Victory, recognition, and success. Bay crowns were used in Greece to honor kings, priests, poets, and heroes.
Unrequited love. Daphne was changed to a bay laurel tree to keep her safe from Apollo’s pursuit.
Averting emotional storms. Anciently this herb was considered a good amulet to protect the home against damage from thunder and lightning. [2]
For a man, entering a bay or inlet touches on the ancient myth of jason and the argonauts and their search for something attainable only with difficulty.
For a woman, a bay or inlet suggests her secret and private self. [3]
Travel is predicted if you saw the bay from a height or scenic viewpoint* If the water was rough, you can expect a period during which your cash will go out faster than it comes in; but if the water was calm or only gently ruffled, there is unusual social success in store for you. [4]
As an open semi-circle, a bay can also represent female sexuality. Additionally, it might refer to idioms such as to “keep one at bay.” (See also: Beach). [5]
2- To be keeping something at bay indicates a need to be on our guard.
3- The wolf baying at the moon shows the overcoming of basic animal instincts. [6]
2. A desire or need for emotional distance (as in to “keep at bay”).
3. Travel and prosperity (note the level of the tide). [9]
The dream may also suggest that you are keeping someone at a distance and not let them get too close to you. [11]
The bay tree or leaves signify victory, eternity and immortality. [14]