Dreaming of Scales
In short
What does dreaming of Scales mean?
Judgement, karmic equilibrium, and a crucial decision.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does dreaming of Scales mean?+
Judgement, karmic equilibrium, and a crucial decision.
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.