A major symbolic analogy of mankind is the carriage in relation to humans. The driver is the Self in Jungian psychology; the carriage, the body and mind; horses are the vital forces; and the reins, intelligence and will. In this sense, the overall meaning of the dream is the same as in CAR. On the other hand, a carriage represents slow but safe progress.
If you are surrounded by pioneers it may suggest the desire to explore your unconscious or to adopt a more exciting lifestyle.
If you drive someone else’s car, it portends poverty. But if it is yours, you will be rich.
[1]If you are having a dream involving one of the old fashioned vehicles, splendidly arrayed, then you must be extremely careful to act in such a manner as not to open yourself or your lifestyle to vicious rumor and gossip.
If you are riding in the carriage you will be asked many embarrassing questions concerning a former companion of yours.
If the carriage is old and worn out, the rumors can be overcome with a minimal loss of prestige, by outlasting, ‘wearing them out’, until they finally die away.
[2]See Also: Journey
1- Dreaming of a carriage, such as a horse-drawn one, could be suggestive of old-fashioned attitudes to modern thinking.
A train carriage would indicate that we arc taking a journey that is slightly more public in character than a car journey.
2- Any symbol which signifies our being moved in some way draws attention to our ability to make progressive changes in our lives.
3- ‘fhe carriage is a symbol of majesty and power.
[3]To see a carriage, implies that you will be gratified, and that you will make visits.
To ride in one, you will have a sickness that will soon pass, and you will enjoy health and advantageous positions.
To dream that you are looking for a carriage, you will have to labor hard, but will eventually be possessed with a fair competency.
[4]Dreams of a carriage symbolize old fashioned romance and chivalry. Perhaps you are feeling swept away with magical enchantment and love, or you are being warned about gossip and malicious rumors. Consider the feeling tone.
See Also: Fairy Tale, Gossip.
[5]Similar to car but, because drawn by an animal, more suggestive of a direction brought about by biological drives such as sex and ageing. Can depict how you are dealing with such drives.
See Also: example in bridge.
[6]If your dream featured an old-fashioned carriage, you could be deeply embarrassed by questions concerning your social life. Be careful about putting yourself in situations that might subject you to unkind gossip.
[7]You could be deeply embarrassed by questions concerning your social companions if your dream featured one of these old-fashioned, horse- drawn vehicles.
Guard against subjecting yourself to unkind gossip.
[8]See Also: Dream Dictionary: Journey
To dream of a carriage in any form is indicative of progression in one’s life.
If the carriage is going forward it implies development and growth.
[9]As a vehicle drawn by an animal, a carriage dream can indicate how we are dealing with our biological drives. Are we in control, or are we having a difficult time controlling the horses?
[10]See Also: Auto, Chauffeur, Wagon, A symbol of personality, status. What kind of carriage is it.7 Folklore: Loss.
[11]1. One needs to be helped along in some situation.
2. One wants to have a baby.
[12](See Also: Car)
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being a footman: a false friend is nearby.
having a, at your service: unexpected troubles from your many visits.
of a: feel disappointment at what you hoped to do.
broken, a: your aging body is no longer carrying you.
coachman, being the: wil have and wil be a faithful servant.
driving a: wil reach goal despite sickness.
driving a coach alone: wil have a power struggle with a person you least like.
with others: beware past treachery does not thwart your advantageous position.
getting out of a: loss of an estate if you don’t proceed with caution.
going somewhere in a: wil have many pleasant memories.
long trip in, making a: wil be slow to achieve fortune.
of a: beware wealth that wil last for a short time only.
others driving a coach: disappointment.
overturned: misery for you, when you make a fool of someone.
postillion riding as a guard, a: wil receive good news.
being killed: expect domestic arguments, don’t force conditions.
falling from a horse: wil receive annoying news.
several as escorts: fortune.
riding in a: are subject to a short il ness caused by lack of seriousness.
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