Mirror Dream Meaning – Top 17 Dreams About Mirror

Did you dream about mirrors? A mirror as a dream symbol usually represents some reflection or thought process about your inner self. The image that appears in the mirror in reflection is how you perceive yourself and how you want to be seen by others. Pay attention to the types of reflection that you see in the mirror. Consider the occasion in which you view the mirror, and finally, the condition of the mirrors. All of these factors can contribute to the best interpretation of mirrors within the dream. To see yourself in the mirror within a dream signifies a time of self-reflection and understanding. Find deeper mirror dream interpretations here.

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Dream About Mirror Related Actions

Buying or Receiving a Mirror
Shopping and buying a mirror in the dream suggests that you need to really look at yourself; it signifies a time of self-realization and understanding who you are. If the dream is about getting a mirror from someone else, it can relate to the expectation of that someone towards you. Your mind is wondering if you have lived up to the expectation of that someone.



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Cleaning a Mirror
Dreaming about cleaning a mirror or wiping dirt off the mirror suggests that you are strengthening or change an aspect of your personal character.

Breaking a Mirror
The dream interpretation of breaking the mirror is dependent on your intention within the dream. If you are breaking the mirror in the dream by accident, it can foreshadow bad luck is near for your near future projects. If the mirror breaking is intentional in the dream, it signifies your willingness and motivation to break away from your past habits. You are not happy with how your habits are defining your identity, and you are changing it by force.

Dream About Reflections in Mirror

No Reflections
Seeing no reflection in a dream mirror implies that you have lost your self-identity. Or you are in a situation or environment that requires you to remove your individuality and conform to others.

Seeing Another Reflection Instead of Yourself
If the reflection in the dream is someone or something else when you look in the mirror, it suggests that you have changed the way you behave in recent times. Perhaps you have done some actions that do not represent your belief or who you are.

Dream About Different Mirror Conditions

Falling Mirror
If the dream features a mirror that is falling to the ground, it represents that you have recently realized a part of your character. You do not like and want to get rid of to forget.

Broken Mirror
To see an already cracked or broken mirror in your dream represents a poor or distorted self-image. You may feel a certain way about yourself that may be untrue. For example, the cracked mirror can suggest that you feel better or worse than you really are. It can also suggest that you are not giving yourself true credit by only looking at partial pictures. It may help to piece all the shattered images to get a clear, holistic view of your situation and self-identity.

Foggy Mirror
To see a foggy mirror in your dream represents confusion and an unclear concept of who you are. You are lacking clarity and questioning your self-identity. You feel unsure about your purpose in life and your next steps to take.

Dirty Mirror
A dirty mirror in the dream represents some form of a bad habit or vice that has been pulling you down. This vice is affecting how you view yourself as a person. Because of this bad habit, you cannot see the true self and start looking down at yourself.

Big Mirror
Seeing or using a big mirror such as a windowed mirror or sliding mirror suggests an understanding of your entire life as a whole. Perhaps you need to pay better attention to how you approach life and represent yourself to others. If the dream focuses on you dressing in front of a big mirror from head to toe, it relates to how you value your outward appearance to others.

Dream About Different Types of Mirrors

Rearview Mirror
Dreams featuring rearview can represent past events if you drive in a car; it can signify that you are dwelling too much on the past. However, if you view the rearview mirror while sitting in the still car, it can signify that you need to cover bases and check your blind spots before starting your journey or project.

Black Mirror
Seeing dark or black mirror reflections suggests a sense of hopelessness. It can signify that you see no future with your current life’s path. You have little clue about how your choices will shape your personal identity.

Ghost Mirror
Seeing a ghost or haunted mirror in the dream signifies that something or someone has come to haunt you in the past. Perhaps you have bumped into your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend or things that reminded you of your past. Perhaps you have done something in the past that you are not proud of or even ashamed of.

Bathroom Mirror
A bathroom mirror in the dream represents the time you spend privately assessing your own personality and strength.

Hand Mirror
To use a hand mirror or small makeup mirror suggest that you need to take a constant view of yourself. Perhaps you are very conscious about your appearance and always want to look your best. It may be your mind’s way of telling you that you should live more to be yourself. Care less about what others think.

Dream About Special Mirrors

Mirror Maze
The mirror maze within the dream suggests that you are unwilling to acknowledge your subconscious emotions. Or, if you are willing, you are having a hard time navigating your inner emotions. Because your inner emotions are so complicated, you feel that your emotions overlap one another, and you cannot figure out your true feeling about a certain issue.

Two Way Mirror
To dream that you are looking through a two-way mirror indicates that you are coming face to face with some inner or worldly issue. Consider the dream as an investigation or questioning platform. Think about what or whoever you are watching through the looking two-way mirror. You are secretly scrutinizing and criticizing them.

If you see yourself through a two-way mirror, it suggests that you scrutinize your inner persona and subconscious. You might be breaking yourself down and questioning yourself about some recent decisions that you may have made. A two-way mirror in the dream acts as a “safe” link between your conscious and subconscious.

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