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Dreaming of Hourglass
In short
What does dreaming of Hourglass mean?
Dreaming of an hourglass awakens consciousness of passing time and of mortality as an ally of meaning. Linked to Saturn, Capricorn, and the Hermit (IX), the hourglass is an attribute of Death and Chronos alike. Inverted, it announces a new cycle. It is the memento mori that lends urgency and depth to every lived moment.
Jungian interpretation
The consciousness of mortality that lends meaning to life. Time as an ally of the individuation process.
Freudian interpretation
Anxiety around the passing of time, fear of ageing and death (the Thanatos drive).
Esoteric meaning
Linked to Saturn and Capricorn. The Hermit (IX) measures the hours. An attribute of Death and Chronos alike.
Cultural readings
Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Hourglass mean?+
Dreaming of an hourglass awakens consciousness of passing time and of mortality as an ally of meaning. Linked to Saturn, Capricorn, and the Hermit (IX), the hourglass is an attribute of Death and Chronos alike. Inverted, it announces a new cycle. It is the memento mori that lends urgency and depth to every lived moment.
What does dreaming of Hourglass mean according to Jung?+
The consciousness of mortality that lends meaning to life. Time as an ally of the individuation process.
What does dreaming of Hourglass mean according to Freud?+
Anxiety around the passing of time, fear of ageing and death (the Thanatos drive).