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Is there a spiritual meaning to dreaming about authority figures? | dream interpretation

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Spiritual Authority Figures

also see Authority Figures in People1- Whenever an authority figure appears in a dream, it is very often harking back to our relationship with our father, with the need to...

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Our concept of authority first develops through our relationship with our father or father figure. Depending on how we were treated as children, our view of authority will be anything...

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Most of us typically rebel against authority at some time in our lives but when authority figures appear in your dreams as themselves or as archetypal figures, they command our...

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These figures all hold a special place in the dream hierarchy. Sometimes intermediaries between an ultimate power and man, and sometimes authority figures, their power comes from beyond themselves. There...

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(Such as teachers etc.) - see Individual Entries and also see Authority Figures in People Section

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To dream of being chased is symbolic of being pursued by a spiritual or physical enemy, Deut. 1:44. If you are being chased by authority figures like police officers, school...

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If the dreamer is the one telling the lie, then he or she needs to beware of setbacks generated by his or her own foolish actions. Caution in all departments...

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This omen is a difficult one to judge, as the importance of the dream depends upon the Figures involved, and these again depend upon the circumstances of the dream. As...

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Priests, rabbis, popes, cardinals, priestesses, lamas, gurus, yogis, Jedi knights, monks, mullahs, nuns and curates are all symbols of spiritual authority in dreams and in some cases they represent your...

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1. Internal authority, usually behaviorally and emotionally.2. Internal accountability and responsibility, often regarding work and business affairs.3. Difficulties with authority or authority figures.4. A need or desire to be more...

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(see Authority Figures, Cage, Judgment, Warrants)A source of protection that stands between you and danger (see Angel).Your conscience is policing your decisions or actions, based on your own sense of...

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This symbol is highly personalized, and should be considered in light of your relationship with your father. Generally, dreaming of a father (yours or anyone else’s) represents authority, while mothers...

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also see Authority Figures in PeopleSection and Jury1- Very often in a dream we do not seem to be capable of expressing our right to be heard, to articulatc those...

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Dreams of an administrator symbolize that you are taking responsibility for your life and assuming your authority. This dream might also reflect your issues with authority figures.

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Who is the audience in your dreams when you receive or don’t receive recognition? Who is there to see you succeed or fail? How does their presence make you feel?...

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also see Authority Figures in People1- To be dreaming of an officer, unless we have a relationship with that person in real life, is to be looking at that part...

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To dream of a salute symbolizes emotional repression and authority. You may be trying hard to control your feelings in some real-life situation. This dream is sometimes an omen that...

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Material aspects: Sometimes in everyday life we fall short of what we expect of ourselves or others.Dreaming of an inquest – a proper inquiry – will help us to work...

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also see Priest in Archetypes1- Just as the priest was given spiritual authority over many; and was often a figure to be feared, so the vicar is also given this...

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The supreme deity in the Greco-Roman pantheon is the father archetype at its most uncompromising, ruthless and dominant. The powerful presence of any authority figure in your dream may evoke...

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To dream of a multitude of unrelated figures is a forerunner to the discovery of some previously hidden rivalry or opposition; however, you will be better able to combat it...

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also see Authority Figures in People1- When a bailiff appears in our dream, we doubt our own ability to manage our resources. We are aware that we have overstepped the...

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You might like to consult the entries for analyst and medication / medicine as well as the information on authority figures in the people section.

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also see Authority Figures in People1- To dream of being arrested suggests the restraint of one’s natural self-expression by moral judgements or questions of right or wrong from other people,...

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General Meaning: These are those people who are senior to you and have authority over you.• They may be represented by your parents, boss, pastor or any other figure who...

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Consult authority figures in people, crime / criminal, debt, games, judge / judgement and justice for any further information you might need,

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A spiritual teacher usually appears either in dreams or in person when the individual is ready to progress. There is a saying in the hindu religion, ‘when the chela (pupil)...

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(See Authority Figures, Church, Temple, Monastery)An emblem of religious law, prohibitions, or taboos. In this case, the priest’s or priestess’s attitude in the dream will be very revealing (see Religions).The...

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To see a priest in your dream, signifies spiritual needs, rules, religious beliefs and moral guidance.If the priest in your dream is angry or disapproving, you feel like you are...

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Your real-life grandparent.An authority or caretaker figure.Unconditional love and support, wisdom, understanding, maturity, or something else you associate with a grandparent.A spiritual authority figure or wise elder in your life.See...

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For some people it was the father who was the ultimate arbiter of discipline and authority when growing up and any appearance of your father in your dreams may remind...

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The elders in a tribal society traditionally had the wisdom of age and experience. Spiritually, therefore, they had the right to guide others. This gives a similar significance to them...

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1- When in dreams we expect obedience from someone, we are acknowledging our own power and authority over others.To dream of having to be obedient to others indicates we are...

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The general idea of religion or philosophy.A specific religion.Your inner spiritual experience (real or imagined).A specific religious reference in your life (a certain religious authority or location, a symbol, an...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Our own experience and, for that matter that of our families, can lead to problems with authority figures such as judges in dreams. These experiences can...

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The dreams in which authority appears symbolize the degree of repression of the dreamer. Almost always, they indicate the existence of a conflict. (See STABBING and MURDER)

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Symbolic of spiritual authority and rhythm, the baton is a tool to enable us to proceed in an orderly manner, under the control of a higher authority.A musical conductor’s baton...

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(Including caretakers) in performing a dual function, that of authority figures and guardians of property, security personnel appearing in dreams tend to represent a curb on enjoyment.

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Dreaming of the superior of a monastery may relate to authority, either secular or spiritual.It is sometimes a symbol of a spiritual guide.

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If you dream about the Holocaust, you may be frightened by recent feelings of independence.The desolate ruins of the war represent the failure of institutions or authority figures to meet...

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(see Acceptance, Judgment)Forgiveness toward self or others for behavior that’s considered socially, legally, or religiously unseemly.Discovering information about a person or situation that erased any question of liability.If given by...

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General Meaning: The Word says that no weapon formed against you will prosper. It also teaches us to put on our own spiritual armor and weaponry.• Weapons, regardless of their...

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May be similar to chain or rope—a restriction. But often depicts the feeling bonds we have with another person or situation; the umbilical, in the sense of a dependency that...

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These figures represent those parts of ourselves, or others, who exist by right; that is, those aspects that have been brought into conscious awareness and authority. As the hero has...

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lucky numbers: 11-30-33-38-44-52assaulting others: have deep-rooted anger at being rejected. being: dreams won’t stop until source of anger is discovered. by many small figures: want to possess qualities from many...

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(see Authority Figures, Healing, Medicine, Operation)If you have a tendency to always help others while neglecting your own needs, the physician in your dreams is the Super Ego counseling that...

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Material aspects: As debt becomes more prevalent in everyday life, the anxieties associated with it will reflect in dreams as being chased or hounded. Figures of authority will also figure...

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Our relationship with authority figures, or the gener­ally accepted ideas which people take to guide their life; the relationship with the leader might show how much responsi­bility we are taking...

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(see Authority Figures, Blackboard, School)The conscious, logical mind and matters of learning. What subject is the professor teaching, and how does this affect or reflect upon your current situation?Someone in...

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1- In previous times, covering the head was considered lo be a way of hiding the intellect, of giving a false impression or of indicating wisdom and authority.A judge’s wig...

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If you dream you are the student, you may be feeling inadequate or lacking in self-confidence.If you were a teacher in the dream, it may point to problems dealing with...

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Dreams of a minister signify your higher self. Perhaps you are connecting with your spiritual identity and authority, and are becoming aware of your spiritual beliefs. Or perhaps you are...

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(see also Lamb)(1) Sheep may symbolize unthinking, passive conformity to conventions or to a mundane existence; taking one’s ideas uncritically from authority figures or other people; being easily led, and...

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To dream of being the mayor of a town, symbolizes your need for power and control over others.If you dream of seeing the mayor, your dream symbolizes your personal views...

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lucky numbers: 07-18-39-42-44-49being a, and enjoying it: are fearsome, hurtful and to some degree, destructive. chair, being in a: wil have cause to question a friend’s sincerity. children: feeling helpless...

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Freud believed that the king and queen represent the dreamer’s parents, whilst a prince or princess represents the dreamer. The queen is a symbol of power and authority in all...

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1. Covering;2. Spiritual authority. 1 Tim. 3:1-2.

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1. Spiritual authority and anointing; 1 Sam. 28:14; Ps. 109:29.

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Spiritualists, shamans and mediums often claim that spirit guides visit them in their dreams. The spirit guides often appear in the forms of animals, but may take on other forms:...

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Dreaming you are in the presence of God (the Divine, holiest of holies, creator, source of pure love, or whatever name you prefer) can represent: Your actual experience of God’s...

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If you are quarreling or arguing in your dream you may be experiencing some inner conflict.The quarrel may reflect your own inability to decide on important issues, ideas or values....

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1- The goad can be shown in many ways. Often if we are goading somebody to do something they do not want to do, we must take care that we...

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Law enforcement officials represent earthly or spiritual authority, 1 Pet. 2:13

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Symbolic of earthly or spiritual authority, 1 Chron. 9:22

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A rule or law can represent: A rule set forth by an authority in your real life.A societal norm, or a rule you feel is generally accepted by others.A self-guiding...

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The figures of animals are an easy way for us to accept the help the subconscious and spiritual realms can offer. Your totem animal is traditionally your ‘guide’ through the...

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If you dream of entering a ballroom where people seem happy and the music is pleasant, your attempts to achieve happiness will be successful. Be sure that you keep an...

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Symbolic of spiritual warfare in the authority of Christ, Mark 3:14-15

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A turban generally symbolises authority.The extent to which a turban is fastened around the head represents the extents to which a person would enjoy his authority.The longer his turban the...

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Elderly people in dreams represent authority figures, and the accumulated wisdom that comes from living a long life. They may also represent members of your family or friends who are...

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Control, Law, Authority Figure. Special someone in your life. In African folklore, the King is said to be “the one who holds all life, human and cosmic, in his hands;...

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(see Ascetic, Authority Figures, Parents, Religions)A god or goddess: Each varies here by the specific visage seen, but ecumenically any such appearance indicates a higher consciousness, morality, and the divine...

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Encouragement in dreams is often symbolized by a parental, authority type of figure or an easily recognized spiritual being.

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Symbolic of spiritual authority over the realm of Satan, Matt. 16:19.A key can also be a critical or crucial element to something in life

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In a spiritual sense, dreaming of a gift may be pointing us towards our creative talents, of which we may not yet be aware. We need to acknowledge the gifts...

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Dreams about the ground and soil represent having a solid foundation for life, in terms of your own inner strength, and your support system of friends and family.A dream that...

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