Dreams of Exams: Facing Challenges and Building Confidence
Vision: Hidden behind the dream might be the fear of making a long-overdue decision, or resolving confusion or tension at work. Particularly in men's dreams, an exam symbolizes actual problems, such as the fear of standing up for yourself to your boss or in your job. These dreams challenge you to face and resolve conflicts, encouraging growth and learning.
Exam Dreams and Confidence
An intense exam dream is meant to strengthen your self-confidence and provide the energy necessary to complete tasks. If you dream of taking an exam and failing, don’t panic. The dream is actually a sign that you will succeed.
See Also: Learning, School, Teacher.
Depth Psychology: The Meaning Behind Exam Dreams
Depth Psychology: The exam dream is a test of your character and maturity. Passing the exam means you are ready for new tasks and challenges. Do you fear problems ahead? Do you doubt yourself? Is your belief in your abilities on shaky ground? It’s time to build up your self-confidence!
[1]It reveals mistrust and fear of failure regarding the situation that you are experiencing. Awareness of this uncertainty indicates that you should trust your own skills more. Exams are quite stressful experiences that require you to deal with them in the short term.
If you dream that you fail an examination, or arrived late, or did not study enough, it means that you are not yet ready for the challenges of real life. You are advised to make the greatest effort and to forget your fears.
The two esoteric interpretations that exist about this dream are opposite. The first states that passing an exam portends success in life; canceling it, failure. The second interpretation, however, predicts the opposite.
[2]An upcoming crisis in the attainment of a cherished goal.
If the dreamer fails the exam, or if he awakens before knowing whether he passed or failed, the goal may be unfeasible at this time and should be re-examined.
If the dreamer passes the exam, then, in spite of obstacles, he has it in him to get what he wants. Astrological parallel: Saturn or Uranus Tarot parallel: The Tower
[3]Dreaming about taking an exam suggests you have a fear of failure, and you may even be a perfectionist.
If you miss an exam in a dream, you are worried that you don’t have what it takes to accomplish something expected of you in real life.
To dream that you are cheating on an exam suggests that you are not being honest with yourself.
[4]1. A trial;
2. Judgment;
3. Test
4. Temptation;
5. Soul searching; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet. 1:7; Ps. 26:2; 1 Cor. 11:28.
[5]Taking an exam is symbolic of being tested in life, James 1:3
[6]Are you testing yourself?How did it turn out?
[7]Insecurity about oneself.
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