SUITCASE

Example: ‘In last night’s dream the baby I dream about incessantly had been locked in a suitcase but was quite unscathed when taken out, except that it was very dirty, but still not crying. I do not have any memories in connection with these babies and the only feelings I have are those of remorse that I have neglected the baby. I have had four chil­dren of my own, none of whom were ever neglected in this way’ (Mrs C). Mrs C uses the suitcase in at least two ways. One is her womb, or reproductive ability. Although she has had four children, this does not stop her unconsciously desir­ing more.

The second is what ‘luggage’—emotional feelings, urges, thoughts—she carries.

Generally, it depicts the womb, what one carries inside oneself, such as longings, attitudes, fears; how we see ourself socially—the luggage might be a sign of status, how we rate ourself; also a symbol of independence or going somewhere.

See bag.

Something you’re carrying with you (such as emotional or mental “baggage,” or unfinished business).

A real-life or imagined a trip.

A symbolic journey (such as through a learning process or a life phase).

A temporary situation, perhaps one that’s unfamiliar or “foreign” to you.

Possessions, or the idea of ownership.

Necessities, essentials, or the bare minimum you need to get along.

Portability, mobility, or transferring something from one environment to another (such using design found in nature to inspire an engineering design).

See Bag, Packing, Traveling

Dreams of a suitcase signify that you will be traveling, or that you are transitioning from one level of consciousness to another. Consider the contents of the suitcase as well as the feeling tone, and whether you are carrying your victories or your heartaches into your future. This dream might be helping you to realize that you can begin to release the emotional baggage that you have been carrying around that has been weighing you down.

See Purse and Baggage.