Dreaming of a match going out as you light it - dream meaning with inherited lore
Traditionally, this dream has sometimes been read as a moment when your motivation has dipped, like the spark of something you were about to begin growing weak.
In the kitchen, you strike a match, but its flame flickers briefly and goes out. You try to light it again, but it won’t catch, or you pause for a moment.
Korean lore: Traditionally, a flame going out as you try to light it has sometimes been interpreted as a beginning or plan temporarily getting stuck. Like the brief flare of a match, it may point to a small delay or hesitation. (I drew on folk dream interpretations that read a fire catching and going out as reflecting the momentum of your work or changes at home.)
Through the mind: You may have something you want to accomplish, but feel your momentum interrupted by a lack of preparation or circumstances around you. You might consider whether you need to push yourself harder right now, or take a moment to catch your breath.
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