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Lens Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 12 unique sources about Lens

Psychological / emotional perspective: When a lens appears in a dream we need to be clear as to whether it is enlarging the object being looked at, or is intensifying it. Enlarging it suggests taking a wider viewpoint, intensifying it requires that we pay attention to detail.

A full interpretation can only be made in the light of other circumstances in the dream.

It is the context of the dream that is important. [1]

See also: Glasses, Goggles

Just as in everyday life a lens helps to focus the attention, so in dreams it can signify our need to perceive something very clearly.

When a lens appears in a dream we need to be clear as to whether it is enlarging the object being looked at, or is intensifying it.

A proper interpretation can only be made in the light of other circumstances in the dream.

Visionary- clarity. [2]

Dreams of a lens reflects your point of view.

If you have rose-colored lenses, you are being unrealistically optimistic.

If your lenses have a crack in them, then you are seeing a distorted perspective.

If you have no lenses and were used to wearing them, then you may be blind to what is taking place right in front of you.

If you have x-ray lenses, then you are seeing beyond appearances. [3]

Material aspects: Just as in everyday life a lens helps to focus the attention, so in dreams it can signify our need to perceive something very clearly. You might also like to consult the entries for glasses / spectacles, goggles and magnifying glass. [4]
Lens symbolize taking a better or a closer look at things.

The dreamer may need to concentrate on something or focus on a situation that has been neglected. [5]

1. Point of view.

2. A need or desire to look more closely at something, often a situation, sometimes a relationship. [6]

The image of a lens in your dream would probably mean you are being asked to focus your attention on something. [7]
Focusing attention on an area of experience, realisa­tion or intuition. [8]
(eye glasses) symbolic of your perspective or opinion [9]
A lens symbolizes concentration and visionary clarity. [10]
Perception. How you see self and others. [11]
Wise discernment [12]

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Universal Landscape: The foundation of our self-identification.Dreaming Lens: Was the floor underneath you solid or was it giving way? Was it covered up? What was it made of? Was there...

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Universal Landscape: Lack of persona. Limited perception.Dreaming Lens: Was it you that had no face, or someone you encounter? Did you know the person? How did it feel to see...

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Universal Landscape: Generational connection to the past; thoughts of death.Dreaming Lens: Were you in a graveyard? Were you moving past a graveyard? What was the reason for being where you...

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Universal Landscape: Growth and expansion through great effort.Dreaming Lens: What were you climbing? Was the climb doable, or was it an impossible task? Was it enjoyable? Was it treacherous? Were...

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Universal Landscape: Subversive, untrustworthy expressions of playful energy. Dreaming Lens: Was there a clown in your dream? Were you the clown? Was there more than one clown? What was the...

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Universal Landscape: Obligations and responsibilities.Dreaming Lens: Did the dream take place at work? Was it your work place or a fictitious setting? What were you doing there? Who else was...

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Universal Landscape: Sudden and destructive impact of a wounded heart.Dreaming Lens: Did you have a heart attack? Did someone else have a heart attack in your dream? What was the...

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Universal Landscape: The up-and-down nature of life. Dreaming Lens: Were you riding the roller coaster or watching it from a distance? Who was on the roller coaster? Was there a...

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