Reflection

Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation

What Does Reflection Mean in Dreams?

Discover the dream symbol interpretation and spiritual meaning

Western/Modern

Seeing a reflections in your dream shows the dreamer its true identity or the mask (persona) they wear in public. The contexts of the dream can alter between a positive or negative depending on your emotions. Noticing your teeth falling out or hair dropping are indications of insecurity, self image issues or inward appearance flaws. If you overly confident in the mirror might project aspects of narcissism.

Biblical

Symbolic of looking into your heart, Prov. 27:19

Jungian

Two of the most important symbols that appear as you move toward self-actualization, is to hear your name and to see your reflection. In both cases, the dream is offering a message about cultivating who you really are. Seeing the reflection of something else can show a 'disconnect' related to the symbol. A time for reflection may be necessary to see clearly. See also Mirror.

Islamic (Ibn Sirin)

Seeing one’s picture reflected in a wall means his death, and connotes that his name will be itched on his gravestone.

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