W hen we become conscious in a dream that something has been placed on a pedestal we have obviously attempted to make that thing special. We have elevated it to a position of power.
Most human beings have a tendency to idolise or worship certain characteristics. Dreams will often show the appropriateness or otherwise of such an action.
Putting someone or something on a pedestal suggests spiritual worship and idolatry; which can impede one’s spiritual journey if that worship is misplaced.
[1]Dreams of a pedestal signify that you are grappling with “better than/less than” issues. Perhaps your subconscious mind is giving you the message that your unrealistic delusions of grandeur that you project on others or yourself are destined to fail, because we are all equally magnificent, loveable and worthy of success. Alternatively, if you dream of someone being on a pedestal, then they might be helping you to aspire toward a goal or vision.
See Also: Celebrity.
[2]Something on a pedestal is something to be admired, even worshiped.
A dream about being on a pedestal can represent either a feeling that someone else admires us or a desire to be admired. We also sometimes talk about “knocking someone off their pedestal.”
[3]Honor, recognition. Also, giving power away to something or someone, putting them on a pedestal. Ego or martyr trip, putting self on a pedestal. We are all equal beings.
[4]1. Ego; superiority or inferiority, depending on position.
2. Sense of importance, immortality.
3. To hold in high esteem, admiration.
[5]To feel special or to make special, to place above other things; to idolise or worship.
[6]A place of esteem and pride, which is the stepping stone to failure
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