Dreaming Lens: Were you using paper in the dream? Were you looking for paper? Were you making paper? Were you recycling used paper? What kind of paper was it, from newsprint to photographic? What was the paper being used for? What color was it?
Personal Focus: Paper has a rich legacy in the formation of civilization throughout history, and the spread of knowledge from the few to the many. The invention of paper allowed record keeping to become permanent. The mysteries of religion and science were eventually included in the cannon of knowledge that could be preserved for future generations through the use of paper. Eventually, the invention of wood-based paper became the standard for a mass-produced recording device. It holds the symbolic meaning of a communication that is made permanent by virtue of committing it to writing on paper. While the digital age and modern technology are fast making paper archaic, it still connects to communication that you are steadfast about or forced to adhere to.
How paper is being used in the dream will add dimension to your interpretation. Writing on paper connects to a need to gain clarity with your thoughts. Reading something written on paper is about attempting to absorb some new idea as an intrinsic part of your knowledge base. Folding a piece of paper might reveal a wish to keep something hidden from others, or possibly to break something down into more manageable pieces of information.
Doing something atypical with paper, such as origami or cutouts, could connect to being creative in a rebellious fashion. Blank paper might point to the requirement of definitive communication that you are not clear about or unwilling to commit to yet. Reams and reams of paper could align with an overwhelming sense of thoughts or feelings that need to be documented in some way.
In the business world, there is a phrase that something must “look good on paper,” referring to the strategic planning that precedes taking action. This highlights the impermanence that exists prior to the permanence that a hard copy of a “paper trail” implies. [1]
If the paper is a document, it may refer to a matter from your past. The presence of a paper in dreams also must relate to its written content. However, if you are unable to distinguish this, things change. Not surprisingly, a sheet of paper carried by the wind indicates that your hopes or your purposes are unsound and that you will probably miss the opportunities that arise.
If you are behind a mountain of papers, it represents that you live overwhelmed by stress, excess liability, and major concerns. Wet paper, finally, is a symbol of loss of prestige. (See also: LIBRARY, NOTEBOOK)
According to the dream-oracles, a blank paper presages a period of pain. However, a paper with writing predicts much joy in love. [2]
Depth Psychology: A plain piece of paper represents either immaturity and lack of experience, or is a sign that you are open to new thoughts and opinions. Paper with print: expect to receive new instructions or spiritual insights that will be useful to you.
For instance, in a student’s life, paper would suggest the need to pay attention to the studies. In a postman’s life there may be job anxieties, whereas festive wrapping paper could indicate the need for, or the possibility of, celebration.
2- Blank writing paper points to a lack of communication, or need to communicate with someone, but can also suggest a new beginning. Brown paper can highlight the utilitarian side of the dreamer’s nature.
3- There is potential for Spiritual growth through both learning and creativity. [4]
To see a stack of papers in your dream, suggests you are having to cope with the stress of too many responsibilities in your life.
If you dream of ripping or crumpling up paper, you may be having angry feelings about a love interest or family member. This dream also suggests you are fearful of the opinions of your peers. [5]
A clean, white sheet of paper also symbolizes innocence as well as “empty consciousness.” In a positive sense this could mean a creative emptiness. In a negative sense it indicates a lack of awareness.
It is also a symbol of the spirit. Paper with writing on it is the same as a book, meaning you need to pay attention to the text.
According to Freud, paper is a symbol of femininity. [6]
A dream about paper can also be alluding to the meaning of a familiar idiom, such as “paper tiger,” “paper over the cracks,” a “paper trail,” or “not worth the paper it’s written on.” [7]
A dream of a stack of papers signifies clutter, pressure and overwhelm at all the things you have to do.
A paper doll symbolizes an ego that is fragile, insecure, vulnerable, and paper thin.
If the Paper is clean, you will escape with a slight money loss. But if the Paper is soiled and dirty, then your own questionable action will prove your undoing.
If the Paper is folded, it denotes some small disappointment.
2. Messages are being sent from one part of the consciousness to another (note any writing on the paper).
3. Flimsiness, fragility; a temporary state. [11]
Wastepaper predicts a fine new opportunity which you should not waste time about accepting.
2. A Documents;
3. Certificate;
4. Account; Luke 22:36; Jer. 3:8;Gen. 23:17.
Paper/s (Creased up Paper) Contract cancellation;
Paper/s (Torn) Divorce.
Paper Bag Temporary issue, cover up something. [13]
To dream you read a paper, signifies news.
To dream you blot or tear your paper, signifies the well-ordering of your business. [14]
A writer in a dream also represents someone who is burdened, pressured, doubtful and uncertain, whereby, writing has become his escape goat and a way out of his depression. Ifone’s boss gives him a paper to write somethingon it in a dream, it means that he will solicit something from his boss and eventually receive it.
If one feels uncertain about some people then sees himself holding a pen and a piece of paper in a dream, it means that his obscurity will be replaced with clarity. Holding a piece of paper in a dream also means attaining one’s goal, or completing a project, or finalizing a program. Apaper salesman in a dream represents someone who helps cunning people do their tricks.