The raven and the crow are messengers between the worlds. They bring news, often news you would rather not hear, and they are linked to magic, memory and prophecy. A black bird in a dream announces that a truth wants to reach you.
When the dream feels light
A raven that speaks or guides you brings insight, a clear message or a hidden truth made visible.
When the dream feels dark
A flock of black birds or a raven at the window may announce an ending, sad news or a fear that circles you.
Ask yourself
What truth am I trying not to hear?
Correspondences
- Archetype
- The Wise Old One — Inner knowledge, the counsel that comes when you are still.
- Element
- Air — thought, word and message
- Planet
- Saturn
- Tarot card
- The Hermit
- Alchemical stage
- Nigredo, the Blackening
Messenger between the worlds. A truth comes dressed in black; it is not a curse, only news that you would rather not hear.
Words that call this sign
crow, crows
Related signs
The Owl · The Wind · The Eye · The Old One · The Key · The Temple · The Book · The Clock
The card of this dream
The Hermit. A lantern carried alone into the dark, wisdom found in solitude. The Hermit stands alone on a snowy peak, holding up a lantern in which a star shines. He is solitude, introspection and wisdom found within: withdraw from noise, seek the truth, become your own light.