The father is read as authority, protection and rules. In a dream he can stand for your real father, or for the inner voice that judges and guides. A supportive father points to confidence and a sense of being backed. An angry or distant father is linked to pressure, criticism or the wish for approval. A father who has died appearing in a dream is read as memory and a lasting influence; becoming a father stands for new responsibility and leadership. It can help to notice whether the father figure in your dream felt like a shelter or a judge.
When this appeared in your dream, what were you feeling?
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