can also be a sign that you are feeling powerless and unable to change your circumstances.

Feeling powerless is a sign that you need to take control of your life again.

Perhaps, you need to start making better decisions and changing things in your life that you truly have control over.

The thing is, lots of people struggle with feeling powerless in life and in some way, we are powerless over a lot of things.

However, instead of being anxious about this uncertainty all the time, you could learn to embrace it.

Resist the urge to always control everything to a T.

Instead, learn to be more accepting of your life and who you are. It’s not about being passive and it’s certainly not about trying to change yourself or your life in any way.

It’s about being comfortable with the kind of person you have become and accepting who you are on a personal level as well as a societal level.

The thing is, you can find some comfort in controlling the things in life you can – like how you react to situations or how you treat others.

When you do this, you can feel more in control of your life.

You might also realize that not everything is your fault, or that things are happening in your life for a reason.

When you learn to let go of control over things, it can help you realize how long-lasting and important the things really are that matter to you.

5) Cosmic rays – you feel unprepared for changes in your life

If you dream of cosmic rays, it can mean that you feel unprepared for changes in your life.

This could be a possible upcoming job change, divorce, death, moving, a pregnancy, a change in financial situation, or any other major life change that is on the horizon.

In this dream, the cosmic rays make you feel unprepared for these changes because they bring with them a lot of uncertainty.

They are a sign that you need to prepare for these upcoming changes.

It is often a good idea to take some time to meditate and prepare your mind for these changes.

You might also benefit from talking to someone close to you about these changes and what they mean. Sometimes, just talking with someone can help ease the uncertainty.

You see, humans are resistant to change because we like stability and safety.

Change, however, is a key part of life and we must learn to embrace it.

Otherwise, we run the risk of getting stuck in life and not experiencing new things or people that could help us grow as a person.

You see, even though change is so scary, it’s also such an amazing opportunity to grow – you can’t grow in your comfort zone forever.

The thing is, don’t be afraid of change – it’s a necessary part of life.

But those changes in life might not be the only ones you’re facing:

6) Human tragedy – you are undergoing spiritual changes

If you dream of human tragedy, it can mean that you are undergoing spiritual changes.

This might be because you are going through a religious conversion or are starting to explore different religions.

Or, it could be because you are going through a life-changing spiritual experience. In this dream, you see human tragedy as a result of these spiritual changes.

This is a sign that you need to be patient with yourself and these changes and not try to rush them.

Sometimes, when we go through spiritual changes, we also go through emotional changes.

This dream can also be a sign that you need to pay attention to your emotions and be mindful of what they are trying to tell you.

You see, spiritual changes are very ground-breaking, especially when they go as far as a whole spiritual awakening.

A spiritual awakening is when you come to the realization that you are part of something bigger.

You also realize that your purpose is much bigger than yourself and it involves serving others, as well as yourself.

If you undergo a spiritual awakening, be prepared for changes on every level of your life – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

You might feel disillusioned or confused. You might not know who to turn to or how to handle these feelings.

Any spiritual change is usually very intense and can take time to get used to.

If this dream is warning you about spiritual changes, it might be a sign that you need to just keep going with these changes and stay the course.

We often don’t realize how intense spiritual change can be. It’s worth taking the time to prepare yourself for these experiences and not run from them.

A lot of people do run from their feelings, especially when they are so intense or uncomfortable.

However, when you take the time to embrace these spiritual changes, you might raise up to a whole new level of consciousness that you didn’t think was possible before.

Speaking of spiritual changes, let’s take a look at your mindset:

7) The end of food – you have a scarcity mindset

If you dream of the end of food, it can mean that you have a scarcity mindset.

You might be someone who always expects the worst and prepares for the worst.

This dream can also be a sign that you are in a very negative headspace and are expecting bad things to happen.

In this dream, the end of food means that you are worried that there won’t be enough food or that something will happen that will cause food shortages and a lack of resources.

You might be worried that something bad will happen that will leave you and your family without the resources you need to survive.

This dream is a sign that you need to change your mindset and be more positive.

You can also use this dream as an opportunity to start learning how to be more self-sufficient.

The thing is, a scarcity mindset will not get you very far in life – it’s a negative mindset that hurts you more than it helps.

It will also cause you to miss out on a lot of good things in life.

Instead, focus on finding ways to be more self-sufficient and become aware of all the resources around you that are accessible.

One thing that I can recommend 100% is trying to focus more on the abundance you have in your life already.

If you are not aware of it, start by looking around your house.

Find all the things you have that are adding value to your life. You might be amazed at what you find!

If you do this, you will see how abundant your life is and how many resources you already have in your possession.

Then, keep adding more and more abundance to your life – there will always be enough resources if we aren’t attached to them and if we are constantly growing in abundance.

If you aren’t sure what to do about your scarcity mindset, I can recommend talking to a professional about this.

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They can point out in which areas of your life you are clinging to a scarcity mindset and why, and especially how you can work on overcoming these things.

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Maybe it’s the scarcity mindset or something else, but stress can also play a big role in your dreams:

8) A volcano erupts and covers everything with ash – you feel lots of stress

If you dream of a volcano erupting and covering everything in ash, it can mean that you feel an incredible amount of stress in your life.

You might feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, have too many things on your to-do list, or have too many commitments.

In this dream, a volcano erupting and covering everything in ash is a sign that you need to take a step back and relax.

You might be pushing yourself too hard and need to take a break.

Sometimes, we need space and time away from our everyday life to put things into perspective.

This dream can also be a sign that you need to let go of something that is weighing you down.

You might be holding on to things that you don’t need in your life anymore and have been clinging to them for too long.

Unfortunately, stress will always be a part of life to some extent.

The good news? Having the right coping strategies can help you to mitigate the harmful effects of stress and make it manageable.

If you feel like stress is getting the best of you, try some easy techniques such as deep breathing or giving yourself some time away from your stressful environment.

You can also try to release your stress physically by going for a run or doing some other kind of exercise, which has been proven to be effective in reducing anxiety and managing stress levels.

Once you learn how to cope with your stress, things will start to be a lot more manageable.

9) A biblical apocalypse – you are battling with good and evil in your life

If you dream of a biblical apocalypse, it can mean that you are battling with good and evil in your life.

This could be because you are struggling with a decision and can’t decide what is the right thing to do.

Or, it could be that you are battling with your inner demons and have yet to find the light.

In this dream, you see the biblical apocalypse as a sign that you need to find a balance between your good and bad sides.

This can be achieved through meditation, breathing exercises, or talking to a counselor.

This dream is also a sign that you need to learn how to properly balance your energy and not let your dark side consume you.

You need to find the right balance between your light and dark side and not let one side rule over the other.

I know that it’s sometimes hard to implement both sides of yourself at once, and it sometimes feels like you have to choose one or the other.

However, in order to find balance, you need to learn how to use both sides of yourself at the same time without feeling guilty.

You might feel like you need to be one way or the other – I know that I have felt this way many times in my life.

However, life is all about duality – you need both sides in order to be balanced.

Speaking of the darker sides of yourself:

10) You see darkness and destruction everywhere – there is an inner shadow you haven’t addressed

If you dream of seeing darkness and destruction everywhere, it can mean that you haven’t addressed your inner shadow.

This is an aspect of our personality that we don’t want to face or don’t like.

It often contains repressed emotions, desires, and fears from the past. It can often be related to something that has happened to us in the past that we haven’t processed and understood.

This dream shows that there is something going on inside of you that you need to pay attention to.

It could be a repressed emotion like anger or sadness, or it could be a suppressed desire. Whatever it is, it needs to be brought to the surface.

Now: the shadow is interesting – it’s basically every aspect of yourself you are unaware of.

Taking time to explore your shadow is also known as shadow work.

The point is: there is a light and a dark side to everything.

In order for life to work, you need both.

You can’t have one without the other – it’s duality, after all.

Whether you accept your shadow or not, it will always be there in the background of your life.

There are many people who refuse to face their shadow and live with the idea that they are only good and pure on the inside.

However, when you become conscious of your own shadow, that’s when you can actually draw awareness to issues you could work on and actually make a change in your life.

Final thoughts

Dreaming of an apocalypse can be terrifying, but usually, these dreams are merely a metaphor for something that is going on in your life.

Now: that doesn’t mean that something is majorly wrong with you or your life, it could simply draw attention to things you could work on.

Use your dreams as a guidepost for what you can focus on in the future!