Dreams of Fame and Recognition: What They Mean
In dreams where you are famous or achieving fame within a chosen field, your dreaming mind may be urging you to recognize and give yourself more credit for your achievements. In waking life, you may be very shy, but in dreams, you can achieve things you never thought yourself capable of achieving. The ego is a powerful tool, and your need for recognition arises from it. If, however, you are to move forward with your life and reach your full potential, you have to believe in yourself. A dream about fame allows you to accept the possibility that you are more powerful than you think.
Freudian Interpretation of Fame Dreams
On the other hand, Freudians might consider a dream in which you are famous as wish fulfillment, reflecting a yearning for more attention and recognition in waking life. It could also reflect that more people recognize your waking behavior (for good or ill) than you realize.
Adolescent Dreams of Fame
Dreaming of being a famous person or celebrity is quite common for adolescents, reflecting their desire to be part of a talented and admired group of people. Such dreams show a strong urge to find a place within a group that is emotionally secure and creatively satisfying.
See Also: Fame, Recognition, Ego, Wish Fulfillment, Adolescence.
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