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

A dream concept like a lung can be a perplexing one to explain. Because dreams are visual manifestations of our subconscious mind, and they often include specific references to our daily lives, no single dream interpretation fits every dream about a lung or any other symbol.

Below are 3 different interpretations of a dream about a lung, written from very different angles.

Which analysis best explains your dream?


What does a lung 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 a lung typically symbolizes life, vitality, and the ability to take in and release energy or emotions. But it's not always such a simple interpretation.

It can indicate a need for more freedom and space in your life. If you dream about having a problem with your lung, it may suggest feelings of being suffocated or restricted in some area of your life. It could also be a kind of anxiety or fear about your health. It's important to remember that dreams are highly personal and the meaning can vary greatly depending on the individual's experiences and feelings.

A lung is often a very deep dream image to to give you a single interpretation of. To really say for sure, it's really necessary to really dig deep into the dreamer's life and current situation.

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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 a lung, in Freudian terms, may be a representation of a subconscious grappling with issues of dependency and autonomy.

The dream-symbol can have many permutations however. The lung, a vital organ for survival, could symbolize an unconscious fear of reliance on others. A dream involving a problem with your lung might suggest an internal struggle with vulnerability or a perceived loss of control. This could be related to a personal relationship, professional situation, or even a deep-seated fear of illness. However, it's crucial to remember that dream interpretation is not an exact science and is largely influenced by the dreamer's unique psychological landscape.0

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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 about a lung may be thought of as a spiritual message about your capacity to fully embrace life's experiences. It may suggest a need to breathe in positivity and exhale negativity, signifying a spiritual cleansing. If you dream about having a problem with your lung, it might symbolize a spiritual blockage, indicating that you are holding onto negative emotions or experiences. This could be a call from your higher self to release these burdens and allow healing energy to flow freely. Remember, dreams are divine whispers from the soul, urging us to look deeper within ourselves and our life's journey.

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So which dream interpretation is best for you?

Which of the above ways of explaining a lung applies to your dream vision?

Only you can say for certain. Remember that our subconscious mind can be a convoluted landscape. Just about any dream image can signify multiple things — or be the result of many different themes from our daily life.

Got a slightly different dream interpretation for a dream about a lung you can add? Contribute your personal interpretation to the comment area down below.

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