Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Body & Health
Frequency: Common
Cultural Views: 0
Category: Home & Buildings
Frequency: Very Common
Cultural Views: 2
Crying
Emotional release, grief, healing
House
Self, psyche, identity
Crying
Crying in dreams is a powerful form of emotional release. Many people wake from crying dreams with actual tears on their face, indicating the depth of emotional processing occurring during sleep. These dreams often appear when suppressed emotions need an outlet. Crying tears of joy in a dream represents overwhelming positive emotion. Watching someone else cry may indicate empathy or guilt about their pain.
House
Houses are one of the most significant dream symbols, almost always representing the dreamer's self or psyche. Different rooms represent different aspects of personality: the attic represents higher consciousness and memories, the basement represents the unconscious and repressed material, bedrooms represent intimate aspects of self, and the kitchen represents nourishment and creativity. The condition of the house reflects your self-perception.
Crying
House
Crying
One of the most cathartic dream experiences; often leaves the dreamer feeling relieved upon waking
House
The most common symbol for the self in Jungian dream analysis
Crying (0 traditions)
No cultural interpretations recorded.
House (2 traditions)