The Language of Dreams

by Patrica Telesco
(see Baby, Ties / Tying)

For someone who has been gravely ill, this represents holding on to life tightly and tenaciouslv.

Your connection to, and relationship with, your mother. Is this cord still tied to her? (see Women)

W nat color is the cord? If silver, this may be part of an OBE in which you see the silver cord that connects the body and spirit together.

A familial source of metaphorical nourishment.

If you have needed support lately, and haven’t turned to your own family (especially your mother), consider this option.

Being broken: Having the connection between yourself and your family (specifically vour mother) cut off in some manner.

Complete Dictionary of Dreams

by Dr. Mıchael Lennox
This is the first place where your needs get met as a human being. In fact, with an umbilical cord, there is no distance between a need and its immediate fulfillment. In this lies the symbolic meaning of the notion that all needs get met. There can be a hidden meaning in a dream that features this symbol of wishing to return to a time when you did not have to work for what you desire.

Dream Symbols and Analysis

by DreamForth
To dream of an umbilical cord signifies your own need for uniqueness. You might be articulating some sort of concern about being by yourself and being able to support yourself.

If you dream that you are cutting the umbilical cord, it represents that you need to be more independent and stand out on your own. You need to pull yourself up and get back to normalcy.