People
Mother
A constellation in the Dream Symbol Atlas
Common emotional themes
- Care
- Origin
- Nurture
- Dependence
Jungian perspective
Mother figures may be personal or archetypal (Great Mother). They hold care and containment—and also the risk of overwhelm or engulfment.
Shadow meanings
- Smothering
- Withheld care
Related themes
- Nourishment
- Belonging
Related symbols
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