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Cancer The Crab Dream Meaning

The sign of the crab is an emotionally nurturing astrological sign.

The crab’s appearance may announce that a nurturing and caring individual has come your way or signify a need to make your home a more comfortable place. Finally, Cancer, the Crab, may be a warning sign that you are becoming a mother hen. [1]

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  1. Ariadne's Book of Dream by Ariadne Green [Back to dream]

What does Cancer the Crab mean in a dream?


The sign of the crab is an emotionally nurturing astrological sign.The crab’s appearance may announce that a nurturing and caring individual has come your way or signify a need to...

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1- A crab appearing in a dream can indicate mothering, particularly of the ‘smother love’ type, but can also be the qualities of unreliability and self-interest.The crab can also, because...

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At first glance a crab seems to be a very negative dream symbol. It could represent a “crabby” or unpleasant personality.The claws could be symbolic of a clinging and hurtful...

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Symbol: The crab symbolizes resurrection, since it renews/ changes its protective shell regularly.Vision: Looking at one or more crabs: your plans are delayed (one step forward—three steps back) and it...

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Often connected with fear of illness. Positive meaning: age-old instincts, and, in addition, hidden and rare wishes and fears. Now they can be more easily identified.The way the crab is...

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1- Cancer is one of the prime fears that a human being has to deal with, so to dream of a cancer indicates we are out of harmony with our...

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Crabs mainly inhabit the sea and therefore have traditionally been associated with aspects of your unconscious. They may symbolize the ability to cultivate homely energy in various circumstances, as crab...

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If you dream you have a cold, the most logical explanation is that you are literally feeling cold because you have kicked off your bedclothes. On the other hand, you...

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The breasts connect to the feminine principle of nurturing and the maternal instincts. They are also connected to sexuality and eroticism for many.A mastectomy is a radical response to the...

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Male sexuality when it appears aggressive and pro­tective.See crab.

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Dreaming of a disease indicates that, despite not being aware of it, you suffer emotional or health problems. In this case, the episode not only freely expresses your emotional reaction...

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Both these are favourable omens for your love affairs, or your domestic happiness.

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1. Cancer or Decay;2. Need of maintenance; James 5:3; Matt. 6:19-20.

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1. Diseased2. Sin3. Cancer;4. Word play rot in hell; Joel 1:17; Prov. 10:7; Job 13:28.

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Need to change a belief system that is not healthy for your growth.See also Cancer.

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1. Hidden destruction means little unseen sins that bring down the house;2. Cancer;3. Corruption4. Secret sin;5. Deception;6. Demon spirits; 2 Tim. 2:17. psalm 11:3

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Feeling overwhelmed, perhaps by work, obligations, or life itself.Inundation; too many people making too many demands on the dreamer. Astrological/Tarot parallels: Cancer, The Moon

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A symbol for a woman or girl.ASTROLOGY: According to teacher Johannes Fiebig, a traditional symbol for the zodiacal sign of Cancer.

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Masculinity; penis. Cigarette: anxiety or re­lease from it; dependence; feeling of having a suppon or help to meet stress; may associate with feelings about cancer.

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Our vulnerable feelings or huns which hide be­hind a defensive shell, perhaps of shyness, introversion or withdrawal—could be anger.See also crab; shell; snail; ex­ample of the unofficial Christ in Christ...

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The King of Reggae whose early death from brain cancer robbed the world of an extraordinary political voice and prophet, Bob may reappear from the spirit world to tell you...

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Vision: Looking at things made from silver: your personal affairs are proceeding extraordinarily well and your future looks promising.Depth Psychology: Silver, ruled by the moon and the sign of Cancer,...

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Often the defensive shell we use to avoid hurt or sexual or emotional involvement; the female sexual organs. Oyster: also defensive shell, but may link with sexuality through common association;...

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New life; creativity; new enterprises.Revelation and inspiration.The coming of spring; something new happening at the coming of spring. Astrological parallel: Cancer, Pisces, Aries Tarot parallel: The Empress

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This gold-medal-winning Olympic figure skater brought precision, style, grace, and elegance to top-level athletic competition. She may arrive in a dream, particularly a woman’s because of her expenence with breast...

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Symbol of beginning. Many mythologies depict the earth as having been developed from an egg. Symbol of rebirth—Easter eggs. Also, that which is fragile. Longing for or fear of pregnancy,...

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Desire for advice and help from the outside, as in Parents, Physician, and Pharmacist. Tendency toward childishness.The fairy is a being of the soul.According to Jung, it points to the...

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Life. One of the few universal symbols.An active ocean, teeming with life, with high waves and crashing surf, implies that life will soon become much busier.A calm ocean: A peaceful...

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1- Everyone has a fascination for horoscopes, without necessarily understanding the significance of the zodiac wheel.It is often only when we begin the journey of self- discovery that images and...

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Dreams of an astrologer represent your desire to understand the outcome of a situation and may be an exploration of your own psychic and intuitive gifts. Also, dreams of the...

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The Zodiac may come into dreams in numerous ways.If you are a fan of astrology in waking life, dreams of the Zodiac often reflect your desire for a fuller understanding...

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lucky numbers: 05-17-30-35-41-49clear, a: your emotional resources wil attend every venture to success. fishing in a: advancement within own position and in other’s estimation. lagoon, a: apprehension and discomfiture through...

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(Crab apple, Crataegus azarolus, Mespilus germanica) Eating a bitter tasting applelike fruit of the medlar tree or any of such varieties that are also used in making preserves, or eaten...

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Symbol: The clam stands for the grave from which we will some day be resurrected; it is also represents fertility.Vision: Looking at or finding clams: a pleasant, peaceful, and harmonious...

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(see Ocean) If the dreamer is drinking water, this is a symbol for enjoying life.If the dreamer is at presently in bad circumstances, dreaming of drinking water implies that good...

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lucky numbers: 08-11-21-24-31-37diarrhea in public, having: your depression needs reformulating to cleanse your image. eating the, of animals: conquer your archenemy by spreading cancer within his ranks. of your: wretchedness,...

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The Sun signs of astrology can appear in dreams, through the following correspondences: See also: SPACE AND SCIENCE. Aries (21 March-19 April) is the cardinal fire sign, and is dynamic...

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Green has always stood for vegetation, nature, and growing (deep green in astrology relates to Taurus, ruled by Venus). Green reminds us of spring; only a “poison” green is ugly....

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Ancient talismans were believed to have magical powers to protect the wearer. Talismans for protection and healing are often engraved on stones corresponding to the signs of the Zodiac. So...

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Depth Psychology: The twelve signs of the Zodiac reflect your life and its developmental stages, possibilities, and experiences.If you meet any one of the following symbols in your dreams, the...

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In general, cultivated flowers symbolize how we can influence and control our development, whilst wild flowers and weeds symbolize spontaneity and how nature’s abundance comes in all shapes and varieties.If...

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In dreams, water is a common theme and its association with the fluid of the womb and its role in evolution make it an archetypal symbol in the dreamer’s emotional...

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When dreaming about a particular month, a dreamer should explore some of the outside influences that could have triggered such a dream choice. Upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, festivities such as...

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