Dream Dictionary · People
Old man in a dream
An old man in a dream is read in folk tradition as wisdom, experience and good advice arriving at the right hour.
In folk tales the old man is the one who shows a traveler the right road, and that is how he is read in a dream. He is believed to stand for wisdom, someone else's or your own, that helps you reach a good decision. If he told you something, it is worth remembering; if he only kept silent and smiled, it means you are on a good track. Old dream books add that a dream like this is a reminder of respect for elders and of the patience that comes with the years.
The most common dreams
Dreaming of an old man with a white beard
By folk belief, a white beard means wisdom and a pure intention. It is said that whoever dreams of him receives advice worth keeping in mind.
Dreaming that you are talking with an old man
The conversation is read as an answer to a question that troubles you. People believe you will hear it from someone experienced, perhaps even by chance.
Dreaming of an unknown old man on the road
Old folk see an old man on the road as a signpost: go calmly on, the direction is good. A meeting with a person who will help you is possible too.
Dreaming that you are helping an old man
Helping an elder means kindness that comes back to you and respect that you earn. It is read that someone will return the favor when you need it.
These interpretations come from folk tradition and are meant for fun; they do not predict the future and are not advice for life decisions.