Dreaming About Scale: What Does It Mean?

Dreams about scales resonate with our need for balance, both in our waking life, and our relationships. When we dream about scale, we are trying to establish a sense of balance, order and justice.

Scale in Dreams: What Does it Represent?

When we dream of scales, the most common interpretation is to do with justice. When we see justice balanced on the scale, it symbolizes a sense of being judged, or being discovered for our thoughts or actions. It can also symbolize that we are having difficulty trusting our own judgement as we don’t feel balanced.

The scale also often represents our perceptions of ourselves. It can symbolize our need for self-control and how we feel about our ethics, values and moral compass. It can also be a sign that we are experiencing inner conflicts about our goals or values, and need to assess what sense of balance we should strive to create.

Interpreting a Dream About Scales

When interpreting a dream with scales, it is important to look at the imagery. What position is the balance in? Is it balanced? If it is not balanced, what is weighing it down? Is it heavier on one side?

The dream may also focus more on an action or event than the scales themselves. What is being weighed on the scales? Who is interpreting the scales? Are they giving judgement? Was there a struggle involved?

Each of these components provides clues to what meaning the dream is trying to convey.

Common Dreams About Scales

Some common dreams about scales include:

• Dreaming about a scale that is balanced – this can be a sign that you are feeling a sense of harmony and balance in your life. You may also be feeling at ease with your decisions and judgements.
• Dreaming about a scale that isn’t balanced – this may be a sign that you feel out of balance, or that your moral compass is off. It may be a sign that you need to take a step back and reassess your life and whether your goals are in alignment with your values.
• Dreaming about being judged by a scale – this could be a sign that you are second guessing yourself or feeling judged by someone else. You may feel like you need to prove that you are “right” or “justified”.
• Dreaming about a struggle with a scale – this could be a sign that you are grappling to establish a sense of inner balance. It could be a sign of feeling overwhelmed by life or feeling out of control.

Generally, dreams of scales symbolize a need for balance, justice and order. They can symbolize a need for self-regulation or self-control. They may also be a sign that we need to reassess our life and relationships and create a sense of harmony and balance.

Understanding the underlying message of the dream can provide a deeper insight into our waking life.
The enigmatic dreamscape of scale has long held sway over the collective subconscious, baffling dreamers and sages alike. Yet, what does it mean to dream about scale?

On a basic level, dreamers may be reflecting their concerns about the size and scale of their current life situation and the consequences of their choices. The dream could represent an urge to grow, improve, or progress; or conversely, a desire to downshift and simplify.

On a spiritual level, some believe that dreaming of scales represents a situation of judgment, accountability and balance. Jung felt this symbol to be indicative of the need for equilibrium between the conscious and unconscious mind.

In some cases, dreaming of scales also reflects a standing in the public eye. Dying dreams, in which you find yourself standing on a scale indicate you may be worried about your reputation or public image. Positive dreams may represent a growing sense of self-confidence, whereas negative dreams reflect a lack of confidence and self-doubt.

Regardless of the dreamer’s interpretation, this symbol continues to exercise our collective unconsciousness and serves to drive us toward a deeper, more meaningful understanding of our inner selves. In the end, it is up to each dreamer to discover their unique interpretation of this universal symbol.