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Balance (scales) Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 2 unique sources about Balance (scales)

(See also: Dieting, Weight)

How does this tool appear? Is it lopsided? If so, consider if you have been stressing certain things too much in your life, resulting in throwing everything else off kilter.

An alternative emblem for the zodiac sign of Libra, whose name literally means balance.

The counsel of this image is using perspective and fairness to reach a harmonious decision in whatever situation lies heavy on your heart.

The quality of living. In ancient Egypt, the souls of the recendv departed were weighed for worthiness on a scale against Maat’s feather. Maat was the Mother of All Truth. Similarly, in ancient Greece, Hermes weighed souls at the throne of Zeus, and among Christians, the archangel Michael assumed this role.

Equity especially in legal matters. In the Tarot, the Justice card carries a balance to ensure impartiality.

The amount of figurative weight you carry in terms of responsibility, burdens, etc. [1]

interpreted upon 6 sides: judge, scholar, jurist, engineer & worthy decision / ruling & crooked decision. Saw: child or sister, or brother, or partner. And whoever sees himself cutting something with a saw then he will triumph. And cutting wood is [interpreted as] victory with the enemies. [2]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Language of Dreams by Patrica Telesco [Back to dream]
  2. Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik by Cafer-i Sadik [Back to dream]

What does BALANCE (SCALES) mean in a dream?


1- Scales in a dream suggest the necessity for balance and selfcontrol. Without that balance we cannot make a sensible decision as to potential courscs of action. We must ‘weigh...

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Spiritually, balance represents fairness and impartiality.To be thrown off balance suggests that we have received a sufficiently bad blow or emotional shock for us to lose that impartiality. Balanced scales...

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(see Dieting, Weight)How does this tool appear? Is it lopsided? If so, consider if you have been stressing certain things too much in your life, resulting in throwing everything else...

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interpreted upon 6 sides: judge, scholar, jurist, engineer & worthy decision / ruling & crooked decision. Saw: child or sister, or brother, or partner. And whoever sees himself cutting something...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Weighing something up is to be trying to make an accurate decision to assess what the risks are.If we are trying to balance the scales we...

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(See Scales). If a maiden dreams that she is being weighed on the same scales with her lover, it is a sign that he will always comply with her wishes».

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Often when we are attempting to balance two different states or ways of being, justice – complete with scales – can appear within a dream. This...

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Material aspects: In waking life, we will try to measure our performance against correct practice or a set standard. This will surface in dreams with actual physical instruments of measurement...

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[DREAM IMAGES: AVENGING ANGEL; MESSIAH; SAVIOR]This archetype suggests a need to balance the scales of justice in your waking life. Dreams about bringing war criminals to trial, or legally pursuing...

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1. Weighed / Judgment;2. Business; Dan. 5:27; Rev. 6:5.

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This symbol has become much better known in the last thirty years in the West as the balance of two complementary oppositcs. In dreams it indicates the balance between the...

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Eyes that physically see but are covered by invisible scales of spiritual instability and ignorance

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Need for balance in your life. Balance energies before moving ahead under full steam.

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Any pain in, or injury to, your ribs in a dream is a warning that you are in danger of being cheated by being unwilling to recognize the trickster; brush...

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The symbol is the scales and it governs the lumbar region, kidneys and skin.The colours associated with the sign are blue and violet; its specific gemstones are opal and lapis...

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Searching for balance in eating habits; need for establishing balance in spiritual, emotional, physical, mental nurturing. Harsh or rigid diets reflect self-punishment. Moderation is the key.

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Scales, as such, in your dream are a symbol of important decisions to be made; to scale a fish is a sign that you will uncover a false friend.Otherwise, see...

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Balancing an object or yourself (such as on a tightrope) can represent: Maintaining a balance among the important areas of your life.Managing your priorities or your schedule.A feeling of balance...

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Noah’s ark represents a balance of masculine and feminine energies in the emotional waters of life; emotional balance in partnerships.See Boat.

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The jaguar’s main qualities are its speed and balance. It stands for the balance of power between the dark and light forces.

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Boxed in; too square, controlled. Balance in partnerships; see four in Numbers. Balance of our elements: earth, air, fire, water.

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To dream that you are walking on a balance beam suggests that you are in a situation that requires caution and thoughtfulness. You need to proceed carefully and weigh all...

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1. An overabundance of feminine energy, a lack of balance between parts of self.2. A lack of balance in life; use caution regarding excessive attention to certain urges or desires...

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Spiritually this represents the divine union or sacred marriage and suggests the masculine and feminine aspects of god united in perfect balance.It is the balance sought by all alchemists, and...

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Shopping is the activity that supports getting your needs met. As a symbol, it relates to being willing to take the actions that will result in self- care, abundance, and...

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Material aspects: A representation of the cosmic egg, the beginning of all things, this symbol has become much better known in the last thirty years in the west as the...

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A hip (the body part) can represent: Balance (or lack of it) in your life.Physical, emotional, or mental flexibility.The ability to move forward through your life or some aspect of...

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This symbol has a wide trajectory in the continuum of fun and relaxation on the one end and excessive escapism on the other. This activity in a dream may point...

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Wiliness.Taking advantage of a situation or person.Taking action quietly or without others’ knowledge.The “balance of nature” or “a natural balance.” Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not...

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Any snake is symbolic of the kundalini power, or life force within.If a python is squeezing you, your spiritual trip is choking you; you are out of balance. Don’t be...

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1- If we dream of someone and cannot decide if they are male or female, we are making an attempt to reconcile the opposite sides of ourselves. We are searching...

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Each number has a spiritual meaning, a special vibration, a symbolic message to you.Add numbers together to get your symbol (example: a 28 is 2 + 8 = 10, 1+0=1)....

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Dreams of a mobile signify balance, harmony, and synergy.A mobile can also represent a tribe, family, group of people in your life, or energies within yourself that are interdependent, yet...

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Hearing is ultimately about balance and orientation and so the ears are your conduit toward being in this state.Any interpretation of a dream that features the ears must be considered...

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You are working to restore balance because of stress, fear, or guilt. There are both emotional and physical correlations to sweating and the appearance of sweat. However, the essential meaning...

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This is any circle or square within which shapes, objects or other symbols appear.The mandala can be a square garden with round pond in it—square with circle in, etc. It...

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If ballet or ballet dancing appears in your dream, or if you are performing ballet, this suggests a search of poise and balance in your waking life. The ballet dancer...

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Universal Landscape: Sacrifice of a way of being or thinking that no longer serves you.Dreaming Lens: Were you witness to an execution? Were you the one being executed? Were you...

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Vision: Casting a fishing rod: you long for a partner. Catching a fish in clear waters: good luck and success in an important matter.If somebody is throwing his fishing rod...

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(Balance, Corn measurer, Measuring controller, Quantity surveyor, Scale) In a dream, one who metes out or dispenses measures and weights represents a ruler, a leader or ajudge. Ifhis measurement is...

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New beginnings, hopefully in balance.

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Dreams of an ‘H’ symbolizes balance and a bridge.

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1. Emotional balance.2. Flexibility.

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Maintaining emotional balance.See Boat.

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Are you overtaxed? Do you feel you need more balance and more appropriate tasks?

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Harmony or balance; sex. Idioms: sixes and sevens; six of the best, hit for six.

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Need to balance underlying mind-pattern.

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Blending together spiritually, emotionally and physically. Balance.

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1. Represents emotional, spiritual and physical balance.

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Used to balance and control undisciplined indulgence; see “diabetes”

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A situation where one must use caution and balance, i.E. “Walking a tightrope”

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Manipulating a balance to benefit or manage one’s many obligations, financial, etc.

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Need balance in your life; examine daily activities, schedule.

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Mobilization.If have a flat tire, you are out of balance. Pump up your energy.

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Reaping what sown; balance, healthfulness in body.See Food.

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Bring in more feminine aspects; achieve balance.See Female.

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The colour of nature and of plant life. It signifies balance and harmony.

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Disassociation with reality, inability to discriminate. Sick, out of balance.See Crazy.

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Emotional release, peaceful times, harmony, balance, and unburdening.

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Play time; freedom. Also, bring balance into your life; you are going at a high speed.

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