Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Home & Buildings
Frequency: Very Common
Cultural Views: 2
Category: Nature & Weather
Frequency: Moderately Common
Cultural Views: 0
House
Self, psyche, identity
Island
Isolation, independence, refuge
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.
Island
Islands represent isolation, self-sufficiency, and refuge from the overwhelming 'ocean' of emotions or life demands. A tropical island paradise suggests a desire for escape and rest. A deserted island reflects loneliness and self-reliance. An island you can't leave represents feeling trapped in isolation. Islands also represent the conscious self surrounded by the vast unconscious (the sea).
House
Island
House
The most common symbol for the self in Jungian dream analysis
Island
Represents the balance between solitude (independence) and isolation (loneliness)
House (2 traditions)
Island (0 traditions)
No cultural interpretations recorded.