The symbolism of the clock is linked to an awareness of the irreversible passing of time and to cyclic repetition. The clock marks each stage of life and, as a symbol, represents human questions about quantitative time and qualitative time.

It also means that nothing is permanent in life, which in dreams  may disclose a feeling of anguish, as well as the dreamer’s need to give itself more time to stop, reflect, and appreciate the simple things of life. Continue reading “The clock” →