Dreams About Clowns

Have you ever met fake nice people? People that appear to be lovely on the surface but they are not very nice underneath? If you don't remove all the Clowns and all the fakers from around you, you could wake up one day and realize you're the one that everybody's laughing about because you became the clown.

What does a clown in my dream mean?

This is about the people around you. It is about how you interact with them. The dream is about those relationships.  I want to break this down into simple terms, your dream of the clown is probably about the crappy little parts of those relationships in life right now. 

Whether the clown in your dream is chasing you, attacking you, or even taking on a darker, more sinister form like Pennywise, the common thread is often fear, deception, or unmet expectations, and someone hiding behind a mask and you need to look deeper into this. 

I feel clown dreams are there to challenge YOU to confront the things that feel hidden or unresolved.  We all seem to be running on a hamster wheel and this symbol has appeared to you because the clown represents looking about how to protect your energy from annoying people -  and it is time to laugh! Obviously we all know that clowns are found in the circus, and before ancient times, they were found in castles known as the Joker. There is something a bit creepy about clowns and this is sort of from all those Stephen King books from the 1980s. 

I always think of the Joker in Batman (and I did not like the film by the way) when I had this dream a few years ago, some people are actually really scared of clowns, and the symbol in my view in your dream might just mean the darkest parts of your emotions, life or crazy things in life. Just think about what was the clown doing. 

In terms of an evil clown, you may have had a dream of the clown chasing you or that you would be particularly worried about the clown's actions. there are literally free basic types of clouds, the white face, the auguste and finally the character and these are all Circus clowns. there is quite a lot written about our fear of clowns, this is because of their facial appearance perhaps the way they move, and how they are shown to us in the media. the most famous clown for me, is Ronald McDonald which I believe is not even around 

Is this clown dream good? 

Absolutely. Not every clown is scary. Or super bad. Sometimes a clown dream is about finding out what is fake. I don’t think this is a bad dream.  Life gets heavy with all those silly people who are fake, and seeing a clown might ask you: "When did you last laugh out loud or smile at the simple things?" I know myself, pressures in life sometimes make us tired, just want to curl up and hide away. I often feel that these sorts of dreams appear when we just need to hide away for a bit. 

A muddled or aggressive clown usually mirrors our inner thoughts of craziness, if you are overwhelmed or out of touch with your situation in life, Such a dream might be making you face facts or urging you to understand others better. The clown could also represent little areas of your life where you are off balance. You may feel like life is throwing you into a circus of madness, but remember this, God is not a God of confusion, but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). These dreams may be an invitation to peel back the layers of what feels "masked" in your life, to lean into prayer, and to trust God to reveal what’s true.

What does it mean to dream of an evil clown?

The evil clown is something we all know of, while writing this I went into Instagram and put in clowns and all these really scary images appeared. And, I can remember seeing those TikTok videos of people running away from that awful clown, if that sort of scene happened in your dream it is really about what you are running away from. It’s a shadow, a weird joy. Imagine something totally innocent, now wanting to rock the boat. Often, the evil clown pops up in our subconscious when we have some sort of unpredictability in our life. Just be prepared for something to happen. 
Is this a dream warning you of something serious?

Sometimes, yes. So a clown might be a messenger from your spiritual team. If the clown looks gloomy or dangerous, consider where in your life you might be too trusting of appearances. Is there someone or something you're involved with that isn't what it seems? The dream might be asking you to consider relationships or opportunities very carefully.

Why are you having a clown dream?

Dreams are mirrors, revealing the unseen. An evil clown in your dream may point to hidden fears or unresolved trauma. It could signify deceit, something or someone pretending to bring joy, yet harboring ulterior motives. It might also symbolize internal conflict, a part of yourself you’re afraid to face. These dreams are not meant to paralyze you, but to awaken you. Discomfort invites growth; darkness reveals light. What scares you may be what’s calling you to grow. God does not waste symbols, no matter how strange. Reflect, pray, and trust His divine wisdom. Even an evil clown can hold a message of transformation.

What does it mean to dream about clowns chasing you? 

I always believe that chasing dreams are about anxiety, but it’s real important to ask yourself, What am I running from in my waking life? A clown, is sort of running from people who are fake, it has an unpredictable nature, may mean there is something in your life that appears to be “masked” or hidden (like the high priestess card in the tarot deck). You may feel pressured by something or someone that’s overwhelming you, pursuing you, and refusing to give up (sorry to say). 
Spiritually, this could be a call to confront the things you’re running from. What have you been avoiding? The Bible says in Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God." Trust that God equips you with the strength to confront what feels terrifying, unmask it, and reclaim your peace. I hope that gives some comfort, so literally look around you to find out what you need to run or hide from. 

What does the Bible say about a clown dream? 

Okay, firstly the Bible doesn’t mention clowns, it does though speak of masks, deception, and appearances. Clowns wear masks, both literally and metaphorically, hiding their real faces behind those smiles or frowns. I also think biblically this dream is about seeing what is fake.  Matthew 7:15 states the following:"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." A clown may mean a sort of falseness or shallow joy in your life. This dream may be your spirit team's way of urging you to move from truth to deception or crazy times in life, and to go deeper into how genuine your relationships are, your decisions, or even your trust in god and spirituality. 

What does it mean to dream of Pennywise the Clown? 

Many of you have contacted me about dreaming of Pennywise, that infamous lovely clown from Stephen King’s horror story, you may be feeling deep-seated fear or trauma. Pennywise often means the darker aspects of trying to do what you need to in life. Think about what triggers you in life. Also, it is a sign that fear should not dominate you in life. 

What does it mean to dream of clowns attacking you? 

So a clown attacking you in the dream flips the image of laughter on its head, this suggests betrayal, manipulation, or harm coming from unexpected places. I also feel this may reflect feelings of being "attacked" emotionally, mentally, or spiritually in real life by something or someone you initially found harmless. This dream may be a reminder to maintain spiritual and emotional boundaries while seeking inner wisdom.

Conclusion

So, after reading this I hope that you look around you to try to make sure you are not going to act like the clown. God and your spiritual team paint lessons or reflections on dreams for our waking lives. Whether your clown had lighthearted humor or tense energy, take the message. Ask the tough questions, seek clarity, and believe that even the most unexpected symbols point to guidance.