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Did You Dream About a Braid? Here's What It Means

Whenever a colorful dream-concept like a braid appears prominently in your dreams, it can have several potential interpretations.

Listed below are three interesting explanations of dreams about this dream subject from our dream experts.

Which interpretation makes the most sense for you?


What does a braid mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

A dream about braiding someone's hair often hints at the intertwining of ideas or the merging of different aspects of your life. But the meaning of a braid can be nuanced depending on the dreamer.

It could also be a kind of a desire for control or order.

Alternatively, seeing someone else with a braid in your dream could indicate that you admire their ability to combine various elements in their life harmoniously. It might also suggest that you perceive them as being in control or well-organized. Both of these dreams highlight the importance of unity, balance, and organization in one's life.

A braid can be a complex and intriguing dream image to really clarify with certainty. To say with any kind of confidence, I would have to take a deeper dive into the dreamer's past and current environment.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of braiding another's hair may be thought of as a manifestation of the Jungian concept of the 'anima' or 'animus' - the unconscious feminine or masculine side of oneself.

This can be a multi-faceted dream symbol though — The act of braiding may symbolize a desire for integration of these aspects within your psyche. Conversely, observing someone else's braid in a dream might signify your recognition of their successful integration of these elements, or perhaps a projection of your own unfulfilled aspirations for such integration. In both instances, the braid serves as a potent symbol of unity and harmony, reflecting the intricate interplay of the conscious and unconscious realms of the mind.

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3. The spiritualist's interpretation

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Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of braiding someone's hair signifies your spiritual journey towards unity and harmony. It's a divine message urging you to weave together the disparate strands of your life into a coherent whole. It's about embracing the complexity of life and finding balance within chaos. Seeing someone else with a braid, however, is a spiritual nudge to appreciate the harmony in others' lives. It's a call to acknowledge their ability to create balance and order amidst life's challenges. It may also be a divine mirror, reflecting your own potential for achieving such harmony. Both of these dreams are spiritual reminders of the importance of unity, balance, and the beautiful complexity of life.

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So which dream interpretation makes the most sense for you?

Which interpretation above for a braid fits with your your dream experience?

Only you can know for certain. Keep in mind that our dreaming mind can be a complicated thing. Each and every object or image from a dream can signify a long list of meanings — or be the result of multiple realities from our conscious life.

Do you have a different analysis for dreams about a braid that you'd like to share? Contribute your own ideas in the comment section below.

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