A beard is traditionally read as wisdom, maturity and authority. A well-kept beard suggests confidence and a settled sense of self, while an unkempt or overgrown one points to neglect, or to a wish to hide behind something. Growing a beard in a dream is read as gathering strength or stepping into a more serious role. Shaving one off is often taken as a fresh start or a desire to be seen plainly. A beard on a woman is read symbolically as owning qualities usually labelled as masculine, such as firmness and authority.
When this appeared in your dream, what were you feeling?
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