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Losing Weight Dream Meaning

The symbolism is similar to CLARIFICATION, given its allusion to purification, discarding all that is waste or negative. Also, depending on the particular case, it represents the desire to lose weight. A dream in which you dramatically lose weight may signal some physical ailment.

Seeing yourself too thin in dreams is a sad omen of legal scandals. [1]

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  1. The Big Dictionary of Dreams by Martha Clarke [Back to dream]

What does Losing weight mean in a dream?


The symbolism is similar to CLARIFICATION, given its allusion to purification, discarding all that is waste or negative. Also, depending on the particular case, it represents the desire to lose...

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Seriousness; sense of a burden or responsibility; importance. Weight of someone on dreamer: feeling they are being too dependent or a burden in one’s life. Idioms: carry weight; pull one’s...

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Seeing yourself weigh something in dreams to determine its weight in kilos suggests you evaluate a situation to determine if it is really serious (heavy) or insignificant (light). To gain...

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If you dream of losing weight, it symbolizes that you are no longer being weighed down.A burden has been lifted off your shoulders.If you get too skinny in your dream...

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(Measure, Weight) In a dream, a unit of weight may signify distress or it could mean relief.A unit of weight in a dream also represents the elements that are measured...

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(Weight) In a dream, a measured weight represents guidance, knowledge, wisdom, a wife, profits, distress, trouble, or poverty.(Also see Weight)

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Something is losing importance, power; deflated image of self. To eliminate the weight of fears, concerns, by shrinking them down to size.

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We have very powerful associations with fat in our culture, but at the heart of this symbol, fat relates to increasing your level of protection and number of provisions for...

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(Balancer, Evenness, Weight stabilizer) A weight stabilizer in a dream represents equilibrium, justice, truthfulness and beneficial knowledge.

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Weight in a dream indicates gravitas and seriousness. We may wish to make clear in our conscious minds our own spiritual worth. Anubis, the egyptian god, assumed the role of...

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Standing on a scale in your dreams may express concerns about your weight. It may mention the need to lose or gain weight.A broken scale may point to your reluctance...

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Vision: Seeing a skinny man: chanccs arc not good for your dreams coming true. You are emaciated: your actions have made you unpopular; bad times and possible health problems may...

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Finishing a cycle or completing something before you begin anew.Lightness or taking the “weight” out of a situation (as a dryer removes the water weight from clothing), like using humor...

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Slipping (whether or not it leads to falling) can represent: “Losing your footing” or stability during a particular process (or a fear of such).Losing a solid foundation (such as a...

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something A lost opportunity; forgetting something which is important. Depending on dream, might also suggest actual, or feelings about, loss of virginity; loss of health, losing a lover/partner, or whatever...

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Self protection (perhaps on a subconscious level).Ability to adapt to a situation or environment.A particular time you spent outdoors in real life.Purposely getting a suntan can represent: a desire to...

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Our symbolic baggage is nothing but the material we consider essential to “travel” through life. For this reason, losing your luggage is evidence of the inability to perform what you...

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Permission from an authority figure.Permission to “come and go” as you please or to access different areas, people, information etc.Giving yourself permission to do something or feel a particular way.Losing...

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Vision: Losing something: a reminder that you have missed something. Losing money: you will gain something in other areas of your life.

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If your dreaming mind depicted you engaged in positive activities such as beginning a new health regime or hobby you love, losing weight, cutting out smoking and alcohol, spring cleaning,...

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Not being able to find your car may represent losing your connection to your body, reflecting that you frequently may be too spaced out and ungrounded. Not having a car...

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Dreams of being beheaded are not usually omens of death or even of punishment, although they may indicate anxiety about punishment. Because of the complexity of symbolism associated with the...

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(Defeat, Depression) Losing a fight in a dream means joy. Losing a fight in a dream also could mean vanquishing one’s enemy if they are compatible. Otherwise, the winner of...

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A bra, a harness for the breasts, may signify holding back or constricting your maternal tendencies. Throwing away your bra in a dream may indicate adopting a feminist attitude Losing...

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(see Body, Mouth)Hostility or an attack, such as when dream figures deliver “biting words” or “bare their teeth.”Losing teeth in a dream may reflect words said in haste, or losing...

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To dream of working at your job is frequently a sign of satisfaction and pride. But, if in the dream you are very unhappy or uncomfortable in the situation, it...

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To dream of losing a limb symbolizes losing an aspect of yourself. You may feel disconnected from an integral part of your personality.

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A dream featuring this book of words is a warning that you are in danger of losing a friend through inconsequential controversy.Try to be less contentious; it’s not worth losing...

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See measure and weighing / weight

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The unknown.Losing your way, or feeling lost.Losing perspective, as in “can’t see the forest for the trees.” The idea of infinity, wilderness, or the great “out there.” See also: Thicket,...

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Destructive weight which symbolically belittles

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(Carrying weight, Forbearance, Porter, Serving others)

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(Burdens, Forbearance, Porter, Serving others)

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Symbolic of being self-conscious or the desire to lose weight

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You will be likely to gain weight through overeating if you dream of using a pitchiork.

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A bag (such as a purse, backpack, or tote) can represent: Necessities, or your needs in your daily life.The amount of effort it takes to maintain yourself, your lifestyle, or...

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A feeling or fear of losing your quality of life, security, social support, personal or financial well-being, or something else.The idea of losing an aspect of your personal foundation or...

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Emotional and physical weight; power through heaviness; lighten up.

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Weight, heaviness in life. Burdened with unnecessary cares.

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Underweight is desolation revealed in order to bring help; see “weight”

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Losing your notebook in a dream may comment that you have lost important ideas or knowledge. It may represent anxiety and fear about losing important notes that would impact your...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of a thief links with our fear of losing things, or of having them taken away from us. We may be afraid of losing love or possessions.

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To dream about losing employment suggests that you are not anxious about the prospect of losing work since you know your assets are worthy.To dream that you are employing others...

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1. A fat wallet indicates one is well-off.2. A lost or stolen wallet indicates that one fears someone might be trying to take advantage.3. Losing a wallet is fear of...

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A feeling or fear of losing whatever that item represents in real life, or a feeling that you’ve been neglecting it or taking it for granted.An issue of responsibility, or...

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1. Weight;2. Wickedness;3. Sin;4. Burden;5. Judgment; Exodus 15:10, Proverbs 27:3, Hebrews 12:1.

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1. One is concerned with overeating, weight.2. Something in one’s life looms large, but not necessarily fearsome.

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As one of the world’s largest birds it can represent a burden or dead weight, but also self-sufficiency and tenacity.

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Forgetting something can represent: A fear of failure or of losing control.A fear that you’ll forget something (perhaps because you have a lot on your mind).The importance you place on...

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Vision: Losing a button: you are either really losing something or somebody is stealing from you. Sewing a button back on: things at your job are going to improve. Tearing...

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If a net or nets appear in your dream, possible interpretations include: you are securing something; you are feeling trapped or caught up in a situation against your will; you...

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Losing one’s keys and being locked out in a dream can indicate fear of losing your position in life.If another person has locked the dreamer out, then control is an...

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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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Shoes in their various styles protect your feet. They bnng attention to how grounded you are on the earth and in the world. Losing shoes in a dream may represent...

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Capable of carrying more than own weight; industrious, busy. Depending upon context, may be an annoyance, as letting little things bug you. Also, loss of individuality to a cause.

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Bogs, denotes burdens under whose weight you feel that endeavors to rise are useless. Illness and other worries may oppress you.See Swamp.

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1. Descendants of someone;2. The Lord’s thoughts about you;3. Weak and faulty foundation;4. Obstacle or weight down;5. Multitudes of people; Gen. 41:49; Job 29:18; Prov. 27:3; Heb. 12:1; Rom. 9:27.

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1. Weight, a burden or obligation, usually emotional.2. A feeling that positive change is in the offing, often in profes­sional or business affairs.

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1. Problems with commitment, possible fear.2. Fast success comes with focus.3. Small thoughts and concerns are actually very powerful, carry a lot of weight.

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Depth Psychology: Are you selling your soul in the dream? lb whom or why? Your overly materialistic attitude may go as far as you selling yourself. Are you losing your...

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Vision: Dreaming about getting a divorce: you did something and are afraid of losing your lover or partner.Dreaming of odier people’s divorces: a warning to take your own vows more...

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Everything is coming down on you; feeling caved in. Pull back; you are trying to carry too much weight and responsibility. You are risking emotional overload. Stop and nurture yourself.See...

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To dream that you see stacks of money indicates a great desire for security.To be the recipient, gratification of a little wish.To lose your money, fear of losing something or...

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To dream that you are carrying or using a pencil case suggests you are keeping secrets.If you dream of dropping or losing your pencil case, this signifies loss of power...

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(1) A purse may be a sexual symbol, representing the womb.(2) As the place where your ‘treasure’ is, it may symbolize your real self.(3) Losing your purse may, therefore, be...

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In the world of symbols, smaller is representative of feeling less than or insignificant. Something that is shrinking and steadily losing size is being diminished in power. Consider what is...

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Those who want to lose weight probably dream about the waist more often than those who don’t.See Belt, Stomach.

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Regaining something you’ve lost in real life (a relationship, happiness, your source of income, etc.), or a desire to regain it.Consider your feelings about losing the item, and also about...

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Defences used against anxiety or feelings of in­adequacy; healthy, jolly feelings; sensuality. Becoming fat: pregnancy; carrying ‘more weight’.

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Carrying too much weight, assumed responsibilities; unnecessary burden. Everyone could lift a lot of the load he or she thinks is important to carry7 around.

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A PC may reflect your concerns about work. It may metaphorically stand for the ability to process information or for brain function. Problems with your personal computer may point to...

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A tapeworm can be a manifestation of anxieties associated with not being able to gain weight

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This is a fear of survival dream. Without teeth we cannot eat. Big life changes are taking place such as leaving home for the first time; becoming pregnant, getting married...

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Orientation in the world. He who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders: troubles and burdens. Longing to travel to foreign lands and have new experiences.

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Vision: A woman, dreaming about an invalid means her partner is not as strong as she would like him to be, or he is about to give up on something.If...

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