Mirror

Meaning & Interpretation

The mirror in a dream is a direct symbol of self-perception and identity. What you see — or do not see — in the dream mirror is particularly significant.

Not recognising yourself in the mirror, or having no reflection at all (like a vampire), can point to an identity crisis or the feeling of having lost yourself. A distorting mirror image represents a distorted self-image — too negative or too positive.

For lucid dreaming the mirror is particularly interesting: many lucid dreamers use looking into the dream mirror as a reality test. In a lucid dream the reflection can differ from real appearance — a fascinating tool for self-exploration.