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Role Dream Meaning

Dreams of playing a role signify that you are gaining objectivity over the roles you play in life.

For example, you may be attached to your role as mother, student, teacher, provider, and are ignoring and squelching other important roles within you. [1]

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  1. Strangest Dream Explanations by Dream Explanations - Anonymous [Back to dream]

What does Role mean in a dream?


Dreams of playing a role signify that you are gaining objectivity over the roles you play in life.For example, you may be attached to your role as mother, student, teacher,...

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Role you play, how others see you; a role you are playing at the moment which is serving some particular purpose. We are all actors; roles and life experiences are...

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Unwillingness to take responsibility for creating own life. Martyr role. Inability to discriminate between what can and cannot be changed, to release the past and create anew. The victim role...

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Whether this be food or something with wheels, dreams of a roll signify that you are rolling with the punches of life, going with the flow, and relinquishing your harsh...

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Are you playing the role of an intermediary? Are you satisfied with that role or would you rather take care of your own affairs? What message do you have to...

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A dream in which the main focus seems to be someone else’s job or occupation isn’t urging you to change career. It is most likely using the symbol of a...

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Dreaming that you are an actor or actress indicates that you feel dissatisfied with your personality, and might need to perform or pretend in order to be successful. The mask...

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This is an archetypal character aspect that represents extreme devotion to spiritual principles.The proliferation of this image in the media makes it a universal symbol for spiritual devotion. Also because...

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A member of your real family (whether or not the dream relative looks like one of your actual relatives).Someone who feels like family to you.Someone whom you (subconsciously) associate with...

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Observing the play’ of one’s own thoughts and feelings, hopes, fears and fantasies. On stage: feeling in the public eye, or wanting to be noticed, going through a ‘stage’ of...

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To dream that you are watching a movie suggests that you are watching life pass you by. Perhaps you are living vicariously through the actions of others.If you dream that...

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A passage from one phase to another in your life, or a transition into a new beginning.The ability to rise above a challenge in your life or escape certain difficulties...

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The different people in our dreams, such as doctor, lawyer, business person or tramp, in general represent the different abilities, weaknesses or interests we have ourself. Even if we know...

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To dream of jeans symbolizes how you present yourself to others, and your status in life.If the jeans were ripped, you are not thinking logically. You need to figure out...

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Dreams in which one partner dominates the other often have sexual overtones.If you are in the role of dominator, this may mask sexual insecurity; if you are in the role...

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Something personal, meaningful, or significant about the owner (or giver) of the ring (for example, your grandmother giving you her ring might represent her giving you her love).Commitment (such as...

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To dream that you are watching television suggests that you are watching life pass you by. Perhaps you are living vicariously through the actions of others.If you dream that you...

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Playing a role or pretending to be someone you are not

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Taking an inactive role in a situation

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1. Mantle;2. Position or role; 2Kings 2:13-15.

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Taking an inactive role in one’s situation

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The role or roles you play, how you present self to others which is not the full expression of who you really are.See Cap.

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Eliminating the mothering role and going into a new stage of growth.

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Many aspects of self; some you fantasize and some you role play; all you create.

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Designing a new role for yourself; repairing or altering an old one.See Clothes.

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Role you play in the bedroom; also, sleep, rejuvenation are needed.See Bed.

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A role model, in terms of hard work, to be emulated.

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This can suggest a desire for public attention but it can also suggest not expressing your real self—acting a role.If you dreamed that you were acting on stage, how did...

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Mother role; household world, getting to work on a family situation.

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Receiving help on your life’s journey is important. Or you are ready to take on a leadership role.

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Symbolic of a high pressure period in life in which you play a critical role

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A cover. Role in which we are covering up ourselves rather than opening up and daring to be us. Ceremonial robes mean that an initiation is being given to you.

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Masculine child part within self. Also, qualities you project on son; nature of relationship with son or person in that role.

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Reflections of the outcome of an inactive role, allows one to reconsider their options, i.E. Looking into a mirror for a true image

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Teacher, guidance. May reflect a role you or someone is playing, caring for others instead of attending to own growth, and working on own numbers.

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Self in role as student of life; we are all disciples, all learning. Specific disciple represents guidance or higher teacher.

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For Jungians, an aunt may represent the anima (feminine aspect) of a male dreamer and the uncle the animus (masculine aspect) of a female dreamer. Uncles and aunts in dreams...

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Symbolic of a high pressure situation in life in which you play a critical role in determining the outcome

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Possible meanings You dream you are in a public place when you suddenly realize you are naked. Although many people feel shame, embarrassment or horror in the dream, others are...

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Something inherited, passed on, or gifted from one person to another, perhaps from one generation to another (such as a characteristic, habit, role, way of thinking, tendency, or belief).See Gift,...

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If you dream of the number one, then this represents unity, synergy, wholeness, individualist desires, independence, and the need for personal attainment. You may be connecting you’re your feelings of...

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(Batman, Superman) to dream of being a superhero can symbolize your role in fighting injustice or forces of spiritual wickedness, 2 Cor. 10:4-5

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To dream about a bar mitzvah represents the move from youth into maturity.It is indicative of your role in life, your beliefs about right and wrong, and your expectations.

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A symbol of Christ or a pastor.If you are the physician in a dream it can symbolize a role you fill in the lives of others as healer, comforter, and...

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1. The cause and effect or plot of a situation, playing a role.2. Deepest desires are achieved.3. The playing out of a deep-seated memory or emotion.

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Dreams of an uncle can be a sign to surrender, release and let go. Consider the qualities you would use to describe this male role model and the feeling tone...

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1. One does not feel connected with one’s true self.2. Someone is being deceptive.3. In a sense, life is more performance than substance.4. One needs to be the center of...

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Dreams of an ambassador symbolize that you are stepping into leadership and becoming a role model. This dream may be giving you the message to be responsible and aware that...

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Black, Wood, Beauty. In the fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” ebony plays a role.Folklore: Traveling to a faraway place.

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Dreams of a masquerade represent secrets, mystery, tricks, manipulation and that you are exploring different dimensions of your being and are playing a role.See Mardi Gras, Mask and Halloween.

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Depth Psychology: A border always stands for the parts of your nature that play a secondary7 role in your everyday life.The dream might also indicate that you have reached or...

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The image that you project to the outside world—how you would like to be seen—the role you play. This often is an indication of your economic state—the garment you wear...

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Feminine child part within self. Also, qualities you project on your own daughter; nature of relationship with daughter or person in that role.

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A nurse symbolizes caring and helping, Lk.10:34. If you dream of being a nurse it can symbolize your expert role in being used by God to assist someone

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If putting on pants or changing your pants, was a major activity in your dream you may be questioning your role (at work or/and in private life).

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Trying to do too many things at once, scattering energy; playing role of super parent, super businessman, super spouse, or whatever. Concentrate energies because you are doing nothing well.

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To see a mannequin in your dream, represents an extension of your own self that you are projecting. You may feel that you are not playing an active enough role...

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The dreams are, in and of themselves, works of theater represented by the fears, problems, and hopes of your imagination. Theater, overall, is a dream within another dream. The plays...

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Dreams of a badge represent your identification with a particular role in life, and/or the need for proof of your status, authority or respectability. Consider the type of badge and...

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Fun or enjoyment.Comic relief.Someone who plays the role of entertainer or jokester.Disguise, anonymity, concealment of identity, or mystery.Consider the context, actions, motivations, and your feelings about the clown.See Performing

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1. Possible illness or injury—often emotional, some­times physical, possibly material.2. Being instrumental or playing a role in healing of another (doctor or nurse).3. View of self or state of being;...

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1. Playing a role, putting up a “smoke screen” to keep others away.2. If smoking a cigarette, one may want to give the habit up.3. If smoking is enjoyable, one...

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Similar to the bull, but representing the female side of one’s nature, especially the easy self-giving of oneself and body to others, or a baby, one’s mother or the mother...

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Effective communication, working through information received.The power to communicate, not least about emotional concerns. Perfect symbol for Transference, which plays a prominent role in psychoanalytical dream interpretation.

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If your dream takes place on a stage it indicates that you are living some experiences without having the feeling that they are real.If in these oneiric images you are...

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Depending on doll: if cuddly means a need for love and nurturing; if Barbie or Ken type means you are playing a role and suppressing true self.

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A dream of contrary.Whether you played this role in a dream, or were involved with one who played it, it is a forerunner of trouble in family affairs.

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1. Unusual capacity to both impart and receive.2. Unusual capacity for leadership and nurturing at the same time.3. Negative can be confusion concerning your identity/role/design

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Daytime as opposed to nighttime represents the conscious mind as opposed to the unconscious. Seeing what we are doing. Can refer to one’s mood: a sunny day is bright and...

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Dreams of a prop denotes that you are lifting someone else’s spirits, and taking a secondary, supportive role as you help someone realize their vision.If you’re feeling like you’re just...

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Unless we have actually had a job as a waitperson, dreaming about being a waiter or waitress can be a straightforward representation of the feeling that we are being made...

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lucky numbers: 18-21-23-25-43-53costumes, on wearing: your inner fears and desires are not recognized by you. high jinks in: increased influence in social circles. mischief on, creating: wil intrigue against innocent...

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Your real-life father.An authority or caretaker figure (such as your employer).A masculine role model or inspiration.The idea of fatherhood, fatherly qualities, or parenthood in general.Your spiritual parent (God).See Family, Person...

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Your real-life mother.An authority or caretaker figure (such as your employer).A feminine role model or inspiration.The idea of motherhood, motherly qualities, or parenthood in general.Your spiritual parent (God).See Family, Person...

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Dreams of a geisha symbolizes connection to your femininity, sensuality and service. You may be deliberately using your femininity and/or playing a subservient role in hopes of winning someone’s affection,...

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Grandmothers are symbols of wisdom and caretaking.A grandmother in a dream can indicate that important life lessons are assuming a prominent role in the dreamer’s life.This symbol can also indicate...

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To dream that you are a leader, represents your ability to assert your ideas and offer guidance to others.The dream may also be telling you that you are being too...

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Drams of a kaleidoscope reflect creative imagination and inner delight.The dominant colors in the kaleidoscope play an important role in the meaning of this dream. Your patterns and life structures...

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Being the observer in your dream is the most common role of the ego. It allows you to view the elements of your life and gain perspective.If you are frequently...

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A sign of transition (sometimes also initiation) that plays a major role in fairy tales, mythology, and dreams.The ferry brings you to the other shore, traveling to another world.See Bridge.A...

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Dreams of a vine represent your connection with your family tree, ancestors, and friends. This dream might be showing you that you are being too clingy and attached to an...

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Dreaming that you are attacked by a vampire signifies that someone close is trying to profit off of you. However, if it is you yourself who plays the role of...

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Dreams of a lap represents being grounded, connected to the earth, to your mother, to a familial affiliation and life force.If you dream of sitting on someone’s lap, then you...

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A creature of myth, symbolic of excitement and temptation, the anima in her heavenly and at the same time animalistic role threatening and destroying. Also a symbol of the wise...

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Dreams of a pillar signify that you are identifying your role model, leader, hero, belief systems or -concepts that upholds the temple of your life. Also, this dream represents someone...

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Dreams of a widow signify your feelings, attitudes or beliefs about being alone, -sufficient, losing your role as wife, feelings of loneliness, or being without the need for a man....

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lucky numbers: 10-14-16-37-38-45bad, a: stop being a victim to discover your role in society. being a: are unwil ing to take responsibility for creating your own life. many, doing wrong:...

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To dream that you are using a toothpick refers to your role in the downfall of a friend.If you merely see a toothpick in your dream (but don’t use it),...

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This dream is recommending you to think before acting. You must organize your thoughts, review them, and avoid rushing. The role the dreamer plays in the rehearsal is significant because...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of uniforms is all to do with our identification with a particular role or type of authority. However rebellious we may be, a part of us needs...

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If you dream you are singing at a karaoke bar or with a karaoke machine, this represents your desire to be heard and to passionately express your full voice.The song...

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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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