According to Kathy Harmon-Luber, author of Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey, “Some associate doves with motherhood, the divine feminine, and goddesses.” And if you’ve ever wondered why doves are often released at weddings and ceremonies, it’s because they represent love, too. “Doves mate for life and are considered a symbol of lasting love,” says Harmon-Luber. Seeing two doves together is usually a sign of good luck in the love and relationships department. If you’re in a relationship, it could show you that all is well. If you’re single and looking, it could symbolize that love is on its way. According to Charlotte Kirsten, M.A., a cultural symbolism expert and psychological astrologer, “The famous Cheyenne proverb, ‘If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove,’ illustrates this. For certain tribes, a dove’s feathers are worn as protective talismans, believed to ward off evil spirits and offer spiritual protection in times of adversity.” “In dreams, doves represent tapping into one’s own intuition as well as the emotional language of others to find inner balance, healing, peace, and joy,” says Kirsten. “You’re more likely to see a dove in a dream state when something is weighing on your mind, especially where relationships are concerned.” She explains that dreaming of a dove may represent that “not all is lost” in a relationship. The color of the dove will also influence the meaning of the dream, just like in waking life. To help you with your dream interpretation, Aúgusta offers up what different colors of doves may symbolize in your dream: And if you can’t remember the details, Harmon-Luber offers the following technique to help go back into the dream and reconnect with the symbolism of the dove: It’s important to consider how you feel and what you’re thinking about the next time you see a dove. “Pay attention to what thoughts pop up when seeing these doves. This will give you a good indicator as to what message or opportunity you were meant to connect with,” says Kirsten. For Aúgusta, “If you see a lot of doves in your life, it may be a sign from the divine or a higher power that you are on the right path.” When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time in her garden, experimenting with ingredients in the kitchen, or spending time by the ocean. See her portfolio on her website.
