Dreaming of Putting on Makeup - dream meaning with inherited lore
Traditionally, putting on makeup has sometimes been viewed as preparing to appear before others or trying to make a good impression.
You apply cosmetics in front of a mirror, or someone else does your makeup. It may turn out well, or look different from what you wanted, so you try to fix it.
Korean lore: Traditionally, dreaming of grooming your face has sometimes been interpreted as preparing for new encounters or social activity. It may also be seen as wanting to maintain appearances and put relationships in order. (In folk dream interpretations, decorating the face is read as a symbol of preparing for relationships and expressing yourself.)
Through the mind: You may have an interview, presentation, or date coming up where you want to make a good impression, or you may be managing your image at work and in your relationships. It may also reveal your effort to balance who you are and who you want to show.
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- A Dream About Turning Your Face Toward the Light — It may hold a movement toward slowly revealing hidden feelings or views and entering relationships more honestly.
- Dream of getting a tattoo on your face — This may connect to wanting to greatly change how others see you, or wondering whether a choice will stay with you for a long time.
- A Dream About Someone Wiping Your Face — It may hold a wish to set down the emotions or dignity you've carried alone and receive comfort from someone close.
- Dreaming of taking off a face mask — Taking off a mask may connect to wanting to show a hidden side of yourself or your honest feelings.
- Dreaming that someone recognizes you despite your disguise — Being recognized despite your disguise may reflect a time when you want to hide some part of yourself while also wanting to be understood in the end.
- Dreaming of rain washing your face — Rain washing your face may connect to wanting to shake off built-up burdens or others’ eyes and start fresh.
- Dreaming of hiding your face under the covers — Hiding your face under the covers may relate to wanting to rest for a while, away from people’s eyes and your responsibilities.
- Dream of a facial wound healing — Some interpret this as a gradual recovery from hurt pride or lingering disappointment that was hard to show.