Dreaming of cutting a lion’s mane - dream meaning with inherited lore
This may appear when you want to let go of an image or authority you have held on to in order to seem strong.
You cut the lion’s thick mane with scissors or another tool. Sometimes the lion stays calm; other times, it looks unfamiliar after its mane is shortened.
Korean lore: Traditionally, a lion’s mane has sometimes been seen as the outward appearance of authority and prestige. Cutting it has been interpreted as shedding excessive concern for appearances or changing an old way of holding power. (This interpretation expands on a folk-dream tradition that connects a wild beast’s appearance with its power and presence.)
Through the mind: You may want to set down some of the pressure to look like the strong one at work or in your family. At the same time, you may feel sadness or unease about an identity that once drew attention changing.
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