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Monk Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 22 unique sources about Monk

Vision: Having frequent dreams about a monk might be a sign that someone will help you deal with the troubles in your life. From a spiritual point of view, a monk might represent your inner guide.

If a man dreams about a monk: don’t take sexual energies quite so seriously; use them instead to mobilize your intellectual power.

Depth Psychology: Worldly matters no longer interest you; you are striving for wisdom and faith or are in search of a spiritual guide.

See also: Cloister, Gum, Nun. [1]

Denial of worldly things, or freedom from worldly things.

Peace.

Solitude.

Isolation, or being out-of-touch with events in the world.

Spiritual dedication.

Religious vigilance.

A singular focus.

Repression or suppression (such as of self, expression, needs, etc.).

Something mysterious or hidden (a person, activity, motive, talent, tendency, etc.).

See also: Religious Figure [2]

Psychological / emotional perspective: In his devotion to the mystical life, the monk in dreams symbolizes an emotional response to a vocation, perhaps to a life of ascetism. He symbolizes holiness – and no matter what religion – that part of us that searches for the divine. He can have the same significance as the hermit or wanderer. [3]
Material aspects: As a shadowy representation of the part of us that prefers to exist in isolation, the monk can appear in dreams when our self-belief is under threat. When he is cowled or hooded he signifies hidden information, but with his face uncovered he represents truth. [4]
To dream of seeing a monk, foretells dissensions in the family and unpleasant journeyings.

To a young woman, this dream signifies that gossip and deceit will be used against her.

To dream that you are a monk, denotes personal loss and illness. [5]

Dreams of a monk symbolize spiritual devotion, connection to spirit, and the aspect of you that is service oriented, altruistic, selfless, and generous, detached from the confines of your ego. [6]
Gives gender-specific: In a man’s dream a monk can signify the need or wish for celibacy. In a woman’s dream he may be a representation of the animus. [7]
Monks are a symbol of spiritual discipline, asceticism, and inner wisdom.

The dreamer’s own religious beliefs determine the meaning of this dream symbol. [8]

Wise teacher. Depending upon context, may be one who is not in touch with sexual and emotional self to the degree needed in daily living. [9]
In dreams, as someone who has dedicated himself to his god or ultimate power, a monk represents spirituality, obedience and discipline. [10]
Influence of religious teachings; difficulty in meeting sexuality and emotional and financial independence; aware­ness of spiritual. [11]
Discipline, self-restraint and self-determination; but also losing oneself.

See also: Abbey, Cloister, Hermit. [12]

To see a monk in your dream, signifies your inner faith, devotion and spiritual enlightenment. [13]
1. Desire to be by oneself.

2. Desire to be deeply religious to help solve a problem. [14]

As with others connected with the Church, this is an omen of disappointment and trouble. [15]
In a man’s dream, a monk may symbolize the true self; personal wholeness. [16]
Symbolic of chastity [18]
lucky numbers: 03-07-08-24-31-37

being a: wil suffer through spiritual disciplines and asceticism to discover inner wisdom.

celibacy, practicing: integrate your energies before attempting to share them.

conversing with a: are seeking spiritual guidance.

meeting several: wil have easier pain and a lessening of grief.

of a: using your sexual energy to expand your intel igence.

several: travel that wil prove unpleasant.

wanting to become a: must control your passions and turn them to a greater use. [21]

(Abstinence; Asceticism; Bat, Celibacy, Extremism, Fear, School of thought) Living a monastic life in a dream means walking away from common traditions. Becoming a monk in a dream means receiving praises, respect, or commendation, though one will become uptight because of it, or have limited resources, little money, lives meekly, have constant fears, or it could mean hiding away from people. [22]

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