A reflecting dream surface showing an image of oneself—sometimes accurate, sometimes distorted or unexpected.
A mirror in a dream is surrounded by perhaps the largest number of superstitions: from warnings against looking into it in a dream to an image of the true "self". A mirror is a direct symbol of self-knowledge and reflection, a moment of the ego encountering its own image. What is seen in the dream mirror (distortion, an unfamiliar face, absence of reflection) often accurately reflects the current attitude toward one's own identity. In the Raido archetypes, the "Mirror" rune adds an important honesty to this image: it shows what is—no more and no less.
curiosity, sometimes anxiety from an unexpected reflection
Often arrives in periods of revising one's own identity, self-esteem, or significant life changes. Perhaps the reflection in this mirror tells of how you actually see yourself now, differing from your habitual self-perception.
Look in a real mirror for a few seconds with kind, non-judgmental attention—a simple practice of reconciling with your own reflection.
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