This image relates to having access to tools for daily living.
The key to this symbol is in what is carried inside of it. Whether it’s a pocketbook, briefcase, or shoulder bag, the personal carrying case has become a fixture of necessity in our fast-paced world. Purses provide mobile access to important items that may be needed when you are out in the world, such as your wallet, driver’s license, credit cards, and all the things that represent your identity. Hence, there is a strong symbolic association with what might be referred to as tools for life on a day-to-day basis.
A pocketbook, handbag, or purse is generally carried by women and often contains grooming products. This connects it symbolically to the feminine principle.
The items found in a purse will likely be associated with self-care and nurturing.
If you have lost your purse and are searching for it, you may be experiencing a momentary obstacle in your life.
[1]The purse is a common symbol of female sexuality. It can refer to the genitals of a woman or the uterus. According to Freud, just as purse opens and closes, the woman has the power to give to or refuse others sexually. On the other hand, as the purse usually contains money, it also symbolizes the treasure of your authentic Self.
If you dream that you lose it, you may be suffering the loss of your true identity.
Dreaming of an empty purse indicates a lack of security.
If you dream that you open your wallet and find money inside, you will achieve happiness. The omen is intensified if it is gold. Similarly, it is good luck to find a purse. But if it is others who find it, it is an omen that soon you will receive bad news.
[2]A purse is normally used to hold money, or something of value to us. In dreams it therefore becomes something of value it its own right.
To find a purse would suggest that we have found something of value whereas to lose a purse suggests that we may be being careless.
The material that a purse is made from can have an important significance.
The old saying ‘You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear’ has relevance in dreams.
The mind often plays tricks and manifests an apparently inappropriate image which needs to be worked on.
One symbolism of a purse is the same as that of a bag: the feminine and the containing principle. We are attempting to conserve our Spiritual energy or power.
[3]In a dream, a purse represents the chief minister, an assistant manager or a vice-chairman. He is the one who remains with his superior at all times, discusses with him confidentiality, and transmits his messages.
A purse in a dream also represents a war thirsty person or an influential person. Seeing a purse in a dream also means a job for an unemployed person, temptation, or lamenting the dead.
(See Also: Bag, Pouch, Sack, Wallet)
[4]If you dreamed of finding a purse, you will be pleasantly surprised when someone repays a debt to you.
If you lost a purse in your dream, this signifies disappointment with a friend or lover.
A dream which featured you, or someone else, opening and rummaging in a purse, forecasts the opening of new doors in your life. Buying a purse predicts basic good luck in your near future.
[5]Psychological / emotional perspective: The material that a purse is made from can have an important significance.
A fine material could suggest affluence and a purse that is not appropriate for the occasion symbolizes literally being out of our comfort zone.
The old saying ‘you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear’ has relevance in dreams.
[6]Material aspects: A purse is normally used to hold money, or something of value to us. In dreams it therefore becomes something of value it its own right.
To find a purse would suggest that we have found something of value, whereas to lose a purse suggests that we may be being careless.
[7]Dreams of your purse represent important aspects of yourself, your soul, your identity, and purseonal power; it can feel like you’ve got your life in there.
If you dream that you lose your purse, then you are going through an ego-identity transformation.
[8]Gives gender-specific: For a woman to lose her purse in dreams would suggest that her essential nature as a woman is being compromised, whereas in a man’s dream he may be losing the security he finds in his primary relationship.
[9]To dream of a well-filled purse, shows that fortunes are on the mend, not alone in worldly goods but in spiritual values and love affairs.
To dream that a purse is empty, foretells a disappointment in the person to whom you aie engaged.
[10]To dream that you find a Purse is a good omen if money is inside; it is very fortunate for lovers. But if you dream that you have lost your Purse, then expect difficulties or illness, as the result of your own carelessness.
[11](1) A purse may be a sexual symbol, representing the womb.
(2) As the place where your ‘treasure’ is, it may symbolize your real self.
(3) Losing your purse may, therefore, be a symbol of losing your real identity.
[12]To dream of your purse being filled with diamonds and new bills, denotes for you associations where ``Good Cheer’’ is the watchword, and harmony and tender loves will make earth a beautiful place.
See Also: Pocket-book.
[13]You are likely to be pleasantly surprised by a long overdue payment or repayment if you dreamed of folding a purse, but if you lost one, it signifies disillusionment with a friend or lover.
[14]1. Desire for privacy, likely because of secrets.
2. Financial security.
3. Achievement of goals (to receive or win a purse).
4. Loss of control of resources (to lose a purse).
[15]Carrying a purse in a dream may signify the secret place of important possessions, which are being closely held. Losing the purse might suggest loss of power and control of possessions.
[16]One symbolism of a purse is the same as that of a bag: the feminine and the containing principle. We are attempting to conserve our spiritual energy or power.
[17]Your identity; if you lose your purse you are not sure who you are; may be giving power away to others; or transitioning into new self-concept.
[18]Something in our nature we value and try not to lose; a woman’s sexual feelings; the vagina.
[19]A good bank account is foretold by a dream of finding money in your purse.
[20]See “billfold”
[21]See Also: Pocketbook
[22]To dream of finding a purse, is a very favorable omen; it denotes great happiness and unlooked-for prosperity; in love, it is the sure token of a speedy'marriage, and being dearly beloved by the object of your affections. To dream •yon lose your purse shows the loss of a friend; in other respects it denotes some pleasant adventure is about to happen to you, by which you will be the gainer; to the sailor, it denotes the loss of his sweetheart while at sea.
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buying a: wil be extremely busy attending a wedding, funeral and political event.
finding a, with money in it: loss of power and control of possessions.
without: misunderstanding between relatives about your il -mannered conduct.
giving a, as a gift: righteous scorn of friend does not al eviate the feud.
receiving: careless routine matters wil cause your feelings to be trampled needlessly.
losing your: your past is gone; your indecision is the future.
lovers dreaming of finding a: wil receive money you have been looking for.
losing: wil misplace something you badly need.
snatching a: are trapped in an inclusive defensive circle of a relationship.
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