For example, a jar, cup, bottle or kettle: receptive state of mind; our body and what we put into it; what feelings or thoughts we ‘contain* or pour out; the womb—see first example under fish, sea creatures,
[1]See Also: Can, Container. According to Freud, female sexual symbol. According to Jung, symbol of mystery (“Pandoras Box,” which when opened will set loose all the troubles of the world).
[2]also see Vase1- A jar very often represents the feminine principle, perhaps some aspect of mothering or of conservation which we recognise within our lives. It often has the same s...
Learn more about the meaning of Jar1- As a holder of beautiful things, any receptacle such as a vase, water pot, pitcher or urn tends to represent the feminine within a dream. Such an object can also signify creativ...
Learn more about the meaning of Vase1- At its simplest, to dream of a sack can link with word play such as ‘getting the sack’. It brings a period of our lives to an end. possibly in a rather negative way. Perhaps...
Learn more about the meaning of Sack1- In dreams a shell represents the defences we use in order to prevent ourselves from being hurt. We can create a hard shell in response to previous hurt, or a soft shell which wo...
Learn more about the meaning of Shells(see also Luggage)Being a receptacle and therefore womb-like or vagina-like, a bag mav be a sexual symbol. What may determine for you the meaning of the bag in your dream is your f...
Learn more about the meaning of BagFor traditional psychiatrists, baskets, like almost any receptacle into which something can be put, can represent the female principle. Baskets have more general connotations with ...
Learn more about the meaning of BasketEnvironment you are residing in.The structure the spirit is trapped in or resides in harmoniously. Particular rooms represent particular patterns controlling or playing out in the ...
Learn more about the meaning of HouseThe state of existence or consciousness from which we have grown; the state or condition prior to our development of personality—this can be personal, but it also relates to al...
Learn more about the meaning of WombSee Laboratory. On one hand, a place for the unnatural and artificial; on the other, the receptacle for intellect, or the place where connections are made. In alchemy, a reference ...
Learn more about the meaning of Scientific Instrument1- The crucible in a dream links in with receptivity; intuition and the creative side of the dreamer. As a container which is capable of withstanding great heat, it is the aspect w...
Learn more about the meaning of Crucible1- In dreams a pan or a pot signifies nurturing and caring. It can also suggest a receptive frame of mind.2- Just as a cauldron can be taken to indicate the transformative process,...
Learn more about the meaning of Pan, PotHolding out a cup. the receptacle of receiving, may represent the need to receive the fulfillment of your desire.A coffee mug signifies that you are ready to communicate with someo...
Learn more about the meaning of CupUsed to serve food, a plate may represent the receptacle for receiving and welcoming food and nurtunng. Breaking a plate may signify that your ability to accept what life has to of...
Learn more about the meaning of PlatePsychological / emotional perspective: An empty cradle can represent a woman’s fear of childlessness or her fears of motherhood, depending on the other aspects of the dream. It m...
Learn more about the meaning of Cradle / CribPsychological / emotional perspective: Because the ‘fruit’ of a fig is actually a specialized structure, an involuted (nearly closed) receptacle with many small flowers arrange...
Learn more about the meaning of Fig / Fig TreePsychological / emotional perspective: The two meanings of font come together on an emotional level. As a font is a receptacle for water it suggests feeling and security, as a type...
Learn more about the meaning of FontAs always, any receptacle suggests the containing feminine principle, usually the nurturing side.A pot can have the same spiritual significance as a jar....
Learn more about the meaning of Pan / PotPsychological / emotional perspective: A sinking feeling in dreams usually suggests worry or fear. Emotionally we are unable to maintain our usual happiness. We may feel that we ar...
Learn more about the meaning of Sinking(see also Abyss)(1) Images of hell may be seen as depicting the fearsomeness of the unconscious. The fires of hell are those forces of the unconscious that seem to be threatening y...
Learn more about the meaning of HellPsychological / emotional perspective: Just as all receptacles signify the feminine principle, so does the urn, although in a more ornate form. In earlier times, a draped urn signi...
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