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Maze / Labyrinth Dream Meaning

A portent of uncertain times ahead, when you literally won’t know if you’re coming or going.

If the dreamer found his or her way out and wasn’t particularly concerned about it, then whatever problems you face will be set right and you can get on with your life. But if the dreamer was frightened, panicked, and kept running into dead ends, then the dream is telling him or her that it’s vital to calm down, try to relax, and face whatever appears to be stopping him from doing what he wants.

A change of direction is likely to be necessary. [1]

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  1. Dream Explanations of Astro Center by Astro Center [Back to dream]

What does Maze / labyrinth mean in a dream?


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Patterns such as those printed on cloth or displayed in mosaics represent the order or chaos of your inner thoughts and feelings; the patterns, habits and beliefs by which you...

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Lack of clarity on a problem, confusion; mixed up ideas, attitudes. Sort out the real issue; focus, meditate, get energy up for insight.See Maze.

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Dreams of a catacomb symbolize ancestral reverence. This dream may be bringing awareness to family issues that have been repressed.See Labyrinth and Pyramid.

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A walk becomes spiritual when it is a journey of exploration into unknown realms. Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual exercise in contemplation.

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To be tested in your dream represents that you are going through a rite of passage.If you dream of passing the test, then you are ready to move on to...

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