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Stem Or Trunk Dream Meaning

A plant stem or tree trunk can represent: A person or thing that supports or is a main source of support (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual).

An area of growth, experience, or progress.

A point of origin that leads to other things or events.

A cause or reason behind something (as a result that “stems from” a particular cause).

The center or “heart” of something (a person, organization, etc.).

See also: Plant, Tree, Branch, Wood [1]

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  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Stem or Trunk mean in a dream?


A plant stem or tree trunk can represent: A person or thing that supports or is a main source of support (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual).An area of growth, experience,...

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1- In previous times to dream of a trunk was supposed to foretell a long journey. Nowadays, as people tend to travel light, it is much more likely to represent...

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Vision: Seeing an elephant’s trunk: you want to cast a wide net and take something that is not yours. In men’s dreams, it is often a desire to start an...

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Tree. Security, stability and productivity, similar to Family, Notice-of-Intention-to- Marry. It often has a negative connotation when the trunk is either split or cut off. However, the chopping of the...

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A branch, offshoot, or the branching out of something can represent: One portion of something larger (such as a branch of a company).A divergence or diversification.Proliferation or multiplication.Multiples of something...

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You or your life.The idea of life or existence.Patience, endurance, or persistence through challenges.A long or gradual process.Strength.Branching out.A tall, healthy tree can represent a flourishing, vibrant life.A diseased tree...

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A piece of wood or an object made of wood might represent: Nature or the outdoors.The cycle of life.The result or output of a process.Fuel, or an input to a...

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A symbol of family tradition, the tree trunk can also represent your individuality and your conscious mind, whilst the bark symbolizes the image or persona you present to others.If the...

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Material aspects: The roots of a tree are said to show our connection with ourselves and the earth. It could be more accurate to suggest that they signify our ability...

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Growth, development, evolution, or refinement.A person, their life, or their quality of life.Life force, nature, or a higher power.Doing good work, or producing good or useful things.Consider the plant’s characteristics,...

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To dream of a lock means perplexity, even confusion.If the lock is on a trunk or a door, the dreamer wishes to look beyond the lock so it is necessary...

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A dream of eating the seeds or stem of nasturtiums predicts an unusual sexual experience.Otherwise, see Flowers.

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Covered with leaves and buds symbolize happiness and joy; here symbol and dream are one: “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem and vase, and a...

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(See Bag, Pouch, Sack, Suitcase, Trunk)

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1. If loading, related to sex life.2. Secret a person may want to keep.

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The stalk represents the supporting factor of an element or issue. Is it healthy and strong, or weak and thin?

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(see also Box)An elephant’s trunk may symbolize someone or some part of your self that can help remove any obstacles standing between you and your happiness or self-fulfilment.

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An alternative type of forced desertion or judgment dream.Ridding yourself of an unwanted or undesirable characteristic, situation, or person.Feelings of loneliness, displacement, or fatality that stem from others’ disapproval of...

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(Hidden treasure, Knowledge, Wheel) Discovering a treasure in a dream means acquiring knowledge.If one is a merchant, then it means profits from his business, or spending money generously on God’s...

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To see an ambulance in your dream, forewarns against your careless activities. You must take care of yourself of you could end up hurting yourself or getting sick. This dream...

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1. The rear boot of the car, speaks of hidden things sin or surprises.

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Fixing a Label on a box or trunk, shows that you may expect a surprise.

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1. Trumpet; Rev. 4:12. Channel of the Spirit; John 4:14;3. Arm of the Lord; Isa. 51:9. • Large ears, big nose;- Large prophetic influence.

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You will discover some useful information if you dreamed of a sachet, unless it was empty, in which case it is a warning against extravagance. See Purse, Sack, Suitcase, Trunk,...

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Fragrant flowers such as roses, jasmine, narcissus, marigold, daisies etc.- if any of these are seen detached from its stem-it suggest that the observer will lose his accumulated wealth. But...

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(Bag, Pouch, Suitcase, Trunk) A sack or any packing container in a dream represents travels, or activities in general.A sack in a dream also represents the body of a human...

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Vision: Ivy growing around and up a tree trunk: be careful, false friends are under foot and they are very “clingy.”Depth Psychology: This climbing plant is a sign that you...

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Prosperity as a result of good health and vitality is represented by an additional adverse dream if dreaming of affliction in this area of the body. If, however, you dream...

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General Meaning: A vine is very similar to seeing a tree in a dream or vision. It can speak either of blessing and prosperity or of a curse. You would...

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lucky numbers: 5-12-19-32-43-46of a: present troubles stem from your “holier than thou” attitude. seeing a lunar: bring foreign influence into your home environment. solar: rapid advancement of own hopes in...

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Green leaves signify abundance, good health, and happiness, but wilted or dry leaves are a warning that you will have to cope with malicious competition.Falling leaves predict a parting from...

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(see Adoption, Baby, Miscarriage, Pregnancy)The desire to have a child, or to have something important develop in your life, be it a project or characteristic.Memory of one’s own birth, and...

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A yew tree outlives most other trees, and regenerates when its branches take root, so even if the main trunk dies it still continues. Thus it symbolizes transformation, great age...

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It is a sign that you will engage in some building enterprise if you dream of receiving samples of food, materials or magazines. For a salesman to dream of packing...

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(Trunk) In a dream, a box represents a wife, a beautiful woman, one’s house, or it could mean one’s shop. In a dream, a box also represents marriage for an...

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(Sack) A travelling bag or a sack in a dream represents a coffer, a keeper of one’s secrets, or it could mean a treasure. Seeing a sack or a bag...

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In American culture, we usually think of animals carved upon a tree trunk by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest (totems were also found among ancient cultures throughout the world)....

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The birch is considered a sacred tree in eastern Europe and central Asia. In ancient times, it was believed to ward off malign spirits. Furthermore, it was used as a...

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Fulfillment of the need for protection and security, as in Notice-of’Intention-to-Marry, Bureaucrat, Tree Trunk, Sidewalk, and Parents’ House. On an objective level, the “own” family that is often unconsciously experienced...

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Fear of failure can often originate in childhood and stem from fears of abandonment, so dreaming you are a child sitting for an examination or revising for a test and...

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Dreams of a pipe symbolize fertility, impregnation and sexuality.The stem of the pipe represents the male entering the gourd of the pipe (vagina), symbolizing that you are seeding life.The joining...

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Entrusting someone with a pouch filled with money in a dream means confiding a secret to him. Ifthe pouch looks good, then one’s secret is important.If not, then the secret...

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lucky numbers: 05-18-24-26-28-31being delayed by ice: your one loyal friend wil aid you. blocked at the departure gate, are: are avoiding going straight to the point. caught at security check:...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Since it requires expertise and practice to throw darts successfully, in dreams playing darts also suggests discipline and concentration.It is thought that the game arose in...

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(see Altai; Church, Monastery, Sanctuary, Sacrifice, Temple)If the religion depicted is the one you currently practice, this dream reveals your feelings toward that faith, its tenets, and your activities within...

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lucky numbers: 02-11-22-26-31-47ace, of an: stem your impatience or another person wil enjoy your winnings. being a: you are the master in your love affairs, which has you confidently relaxed....

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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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lucky numbers: 08-09-10-22-31-49blossoms among: two people are very happy together. collecting: money approaching from a wonderful accumulation of business. covering the earth: il ness, warning of future health liabilities. dry:...

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In Greek mythology, the gods let down a bridge or rainbow between earth and heaven so that the goddess Iris of the rainbow could act as a go-between to ease...

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(see Calendar)Each holiday has a unique ambience that depends on your family’s culture and religion. Consequently, any holiday celebration that appears in your dream must be considered with that background...

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(1) Many dreams repeat or allude to childhood experiences and impressions. Nearly all such dreams have a therapeutic purpose, giving us a clearer view of ourselves, perhaps showing us some...

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Dirt(y)(1) Dirt is a common symbol for something you regard as (morally) prohibited or disgusting. The thing will almost certainly be something - an instinctive drive or desire - within...

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Dreams of failing are common recurring dreams: failing an examination, getting your words wrong when making a speech in public, missing a train, etc.Such dreams may stem from childhood fears...

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(Arrogance) In a dream, an elephant represents a respected and feared enemy who is dull-witted, who carries heavy burdens or responsibilities and who is expert in war tactics.An elephant in...

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Mood shifts or movement of attention, as when we move from being involved in physical sensation and shift to think­ing; rise or drop in status or work; our emotional highs...

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To see a person’s head in your dream, and it is well-shaped and prominent, you will meet persons of power and vast influence who will lend you aid in enterprises...

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(Accolade, Hug) Embracing someone in a dream means longevity. Embracing a deceased person also means longevity.If a deceased person embraces the person seeing the dream and does not let go...

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God(dess)(1) A god or goddess figure may represent a source of meaning / wisdom / energy. Look for that source in yourself, where it is usually covered by layers of...

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(Hog-like wolf) A hyena in a dream represents a fierce, an unjust and a perfidious enemy whose actions stem from the directives of an evil and an ugly old witch.If...

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People have worshipped trees for centuries and profound symbolism is associated with them. The dream image of a mature flowering tree can evoke the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree...

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(1) If the body is your own and clothed, it almost certainly represents your ego, your conscious self.(2) If it is yours and unclothed, the meaning will usually be determined...

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S ome dreams leave us with a painful sense of loss; dreams that take us back to happy times in the past, for example, or dreams of being abandoned, lost...

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There is an ongoing debate about whether dreams are a vehicle for messages or merely random by-products of the brain. Both sides of the argument are briefly summarized here. The...

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lucky numbers: 01-22-24-27-32-36amputated, being: no one wins with brutality. arthritic: are relishing pleasures that make your age beyond your years. bare, your: lighten up, look up and laugh; you are...

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Islamic Dream Interpretation: Unlocking the Hidden Meanings of Dreams Discover the profound world of dream interpretation through the lens of Islamic wisdom. This meticulously organized and comprehensive guide offers valuable...

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