I used to be able to fly all over the place in my dreams...wonder what it means?

I too have the flying dream...not quite so often these days, but a lot when i was younger. Interesting, someone should tell us what it means.

I've always had swimming dreams never flying dreams. Since swimming is actually possible, it may not seem that unusual. But in my dreams, I never have to come up for air, and it is glorious.

I alwasy thought flying meant that you have succeeded in conquering something. . .you're soaring free of a concern or something that was holding you back.
(definitely NOT a therapist)

I used to have flying dreams. They were wonderful. I miss them. Now I have falling elevator and back in school without a schedule dreams.

You know, I always hated the flying dreams, because I would suddenly realize at some point that I was WAY too high, and that I couldn't get down without falling. Analyze that.

I have the back-in-school dream (am usually really ticked off at a teacher until I realize that I don't have to stay here; I finished with this years ago) and the teeth-falling-out dream, which is the absolute worst kind of recurring dream, because every time I have it I remember that I dreamed about it before, but I'm convinced that this time it's really real.

Rachel -- I've been wondering where you got to. That "this time it's real" thing? I get that too, about the flying.

For what it's worth, I googled "Dream analysis" and ended up at Dream Moods . Whether it's a good source or not is questionable but it states that:

"Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. Many dreamers have described the ability to fly in their dreams as an exhilarating, joyful, and liberating experience.

If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power.

Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. You may be struggling to stay aloft and stay on course. Things like power lines, trees, or mountains may further obstruct your flight. These barriers represent a particular obstacle or person who is standing in your way in your waking life. You need to identify who or what is hindering you from moving forward.

If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that you feel that you are flying too high, then it suggests that you are afraid of challenges and of success.

In reality, we do not have the ability to fly. Thus such dreams may represent that which is beyond our physical limitations. In your mind, you can be anybody and do anything. Another way of interpreting flying dreams is that these dreams symbolize your strong mind and will. You feel undefeatable and nobody can tell you what you cannot do and accomplish. Undoubtedly these dreams leave you a great sense of freedom".

Hmmm, dream analysis is kind of like reading a fortune cookie, isn't it?

exactly like a fortune cookie.

All angels can fly!