for a Bra
I was dreaming I was at my Aunt Anita's house. I was about 12 or
13, I think. She was expecting company, when I suddenly realized
I wasn't wearing a bra. In fact, I was wearing a spaghetti strap
midriff t-shirt and short shorts -- something I would NEVER wear
then or now. I decided to go out to buy a bra before anyone came.
I went out to the street and started looking for a store only I didn't
know where I was. Then I met my Aunt Anita in the street and she
pointed out the store right on the corner in front of us. When I
walked in, I immediately saw the bras, but when I got to where
they were, they weren't there. My aunt came over and helped me
find them. Only they didn't have my size. I kept looking and
looking. Then I saw another rack of them, but again, when I got
there, they weren't there. Once again, my aunt came over and
pointed them out and once again, they didn't have my size. I
decided to buy one that was too small and wear it -- it was better
then going braless, wasn't it?
The Symbols
It's dificult to pinpoint exact symbols in this dream as the actions
in the dream speak more directly to me. One of the keys to
deciphering your dreams is to realize that the mind uses more
than just different symbols, it uses actions, and metaphors and
picture puzzles. Many times, a recent event is used as the basis
-- in this case, yesterday, I recalled in an email to an elemantary
schoolmate, an embarrasing incident in school when I wasn't
wearing a bra. It's not unusual to be looking (or searching) for
something in your dream -- only you will know what it is that you
are seeking -- something physical, emotional, intellectual or
spiritual? The other symbols in the dream my provide insight.
The bra (and other undergarments) symbolize hidden desires or
prejudices and the clothing you wear is an indication of the side
of yourself that you show to the world.
The Interpretation
I think the fact that I was looking for the bra and saw it and then it
wasn't where I saw it symbolizes my most deep seated desire in
life. I knew what I was looking for, I saw it within reach and then it
was gone -- it happened several times in my life. Then I bought a
bra that didn't fit -- I settled for less than what I needed -- another
comparison to my life. My Aunt Anita is symbolizing -- a need
(sounds like Anita, doesn't it?) A need to fit this desire into what
others think my life should be (the bra didn't fit and I was dressed
like most adolescents dressed though I would never dress that
way myself). The clothing I am wearing is skimpy indicating to me
that I am not showing my true self to the world. The fact that the
store I was looking for was right in front of me, and I failed to see
it, is telling me that I am failing to recognize opportunities to fill
this need.
My Action Plan
My action plan for this dream is re-examine this desire -- is it
realisitic, do I still want it, or am I simply searching for it because
I've been doing it so long? I also need to work on trusting my
intuition so that I don't miss out on these opportunities.
More of my dreams with interpretations -- Water, Water
Everywhere; Trees for Two; The Landlord Cleans Up; Cats!; Fire!; A
Day at Work
Go to Symbol Dictionary.
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