Dreaming of King
In short
What does dreaming of King mean?
Personal sovereignty, self-mastery, and mature power.
Jungian interpretation
The Self in its dimension of sovereignty. The fully individuated man. The Rex.
Freudian interpretation
The idealised paternal figure. The king as the all-powerful father of childhood.
Esoteric meaning
The Emperor (IV). The Kings of the Minor Arcana. Linked to the Sun and Leo. The Fisher King of the Grail legend.
Cultural readings
Western tradition: King Arthur, David, Solomon. The divine right of kings. The sacrificed king (Frazer's The Golden Bough).
Eastern tradition: The Yellow Emperor (Huangdi). The Chakravartin (the universal Buddhist king).
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Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of King mean?+
Personal sovereignty, self-mastery, and mature power.
What does dreaming of King mean according to Jung?+
The Self in its dimension of sovereignty. The fully individuated man. The Rex.
What does dreaming of King mean according to Freud?+
The idealised paternal figure. The king as the all-powerful father of childhood.