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Trunk / Bark Dream Meaning

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 bark on the tree was strong and tight, then your approach to life is straightforward and direct but if it was peeling, then perhaps you are feeling vulnerable or are worried that others can see right through you. A rough trunk suggests a rough and ready personality, whereas a smoother trunk would indicate more sophistication. Tree sap can be associated with blood so if it appears in your dream, perhaps with insects feeding on the oozing sap, it could be that your energy levels are currently low and you are feeling worn down by petty irritations. You can tell the age of a tree by counting the rings on the felled stump; in a dream, these rings may represent your past experiences and the wisdom you have gained in your life. [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]

What does TRUNK / BARK mean in a dream?


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,...

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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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VT: Looking at the bark of a tree means you are protecting your personal space. It also suggests you keep your intimate affairs more private.If the bark is injured, your...

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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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Birch is a symbol of honesty, virtue and honor, perhaps because of its tall, straight trunk, pure white bark and translucent catkins. The birch tree is also known as 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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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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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 hopes and plans, fulfilled according to the fate of the dream bark in question (Gypsy). Also the Christian symbol of hope, etc.

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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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Protection; archetypal symbol for life (tree of life, tree of the world, family tree) and for being human, rooted in the earth.The crown of the tree, like the head of...

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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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(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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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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(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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The animal sound will reflect the symbolism of the animal with which it is associated. For example, the crow of a cock is an awakening, alerting us to new challenges;...

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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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Throughout the world, dogs are seen as loyal companions, and if one visits your dream it’s a sign that you too are a good friend. The dog could represent a...

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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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Most people who have kept a dog have witnessed it bark while it is obviously dreaming. Calling out during a disturbing or active dream is common to humans also. Some...

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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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If one is being bitten in a dream, it can reflect feelings about something threatening in one’s environment, or feeling threatened by one’s own repressed anger or sexuality.If the dreamer...

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(see Forest, Rods, Stick, Trees, Wand)Symbolic of flexibility and tolerance because of its supple branches.Wishes and magic.An ancient willow wand, topped in a star, and carried by the Greek goddess...

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Vision: Seeing a dog in a dream: you will soon gain a new and faithful friend. Seeing a black dog: a friend is turning out to be dishonest. Seeing a...

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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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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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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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A spinning wheel used for separating the seed from cotton symbolises journey to be undertaken.If a man sees himself as spinning wool, hair or camel hair it means hew will...

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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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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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(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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(or lower body)(1) The abdomen may represent sexual feelings.(2) It may also represent die unconscious. Naturally, (2) may include (1), and a dream in which the abdomen or lower part...

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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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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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(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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