Have you ever dreamt of root crops? Specifically, do yams tend to appear in your dreams often?  If yes, then most likely during your waking hours, you are dealing with matters pertaining to resources, food, and prosperity. 

Oh, did I forget to mention marriage? Yes, dreaming about yam may also be related to marriage.

If you belong to a community that believes in the importance of yam as a marital object, then most likely your dreams are in the context of intimate relationships or best, marriage.

Yam in reality is a staple for many people as this is a root crop. Though it should be carefully interpreted and understood based on the context and the recent experiences you gathered in your waking hours.

Dreaming of yams is an exciting journey as the thought and possibility of prosperity, health and marriage will almost always get even the most reserved person to be thrilled.

The spiritual meaning of yam

You may have dreamt about a yam or it could have been a sweet potato all along. It is quite difficult to distinguish and differentiate the two especially in a dream as both are very similar in external appearance. 

So, what does it mean in the spiritual sense if you dream about yam? 

Dreaming about yam in relation to spirituality suggests abundance from God. Dreams about yam could also suggest desires for blessings and provision.

Dreaming of yam may also be related to prayers of finding a partner in life.

What does it really mean when you dream about yam?

Yam is a staple in many countries and it is quite easy to produce and harvest. Dreaming about yam is often associated with prosperity and having resources due mainly to its popularity as a source of food.

There are also cultures that associate yam with marriages as these cultures believe that the groom should give yam as gifts to the family of the bride. If one dreams of yam, it also connotes marriage in a sense.

In a general sense, dreaming of yam can also be associated with relationships. Because yam is a root crop, it symbolizes the growth of relationships and stability.

Does dreaming about yam related to your health?

As simple and as rugged a root crop as a yam is, it is actually super loaded with health benefits that you do not expect.

These are some of the good effects one’s body will experience if constant consumption of this tuber is done:

• Yam helps in losing and maintaining proper weight
• It contributes to making your skin fairer
• Yam aids in the relief of painful menopausal symptoms
• It is vital in the management of inflammation and easing of infection
• It stimulates mental performance and improves the brain function
• For those with diabetes, yam regulates and lowers blood sugar levels
• If you are experiencing gut problems, yam is good for your digestive system
• Current researches show the possibility of yam in helping fight cancer

If one dreams of yam, it suggests that the dreamer hopes of having flourishing health and a better physique.

The dreamer may also be in a state of poor health and dreaming of yam is a way for the subconscious of telling the desire for a healthier state for the body. 

Your emotional analysis of such a dream

The emotion behind dreaming of yam suggests the need for security at least in terms of basic needs like food.

It could also relate to the concept of worry as dreaming of yam may underlie the subconscious need of having food by the dreamer.

If taken in the context of marriage, dreaming of yam may suggest the desire for love and companionship.

The most common dreams about the yam

1. Buy yam in the dream

When one dreams of buying yum, one of the simplest possible interpretations of it is the dreamer’s desire to have resources. It could also mean investing in something that will lead to a more prosperous life.

2. Harvesting yams in the dream

Dreaming of harvesting yam may mean that the dreamer is anticipating good returns for something he or she has invested in.

It may also connote expecting a hefty amount of goods or products or even gains from an effort done by the dreamer.

3. See two tubers of yam in the dream

Seeing two tubers in a dream may mean that the dreamer is torn or somewhat confused about two competing options.

These two options are more probably equal in importance, but what is more striking is the possibility that the two tubes represent both good fortunes for the dreamer.

Having to decide from two positive choices is quite difficult and the dreamer may be actually experiencing it in his wake hours.

4. Seeing someone cutting a yam in a dream

Yam may represent resources and dream about cutting a yam could mean that the dreamer is experiencing a lack of resources or having financial difficulty that he has to cut the yam symbolism of budgeting his resources.

On the other hand, cutting the yam may also mean sharing the resources. This may be more valid if, in the dream, the dreamer shares the cut yam with others.

If taken in the context of marriage, cutting the yam may mean the dreamer is having relational problems and is contemplating ending an intimate relationship with someone.

5. Peeling yam in the dream meaning

Peeling a yam in one’s dream, in the context of marriage may mean the dreamer, especially if he is a man, is having second thoughts about pursuing marriage. 

If taken in the context of prosperity or in the context of resources, peeling a yam in a dream may mean the dreamer wants to know more about a business venture.

It may also suggest that the dreamer is having doubts or is not quite sure about investment and wants to scrutinize more his business decision. 

6. A pregnant woman dreams of yam

When a pregnant woman dreams of yam, she may be actually worried about how she will raise her child specifically the worry about financial aspects.

In the context of marriage, a pregnant woman dreaming of yam may actually be a single mom-to-be who yearns to have a partner in raising her child.

7. Rotten yam dream meaning

A rotten yam connotes a negative meaning. The dreamer may be experiencing financial difficulties.

The dreamer may also have been unlucky in his investments or business and the dismay of such a situation may have surfaced in the subconscious through a rotten yam.

In the context of marriage or relationship, a rotten yam may mean a failed relationship or heartbreak over someone special.

8. Eating cooked yam in a dream

Yam represents prosperity and dreaming of eating a cooked one may mean a very prosperous situation.

The dreamer may be expecting a huge amount of gains over a business venture or may have actually received a hefty blessing in real life that the excitement and joy over the experience are expressed in the subconscious as eating a cooked yam.

9. Pricing yam in the dream

When one dreams of pricing yam, the dreamer may actually be planning to sell properties or trying to buy something and wants to bargain for a lower price.

In the context of a relationship, pricing a yam suggests wanting to buy a gift for someone special. 

Interested facts for a dream of yam

Yam is a root crop that is considered by many to be their primary source of food. It provides nourishment and enjoyment at the same time.

It is easy to plant and even harvest. It can be stored easily and requires low maintenance.

Dreaming of something so rewarding yet requires so little effort to produce is something one to be excited about what it really means in real life.

Final thoughts

Dreaming about the yam is usually considered as a sign of good luck and prosperity. It is also a sign of getting the resources one needs to get some project done or to provide for the family.

When you dream of yam, be sure to take into consideration the context of the dream and your most recent experiences, emotions, desires, frustrations, and difficulties as these will give you a more holistic picture of what the yam represents in your dream.