In general, however, acting symbolizes self-expression, rehearsing roles, and playing with different identities, a metaphor for the basic necessities of life. It also indicate that the dreamer has a need to be in the spotlight and get attention, denotes action and responsibility.
If the dreaming is successful while acting and is celebrated by the audience, it mean that in his waking life he sees himself as a successful person who has achieved what he set out to do, draws attention to how you wish others to perceive you. It also mean that the dreamer is trying to prove themselves successful and powerful in a certain situation or relationship, an evidence for your lackadaisical attitude.
However, if the dream is about fear of failure and acting mistakes, this indicate that the dreaming is feeling insecure and anxious in waking life when it comes to his accomplishments and ability to portray himself, suggests longevity and healing. The dream also indicate that the dreamer fears a failure in a particular situation or relationship, means a barrier between two states of consciousness.
If the dreaming is happy and confident while acting, it indicate that he is feeling secure in his waking life and knows who he is and what role he plays in the world, denotes a rejection of traditional values and beliefs.
However, if the dreamer is restless, anxious, or insecure while acting, it indicate a deeper insecurity they are feeling in waking life, affecting their accomplishments and their ability to express their identity , affect, represents something or someone who is old and shriveled.
In summary, acting in dreams indicate different aspects of identity and self-expression, and the emotions experienced during the dream important indicators of the actual meaning of the dream, a metaphor for something or some situation that you need to handle with care. If the dreamer finds out what feelings and thoughts he has while acting in the dream, it help him to better understand his actual situation and inner conflicts, represents menial work.
Dreaming of acting represent a desire to express yourself or to be seen by others, points at your erratic behavior. It indicate that you feel like you are not being your true self in waking life and want to show your true personality or talents, a portent for an external force that is affecting a situation or relationship in your life. Alternatively, it indicate that you are playing a role or hiding your true feelings in a situation, such as a relationship or job, and need to take off your "mask" to be authentic, a portent for situations where you have been less than have acted in a devious manner.
Being a successful actor: If you dream of being a successful actor, it symbolize your desire for recognition, fame, or success in your daily life, a sign for your over your emotions. Watching an actor: If you dream of watching an actor, it symbolize your need to pay attention to the behavior or actions of someone in your daily life, as they not be revealing their true feelings or intentions, suggests faithfulness in love. Wearing a costume: If you dream of wearing a costume as an actor, it indicate that you feel like you are not being yourself in a situation or that you are hiding your true feelings, means your desires in wanting to associate with people in public positions. Forgetting your lines: If you dream of forgetting your lines as an actor, it indicate that you feel unprepared or anxious about a situation in your daily life, suggests a minor setback.
Christianity: Dreaming of acting indicate that you are not being honest with yourself or others and need to be true to yourself, sadly an alert for of initiative. Hinduism: Dreaming of acting indicate that you need to pay attention to your actions and how they affect others, sadly an alert for your tendency to dominate a conversation relationship or situation. Islam: Dreaming of acting represent deception or falsehood and indicate that you need to be honest and straightforward in your actions and words, deep-seated anger towards somebody.
Native American culture: Dreaming of acting represent the importance of storytelling and passing down traditions through acting, denotes anxieties of changing your identity – that of a spouse. Chinese culture: Dreaming of acting symbolize the need to be adaptable and flexible in different situations, a message for your acceptance or others, your interpersonal you behave in your social life.
From a psychological perspective, dreaming of acting interpreted as a desire for attention or recognition, states your outgoing associated with masculine energy. It also indicate that you are trying to avoid or escape from a situation in your daily life by "playing a role, denotes your concerns for a person. " Alternatively, it indicate that you are exploring different aspects of your personality or emotions, a portent for your expensive tastes.
Consider the emotions and feelings you had during the dream and try to connect them to your daily life, a hint for your sense of wisdom and intellect. Ask yourself if you are being true to yourself or hiding your true personality or feelings in a situation, someone you don’t know anymore. Acting as a term pertain to playing a character or assuming a role, whether in a theatrical performance or in real life, means how do you see yourself with respect to the rest of the around you? your professional or educational pursuits will go through a process of positive progress. Specifically, acting also mean pretending or faking emotions, actions, or attitudes, an evidence for the roles you play in your various you put on. When someone dreams about acting, it imply that they are assuming a role in their waking life, draws attention to missed chances, missed opportunities, or missed judgment calls. This related to a current situation or responsibilities, or it signify a need for the dreamer to take on a particular role, a sign for your confidence in your you are headed in life. Alternatively, it point to the possibility of the dreamer acting insincerely or putting up a facade to hide their true feelings or intentions, an omen for a transitional phase of self exploration. In some cases, dreaming about acting indicate that the dreamer is unsure or indecisive about something, stands for your confusion about some issue. They need to take on a different approach or assume a new persona to resolve a situation or feel more comfortable in their own skin, sadly draws attention to in your life. Alternatively, it a manifestation of the your desire to explore new possibilities, break free from limitations or expectations, and experiment with what they do, your unexplored, underdeveloped, or undisciplined power.
If you dreamed that you were acting on stage, how did the audience react to your performance? We all role-play during our waking life, projecting a persona that may not be entirely who we are, in order to make ourselves more appealing to others; so it is possible that your unconscious was commenting on how your performance was perceived. The part you were playing and the scene you were acting could be particularly relevant to situations in your waking life. Were you a tremendous success on stage and did you receive a standing ovation? If you did, your unconscious may be telling you that the image you are presenting is convincing to others. If, however, your act was not well received, this might suggest that the image you are projecting is unconvincing to others and unhelpful to you.
If you dreamed that you were unwilling to step into the spotlight, this could suggest that your unconscious is mirroring your reluctance to be someone you are not in waking life, or it could simply suggest that you dislike being the center of attention.
If you forgot your lines or needed the assistance of a prompter, you could be suffering from a lack of confidence in waking life, perhaps because you feel unprepared in some way. You may also be relying on someone else in waking life to guide you towards success.
If an actor or actress dies or is dead in your dream, this could suggest that a particular role you have been playing in life has outlived its usefulness and relevance. On the other hand, dreams about acting may simply be reminding you that life is not a dress rehearsal and that you only have one chance to make a success of it.
Life’s roles: Shakespeare intimated that life was a stage, making dreams the theater of your mind. Here, you can act out various “parts” to literally walk in someone else’s shoes, try out options, or get different perspectives.
Sensing that you, or someone you know, have been putting on airs instead of being real with people.
The various important “characters,” “sets,” and “props” in and around your life.
If it’s a pleasant dream, lying has worked in your favor, but it could have bad consequences. Meeting an actor warns of a false friend coming into your life. Also see “Celebrities”, “Rehearsal”, “Stage” and “Understudy”.
If your dream involved meeting actors or actresses, be careful not to repeat gossip or you could lose a friend.
If your dream involved meeting actors or actresses, be careful not to repeat gossip or you could lose a friend.