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Dreaming of Lover
In short
What does dreaming of Lover mean?
Dreaming of a lover stages the Anima or Animus — the complementary dimension of the psyche projected onto another. It is incarnate desire, the promise of the union of opposites, the sacred hieros gamos symbolised by the Lovers and Venus. This dream often questions what one seeks in the other, and what has not yet been recognised within oneself.
Jungian interpretation
The Anima (for a man) or the Animus (for a woman). The complementary dimension of the psyche projected onto the beloved.
Freudian interpretation
The object of desire, instinctual satisfaction, transference love.
Esoteric meaning
The Lovers (VI). Linked to Venus and Libra. The hieros gamos — the sacred union of opposites.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: Tristan and Iseult, Romeo and Juliet. Courtly love. Eros and Psyche.
Eastern tradition: Radha and Krishna. The Song of Songs. Shiva and Shakti in sacred union.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Lover mean?+
Dreaming of a lover stages the Anima or Animus — the complementary dimension of the psyche projected onto another. It is incarnate desire, the promise of the union of opposites, the sacred hieros gamos symbolised by the Lovers and Venus. This dream often questions what one seeks in the other, and what has not yet been recognised within oneself.
What does dreaming of Lover mean according to Jung?+
The Anima (for a man) or the Animus (for a woman). The complementary dimension of the psyche projected onto the beloved.
What does dreaming of Lover mean according to Freud?+
The object of desire, instinctual satisfaction, transference love.