What does it mean to dream about a labyrinth? |

Dreaming of a labyrinth can represent two meanings – the first, imprisonment with no way out; the second, the very movement of finding oneself. An example of this is the labyrinth of Chartres Cathedral: its circular path promotes a meditative state of symbolically reaching the center of oneself.

In general, labyrinths are unidirectional structures, formed by truncated paths with only one possible path. There are also descriptions of confusing mazes with multiple entrances that are confused with exits. There may be surprises and frustrations, but the central issue is always finding a way out.

Check out more details below to help you better understand what you dreamed of:

Reflect on the context of dreaming about a labyrinth

How is this labyrinth? What events does it generate in the dream? Does the dreamer find a way out or is he lost in the truncated paths?

Reflect on what the unconscious may be signaling when dreaming of a labyrinth

How do I react to seemingly hopeless situations? Am I able to create conditions for solving the problems in my life? Am I willing to walk the paths that lead me to the realization of who I truly am? Do I see myself lost and desperate or do I continue to look for ways when I come across truncated situations?

Understand possible applications of dreaming about a labyrinth:

Dreaming of being trapped in a maze

A dream in which O dreamer sees himself trapped in a labyrinth, sometimes with negative experiences, can point to a time when he is surrounded by borderline situations that he cannot get out of or resolve. It may indicate a moment of apathy and containment of energy as a preparation to gain momentum, make decisions and seek resolutions to such conflicts.

Dream about getting out of the labyrinth

The dreamer who finds the way out of a labyrinth can be in touch with his most dynamic, understanding and resolving dimension of himself. It may also indicate that certain conflicts that were previously “truncated” can now be resolved in a more conscious way.

The Labyrinth and Mythology

In mythology we find the Labyrinth of Daedalus, built to imprison the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull being that fed on human sacrifices in Crete. Jason, the hero, manages to reach the Minotaur and destroy it thanks to the thread of Ariadne, his beloved. With the thread he is able to get in and out of the labyrinth safely.

Our experts

– Thaís Khoury holds a degree in Psychology from Universidade Paulista, with a postgraduate degree in Analytical Psychology. She uses dream interpretation, calatonia and creative expression in her sessions.

– Yubertson Miranda, graduated in Philosophy from PUC-MG, is a symbologist, numerologist, astrologer and tarot reader.