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Dreaming of Scales
In short
What does dreaming of Scales mean?
Dreaming of scales signals an ongoing judgement or a crucial decision to be made. It is the balance of opposites — the superego weighing good against evil, the psychic imperative to integrate contradictory forces. Linked to Libra, Venus, and Arcana VIII/XI (Justice), the scales also echo Ma'at weighing the heart: a deep and intimate reckoning.
Jungian interpretation
The balance of opposites (enantiodromia). The psychic imperative to integrate contradictory forces into wholeness.
Freudian interpretation
The superego weighing good against evil. Guilt and self-judgement made visible.
Esoteric meaning
The sign of Libra and Venus. Arcana VIII/XI (Justice). The scales of Ma'at in the judgement of the dead.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: Themis and her scales. The Last Judgement. Ma'at weighing the heart.
Eastern tradition: Karma: every action is weighed against its consequences. Yin-Yang as cosmic equilibrium.
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Scales mean?+
Dreaming of scales signals an ongoing judgement or a crucial decision to be made. It is the balance of opposites — the superego weighing good against evil, the psychic imperative to integrate contradictory forces. Linked to Libra, Venus, and Arcana VIII/XI (Justice), the scales also echo Ma'at weighing the heart: a deep and intimate reckoning.
What does dreaming of Scales mean according to Jung?+
The balance of opposites (enantiodromia). The psychic imperative to integrate contradictory forces into wholeness.
What does dreaming of Scales mean according to Freud?+
The superego weighing good against evil. Guilt and self-judgement made visible.