creatures, instincts
Dreaming of bear
Read two ways. Let them disagree, the truth often sits between.
Artemidorus · Oneirocritica
Drawn up, it speaks of The bear signifies a woman of force, from Callisto who wore its shape, and a gentle bear foretells a formidable woman as ally.
Drawn down, it warns of A bear attacking predicts illness or a dangerous woman, and in all cases delays, for the bear moves slowly and so will the matter.
Jungian · the collective unconscious
Drawn up, it speaks of The bear is the great mother of the instincts, hibernation and return, strength that knows how to rest. A calm bear means the dreamer is learning the animal patience of going under in winter and rising fed.
Drawn down, it warns of An enraged bear is the devouring side of the mother complex, care turned to smothering, protection turned to appetite. Ask whose love in your life has teeth.
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