To dream that you are debating, or watching a debate, suggests that you are trying to resolve some internal conflict or some unsettled issue in your waking life. Consider the symbolism of who the debate is with and what is being arguing about. How does this reflect some person or soma aspect of yourself in your waking life?
[1]Gives gender-specific: Since debate often contains both logic (a masculine trait) and emotion (a feminine one), men and women will weigh up the merits of the opposite perspective in a debate in dreams.
[2]Psychological / emotional perspective: When we find that we are in a debate, it symbolizes some inner turmoil or conflict that is as yet unresolved. It also means that you will find closure to those unresolved issues.
[3]Material aspects: Listening to a debate suggests that there are things going on that need careful consideration. Taking part in a debate signifies a more ‘hands-on’ approach is required in some areas of our life.
[4]The spiritual implications of a debate within a dream are to do with ascertaining the merits of a positive versus a negative argument, where both are given an equal hearing.
[5]1. A feeling that unresolved conflicts will work themselves out.
2. Guilt over some morally questionable activity or deed, usually an “internal debate.”
[6]Revealed to prepare one to meet the demanding situation
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