The Lower Self

To see one’s lower self in a dream in the form of a sheep or lamb, gentle and docile, signifies a purified soul.

To see one’s lower self in the form of a wild animal, or to see oneself mounted upon it yet unable to control it, signifies the rebelliousness of the lower self. The lower self signifies man’s closest and most dangerous enemy, and a treacherous person whose betrayal cannot be foreseen.

To see the lower self in a dream signifies a person and opinions that command evil. To see oneself following the desires and wishes of the lower self signifies transgressing the bounds in religious matters and holding deviant thoughts and engaging in deviant conduct; to see oneself not following the desires and wishes of the lower self signifies attaining divine contentment and salvation.

To see that one has given the lower self its due signifies striving to prosper in both worlds by setting aside a fixed time each day for work, rest, and worship.

It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.

Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.