Dreaming of
Bear
Strength, introspection (hibernation), or an overwhelming mother figure.
In-Depth Analysis
The bear is a symbol of raw strength and the cycle of nature (hibernation). It represents the need to go inward for answers. It is also associated with the 'possessive mother' complex—warm and cuddly but potentially crushing.
Jungian Archetype
The Great Mother (Protective/Possessive)
From a Jungian perspective, this symbol connects to the collective unconscious, representing universal patterns of human experience found in myths and stories across cultures.
Cultural Context
Common Scenarios
A sleeping bear
Latent power or a period of introspection. Let sleeping dogs (or bears) lie.
Being chased by a bear
You are avoiding a big, hairy problem. Often relates to an overpowering authority figure.
Fighting a bear
You are grappling with your own animal nature or a powerful obstacle.
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