tongue

What does a dream about a tongue mean?

A dream about a tongue symbolises communication, expression and taste, or may indicate a lack of self-control or difficulty in expressing oneself properly.

A dream about a tongue can also symbolise:

Interaction: The tongue is an organ involved in interaction, communication and speaking. A dream about a tongue can therefore symbolise interaction with others. It can mean that you want to express yourself and are looking for ways to express yourself better.

Trust and integrity: The tongue is also associated with integrity and honesty. If in your dream you see a tongue that looks healthy and normal, it could mean that you have confidence in yourself and your ability to be honest with others.

Taste and enjoyment: The tongue is also involved in taste and pleasure. If you see a tongue tasting food or experiencing something else in your dream, it could mean that you are seeking pleasure and satisfaction in your life.

Spiritual meaning: In some cultures and spiritual traditions, the tongue is considered a symbol of the soul or spiritual aspect of a person. Therefore, a dream about a tongue can also have a spiritual meaning, for example that you are looking for more depth and meaning in your life.

What does a dream about your own tongue mean?

A dream about your own tongue symbolises the things you say and express. You may have said too much or you may need to say more.

Dreaming about doing something with a tongue

What does a dream about tasting something with a tongue mean?

A dream about a tongue tasting something or experiencing a taste may indicate that you are having new experiences. This dream may also indicate that you are looking for more satisfaction or that you are in need of new tastes and sensations in your life.

What does a dream about biting your tongue mean?

A dream in which you bite your tongue symbolises that you want to control yourself or that you are trying to hold back from expressing your feelings. You may be feeling angry or upset about something. This dream may also indicate a lack of self-control or that you are saying things you shouldn’t.

What does a dream about tearing out a tongue mean?

A dream in which you rip someone’s tongue out symbolises that you are extremely upset by something someone has said, but you are unable to express your anger appropriately. Your anger expresses itself in a violent way in your dream.

What does a dream mean in which someone sticks out their tongue?

A dream in which someone sticks out their tongue symbolises something sexual or is seen as a phallic symbol. Or this dream suggests that you have suffered an insult.

Dreaming about characteristics of a tongue

What does a dream about a swollen tongue mean?

A dream about a swollen tongue may indicate that you are struggling to express yourself properly or that you feel you are not being heard.

What does a dream about a long tongue mean?

A dream in which your tongue is unusually long symbolises that you are not being truthful and lying to yourself about something.

What does a dream about a painful or unusual tongue mean?

A dream about a sore tongue or a tongue that looks unusual symbolises that you are talking negatively about someone. This dream may also symbolise that you are dumbfounded. Perhaps you are too nervous to properly express or convey a feeling or thought.

What does a dream about a hairy tongue mean?

A dream in which your tongue is hairy or there is hair on your tongue symbolises that you regret what you have said. Something you told has a nasty aftertaste.

What does a dream about a split tongue mean?

A dream about a split tongue symbolises that you are lying about something or that you are a hypocrite. A dream in which someone else has a split tongue suggests that you cannot trust this person.

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