◎ Lucky dream Traditionally a lucky sign
A lucky symbol of purity and rare good fortune.
Category: World mythology (how to read this category)
Psychology
A unicorn can be read as a longing for purity and ideals. In a Jungian light it may be an image of an untainted self; whether you got close or only watched from afar hints at your distance from that ideal.
Folklore and history
Medieval Europe said the unicorn would only come to a pure maiden, and its horn could cleanse poison; narwhal tusks were once sold as unicorn horns. In East Asia the qilin (kirin) held a similar place, appearing in times of good rule.
Outdoor haunted spots in the mountains, old tunnels, and abandoned schools can see the weather turn fast, with sudden rain or strong wind. A wind-resistant, oversized umbrella lets you stay dry while still holding a flashlight or camera in one hand, and at 116cm across it can cover two people.
Wpc. Folding Umbrella 'WIND RESISTANCE', Extra Large, Sun & Rain Use, Navy RWS-UXW2406-002
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This site's view
In this site's view, a unicorn dream is about a purity you want to protect. The legendary unicorn fought those who hunted it and knelt only for the trusted. If it fled, you may be grasping at an ideal; if it came quietly, your gentle approach is right.
Going deeper: our reading
In medieval Europe, so-called unicorn horns were treasured by royalty and nobles, though many are thought to have been narwhal tusks from northern seas. People believed in a beautiful creature they had never seen and sought proof of it. In this site's reading, a unicorn dream reflects wanting to believe in something without visible proof: people's goodwill, your own potential, a dream not yet formed. The wish to believe and the fear of betrayal sit side by side. Touching the unicorn suggests faith that will be rewarded. Glimpsing it in a far forest means you cherish the ideal while keeping some distance. This is our speculation, but holding only the horn may ask whether you cling to proofs and titles more than to purity itself. The real thing may live in the heart rather than the hand.
What to do on waking
Recall one thing you loved as a child and bring a small piece of it into today.
In this scene
- ◎Good Praying or visiting: wanting to settle your heart; a wish may be heard (good)
- Receiving words from a god: the strongest kind of oracle — keep the words
- ▲Warn The god is angry or turns away: your conscience asking for a review (warning)
- It felt good: the lucky reading gets stronger
- ▲Warn It felt frightening or painful: the warning reading gets stronger — rest first
- The same dream again and again: something your mind has not settled yet
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Stigmatized Property Ghost Stories: Scary Floor Plans 4 - Nationwide Edition (Tanishi Matsubara / Futami Shobo)
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FAQ
Q. Is dreaming of a Unicorn a good or bad sign?
A. Traditionally a lucky sign. A lucky symbol of purity and rare good fortune.
Q. Why do I keep dreaming of a Unicorn?
A. A recurring dream usually points to something your mind has not settled yet. Research suggests such dreams tend to stop once the underlying worry is resolved. Keeping a dream diary helps you notice what triggers it.
Q. What should I do after dreaming of a Unicorn?
A. Recall one thing you loved as a child and bring a small piece of it into today.
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※ Dream interpretation here is entertainment drawing on psychology and folklore — it is not scientifically proven. "This site's view" is our own interpretation.
