Briefly
Tissues, commonly seen as a symbol of care and comfort, are often associated with tears, illness, or hygiene. In a broader perspective, it denotes compassion, care, and the act of assisting others in their emotional or physical pain.
- Symbolism: Care, comfort, compassion, assistance, tears, illness, hygiene.
Tissue in Dreams
From a psychological perspective, dreaming about tissues may reflect your emotions. If you find yourself using tissues in your dream, it could signify that you are processing some deep-seated emotional distress or sadness. On the other hand, offering tissues to someone else may symbolize your empathy and desire to comfort others.
- Symbolism: Emotional distress, sadness, empathy, comfort.
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Tissue in Myths and Folklore
In Roman mythology, the goddess Venus was said to have kept a golden tissue by her side at all times, signifying beauty and love. Similarly, in Celtic folklore, the fairy queen was often depicted with a tissue made of the finest linen, symbolizing purity and gentleness.
Tissues, being associated with tears, also feature in various fairy tales. For instance, in the tale of the “The Weeping Woman,” the ghost is often depicted with a tissue, emphasizing her eternal sorrow and regret.
- Symbolism: Beauty, love, purity, gentleness, sorrow, regret.
Tissue Spiritual Meanings
In spiritual symbolism, the tissue represents healing and forgiveness. It signifies the need to wipe away past mistakes and negative emotions, essentially providing a ‘clean slate’. Additionally, as tissues absorb tears, they symbolically take in sorrow, thus highlighting the concepts of empathy and relief.
- Symbolism: Healing, forgiveness, wiping away past mistakes, empathy, relief.
Reviewed by Alexander Lys, M.L., a specialist in the field of symbolism research and dream psychology. A certified participant in numerous psychological seminars and courses, the author of hundreds of articles on psychology, including studies on symbolism in dreams and myths from a scientific perspective.
