What does it mean to dream about a monster? |

Dreaming of monsters can symbolically represent the awareness of feelings that we still cannot name. Monsters have been part of the human imagination since we’ve been able to abstract and represent the fearsome unknown.

In general, dreaming of our monsters puts us in touch with this psychic dimension, and the way we deal with this symbol also reflects on how we relate to these issues in objective life.

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

Reflect on the context of dreaming about monsters

What does this monster look like? What actions does he perform in the dream? What experiences does the dreamer have with this symbol? How big is he? Does he say something to the dreamer? What other symbols does the monster interact with?

Reflect on what the unconscious may be signaling when dreaming about a monster

What frightens/frightens me in my reality? How do I deal with my fears and insecurities? Am I willing to face the unknown in myself? How do I manage my own fantasies? Do I verify them in objective reality or am I paralyzed by them?

Understand possible applications of dreaming about monsters:

Dreaming of facing monsters

Monsters represent, for the most part, quite unconscious aspects of our psyche that carry a rawer, unpolished energy of action. These beings carry elements of our imagination, of what we fear or need to face.

Facing monsters in a dreamit may indicate a psychic attempt to face unknown aspects, destructive patterns or psychic defenses and resistances present in the personality.

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Dreaming that you don’t face monsters

Not facing these creatures it may indicate that the psyche still sees itself as impotent and unable to move forward, imprisoned by old unresolved fears.

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.