What Does Dreaming of an Olive Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In the tradition of Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi, olives can point to abundance, lawful provision, lasting goodness, and a blessed lineage. Because the olive tree is considered sacred, seeing olives in a dream may often be interpreted as ease of livelihood, benefit coming from a sound family line, and enlightenment through knowledge; yet, owing to their slightly bitter taste, some interpreters say they can also indicate a goodness that comes after a little hardship.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, the olive is a symbol of what ripens slowly and only becomes valuable with time; as a fruit that cannot be eaten before its bitterness is drawn out, it represents the reward of effort and of maturing. Through the image of the olive branch it can also speak of reconciliation and of a grievance coming to an end.
By Context
For Singles
Seeing olives can point to a match coming from a good, solid family, or to a blessed and fruitful union.
For Married People
May point to growing peace in the home, blessing in one's livelihood, and a lasting goodness coming to the family hearth.
Seeing Black Olives
May be interpreted as a matured, secured provision already in hand, and as gain that follows patience; according to some interpreters, it can also indicate peace that comes after a small sorrow.
Eating Olives
According to Ibn Sirin, this can point to eating from lawful provision, receiving the reward of one's labor, and ease of livelihood; the bitter taste can signify relief that follows a small hardship.
Seeing an Olive Tree
May point to blessing that comes from a sacred origin, to long-lasting goodness, to knowledge, and to blessing passed down from generation to generation.