Magic Carpet Symbolism

Motifs which are also both magical and symbolic include the following.

Magic carpet symbolism.

No votes yet. In dreams this omen denotes success on a grand scale. This dream signifies an achievement that will be attained way beyond one s expectations. A dictionary of symbols by j e.

A magical carpet normally rises up in the air. Oriental rugs contain a wealth of symbols expressing the culture and beliefs of the people who wove them. Camels are the wealth of the bedouin and hence their image is a pledge of happiness and riches for the weaver and the owner of the carpet dogs drive all undesirables sorcerers and such personified diseases as smallpox from the house in which the carpet is spread while peacocks are sacred birds in both persia and china. Aries 19 18 19 rising above ordinary perception relaxing the mind supports a creative positive and visionary way of seeing things.

The meaning of magic carpet in dream dream interpretation. In addition because the carpet is a flat surface its symbolism is similar to the truncated pyramid. Since the beginning of time man has found inspiration consolation and guidance through symbols. How to read the symbolism in aboriginal art.

John kay and michael monarch discuss the origins of 1968 s magic carpet ride steppenwolf in 1970. For example in the galland manuscript the oldest manuscript which contains the first 282 out of 1001 stories no mention is made of magic carpets. In stories the magic carpet or the so called flying carpet is a legendary carpet. This universal idea is best expressed through planets in.

Steps onto a magic carpet and is instantly transported anywhere they desire. Submitted by salaam presider on fri 2013 10 11 02 08. A staple of the genie the magic carpet is about the power of magic of course but consider that anything that flies through the air is also working in the realm of the intellect and the mind. This dream connotes hardships persistence and accomplishment leading towards a better self and a life of excellence.

Whoever sitteth on this carpet and willeth in thought to be taken up and set down upon other site will in the twinkling of an eye be borne thither be. Interestingly contrary to popular opinion the magic carpet does not feature prominently in the thousand and one nights. Magic carpet ride symbolism of persian rugs. John kay jerry edmonton larry byrom george biondo and goldy mcjohn.

The magic carpet of oriental imagery. Symbolically a carpet is a safe restricted special and sacred. Magical thinking can be an uplifting boon or a defense against life s more practical and.