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Did You Dream About Ribbons? Here's What It Means

When an interesting dream vision like ribbons is revealed in dreams, it can have several different explanations.

Below are three analytical dream interpretations of your dream topic from our dream experts.

Which interpretation best matches your dream?


What does ribbons 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 ribbons often hints at joy, celebration, and special recognition. That's the most simplistic interpretation.

It may reflect your desire for attention or validation. Tying a ribbon in a dream can represent binding or commitment, possibly indicating a desire to secure a relationship or situation. Conversely, untangling ribbons may symbolize the need to resolve a complex issue or to free yourself from a binding situation. The color and condition of the ribbon can also provide additional insights. For example, a red ribbon might symbolize love or passion, while a frayed or torn ribbon could indicate feelings of disappointment or failure.

Ribbons is a somewhat colorful and puzzling dream symbol to pin down. To really know for sure, I would have to get more information about the dreamer's background 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 ribbons, in Freudian terms, may signify the dreamer's unconscious attempt to reconcile disparate aspects of their psyche.

Thinking a bit more creatively... Ribbons, as symbols of connection and unity, may be a representation of the ego's endeavor to integrate the id's primal urges and the superego's moral imperatives. Tying a ribbon could symbolize the dreamer's effort to establish control or order, reflecting the ego's role as mediator. Untangling ribbons, by contrast, may indicate the dreamer's struggle with internal conflicts or repressed emotions, a process Freud referred to as 'working through'. The ribbon's color and state might offer further clues to the dreamer's unconscious mind. For instance, a black, frayed ribbon could symbolize repressed guilt or anxiety, while a golden, pristine ribbon might represent idealized self-perceptions or aspirations.

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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 ribbons can be a spiritual symbol of unity and connection, reflecting your soul's journey towards wholeness. If you're tying a ribbon, it may signify your spiritual endeavor to create harmony and balance in your life, perhaps a call to align your actions with your higher purpose. Alternatively, untangling ribbons can symbolize your spiritual struggle to release old patterns or beliefs that no longer serve your growth. The color and condition of the ribbon can also hold spiritual significance. For instance, a white ribbon might symbolize purity and spiritual awakening, while a damaged ribbon could indicate a need for healing or forgiveness.

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Whose interpretation of the dream works the best for you?

Which interpretation of ribbons best matches your dream vision?

Only you can say for sure. Remember that our higher mind can be a complex landscape. Just about any object or image from a dream can symbolize a long list of meanings — or result from multiple realities from our waking life.

Have a unique analysis on a dream about ribbons that you'd like to share? Contribute your personal interpretation to the comment area down below.

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