1- When we dream ol” packing suitcases, as though going on a journey, we arc highlighting the need to prepare carefully for the next stage of our lives. There is a need, or want, to get away from past ideas and difficulties.
To be packing a precious object very carefully, indicates we are aware of the intrinsic value to ourselves, or others, of what is represented by that object.
2- We need to establish some kind of order in our lives.
To dream of packing suggests an internal selection process must be undertaken in order to decide what is important to us.
3- We need to make a choice about relevant spiritual information and decide what needs to be retained. [1]
If this is the case for you, then you may be expressing anxiety about attempting to control that which is ultimately uncontrollable by imagining that you can prepare for any outcome by having the right things with you.
The same meaning applies if this is not a recurring dream experience for you, but is likely to be associated with a specific life experience that is causing you anxiety. You can only prepare so much and then you have to let go of the outcome. [2]
If there are no major changes going on in your waking life, it could be that your subconscious is organizing itself in preparation for letting go of emotional “baggage”. Some interpretations say this type of dream is a hint from your subconscious that you are involved in too many activities, and may need to pack some of them up and put them away. [3]
Preparing for a recent, expected, imagined, or desired journey or change.
An ending (as in packing in preparation to go home).
Portability or mobility.
Storing or saving.
Prioritizing or selecting among many things (items, people, options, etc.).
Choosing what you’ll carry forward with you in life, and you’ll leave behind (relationships, agreements, beliefs, judgments, etc.).
Depth Psychology: Internal and external influences are about to change your daily routine. Whether these influences are from your surroundings or self-initiated can be determined by the rest of the dream symbols. [5]
To dream of packing suggests an internal selection process must be undertaken in order to decide what is important to us.
To dream of unpacking suggests qualities which may have been hidden from view. [7]
It is a repressed desire to travel or to leave one’s present home, occupation, or a person.
If the packing is never completed, the dreamer is frustrated over something in everyday living. [8]
for a journey: business worries wil keep you at home, but significantly change it.
relatives: reorganization of old relationships you have let lie fal ow.
man, clothes for a trip: are guilty of foolish actions.
woman: may leave your husband without intending to.
something to mail: abuse of confidence wil cause failure of proposition.
your home: events cause an entire shift in the environment. [13]