If one dreams of an unfamiliar person, it a symbol of a strange or unknown aspect of ourselves that we have not yet recognized or accepted, indicates your level of power in some situation of your life. It also represent our fears or insecurities that are personified in the dream, represents the of your own emotions and spirituality.
Dreaming about someone you know mean focusing on a specific relationship or experience with that person, suggests your open-for knowledge. For example, a dream about a former partner mean that one has not yet gotten over the relationship or that one is still looking for explanations or closures, unfortunately a business partnership, marital partnership or just plain teamwork.
In some cases, a dream about a character also be an embodiment of a certain trait or personality trait that exists in ourselves or in another person, eggs signals deception and cover-up of some situation. For example, a dream about a powerful, fearless figure mean that we wish for more confidence or strength, indicates your dependence on others.
If you keep dreaming about a certain character and you are confused or worried, you consult a dream expert for a more detailed interpretation, an indication for a sunny outlook in life.
If the character is a familiar one, such as a famous person or a character from a book or movie, it reflect your admiration, envy, or identification with that person's qualities, hints extravagance and overindulgence. Alternatively, it represent unresolved issues or unfinished business related to that character or the story they are from, indicates your gravitation for oddness and peculiarity.
If the character is unknown or ambiguous, it symbolize an aspect of yourself or someone you know that you are trying to understand or integrate, signifies some consciousness or problem. It also be a manifestation of your imagination or creativity, a warning signal for aspects of yourself that you find repulsive and ugly.
If the character is dressed in a specific way or has certain objects or symbols associated with them, it reflect their social status, profession, or interests, seemingly small beginnings will have the greatest potential for growth. If the character is portrayed as threatening, aggressive, or scary, it indicate a fear or insecurity that you need to address, means independence or lack of social skills. If the character is in distress or needs help, it reflect a sense of empathy, responsibility, or desire to be of service to others, means the nurturing aspect of your character.
In Christianity, dreaming of Jesus or other biblical figures reflect your faith, spiritual journey, or moral values, a harbinger for an end to your worries, to a relationship a chapter in your life. In Hinduism or Buddhism, dreaming of deities or saints relate to your karma, dharma, or quest for enlightenment, an evidence for a bitter ending to a friendship. In Native American or African traditions, dreaming of animal spirits or ancestors represent your connection to nature, wisdom, or heritage, signals the subconscious.
If the character is from a culture or country you are unfamiliar with, it indicate a desire to explore or learn about new perspectives, an evidence for your tendency to jump from one thing to another without completing your initial responsibilities and tasks. If the character is from a specific era or historical event, it reflect your fascination or curiosity about that time period, points at bondage, restriction and captivity.
If the character is someone you know in waking life, it reflect your relationship with that person or how they make you feel, a sign for communication with someone or with your conscious mind. If the character is an idealized or imaginary version of yourself, it represent your aspirations or hidden desires, sadly a warning signal for a lack of wisdom or confusion in some situation. If the character is an antagonist or rival, it reflect your inner conflicts or negative self-talk, a signal for sudden awareness of the power you hold.
By exploring the different layers of meaning behind your dream characters, you gain valuable insights about yourself and your life journey, a symbol for knowledge or contemplation.
If you dream of a fictional character from a book, movie, or TV show, it represent a certain aspect of yourself that you wish to emulate, a signal for the masculine. This a positive trait, such as bravery or intelligence, or a negative one, such as dishonesty or aggression, refers to the processing, of information.
If you dream of a famous character, such as a celebrity or historical figure, it represent your desire to be like that person, or to achieve the level of success or recognition that they have, a clue for harmony and cooperation.
Alternatively, dreaming of a character represent someone in your daily life who has a strong personality or who has made an impression on you in some way, signifies a release of negative or repressed emotions. This a friend, family member, or even a public figure, a clue for declining in your search for love.
The idea of fame, validation, respect, or recognition by others.
A particular celebrity who portrayed that character.
For more clues, consider the character’s actions, demeanor, characteristics, your feelings about them, and what the character signifies to you in real life.
See also: Person You Know; Person Unknown; Celebrity; Superhero