Patrica Telesco Interpretation: (see Baking, Cauldron, Fire, Foods by type, Forge)
Focus on, or the condition of, home and familv. Traditionally the hearth was the heart of a bouse in Europe, where all important family activities took place. How does the hearth appear? An evenly burning hearth with good coals indicates consistent love and tending. One that is artificial or bricked up reveals pretense or blocked emotions, respectively.
An alternative type of womb emblem, in which the masculine element (fire) burns.
Fertility, kinship, and love. Old folk spells regularly recommended ashes from the hearth fire as a component for these purposes.
Depending on its configuration, this may be an alternative altar dream, in which the food becomes a kind of sacrifice. In the Orient, especially, there are gods and goddesses who preside over, and are honored in, the kitchen.
The other is recognising the security of the inner self, the interior feminine which gives warmth and stability.
2- We may be, or need to be, linking with our passionate wilder nature the seat of our passions
3- The Anima, and that part of ourselves which guards the feminine spirit, can be symbolised bv the hearth.
The other is recognizing the security of the inner self, the interior feminine which gives warmth and stability.
Psychological / emotional perspective: We may be, or need to be, linking with our passionate wilder nature – the seat of our passions. This is not in a confrontational way, however, but gently, as a hearth needs to be tended properly in order for the fire to burn brightly but safely.
The hearth is considered to be the centre, or heart, of the home. Hestia, goddess of the hearth and the sacred fire, was a virgin goddess so spiritually her domain signifies the anima, that part of ourselves which guards the feminine spirit.
See Goddess Hestia.
Gives gender-specific: The hearth in a woman’s dream will suggest her own domesticity and gentleness, whereas in a man’s dream it will be more to do with the feminine in his life and his motivation to provide security.
It is traditionally the center of sacred beginnings and also of sacred rituals. It also represents a chance to begin again.
A hearth with a cheerful fire burning is a dream which means relief from nervous or other tension.
Home, comfort; longing for or needing security. Going in too many directions; need loving support and regrouping.
2. A good omen in most things.
3. Prosperity and a happy home life.
To be cooking at the fire, you will successfully carve out your own future.
(See Fireplace)
Situation where I can support the fundamental principles I stand for so I can create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
symbolizes homey aspects; warmth and comfort
The place of security, safety, and warmth. Describe the hearth and home. What is the situation? How do you feel? Does the scene happen in the present time?