1- Dreaming of a measuring tape indicates our need to •measure’ our lives in some way. Perhaps we may need to consider how we communicate with, or ‘measure up’ to, other people’s expectations. Equally, if we are doing the measuring we may be trying to create order in our lives.
Dreaming of a recording tape would suggest that we are aware that the way we express ourselves is worth remembering.
2- Masking or parcel tape could be considered to be restraining - to create boundaries within which movement bccomes difficult. In dreams we bccomc aware of the limitation we impose on ourselves in everydav life.
A way of recording life’s processes.
[1]Material aspects: Dreaming of a measuring tape indicates our need to ‘measure’ our lives in some way. Perhaps we may need to consider how we communicate with, or ‘measure up’ to, other people’s expectations. Equally, if we are doing the measuring we may be trying to create order in our lives. You might also like to consult the entries for communication, measure and record / records / recording.
[2]There are many different kinds of tape, but the premise is the same: repairing some sort of damage to a flat surface by bonding to that surface, creating adhesion that keeps what had been torn apart in one piece. Tape is easy to use and ubiquitous, and herein lies the symbolic meaning: something needs a minor repair and there is a simple solution.
Look to something in your life that can be easily mended.
[3]To see or use tape in your dream, signifies a fear of being trapped in a situation or relationship and not being able to get out of it.
To dream that you (or other people) are being stuck to something with tape, or to dream of sticking objects together with tape, suggests that you are piecing together aspects of yourself and acknowledging those previously rejected parts.
[4]Dreams of tape represent that you are holding things together, perhaps making an effort to remain bonded to a relationship, project or job.
If you dream of recording tape, then this is about holding onto the past, memories, evidence, proof; your ability to preserve your thoughts, feelings and creations.
[5]1. A feeling of dissatisfaction regarding projects and endeavors.
2. Joining two elements—usually social, sometimes in business affairs.
3. Feelings of importance regarding domestic matters (videotape).
4. Keeping a record, likely in legal matters.
[6]Psychological / emotional perspective: Masking or parcel tape could be considered to be restraining – to create boundaries – within which movement becomes difficult. In dreams we become aware of the limitation we impose on ourselves in everyday life.
[7]The image of a tape – particularly the slightly old-fashioned recording tape – is spiritually a way of recording and measuring life’s processes. This ties in with the idea of the akashic records – when everything that is, was or ever shall be is noted.
[8]If you dream of using tape on a broken article it will denote that you have a special person whom you need to make up with.
If you are buying tape you will find misfortune dogging your footsteps.
[9]To dream of tape, denotes your work will be wearisome and unprofitable.
For a woman to buy it, foretells she will find misfortune laying oppression upon her.
[10]Playing your numbers over and over, stuck in the same old rut with the same old tune.
See Also: Record.
[11](See Also: Connecting Devices, Music, Red)
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