To be at the edge of a cliff is to be where earth meets both sky and sea. Sky is a symbol of consciousness / masculinity; sea is the unconscious / femininity.
(1) What is symbolized may be a critical point in vour life, a time for decision.
(2) The decision may be one concerning the polarity of male and female, the masculine and feminine components in your psyche.
If you are a woman, it may be that a decision has to be made concerning the conflicting worlds of career and domesticity. (Sky would then symbolize masculine assertiveness and active participation in the world; sea, feminine attributes such as motherhood and nurturing.)
(3) The cliff edge may be ‘the end of the road’, signifying that you have come as far as you can in a particular endeavour of lifestyle, and that something radically new is called for. Perhaps this new approach to living means entering into a close relationship with Nature (represented by sea and sky) or bringing together the conscious and unconscious parts of your psyche (sky representing consciousness, sea the unconscious).
It may be a question of whether you can find within yourself enough strength and faith to step out into the unknown future; or throw yourself off the cliff - that is, withdraw from life’s challenge.
(4) The horizon may be the significant thing in the dream. This may mean you are being challenged to take a bigger view of things, to see life and / or yourself on a grander scale, in order to find a new and more satisfying motivation for your life.
[1]Example: 4I was standing on a clifftop overlooking the ocean. By my side was a man. He had short cropped silver hair, gleaming, and piercing blue eyes. He seemed old, but was broad, muscular and gave me the impression of having lived many lifetimes, or being very wise. He indicated the sea and I understood I should plunge into it. I did so, leaving my body behind, and became a part of the sea. At the same time it seemed I could at any time stand beside the man on the cliff again’ (Debbie). On edge; danger, decision, taking a risk; a barrier, or the unknown, depending on dream content. In the example we see the cliff presented as a wider view of life, one which includes death.
It is shown as the uphill struggle in life, looking back or down from which one has wisdom.
It is also the test of self trust, facing fear.
[2]Dreaming of precipices usually means that you suffer from vertigo. This vertigo can be physical, if you are lying on the edge of the bed; emotional, pointing to a lack of control over emotions; existential, the lack of goals that give meaning to your life; or it can also be provoked by the need to make a decision without being sure about the best option. In the latter case, it is advisable that you take your time so you can choose correctly and thus avoid any rush. On the other hand, if you dream you are climbing a cliff it means that you are striving to solve a problem of great concern. Once up on top, you will find that the path is smooth and even.
If you dream that you get to climb a cliff it is an omen of good fortune for all projects you want to start.
[3]If you are scaling the cliff, this augurs a difficult climb either socially or careerwise.
If you reach the top, you’ll succeed.
Standing on the edge of a cliff indicates obstacles ahead that can only be averted by taking risks.
If you jump off the cliff, you’ll choose to take those risks - and if you land safely, all will be will. But if you fall off, you’ll feel you have no choice.
Diving off a cliff, or seeing someone else dive off a cliff, indicates welcoming a challenge.
[4]1- To be on the edge of a cliff in a dream indicates the dreamer is facing danger. It shows the need to make a decision as to how to deal with a situation, and possibly be open to taking a risk. We are often facing the unknown.
2- There may be a step we need to take which will psychologically put us either on edge or on the edge in such a wav that we must overcome our own fears in order to proceed through our own limitations.
3- The cliff edge denotes a step off into the Unknown.
[5]See Also: Abyss. Fear of Falling. Falling down the precipice means either fear of difficulties and adversity or a challenge to let go (See Also: Shot, Brook, Elevator, Trapdoor). Moving up a cliff indicates that adversity can positively affect the outcome; the situation is improving.
You want to get some perspective on your life. It may also mean that you have difficulty in advancing socially, as in Climbing, Obstacle, Exam / Test, Summit.
[6](See Also: Abyss)
A crucial turning point in life that requires a decision, especially one pertaining to polarities, such as “good” versus “evil” or action versus waiting.
Real or perceived danger that exists in your current situation. Are you about to dive into something without really looking first?
Falling off of: A type of falling dream in which it’s important to figure out exactly what the cliff represents.
[7]Standing on the edge of a cliff could be a frightening, but at the same time an exhilarating experience. Dreaming about cliffs generally indicates that the dreamer has come to a point of heightened understanding and awareness.
An increase in the level of consciousness may have occurred. Through hard work and perseverance, the dreamer may have reached a vantage or plateau of understanding.
[8]The high vantage point of a cliff offers the opportunity for a wider bird’s-eye view, even if it may be frightening to be so exposed.
If you dream about being on a cliff, it may relate to an important decision or a difficult situation. You may need to take a risk by overcoming fears and stepping into the unknown.
[9]A point in your life which calls for radical change.
If you are pushed off or jump off a cliff, you are being instructed to make a decision, move ahead, and venture into unexplored territory. Falling off a cliff may also suggest being out of control; do not get yourself into something you cannot get out of.
[10]Sometimes, standing on the edge of a cliff can represent that one has a broad view of something, or we might feel as if we are living on the edge. More often, it represents things like anxiety, fear of failure and the unknown, and taking a risk. We can also feel threatened, as when we are pushed to the edge.
[11]Dreams of a cliff symbolize that you are living on the edge and taking risks that may put you into a dangerous position. Perhaps it is time to make an important decision, to leap and build your wings on the way down. Consider the feeling tone.
See Also: Gamble.
[12]Vision: Standing on a cliff: a difficult task is ahead and it can only be done by being very careful. Looking at a cliff at the seashore: hidden dangers and unconscious anxieties make a decision difficult.
See Also: Mountain, Rock, Slope.
[13]A cliff in a dream is indicative of a major decision about to take place in the individual’s waking life. Often such decisions will require a leap of faith as they typically have a degree of risk associated with them.
[14]To dream that you are standing at the edge of a cliff means you have learned a lot lately and you have achieved a fresh point of view. You may also fear losing control in your life.
[15]The cliff edge denotes a step off into the unknown.
A cliff equally can suggest an obstacle to be scaled.
[16]A warning that one has been forced to the edge and needs to stop and change courses
[17]1. Prophetic revelation
2. Place of refuge in God; Exod. 33:22; 1 Kings 18:21.
[18]See Also: ABYSS
[19]lucky numbers: 06-08-12-13-25-32
at the very edge of a: any business risks wil cause a radical change.
climbing up a: wil venture into unexplored territory for the conclusion of your affairs.
down a: hidden dangers wil cause defeat at the slightest misstep.
descending from a: fal from powerful achievement to a vacuum of activity.
jumping from a: problems are surmountable, the difficulty is within you.
others, being on a, with: fear of fal ing in another’s esteem; getting back into control.
pushing someone from a: unconscious sense of difficulty causes your indecision.
standing on top of a: face your fear of not being able to achieve.
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