Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Family & Relationships
Frequency: Very Common
Cultural Views: 0
Category: Animals
Frequency: Less Common
Cultural Views: 0
Ex-Partner
Unresolved feelings, patterns, self-reflection
Monkey
Playfulness, mischief, intelligence
Ex-Partner
Dreams about ex-partners are extremely common and usually don't mean you want to get back together. Instead, they often represent unresolved emotional patterns, qualities of that person you've internalized, or aspects of yourself that were prominent during that relationship. The ex may symbolize a particular time in your life rather than the actual person.
Monkey
Monkeys represent the playful, mischievous, and clever aspects of the mind. In Buddhism, the 'monkey mind' refers to the restless, unsettled nature of thought. Monkeys in dreams may indicate a need for more play and humor, or conversely, that you're being too frivolous. In Hindu tradition, the monkey god Hanuman represents devotion and strength. Monkeys can also represent mimicry or copying others.
Ex-Partner
Monkey
Ex-Partner
Among the most common relationship dreams; reflects patterns rather than desires
Monkey
Reflects the playful or restless aspect of your mind that resists discipline