To kill a bear, portends extrication from former entanglements.
A young woman who dreams of a bear will have a threatening rival or some misfortune.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
A parent defending their child; see “animals”... Dream Dictionary Unlimited
2. A leader, especially military; a warrior.
3. Out-of-control unconscious elements, usually dangerous.
4. To become berserk; transformation. ... New American Dream Dictionary
A bear in a dream also represents a dull and a heavy looking woman who takes pleasure in partying, uninhibitedness and enjoying all types of entertainment. Seeing a bear in a dream also means capture or imprisonment, or he could represent a stupid enemy, a thief, an effeminate person, or a trickster.
If one sees himself riding over a bear in a dream, should he qualify, it means that he will manage a loathsome business. Otherwise, it means that he will be struck with fear and distress, then he will escape from his trials.
A bear in a dream also means travels, returning from a journey or he could represent a prostitute.
If one has access to such a woman, he must beware not to commit adultery.... Islamic Dream Interpretation
For our ancestors, the bear represented a real danger and threat. Those who wore a bearskin became attackers and experienced a tremendous increase in energy and vitality.
Can also be a person who is a little stupid but good- natured.
The symbol often indicates disappointment or that one is about to disappoint somebody. Often a symbol of the neglected inner animal (extinction).
According to Jung, symbol of the negative side of masculine strength.
In Nordic mythology the bear usually symbolizes female attributes. Also, the followers of Artemis called themselves arktoi (bears). Since ancient times, the bear has been depicted as a motherly, earthbound animal that represents the female drive.
ASTROLOGY: The bear corresponds to Taurus.... Little Giant Encyclopedia
1- To have a bear appear alive in a dream indicates aggression, or if it is dead, the handling of one’s deeper negative instincts.
To dream of a toy bear i.e. a teddy bear shows a childlike need for security.
2- Psychologically; we have recognised the need to meet the force of our own creativity.
3- The bear symbolises spiritual strength and power, both latent for example, when a bear hibernates and also apparent.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
If you kill a bear, you will overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
If you are chased by a bear, you will have many business problems and will have to deal with unpleasant people.
If you track or hunt a bear, you will gain in stature and be greatly respected.... Gypsy Dream Dictionary
The grizzly or domineering side of our moods (e.g., acting “bearish”).
The wildness within that wishes more expression.
Heraldic: Among the medieval artisans, this creature provided the perfect vehicle for visual puns, and usually stood for for-BEAR-ance.
She-bear protecting cubs: The maternal instinct fully developed; righteous anger or anxiety with real foundations.
Hibernation: An alternative type of death dream. Also, resting and storing up energy for difficult times ahead (see Cave).
Fearlessness.
The term “berserkers” among warrior clans came from “bear sarks,” a shirt originated by Artemis to give strength and protection to those defending her lands.
Native American: Supernatural power and fortitude.
Biblical: The she-bear, particularly, is portrayed as ferocious (noted in Samuel, Hosea, and Proverbs).
To what project or relationship are you, or should you be, applying this type of fervently protective energy?... The Language of Dreams
For the urban shaman, the bear’s call may be to a profession in the healing arts such as massage therapy or reflexology. As an archetype, the bear pos sesses strength and a grounded connection to the earth.
The bear often represents the nurturing or mothering aspect that comforts and heals as the primary relationship early in life.
Thus, an angry bear can signify a response to the devouring nature of your own mother.... Ariadne's Book of Dream
Depth Psychology: A bear often indicates deception and disappointment. Maybe somebody—perhaps a woman—is trying to deceive you. You are also not quite certain about a particular woman. See Animals.... Dreamers Dictionary
To dream about a polar bear represents a reawakening.... Dream Symbols and Analysis
A bear also represents a rival you may have for your loved one, if the bear is seen to be climbing, then the outcome will be in your favor.... Encyclopedia of Dreams
If you succeed in killing the Bear, or driving it away, you may expect success eventually.... Mystic Dream Book
The image may be of the possessive, devouring mother or of the all-caring mother.
If it is recognized in the dream that the bear is masculine, the image may then be of an overbearing person, or possibly the father.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
To dream of a toy bear – i.E.
A teddy bear – shows a childlike need for security.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
For a woman, it is a threat of a rival who is interested in her occupation or the object of her affections.... Psycho Dream Interpretation
(2) A bear may also symbolize mother, either vour actual mother, or the wisdom that is available to you in your unconscious. See also Mother.
(3) Alternatively, simply take the bear as a symbol of your unconscious and try to work out - from the dream action - what particular aspect of the unconscious is being presented to your attention: for example, the functions of feeling, as distinct from thinking or fantasizing; or an intuitive oneness with Nature.... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols
It is considered the representation of the dangerous aspect of the unconscious. The bear is the example of the cruel and primitive man. In any case, if the dream is pleasant, it could represent maternal protection. Beneath its imposing figure, a generous soul may be hidden. In this last case, the unconscious is communicating the need to express your qualities. You have to externalize these noble thoughts that, sometimes, you hide behind a proud front.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
A dream with a bear in it is asking you to consider whether it is time for aggression or time to retreat and wait for the right season.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams
As potentially fierce animals, they can also represent the untamed, animal side of the self. Paradoxically, bears are also regarded as soft, cuddly creatures, and thus can symbolize the softer side of human nature. (See also Teddy Bear.)... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
If the bear is recognized as male, then it could refer to an overbearing person, or perhaps the father figure in a person’s life.
The bear is largely a solitary animal that prefers to live and survive alone. This, and its human way of standing, may be major reasons for bears appearing in dreams. We can therefore link the bear with feelings about living alone or surviving by one’s own strength. Because of the bear’s ability to hibernate, it can also represent our ability to recreate ourselves after a period of rest and reflection.
Bears in dreams may also link to feelings we have about becoming independent, or meeting strength and independence in someone else, or even wild rage as ‘the bear with a sore head’.
If the latter is the case, it could suggest your relationship with someone who is touchy or grouchy or powerfully possessive in a smothering relationship. It could also indicate the danger of sudden unpredictable reactions.... The Element Encyclopedia
A bear trainer in a dream represents a teacher who teaches good conduct to ignorant people, or a coach of a woman singer. He also represents people who illicit unlawful or tainted money from drugs or prostitution.... Islamic Dream Interpretation
To see beard on women, foretells unpleasant associations and lingering illness.
For some one to pull your beard, denotes that you will run a narrow risk if you do not lose property.
To comb and admire it, shows that your vanity will grow with prosperity, making you detestable in the sight of many of your former companions.
For a young woman to admire a beard, intimates her desire to leave celibacy; but she is threatened with an unfortunate marriage.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
2. Wisdom and insight.
3. Shame (shaving it off ).
4. Unwanted development (a woman dreaming). ... New American Dream Dictionary
If it is moderately long or well trimmed in the dream, it means earning respect, rising in rank, prosperity, beauty and sovereignty.
If only the sides of one’s beard are long and not the middle section in the dream, it means that one will work to save money for someone else.
If one’s beard is too long and lacks proper trimming in a dream, it means indebtedness, distress and suffering from depression.
If it becomes long to the extent of reaching the floor in the dream, it means death.
If one’s beard grows long and thick in a dream, it means longevity or increase in one’s wealth.
If it reaches his belly in the dream, it means that he does not obey God’s commands.
If it grows longer than one’s grip in the dream, it means that one lives from the interest he earns from usury.
If the hair of one’s beard is black in the dream, it means prosperity and satisfaction in one’s life. Ifits color is greenish-black in the dream, it means extended wealth, power and rulership, unless if one is a tyrant, for the color of Pharaoh’s beard was greenish-black.
If the color of one’s beard yields to yellow in the dream, it means poverty and illness.
If its color is blondish in the dream, it means a scare.
If one grabs his own beard in the dream and ifits hair falls into his hand, and ifhe keeps holding to the hair, it means incurring financial losses then recovering them, unless one discards the hair in the dream. Pulling someone’s from his beard in the dream means inheriting him.
If one sees a young boy who has not reached the age of puberty having a beard in a dream, it means the child’s death. Ifthe child’s beard is just starting to grow in the dream, it means that he will grow to lead and command people.
If one’s beard is shallow and if it makes him look fatuous in a dream, it means payment of one’s debts or easing of his trouble or dispelling of his distress.
If one’s beard looks childish or completely immature in the dream, it means losing people’s respect. Ifthe color of one’s beard is gold in the dream, it means that he will lose some respect and perhaps half of his wealth. Seeing one-halfof one’s beard shaved in a dream means poverty. Ifan unknown young person shaves one’s beard in a dream, it means loss of dignity and injury caused by one’s enemy or competitor or someone who carries the same name.
If an old man shaves his beard in a dream, it means that he will lose his good reputation at the hand of a profiteer and an overpowering enemy. Ifone’s beard is cut off in a dream, it means financial losses valued at how far it is trimmed. Clipping what is longer than man’s grip of one’s beard in a dream means paying the due alms tax. Cutting off someone’s beard in a dream means swindling his inheritance.
A white beard in a dream means honor, dignity and good fame.
If one’s beard turns gray, leaving few black hairs in the dream, it means earning respect.
If all its hair becomes gray in the dream, it means poverty and loss of integrity. Seeing one’s wife having a beard in a dream means increase in one’s wealth or growth ofthe son’s business, or sickness of one’s wife, or it could mean that she will no longer be able to conceive children, though if she had a son, it means that he will control the entire family.
If a woman sees herself having a beard in a dream, it means losing her husband and if she is a widow, it means that she will marry a hard-working man who is compatible with her.
If a pregnant woman sees that in a dream, it means that she will beget a son, and ifshe has a quarrel with someone, it means that she will win the battle and stand for herself with dignity and courage. Plucking one’s facial hair or beard in a dream means wasting money.
If one’s beard and head is shaved in a dream, it means recovering from an illness, satisfying one’s debts or dispelling sorrow and distress. Having an extraordinarily long beard that one can spin and weave as a cloth, then sells it in his dream means that he will forge a testimony. Clipping one’s beard in a dream also means losing money. One’s beard in a dream also represents his job, business, clothing, gains and losses. Cutting off the hair of one’s beard with one’s own teeth in a dream means sufferings, distress and trouble. Swearingby the honor of one’s beard in a dream may denote either one’s truthfulness or lies, his stinginess or generosity. One’s beard in a dream also could represent his wife.
If a farmer finds the hair ofhis beard black in a dream, it means that he should start harvesting his crop.
A white beard could denote illness or frailty. Ifone’s beard in wakefulness is gray and he sees its color black in a dream, it means strength, determination, firmness, certainty, having great energy and exuberance. Ifone’s beard in his dream seems longer than the usual, it means being a spendthrift, wasting money, engaging in gambling and sportinggames, or suffering from depression, or beingtroubled by circumstances.
If a subversive and a sinful person sees himself having a beard in a dream, it means that he will repent of his sins.
If a misguided person sees himself having a beard in his dream, it means that he will receive guidance.
If a woman grows a beard in her dream, it means that she is trying to be a man, or it could mean insolence or engaging in wrongdoing.
If a child sees himself having a beard in a dream, it means longevity. Loving a beard and kissing it in a dream means lacking determination or will, regardless ifit is his own beard or ifit is someone else’s beard.
If a straw or anything sticks to one’s beard in a dream, it means hearing bad words. Shaving half of one’s beard in a dream means losing one’s source of income or loss of one’s dignity. Holding the beard of one’s uncle in a dream means unjustly inheriting him.
If a woman sees herself having a beard like a man in a dream, it means that she will never beget children, unless if she has a reddish beard as the natural color ofher hair. However, for a man, to have a reddish beard in a dream means trials and temptation and particularly if some gray hair is also mixed with it.
(Also see Face; Scissors; Shaving; Twisting a rope)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
If you are a woman dreaming that you have a beard, you may be dealing with your own issues of power. You may be using more masculine energy than you would like to or that is necessary. See also: Hair... The Bedside Dream Dictionary
A beard on a woman, however, is a disagreeable omen (Artemidorus). An erotic dream (Freud). The beard symbolizes the male sex (Smith, Sacred Emblems). ... The Fabric of Dream
A beard being cut off almost always means loss of vitality and fear of impotence. However, there is also another side to the image of a beard being cut off—exposing the face, approaching the world with openness. In this context, shaving off a beard in today’s setting might also mean an increase in potency.
ASTROLOGY: Symbol of Saturn.... Little Giant Encyclopedia
2- We perhaps need to consider more masculine attributes in ourselves or others.
3- Spiritually there is an ambivalence in the symbol of the beard and the meaning will depend on the dreamer’s own culture. It may mean wisdom and dignity, or alternatively it mav mean deceit and deviousness... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
If one dreams he hath a comely beard, it shows be shall be pleasant in his discourse, find out the intricacies of the matter proposed, and prosper in his undertakings, H a maid dreams that she hath a beard, she will be speedily matched to her content.
If she be a married woman, such a dream threatens her with the loss of her husband, or that she shall be separated from hirn, and constrained to govern her house singly as if she were a man.
If it be a woman with child that so dreams, it shows she shall have a son.
If a widow woman dreams she hath a beard, she shall have a husband who shall be kind and bountiful.
If she be at law it shows she shall persevere in her opinion; and, bear- ing a high mind, regard her honor, and vindicate it as if she were a man.
To a young child this dream is death; but to him who is now in his youth, beginning to have a beard, it is a sign be shali rise by himself, and put himself forward, of what estate soever he be.
If one dreams that he hath lost his beard, or that somebody hath pulled it up by the roots or shaved it, it denotes loss of relations, estates, and honor.
To dream that one hath a great heart, in a young man betokeneth wisdom; in an old man length of years; but in a woman that she shall be a furious vixen, and wear the breeches.... The Complete Dream Book
To dream of having a full luxuriant beard on tbe face is to be able to look forward to great success, both in money matters and in love.
To clip one’s beard foretells loss of a financial nature or the loss of a sweetheart To clip another’s beard portends a quarrel.
A young woman who dreams of admixing a beard is threatened with an unwise marriage; but if she dreams of having a beard herself, the prediction is that she will soon be a bride, if unmarried, or a mother if she has a husband.... The Complete Dream Book
If you dream of combing your own beard and it is full of snarls, you will be likely to quarrel with your relatives.
Having your beard trimmed is a portent of a slight improvement in business.... The Complete Dream Book
A man dreaming about shaving off or otherwise losing his l>eard: an unconscious fear of losing his pow er, his masculinity. In addition the dream means that he must soon say goodbye to (or be abandoned by) a good friend.
A man dreaming about a woman with a beard: be more careful with the opposite sex; the woman is “wearing the pants” and hiding her innermost thoughts.
A white beard is a symbol of wisdom. See Hair, Shaving.
Depth Psychology: In a man’s dream, the beard symbolizes masculine power. Shaving off a beard, however, means that he needs to let go of habitual behavior or prejudices. In a woman’s dream, a beard means that she is unconsciously looking for a father figure and more protection and security. ... Dreamers Dictionary
If a woman dreams that she has a beard, it represents her desire to be more manly and powerful.... Dream Symbols and Analysis
The fuller the Beard the better for the dreamer.... Mystic Dream Book
A beard also symbolizes mystery, wisdom, and masculinity. See Mask.... Strangest Dream Explanations
The bearded wise old man of the archetypes signifies inner wisdom.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
To dream of cutting or having a beard cut suggests a loss of power.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
If a woman is growing a beard in a dream it shows she needs to be more assertive.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
A beard on a woman, however, is an attention-getter, indicating that this dream is an important one and close attention should be paid to the other symbols in the dream.
If a man wearing a beard seems unfriendly and ominous, or if the man is also wearing glasses, then someone important to you is hiding something.... Dream Explanations of Astro Center
The fuller or bushier the beard, the luckier you will be. But to dream of a beard on a woman (or if you dream of growing a beard) is a warning against spending your money foolishly.... My Dream Interpretation
But a dream of a beard on a woman is a warning against gambling of any nature.
See also Hair.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
(2) A bearded old man in vour dreams must be listened to: he probably represents the profound but practical wisdom that resides in the depths of the psyche. (God has sometimes been represented as a bearded old man.) See also God, Wise Old Man / Woman.... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols
If you get carried away by creative intuition you will attain your goals. The longer the beard, the greater your chances of success. The beard also symbolizes the primitive and wild man present in subject’s interior: the most indomitable sexual side. According to Freud, men who dream of shaving their beard are afraid of losing their confidence in sexual matters. On the other hand when a woman dreams that she grows a beard, it shows her desire for a more masculine role: for example at the workplace. In the case that an elder with a gray and long beard is portrayed, it is a sign that your unconscious wants to convey its advice for greater knowledge and understanding of things.
A long and strong beard denotes honor and eloquence; but a too long one indicates lawsuits and losses. A short one predicts litigation and family disagreements. As for color: a brown beard denotes evils; red, false friends; blonde, success; black, pain; and gold or silver, wealth.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
A beard also blocks much of the face and in this way can connect to a desire to hide your true feelings.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams
A bear is only aggressive when provoked, and as such times he is dangerous and deadly. Bears in dreams may represent a period of introspection and depression. However, this may be a part of a healing cycle, where the dreamer has retreated into himself in order to regenerate and in order to create something new and valuable in his life. Bears are highly regarded symbols in a variety of cultures and traditions, including the Native American tradition. Carl Jung said that all wild animals represent latent affects (feelings and emotions).
The interpretation of the bear in a dream may be influenced by your perception of it and by the events in the dream.
The bear may represent qualities in your character or specific aspects of your personality. Bears are usually associated with danger and aggression, but this is a very narrow view of this powerful dream symbol. ... The Bedside Dream Dictionary
See also Animals.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
*(A cup-bearer is a person who fills and serves the wine cups, as in a king’s palace-Collins Concise Eng. Dic.)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
(Also see Patience)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
If the hair is in a good condition, the dreamer may be feeling vital or strong, but if hair is in a bad condition, this can reveal feelings of low self-esteem or a lack of strength.
If you are combing hair, this suggests your attempts to untangle a particular problem or attitude you have in waking life.
If your hair is being cut, perhaps you are trying to create order, or sort out your responsibilities. Traditionally, a haircut represents success or an achievement in a new project, but if you are unhappy with the haircut it can also indicate a loss of strength and worries about your self-image. Another interpretation is that cutting hair suggests conformity, as long hair was a symbol of rebellion in the 1960s.
If you are cutting someone else’s hair, this may be a warning to be on your guard in relation to anyone around you who is acting negatively towards you.
Hair blowing in the wind or flowing free suggests you need to feel free and express your feelings in an uninhibited way. Brushing hair indicates clarity of thought. Changing your hairstyle or washing your hair suggests a change in attitudes or a change of mind; you may want to ‘let your hair down’.
If hair is disheveled, this suggests mental confusion. A plait or a ponytail suggests discipline and self-restraint, and also links in with childhood.
If the hair is overly perfumed, this can be linked to your vanity.
If you applied the perfume yourself, then perhaps you are acting in an arrogant way about something in your life. A wig signifies a false attitude or persona.
If you are bald in your dream, this can highlight your intelligence, but it can also highlight anxiety about growing older. Alternatively, it could suggest a loss of self-esteem or, according to Freud, a fear of castration. Dreams about hair loss can also represent worries about getting older.
If a beard appears in your dream, this suggests feelings about manhood, or so-called masculine qualities within yourself.
If the beard is cut off, it suggests uncertainty, whilst a long, thick beard suggests the opposite. Hairs on the chest or other parts of the body can also indicate male characteristics or expressions of sexuality.... The Element Encyclopedia
For instance, we may have half-completed a task and be aware of this, but do not know how to finish it. Often the dream images that appear can show us how to do this. Conversely, if in a dream we have only partially completed a task and are left feeling dissatisfied with what has happened, we perhaps need to consider in waking life what needs to be done to enable us to complete the action in the dream. What would we have done had we been able to complete it?
2- To have only half of what we feel we should have - for instance in quantity perhaps only to have half of the food or drink we had expected, indicates that we are possibly selling ourselves short. We are not allowing ourselves to have what we need.
To dream of being half way up a hill or a mountain or halfway down a river would indicate that there is some indecision. We are not as motivated as we should, or could, be to continue with the task we have in hand. We have made an initial effort but greater effort is needed in order to be where we want to be. This type of dream is very often to do with either motivating ourselves or others.
To continually dream of slipping back, until we are only halfway through our task, to be repeating it over and over again, would indicate that we do not have the ability to complete it. There is perhaps an extra skill that we need to enable us to achieve success.
3- A degree of spiritual indecision is also indicated here.
The dreamer should look at where he wants to be spiritually... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
If you dream of only getting half but you wanted the whole thing, this represents feeling unfulfilled.... Strangest Dream Explanations
To dream of being half way up a hill or a mountain or halfway down a river would indicate that there is some lack of motivation. We have made an initial effort but more is needed in order for us to be where we want to be.
To continually dream of slipping back, until we are only halfway through our task, to be repeating it over and over again, would indicate that we do not have the ability to complete it. There is perhaps an extra skill that we need to enable us to achieve success.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
For instance, in waking life we may be aware of having only half-completed a task, but do not know how to finish it. Often the dream images that appear can show us how to do this. Conversely, if in a dream we have only partially completed a task and are left feeling dissatisfied with what has happened, we perhaps need to consider in waking life what needs to be done to enable us to complete the action in the dream.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
A door half open can indicate indecision.
If cut in half, one is in conflict with oneself, between one’s mind and one’s body.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
(Also see Unit of measure)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
If you see a pall-bearer, you will antagonize worthy institutions, and make yourself obnoxious to friends. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
2. Honor and distinction, especially in relationships or socially. ... New American Dream Dictionary
If you see them carrying a coffin this will indicate that you will lose your job through your own obnoxious behavior. This dream is a warning to change.
If you are the pall bearer then expect an immediate rise in your status.... Encyclopedia of Dreams
To see the skin of one, denotes that you will successfully overcome any opposition. See Bear.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
2. Overcoming obstacles, improvements of situations and conditions.
3. Solitude, rebirth and communication—usually spiritual, often emotional. ... New American Dream Dictionary
See also Animals.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
The same is the interpretation of the hair of the beard falling off.... Islamic Dream Interpretation
To see others acting as standard-bearers, foretells that you will be jealous and envious of some friend.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
2. Immaturity, childishness, often in relationships.
3. Sense of security, reassurance. ... New American Dream Dictionary
A teddy bear may also indicate the desire for children.... Little Giant Encyclopedia
A teddy bear can also represent comfort and unconditional love, or even a childish relationship. (See also Bear).... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia
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