People have different ideas about rain. If you need to go somewhere or are already out, it can be a big problem, especially if you don’t have an umbrella. But when you are safe and dry at home during a storm, watching and listening to the rain can be soothing.
Rain is a normal part of life, but it also has a deeper meaning in art and pop culture. So, what does it mean when it rains? It depends on what is going on. Sometimes rain is seen as a sign of sadness, and sometimes it is seen as a sign of cleansing and rebirth. Keeping this in mind, let’s take a closer look at the many ways rain can be seen as a symbol.
What does the rain mean?
Rain is often associated with bad things. With the dark clouds that come with storms, rain can be seen as a sign of sadness or a sign that bad things are going to happen. Rain can be a sign of darkness, sadness, or bitterness when there is no sun in sight.
Even though rain is a sign of bad things to come, it can also be seen in a good light. Raindrops falling outside can be soothing, and they can also be a sign of cleanliness and clarity. Rain is good because it cleans the air, moistens dry ground, and gets rid of pollution.
From a metaphorical point of view, however, rain can be seen as a way to clean the heart and soul. It can be a sign of a real change in a person’s life when they choose to turn over a new leaf and let go of any bad things. In the movie The Lion King (1994), after Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick) has taken his rightful place, the rains come and clean up the Pride Lands. This is a great example of how the rains can bring about change.
Rain can also be a sign of a big realisation or decision, especially in romance. In the popular 2004 movie The Notebook, the main characters Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) come to terms with their unresolved feelings for each other while it’s pouring outside.
What’s the spiritual meaning of rain?
When it comes to spirituality and religion, rain can mean a lot of different things. In the Christian faith, rain can be a symbol of the Holy Spirit, who is said to fall on the earth like rain in several Bible books.
Rain is also a sign of harvest in the Bible, especially after long times of drought and hunger. Even when it seems like all hope is lost, the harvest season takes time, patience, and work. Christians have a lot of faith that God will always take care of them and send them blessings like rain at the right time, like the harvest in the fall.
In other stories, rain was a punishment from God. In the story of Noah, for example, God is said to have destroyed the whole world with a big flood. Only Noah, his family, and two of each land-dwelling animal species made it through the flood because God told Noah to build a big boat. Even then, in the book of “Genesis,” there was light at the end of the storm. God promised that there would never be another flood. People say that after every storm, a rainbow appears to show that promise. That is also a sign of healing and new life.
In Hinduism, people believe that the gods send rain to make a good harvest and herds of cattle so that people on earth can give them food. If these sacrifices make the gods happy and feed them well, they will keep sending rain and, eventually, plenty of food. But droughts or even too much rain are seen as signs that the gods and humans aren’t on the same page.
Why Does Rain Make Us Sad?
Even though rain can be soothing and give a sense of relief or hope, many people find that their mood completely changes during a rainstorm. During the day, you might feel sad and not get much done. In the middle of a rainstorm, you might feel uncertain, hopeless, or depressed. So why does rain make us sad?
Let’s think about the things that usually happen in the world when it rains. Most likely, the sun goes away, and dark clouds fill the sky. In a practical sense, the sun does make us feel better. This is why some people get seasonal depression in the winter. But a bad storm and all the things that come with it, like strong winds, thunder, and lightning, can also make us think about life and death. Dealing with a storm can be scary and overwhelming because you don’t know what problems it will cause in the future or when it will end.
Rain and storms can be a sign that life is hard and uncertain. Rain can sometimes be a bad sign that nothing will ever go right in our lives. Even the literal and figurative light at the end of the tunnel seems far away when it’s raining hard.
What Do Rain and Death Mean?
Going a step further, rain can also be a sign of death. In the classic book A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, the rain is a metaphor for all the bad things that happen to the characters. The rain is a sign of how often they feel sad and hopeless. The best example is when the main character loses the person he or she loves the most. After he leaves the hospital, he walks home in the rain, which makes him sad.
There is, however, a positive way to look at rain and death. During the Victorian era, people thought that rain after the death of a loved one or at a funeral meant that the person had gone to heaven. People thought that the rain was the dead showing how sad they were to leave their loved ones behind and say goodbye. Even though those left on earth may be sad to lose a loved one, this idea gives them strange comfort in the rain.
What Does Rain in Dreams Mean?
It could be a good or bad sign if it rains in your dreams. If it rains in your dream, it could mean that you’ll soon get what you want or that you’ll have to deal with problems. For example, if you dreamed of rain but can’t remember any other details, it could mean that you’ll be successful soon. That simple dream could be the push you need to take charge of your life and believe in yourself and your abilities.
Also, just hearing rain in a dream or getting wet when it’s raining are both good signs. These dreams mean that peace, harmony, and good things are on their way to you.
On the other hand, a bad thing can happen if you dream about rain when it’s not raining. If you dream of heavy rain, it could mean that you have a lot of anger and need to talk things out with the people around you. If you dream of a stormy sky, it could mean that you are feeling sad and need to work on getting rid of those feelings so you can live a happier life.
Does rain bring good luck or bad?
People often wonder if rain is good or bad luck because it has so many different meanings. You might think that dark, rainy days are bad luck, especially when there are big events going on like weddings. Most people, though, believe that rain is a sign of good luck.
People think that rain on their wedding day is a good sign because it can mean change, renewal, and a fresh start. People believe that if it rains on your wedding day, it will wash away any bad things you may have gone through in the past and help you start a new life together. It could also be good luck, since the lovebirds will have a successful marriage if they can weather the storms of life together like a physical one.
Rain on other important days, like your birthday or the day you move, also means a fresh start and reassurance that you’re going in the right direction. Even rain on a first date can be seen as a sign of a new beginning and a good sign for the future.
How to Talk About Rain
Rain is often used as a metaphor, especially in well-known sayings, because of what it stands for. For example, “nature’s bath” is a common metaphor or name for rain. The way we take showers to clean ourselves is similar to how rain cleans the world around us. When it doesn’t rain for a long time, we can see how important and helpful rain is to the ground, trees, and other parts of nature.
“Into every life, a little rain must fall” is another common saying about rain. This doesn’t mean that it will actually rain on you wherever you go. The saying is a figure of speech. It means that everyone has to go through hard times (“rain”) in their lives. No matter how hard we try, we can’t get away from hard times. But many people learn to deal with hard times and keep going, knowing that the rainy days won’t last forever. And after everything is said and done, the rain may lead to a beautiful rainbow or a good harvest.
