Grey Doves are also called Mourning Doves. They are commonly found worldwide, and so it is not unusual to wonder what it may mean when you encounter a Grey Dove.
If you believe that all encounters with the natural world hold a special significance, then you’re likely to remain open to the powerful messages that creatures such as Mourning Doves can bring when they visit you.
So spiritually, Is it a sign from the universe? What does a grey dove symbolize when it visits you? Well, Let us find out..
When a Grey Dove Visits: 5 Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism
Symbolism 1 – Friendship
Because of their social nature, Mourning Doves or Grey Doves are associated with friendship and companionship. So, when you are visited by a Grey Dove it could mean your social life is about to take off.
Now, What does it mean when you see two grey doves? When you encounter a pair or group of Grey Doves, the number of birds and their activity can be part of the message they bear.
For instance, amorous behavior can portend a romance blossoming from a friendship. On the other hand, territorial or feisty behavior of grey doves can symbolize the need to be aware of people you think are your friends but who may be competing with you. So, take a cue from what the birds are doing when they visit you.
Symbolism 2 – Peace
When a Grey Dove visits, it may be giving you a serious message about the need to be peaceful and take the high road. Can you fly as gracefully as a Grey Dove out of a tense or hostile situation? Or will you let a confrontation bring out the worst instead of the best in you?
The Grey Dove is a reminder to maintain your own decorum and strive to create peace and understanding during a difficult time. Don’t lose your sense of harmony and serenity.
Just as a Grey Dove can fly free from danger, you are also reminded by their presence that you have the option of transcending a conflict by remembering your Higher Self. Don’t sink to a low level.
Grey Doves can symbolize strength and sometimes you need to be the stronger person to remain social, cordial, and friendly even when others are not responding in kind. When a Grey Dove visits you, you may have to be the bigger person in a difficult situation but you have the strength to rise above.
Symbolism 3 – Message from the Deceased
Some believe that Mourning Doves can actually carry messages from the deceased. The sad call of the Mourning Dove is partially responsible for it’s name. The association between Doves in general and the Souls of people and the deceased goes back to antiquity.
Biblical references to the Soul being like a Dove can be found but such comparisons are also found in ancient Greece and Egypt. Thus, many people believe that mourning doves portend death or loss or can carry messages from the departed.
In particular, the Mourning Dove appears to actually mourn when their mate dies. For this reason, Mourning Doves can also be associated with the loss of a spouse or partner.
When a grey dove comes to visit you after the loss of your partner, it can be seen as a messenger from the afterlife reminding you of your ongoing connection with your lost love. Love, like life, is everlasting and Mourning Doves can be a reminder of this.
Some believe that to dream of a grey Dove can predict the death of a loved one. Some believe that Mourning Dove visiting you is a reminder that fate is working in ways you can’t see but that your guides and ancestors have a plan for you.
Symbolism 4 – Forgiveness
Sometimes peace isn’t granted, but created. Can you be a beacon for peace by taking the path of forgiveness? This may be the lesson a Grey Dove is offering when it suddenly appears on your path.
It isn’t easy, but finding it in your heart to forgive can liberate both you and others around you. This newfound freedom can help you to feel as light as a Dove. You may be able to soar with compassion and peace once you’ve put a conflict to rest.
The choice to end a conflict and restore peace is part of what Grey Dove may be coming to teach you. This bird can serve as a reminder that all is not lost just because things didn’t go as planned.
Grey Doves are associated with the afterlife and the higher transformative process of death and rebirth. When you encounter a Grey Dove, you may be reminded that in order for something new to be reborn, something old must die or be released.
Symbolism 5 – Grief and Loss
When a grey dove visits you or when you hear their sad call, you may be reminded to take stock of grief or loss issues in your own life. Is there something you’re afraid to lose or let go of? Have you resisted grieving a loss?
You may be receiving reassurance from your Ancestors when a grey dove appears. At the same time, this bird may be beckoning you to release what you’ve been holding on to.
Doves are known to symbolize peace, yet we can’t truly find deeper peace unless we’ve done some work to accept a loss and allow ourselves to grieve. Perhaps you need to take your emotional release to new levels, so you can allow serenity to enter your life.
When a Mourning Dove appears, it can be a reminder that you have support and love around you and that even death does not separate you from your loved ones. It can also be a symbol of your need to release and let go.
Angela Kaufman is a Certified Intuitive Consultant, Psychic Medium, Intuitive Empowerment, Life Coach and an LCSW. She is an amazon published author and was Featured on several shows like Discovery Channel’s A Haunting, Echoes from the Past (2007) 14 Degrees: A Paranormal Documentary, Tune In to Wellness Today with LisaMarie Tersigni, and Empowering Entrepreneurs with Melissa Carter as well as numerous radio interviews. She is the author of Queen Up! Reclaim Your Crown When Life Knocks You Down - Unleash the Power of Your Inner Tarot Queen and also co-authored three books on metaphysical spirituality (Sacred Objects, Sacred Space; Everyday Tools for the Modern Day Witch | Wicca What's the Real Deal? Breaking Through the Misconceptions | The Esoteric Dream Book; Mastering the Magickal Symbolism of the Subconscious Mind). Angela regularly conducts workshops, the Inner Queen coaching program and loves writing articles, that blend social criticism with spirituality.