Dreaming of taking off a mask - dream meaning with inherited lore
Dreaming of taking off a mask is sometimes read as a wish to gradually reveal hidden feelings or your true self.
You take off your mask in front of others or while alone. Your face may feel refreshed, or you may feel anxious and exposed instead.
Korean lore: Traditionally, revealing a face that had been covered has sometimes been interpreted as hidden matters coming to light or relationships becoming more honest. If you felt relieved after taking it off, it may also be seen as moving away from a stifling relationship. (This interpretation comes from the folk tradition of connecting the act of revealing one’s face with releasing concealment and expressing one’s true feelings.)
Through the mind: It may reflect a wish to speak honestly to someone or to stop pretending that everything is fine. On the other hand, if you felt anxious after taking it off, you may be worried about being judged or found out.
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