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Vulnerable Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 2 unique sources about Vulnerable

1. Reverse: a sense of safety, security.

2. A feeling that someone is about to be hurtful or injurious, usually emotion­ally.

3. Feelings of personal safety and security need to be ad­dressed. [1]

A warning to use wisdom and discernment [2]

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Sources and Authors

  1. New American Dream Dictionary by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin [Back to dream]
  2. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]

What does Vulnerable mean in a dream?


A warning to use wisdom and discernment

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Freedom, or a desire for it.Feeling casual or comfortable.Being open and honest with others.Feeling exposed, vulnerable, or unprotected or choosing to be vulnerable with others.Going without or feeling deprived.Being inappropriate...

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General Meaning: Your belly button is proof of your heritage and it is also a place of weakness.• Out of the entire belly this is a vulnerable spot and it...

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The act of undressing is about exposure and vulnerability. This can be either terrifying or erotic, or somewhere in between. No matter what the circumstances or sensations around undressing or...

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Falling is a very common dream metaphor and it reflects in our general language. We fall in and out of love, we fall in and out with people, and we...

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Vulnerable because of inability to perceive

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All clothing represents our self-expression on some level. Additionally, clothing can be thought of as protection against the elements. Both of these concepts are reflected in the symbolic meaning of...

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Any religious organization which becomes self-serving, followed by the vulnerable

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1. Timid.2. Industrious.3. Vulnerable to harm.

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Cutting holes through something makes it vulnerable

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This suggests the part of ourselves that is strong but, at the same time, vulnerable.

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1. Feeling vulnerable.2. Shame or ashamed;3. Without the anointing;

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A temporary seat, leaving one vulnerable, if backless

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The childlike, dependent, vulnerable part of self; inno­cence; Christ.

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Lacking in total protection, leaving one’s steps in life vulnerable

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Feeling of hurt and being injured, vulnerable and weak. Often a reference to old injuries that want to be healed.

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1. Evidence of occult involvement in own life;2. Generational sin; sin of spouse or lover (and you are vulnerable to attack thru legal ground) Lev. 18:22

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Associated with old age, the elm also represents the need for caution, responsibility and endurance. Elm was almost wiped out by Dutch elm disease in Britain at the end of...

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Those who don’t “cover their ass” show how vulnerable they are. Or they don’t have to hide their disadvantage, such as “The Fool” in early Tarot decks. According to Freud,...

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Available to insight and awareness; something we can ‘see through’—therefore suggesting gaining discern­ment; may also show us feeling vulnerable because others can see parts of our nature usually hidden, or...

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Dreams of a cane symbolize support during a vulnerable time and/or the need for someone or something to lean on.See Railing.

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An embryo can represent the most vulnerable part of ourselves, the “inner child.” (Also see Baby, Miscarriage, Pregnant.)

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One stripped of their protective spiritual covering and rights, left bare and vulnerable; see “tree”

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Masculine child part of self; growing masculine qualities within. Physical, outer expression which is open and vulnerable.

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1. Susceptibility;2. Fear of upset (walking on eggshells);3. Proceed cautiously;4. Vulnerable;5. Empty promises. Prov. 23:7-8.

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1. Revealing a very personal, vulnerable side of self.2. A feeling of not being prepared for life, activities or business affairs (to be in a nightgown in public).

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1. Realizing that one could be hurt by ongoing or future lifestyle or situation.2. Need to heal old wounds or correct thoughts.3. Thoughts of being vulnerable or cautious.

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Dreams of a submarine signify wisdom and mastery in the waters of your deepest, most vulnerable feelings. You are on the defensive and may be preparing for an emotional attack.

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Dreams of a kitten symbolize the youthful feminine archetype within you, your connection to your feline nature, and with the fragile, precious, vulnerable, warm and tender aspect of yourself.

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Dreams of a waif signify that you are identifying with the aspect of you that is vulnerable, flimsy, helpless, childlike, and insecure. Perhaps you have given your power away and...

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Carrying an umbrella in your dreams indicates that you feel vulnerable and in need of protection. This is doubly so if you have an open umbrella.See also Parasol.

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Dreams of porcelain symbolize a desire for elegance and unblemished perfection. Porcelain can also represent your extremely fragile, vulnerable and breakable ego.

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Dreams of a deer represents a gentle spirit, precious, wise, loving and fragile heart. You need to be mindful of your naiveté making you vulnerable to sudden, unexpected predators.

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Psychological / emotional perspective: On a subliminal level, when dreaming of pets we may be aware that someone else has control over our lives. Conversely, if we own a pet...

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Dreams of being rescued are a cry for help. This is a sign that you are looking for a hero or are looking to be a hero. This dream could...

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Dreams of a girl represent your connection to the youthful feminine, innocent, impetuousness, and playful, vulnerable aspect of you. Consider the feeling tone of this dream to discern whether this...

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To dream about a baby bottle suggests that you are in need of TLC. You may be feeling vulnerable or emotional. There is a part of you that is deprived...

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To see a shield in your dream, symbolizes emotional and spiritual protection, as well as physical protection. You may be feeling vulnerable and in need of comfort or support.

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If you dream of the astrological sign, Virgo, then your dream is telling you to remain vulnerable and humble while maintaining your high standards.

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Dreams of a Veterinarian signify that you are caring and have compassion for the innocent, helpless, sweet and vulnerable parts of yourself. You are tending to and caring for your...

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Sitting-Dreams of baby-sitting symbolize vigilance and perhaps a message for you to take care of the aspect of you that is the most vulnerable.If you dream that someone is babysitting...

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Dreams of a duck represent that you are feeling vulnerable, like a sitting duck to potential threats and/or predators. Your dream may be giving you the message to duck criticism...

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To dream that you are being grabbed by someone suggests that you are feeling stressed, vulnerable and helpless. Or your dream may represent difficult changes that you are facing in...

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Material aspects: When something is in ruins we have to discover if it is through neglect or vandalism.If the former, we need to pull things together.If the latter, we need...

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In our dream imagery there may need for symbols which represent barriers and difficulties.To run into a buffer may indicate the need for caution.In our most vulnerable emotional states we...

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1. The desire to have a child.2. Creative potential.3. Sexuality. Broken eggs reflect one’s fragile state, feeling vulnerable. Colored eggs call one back to childhood.6. A cracked egg indicates failure...

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Dreams of a vulture signify your associations with victim/perpetrator archetypes. You dream may be showing you that you have been taking advantage of and preying on those less fortunate than...

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If you are attending an audition in your dream, this could refer to feelings of insecurity about expressing yourself in waking life. You may also feel as if you are...

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Dreams of something fragile symbolize that you are feeling vulnerable, as though you could easily break. Interestingly, your sensitivity can also be the source of your greatest strength. This dream...

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To dream of a warthog is an indication of a trek into the less obvious parts of your life. Although you may be accustomed to defending yourself with physical or...

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Material aspects: When we have been made vulnerable in daily life our dreams will offer an image in order to help us deal with the problem.The mind has a habit...

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If you see fish bait or are fish bait in your dream, this can suggest feeling exposed or vulnerable. Other explanations are that you are setting, or being caught up...

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Material aspects: To dream of being pierced by a thorn or splinter signifies that a minor difficulty has got through our defences.If the thorn draws blood, we need to look...

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lucky numbers: 09-13-29-40-41-45closing a: are vulnerable to exposure of your erotic desires. digging for: are taking advantage of another’s hard-earned affluence. opening a: betrayal is a careful y guarded secret....

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If a hedgehog or porcupine appears in a dream, it might indicate that the dreamer, or someone they know, is very prickly, easily offended or irritated by the remarks or...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: When we make ourselves vulnerable we are open to being hurt. Often a stab is a quick way of achieving a result.For instance, to be stabbing...

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Our vulnerable feelings or huns which hide be­hind a defensive shell, perhaps of shyness, introversion or withdrawal—could be anger.See also crab; shell; snail; ex­ample of the unofficial Christ in Christ...

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To dream of a daughter represents the archetype of a young girl within you, that is vulnerable, insecure, and in need of support, care, and direction.The qualities ascribed to the...

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If the dreamer is bare, he or she is becoming aware of his or her vulnerability.If the land- scape is bare there is a lack of happiness or perhaps of...

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Material aspects: To dream of a tail can signify some residue from the past, something we still carry with us. Just as our tailbone (coccyx) can be vulnerable to injury,...

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If you dream of a litter of kittens, puppies or other infant animals, then this represents the abundant wisdom of your most vulnerable, animal aspect and instinct.If you dream of...

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Material aspects: To concentrate on, or be aware of, the roof of a building in a dream is to acknowledge the shelter and protection it affords.If the roof leaks then...

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To dream that your eyelashes are growing means good health and fortune will be with you.If you dream of trimming or pulling out your eyelashes, you are experiencing a loss...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: When we feel exposed in dreams it suggests that we have been made emotionally vulnerable, that the defences we put up have been stripped away.To expose...

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Material aspects: Inherent in the idea of penetration is a piercing of defences and this meaning is one which arises frequently in dreams. When we are feeling particularly vulnerable or...

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Dreams of an umbilical chord represent your connection to your mother. This dream is revealing that your most vulnerable, infantile self needs to feel connected to a nurturing, higher, and...

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lucky numbers: 06-13-32-41-44-46enemies with a: make amends with a more vulnerable enemy, making him an al y. friend: wil be in danger from a mysterious source. others: warning that your...

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Dreams of a bed represent comfort, relaxation, rejuvenation, sexuality, intimacy and privacy.The bed is considered the safest place in the world, the place where you allow yourself to be the...

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The rabbit breeds easily, so in dreams it is often linked to sexuality. It is also associated with the soft, vulnerable part of ourselves that can be easily hurt or...

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also see Dream Dictionary: BoxA closed chest in a dream is indicative of a need to hide our true selves, in particular, our emotions and ideals.An open chest infers we are...

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Material aspects: To dream of an orphan indicates that we may be feeling vulnerable and possibly abandoned and unloved.If we are looking after an orphan we are attempting to heal...

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Dreams of pineapple represent a juicy and delicious reward that comes after arduous labor, as symbolized by the prickly exterior and its delicious interior.The pineapple can also represent your protective...

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Material aspects: Dreaming of having to put an animal into quarantine signifies our inability to look after a vulnerable part of ourselves or others. It may also indicate our awareness...

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Dreams of an egg or eggs represent fertility in business, conception, ideas, partnership, and the potential for success. This dream may be cautioning you not to put all your eggs...

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Dreams of raw foods denote extreme attention to your intake of energy and your ability to make the most of a situation, and garner that, which supports your vitality. Perhaps...

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Material aspects: When we find ourselves trespassing in a dream, we are perhaps intruding on someone else’s personal space or area of expertise in waking life. This may also suggest...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: As a barrier signifies an obstacle to be overcome, or a difficulty to be recognized, the nature of the barrier and our reactions will clarify any...

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Dreaming about encountering a pedophile is common for people who have experienced abuse in real life.If your dream is not related to a real-life experience, it may be a warning...

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To dream you’re splitting up with your current partner denotes a deep-seated fear of rejection. You’re feeling vulnerable in the relationship, but this is mostly down to a lack of...

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Dreams of a porcupine represent your egoic defense mechanisms kicking in to protect the aspects of you that feel the most vulnerable, weak or fragile. Your dream may be giving...

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Dreams of something being broken symbolize that you are feeling fragile, vulnerable, and that you are at the end of a cycle. Keep in mind that the places within you...

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Your personal, private, or home life.Relaxation, casualness, downtime, or being off-duty.Evening or nighttime.Sleep or other nighttime events.Feeling embarrassed about being seen in your nightclothes can represent a feeling or fear...

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