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

Have you dreamed about a guitar? This is a colorful dream topic that can have a few fascinating interpretations.

Scroll down for three different explanations from our dream gurus on what it means to dream about a guitar.

Which of these interpretations best matches your dream vision?


What does a guitar 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 playing a guitar often hints at self-expression and creativity. But the interpretation can be more multifaceted than that.

It suggests you're in tune with your emotions and desires, and you're ready to express them.

Alternatively, hearing someone else play a guitar in a dream can indicate a longing for harmony and peace in your life. It could also mean you're seeking inspiration or guidance from someone else. The common themes among these variations suggest a need for emotional expression and connection.

A guitar is a very colorful and puzzling dream concept to interpret with any certainty. To say for certain, I would need to really get to know the dreamer's life and mindset.

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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 playing a guitar could be a manifestation of your subconscious desire to communicate complex emotions or thoughts that you find challenging to express verbally.

Some additional thoughts: It's a Freudian symbol of your id's yearning for a more primal, unfiltered form of expression. Conversely, hearing another play a guitar in your dream might suggest an unconscious recognition of another's emotional state or message, a testament to your empathic abilities. It could also be a kind of your superego's quest for external validation or guidance. Both of these dreams underscore the intricate interplay between the id, ego, and superego in your psychic apparatus, and the ongoing struggle for balance and understanding.

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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 playing a guitar signifies your soul's yearning to express its divine melody, a reflection of your spiritual essence. It's a call to embrace your unique spiritual rhythm and share it with the world. Conversely, hearing someone else play a guitar in your dream symbolizes your spiritual receptivity. It suggests you're attuned to the divine harmonies of the universe, open to receiving wisdom and guidance from higher realms. The common themes among these dream variations are spiritual invitations to resonate with the cosmic symphony of life, expressing your soul's song and listening to the divine music of others.

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So which dream analysis works the best for you?

Which interpretation of a guitar fits with your dream vision?

Only you can say for sure. Bear in mind that our higher mind can be a complex puzzle. Any concept from a dream can represent many different things — or result from multiple realities from our waking lives.

Do you have a unique analysis for a dream about a guitar that you want to share? Add your personal analysis to the comments below.

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