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Trunk Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 20 unique sources about Trunk

To dream of trunks, foretells journeys and ill luck.

To pack your trunk, denotes that you will soon go on a pleasant trip.

To see the contents of a trunk thrown about in disorder, foretells quarrels, and a hasty journey from which only dissatisfaction will accrue. Empty trunks foretell disappointment in love and marriage.

For a drummer to check his trunk, is an omen of advancement and comfort.

If he finds that his trunk is too small for his wares, he will soon hear of his promotion, and his desires will reach gratification.

For a young woman to dream that she tries to unlock her trunk and can’t, signifies that she will make an effort to win some wealthy person, but by a misadventure she will lose her chance.

If she fails to lock her trunk, she will be disappointed in making a desired trip. [1]

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 a repository for old things and hence signify old out-dated ideas.

2- We have the ability to store all sorts of rubbish both physically and mentally. When a trunk appears in a dream it is time to ‘open the box and have the courage to sort out what is there. Often, when one is ready to do this but docs not do so, the image of the trunk will appear over and over again.

To find a jewel in a trunk indicates the good that can be found in doing a personal spring-clean.

3- Dreaming of a trunk indicates that spiritually we need to explore our hidden depths to get the best out of ourselves. [2]

The trunk of a tree may represent one’s inner sense of well-being and personality.

A thick bark over a large, hefty trunk denotes a strong, rugged, and durable person.

A thin, narrow, bark-free tree trunk suggests a highly sensitive but wiry individual.

If the trunk is the long nose of an elephant, the dreamer may have a strong “nose for the news” and a very good memory. Alternatively an elephant’s trunk may have a phallic and sexual meaning. Finally, a trunk in the sense of an oldfashioned storage case may reveal the old memories and secrets to which the dreamer is clinging. [3]

Material aspects: 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 the baggage that we have accumulated in our day-to-day life.

An elephant’s trunk, by association with the idea that elephants never forget, could signify memories. [4]

Dreaming of a trunk has the same connotation as a treasure chest and indicates that spiritually we need to explore our hidden depths and the knowledge we have stored in order to get the best out of ourselves. Consult the entries for animals, baggage, box, chest / box, gems / jewels, luggage and treasure for additional information. [5]
1. Travel is in the offing (especially if the trunk is empty).

2. A need or desire to address feelings or memories long neg­lected.

3. A negative omen concerning relationships and finances (if trunk is lost, overstuffed or damaged). [6]

Packing, closing, or opening a trunk means the dreamer would like a change.

If the trunk never gets packed or never gets locked, the dream signifies frustration usually because of thwarted ambitions. [7]

Packing a trunk in a dream is a forerunner of a trip that is likely to have a good effect on your income.

To close and lock a trunk augurs good health. [8]

To see a trunk in your dream represents old memories, ideals, hopes, and old emotions. It may represent issues and feelings that you have not dealt with. [9]
A maiden who dreams of unsuccessfully trying to open a trunk will be wooed by a wealthy man, but through misunderstanding will fail to marry him. [10]
A traveller will return from abroad.

A wish will be granted in connection with a home. [11]

Full it shows economy, empty it denotes extravagance (Raphael). [12]
Need to clean out and release old belief systems.

See also: Suitcase. [13]

Figurative of place of storage [14]
lucky numbers: 21-27-29-34-41-48

car, a: a secret you are intent on keeping.

elephants, an: are satisfied with smal pleasures.

filling a: be selective as to whom you include.

full, a: plans for a trip have been canceled, until you rise above the situation.

many: take the trip, to more appreciate what you left and wil return to.

of an empty: resist the temptation to change jobs, your promotion is imminent.

opening the lid: are on a voyage of self-discovery.

closing: dispose of undesirable elements.

relative’s, a: a traveler wil return from abroad.

taking a, on a trip: a wish wil be realized.

unfolding layers in a: a potential is to be developed. [19]

In a dream, a trunk represents a wife, a beautiful woman, one’s house, or one’s shop. In a dream, a trunk also represents marriage for an unwed person, prosperity for a poor person, travels, or an ambassador.

(See also: Sack, Suitcase, Treasure box) [20]

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