Jar Dream Interpretation: Insights from 17 Unique Sources

(Any broad-mouthed earthenware container.) In a dream, an earthenwarejar represents a deceivingemployee who is entrusted with the accounting department of one’s business. Drinking fresh water from an earthenware jar in a dream means earning lawful money and comfort in one’s life. Drinking halfof the water contained in a jar in a dream means having consumed half one’s life span. Drinking from a tight mouthed earthenware container in a dream also means tempting a female worker. Ifone’s wife is pregnant and he sees himselfcarrying an earthenware jar that falls and breaks, it means that his wife may die from complications during her delivery or after giving birth to the newborn. In a dream, an earthenware jar also can be interpreted as a hard-working woman, or a servant, though a copper jar represents a noble woman. Ajar of wine in a dream represents woman’s menstrual period.

If one drinks from a jar of wine, it means that he will have sexual intercourse with his wife during that period, which act is forbidden in Islam. Ifthejar is filled with eating oil, honey, or milk, it represents a hidden treasure.

The same interpretation applies for a small clay jug, a mug, a cooking earthenware, or a tin pot.

(See Pot)

See Vase

1- A jar very often represents the feminine principle, perhaps some aspect of mothering or of conservation which we recognise within our lives. It often has the same symbolism as the vase - that is, the receptacle for something beautiful or necessary.

2- To be conscious of being jarred of being shaken in some way indicates that we are not controlling the way we are moving forward. We are putting ourselves in a position where we can be knocked about or hurt.

3- The receptacle for the Soul.

Like all containers, it is a symbol of the feminine and conservation. In general, dreaming of a jar or jug can be interpreted as a call to attention for the dreamer, since the message, in this case, will deal with the need to attend to your feelings (you have “dried up” from too much activity). Depending on the liquid the jar contains, the message may vary some. (See DRINKING, CUP)

Psychological / emotional perspective: To be conscious of being jarred – of being shaken in some way – indicates that we are not controlling the way we are moving forward. We are putting ourselves in a position where we can be knocked about, hurt or put off balance. While this may be shocking or upsetting it can also present opportunities for us to gain understanding.

A jar’s purpose is to contain something, generally for the sake of preserving it as long as possible. In this way, a jar symbolizes the ability to capture the essence of something and keep it accessible for later use. Anything that holds something is a symbol for the feminine principle of containment.

Jars, when full, are an omen of success and victory.

An empty jar shows lack and impoverishment. Broken jars denotes illness or heartbreak for you.

To dream of canning foods in jars tells you to be frugal and careful with all your gains and you will experience only plenty in your life.

To dream of empty jars, denotes impoverishment and distress.

To see them full, you will be successful.

If you buy jars, your success will be precarious and your burden will be heavy.

To see broken jars, distressing sickness or deep disappointment awaits you.

1. Rewards and security, depending on how full the jar is— often financially, sometimes emotionally.

2. Social pleasantries are on the way.

3. Deep feelings of depression, possibly illness (to see a broken jar).

The ancient egyptians preserved the bodily organs of the dead in canopic jars to ensure that when the soul returned to the physical realms it had everything it needed.

A jar thus symbolizes a receptacle for the soul.

Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream a jar will represent her own femininity whereas in a man’s dream it is more likely to signify a nurturing nature or need. Also consult the entry for vase.

Dreams of a jar represent that you are feeling contained, bottled up, and unable to express yourself. Perhaps you are preserving your feelings until the moment is right.

To see an empty jar in your dream symbolizes a lack of fullfilment.

A full jar foretells success and victory.

A broken jar means heartbreak.

It safely stores something important and timely, i.E. God bottles our tears, never forgetting

(See Bottle, Cunning)

See Bottle.