Dream symbol · People
Father
What it can mean
A father figure often represents authority, protection, structure and guidance. Dreams of your father may reflect your relationship with rules, ambition or approval — whether his or that of your inner critic. They can also be a way of processing family dynamics.
A question to sit with
Whose approval are you seeking — and do you still need it?
Also found as
- dad
- daddy
- papa
- my father
- stepfather
- father-in-law
Lenormand cards for this symbol
When this symbol appears in your dream journal, Moonread links it to these cards — draw a spread for the dream and see whether they turn up.