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Animals

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

"In Native American lore, the bear is often a healer and protector. In alchemy, the bear represents the chaotic, primal matter."

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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