"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust." Ashes in dreams symbolize what's left after the fire is gone. The ashes in your dream could symbolize the end of a life, a phase, a relationship, a hope or a fear.
After the substance has burned up, only ashes remain. They are a symbol of the indestructible soul in Hinduism. In Catholicism ashes are part of a sacred sacrament symbolizing penance. The beautiful Phoenix bursts into flame when it's time to die and rises from its ashes to live again. Your dream ashes may symbolize cleansing or removal of obstacles, giving you a clear path to a new beginning.
Pay attention to the feelings in your dream. If you are feeling a sense of loss and emptiness, you may be grieving over the past or dwelling on what can no longer be changed. Find ways in waking life to give closure to the situation, especially if the ashes are still smoldering. For instance, if the ashes symbolize a relationship, you might write a letter expressing your feelings and burn it as a symbol that you are ready to move on. Scatter the ashes to the wind or flush them down the toilet, if this makes a better statement.
May all your dreams come true!
Parthena Black is a professional social worker and ordained minister with experience in tarot and runes. For private spiritual counseling and intuitive readings via e-mail, please visit her at oymygoddess.com.
