East

Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation

What Does East Mean in Dreams?

Discover the dream symbol interpretation and spiritual meaning

Western/Modern

The direction plays a very symbolic role in religions associated with wisdom and knowledge. In dreams the sun rises in the east representing new beginning, birth, transformation and spring. The light of the world is linked with the rise of Christ as the west (right) is considered dark.

Jungian

The East can been associated with a new start or the coming of a 'new day' since the sun always rises from the East. Dreams of Houses and Buildings that focus on the East, suggest some new aspect emerging as your sense of identity is given definition. Dreams of Anatomy and Body Parts associated with the idea of the East can be focusing on the left side of the body. East is a relative symbol but can sometimes be associated with the idea of Left - or a new way of doing something. Finally, the East can be a spiritual symbol and may represent changes in your spiritual outlook.

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