Dreaming of Rose
In short
What does dreaming of Rose mean?
Sacred love, a mystical secret, and beauty with thorns.
Jungian interpretation
The natural mandala. The mystical rose as the Self in full bloom. Sub rosa — the secret kept beneath the rose.
Freudian interpretation
A symbol of feminine sexuality. The bud as virginity; the open bloom as full flowering.
Esoteric meaning
The Rosicrucians. The five-petaled rose as a pentagram. Linked to Venus and Libra. Associated with the Lovers (VI).
Cultural readings
Western tradition: The mystical rose of the Virgin Mary. Dante's rose (the Paradiso). 'A rose is a rose is a rose.'
Eastern tradition: The lotus as the Eastern counterpart of the rose. Purity rising from the mud.
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Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Rose mean?+
Sacred love, a mystical secret, and beauty with thorns.
What does dreaming of Rose mean according to Jung?+
The natural mandala. The mystical rose as the Self in full bloom. Sub rosa — the secret kept beneath the rose.
What does dreaming of Rose mean according to Freud?+
A symbol of feminine sexuality. The bud as virginity; the open bloom as full flowering.