Shaping or molding a substance (such as manipulating clay into a certain shape) can represent: Making or overseeing changes (such as to yourself or to a plan).
Transformation or metamorphosis.
Influencing a process, situation, outcome, person, or something else.
Having power or control somehow in your life (or desiring more).
See Also: Changing, Controlled, Being, Controlling, Making or Building, Artwork, Creativity, Design or Plan, Shape, Clay, Soft
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