JAR

also see Vase

1- A jar very often represents the feminine principle, perhaps some aspect of mothering or of conservation which we recognise within our lives. It often has the same symbolism as the vase - that is, the receptacle for something beautiful or necessary.

2- To be conscious of being jarred of being shaken in some way indicates that we are not controlling the way we are moving forward. We are putting ourselves in a position where we can be knocked about or hurt.

3- The receptacle for the Soul.

Material aspects: A jar very often represents the feminine containing principle, perhaps some aspect of mothering or of conservation which we recognize within our lives. It often has the same symbolism as the vase – that is, an article which is beautiful in its own right and also the receptacle for something beautiful or necessary.

If the jar is broken, it suggests that something essential has been lost.

(Any broad-mouthed earthenware container.) In a dream, an earthenwarejar represents a deceivingemployee who is entrusted with the accounting department of one’s business. Drinking fresh water from an earthenware jar in a dream means earning lawful money and comfort in one’s life. Drinking halfof the water contained in a jar in a dream means having consumed half one’s life span. Drinking from a tight mouthed earthenware container in a dream also means tempting a female worker. Ifone’s wife is pregnant and he sees himselfcarrying an earthenware jar that falls and breaks, it means that his wife may die from complications during her delivery or after giving birth to the newborn. In a dream, an earthenware jar also can be interpreted as a hard-working woman, or a servant, though a copper jar represents a noble woman. Ajar of wine in a dream represents woman’s menstrual period.

If one drinks from a jar of wine, it means that he will have sexual intercourse with his wife during that period, which act is forbidden in Islam. Ifthejar is filled with eating oil, honey, or milk, it represents a hidden treasure.

The same interpretation applies for a small clay jug, a mug, a cooking earthenware, or a tin pot.

(Also see Pot)