I dreamed that our entire family was preparing for a big gathering in a large house here in the United States. Besides our family, the whole extended family from my two aunts' sides overseas was also coming together for a grand party.
At the airport, I saw my cousin Vincent and his colleague. Since his colleague was also there, I didn't disturb him.
Upon arriving at the venue to handle arrangements for the party scheduled for the next day, I learned that Vincent had to fly back to Taiwan tonight for a training session. I thought to myself, "Didn't he just arrive? Now he's flying back so soon? That's intense."
On the day of the party, when I saw Vincent again, I was surprised. I said, "Hey? You're here again? Haven't you slept?" I had seen him check-in on Facebook while in Taiwan, so I was wondering how he was now in the US. He looked visibly tired, confirming that he had been rushing between flights these past two days.
Later, I overheard him and his colleague discussing how to handle their flight expenses. It turned out his colleague had mistaken the dates, thinking there was a meeting here that they needed to attend, only to realize it was a historical meeting dated back to December 1, 1946. They had flown over for nothing. They were now discussing reimbursement logistics. It was a big mix-up, exacerbated by the fact that Vincent had training the next day in Taiwan, making his back-and-forth travel quite hectic.
No wonder Vincent and his colleague looked stressed out as they debated expense claims; this whole situation was a comedy of errors. His colleague likely misinterpreted historical data. Vincent, looking exhausted, mentioned wanting to rest. I noticed his wife had also arrived, along with my aunt's whole family.
Suddenly, a group of Korean guests (two men and two women) arrived. Since they didn't speak Chinese but were fluent in English, I took them around and introduced them to the place.
At that moment, the entire space seemed to transform into a furniture exhibition showroom, vast and spacious. I guided them first to the dining set display area. There were numerous elegant dining table sets, each complemented by different hanging lights. At one point, I accidentally turned on the heater instead of the lights, quickly correcting it to set the right ambiance.
I continued to guide them through the exhibition, leading them to the living room display area, which was even more expansive, showcasing various living room furniture sets. In the central area, there was an impressive sofa set. I explained that this was the lounge area for pre-dinner cocktails.
Moving on to the single-chair section, I noted some classic branded armchairs. I searched for my favorite chair, only to remember I had sold it.
Then I noticed another chair and mentioned, "This is a chair Marilyn Monroe once sat in!" In the dream, we had intentionally placed a Marilyn Monroe doll next to it to signify its history. It had a simple Italian style with vintage symbolic patterns on the fabric. I explained, "Marilyn Monroe endorsed a certain brand back then, so she sat in this chair."
I asked the two Korean girls if they wanted to take photos, but they hadn't brought a camera. I suggested, "That's too bad; this place is great for photos to show off to friends when you get back."
While touring, I accidentally dropped my phone, overhearing my aunts and uncles discussing a phone call. Apparently, our grandmother was critically ill, but we were here hosting a family party. They were discussing how to handle the situation.
I hurried to find my dad and told him about what I had heard regarding our grandmother's condition. Later, he quickly packed his things, possibly considering flying to another country because our grandmother was there. Meanwhile, I continued guiding the Korean guests around the venue, struck by its immense size.
Suddenly, one of the Korean men pointed towards the entrance and said, "The weakest point of this entire house is right here!"
I looked where he pointed and exclaimed, "Oh!" Indeed, while the entire house was magnificent and splendidly decorated, the entrance lighting seemed insufficient and lacked grandeur. Compared to the rest of the décor, the entrance appeared dim. I agreed, "You're right! This entrance really is the weakest link in this space."
As guests overheard about our grandmother's critical condition, some decided to stay here, skipping her funeral, while others had to report back to their companies. It became clear that some guests would adjust their plans based on our grandmother's situation, while others insisted they were here for the party, not a funeral.
Overall, I surveyed the spacious home, impressed by its layout and grand furniture.
夢見我們整個家族成員準備在美國這裡，一個好大的房子裡聚會。除了我們家之外，還有二姑姑、小姑姑那邊整個家族，都將從海外過來，全部聚在一起辦個盛大的派對。
我在機場的時候，看到表弟 Vincent 和他的同事也在機場。因為他同事也在，我就沒打擾他。
我來到聚會場地，處理相關事宜。聚會是明天，我得知 Vincent 今晚要先飛回台灣去參加一個受訓。我心想「他不是才剛到，然後馬上又要飛回台灣？這麼拼？」
派對當日，我在這裡又看到 Vincent 時，嚇了一跳。我說「欸？怎麼你又來了？你都沒睡嗎？」因為我有看到他人在台灣時在 Facebook 打卡，想說怎麼現在又看到他在美國。他看起來臉色就很差，他說對，這兩天他就一直在趕飛機。
然後我聽到他跟他的同事討論機票要如何報帳。Vincent 說原來是他同事搞錯日期了。他同事說這裡有一個會議，他們必須要過來，但明明他在台灣隔天要上課，後來還是飛過來開會。來到後，才發現他同事搞錯了，那是一個過去日期 (1946年12月1日) 的會議。他想天啊！他們兩個人都已經飛過來了。因為他在台灣隔天還有受訓，所以就趕快飛回去。為了這個家族聚會，他又再飛回來。
難怪他跟他同事現在在討論如何報帳，這件事根本就是個大烏龍。好像是他同事可能誤看到歷史資料，反正就是搞錯了。
因為 Vincent 的臉色很黑，他說想要休息。我看到他老婆也來了，小姑姑全家都來到了。
然後這時候來了幾個韓國人 (兩男兩女)，不曉得是誰的朋友。因為他們不會講中文，但可以講英文，我就帶著他們介紹這個地方。
感覺這個時候，整個空間變成像是家具展場，空間好大。我帶著他們，先來到餐廳展示區。
這展區光是餐桌組就有好多套。我打開燈光，因為我們在不同餐桌組搭配了不同的吊燈。我那時候還不小心開成暖氣，後來我趕快把它關掉，因為我是要開燈。
我帶著他們一組一組地介紹。看來都是華麗的餐桌組，搭配燈光，每組都顯得富貴華麗。
我帶著他們繼續繞場，接著來到客廳展示區。哇～這裡空間更大，展示好多客廳家具組合。我帶他們來到中央區域，有一組好氣派的組合沙發。我跟他們說這裡是休憩交誼區，就是在正式用餐前，可以在這裡先開個雞尾酒派對。
接著我帶他們來到單椅區，我說這裡都是品牌經典單椅。我想找一張我最喜愛的單椅，沒看到。心想「欸，那張單椅怎麼不見了？」後來才想起我賣掉它了。
我又看到另外一張單椅。我介紹說「這是瑪麗蓮夢露以前坐過的單椅喔！」夢裡我們還故意放了一個瑪麗蓮夢露的玩偶，表示這單椅之前瑪麗蓮夢露曾經坐過。它看來像是義式簡約風格，布料上還有一些復古象徵的圖案。我說「當年瑪麗蓮夢露幫某個品牌代言，所以坐過這張椅子。」
我問那兩個韓國女生要不要拍照，她們說沒帶相機。我說「那很可惜，其實這個空間你們可以拍很多照片，回去可以跟朋友炫耀。」後來其中一個女生說她要去拿相機。
我繼續在展場介紹。然後不小心我把電話弄掉在地上，聽見姑姑、姑丈們在講電話，好像是奶奶病危，可是我們現在在這裡辦家族派對，現場一片歡樂。他們在討論要怎麼處理。
我趕快跑去找爸爸，告訴他我聽到姑姑他們講「奶奶病危」這件事情。後來爸爸趕快在整理行李，好像因為奶奶是在另外一個國家，可能他們在想說，是不是要立即趕過去。
我繼續帶著那四個韓國人介紹展場，因為家真的很大。突然其中一個男的，指著入口處，說「整個家最弱的點，就是這裡！」
我往他指的方向看去，"喔" 了好長一聲。的確，因為整個家都很富麗堂皇，金光閃閃。可是那個入口處配置的燈光，的確很弱，不夠華麗。相對比較起來，入口就顯得黯淡。我認為那裡應該要搭配一個很華麗的吊燈，一進門就有個氣勢。但現在搭配的是義式簡約吊燈，它的光線與亮度，就撐不起空間的氣勢與華麗感了。
我點點頭「你說的對！這個入口處真的就是這個空間的最弱點。」
因為客人們也聽到「奶奶病危」這件事情。當我在跟韓國人介紹展場時，我聽到有客人說他們要留在這裡，他們沒有要參加我們奶奶的葬禮，也有客人說要跟公司回報。反正就是有的客人會依據奶奶的狀況配合我們，有的客人堅持他們是來參加派對，不是來參加葬禮的。
總之，我看到姑姑、姑丈他們，在那裡跟客人解釋，依據後續的情況，我們會如何應對處理。
我環顧四周，這個家空間真的好大，格局、家具都好大氣，超級華麗，實在很氣派。
這個夢境充滿了豐富的象徵和情感，從榮格心理學的角度來看，可以從以下幾個層面進行解析：
1. 家族聚會與集體無意識
夢中龐大的家族聚會可能代表你與「集體無意識」的連結，家族成員象徵不同的心理原型或內在面向。美國的大房子可能象徵一個新的心理空間或文化背景（如果你現實中生活在美國，這可能反映你對文化融合或身份認同的探索）。
家族成員從海外匯聚，暗示你內在的多元部分（如不同文化、價值觀、情感）正在整合，但也可能暴露衝突（如後續的「奶奶病危」與派對歡樂的對比）。
2. 表弟Vincent的「烏龍旅程」
Vincent的奔波與同事的錯誤（誤認1946年的會議）可能反映你對「時間錯亂」或「無效努力」的焦慮。1946年這個歷史日期可能象徵某種過時的信念或家族歷史的包袱（比如家族傳統與現代生活的衝突）。
他的疲憊臉色和反覆飛行，可能代表你生活中某個「過度適應他人需求」的部分（如家庭責任或工作），導致精力耗竭。
3. 家具展場與「展示性自我」
房子轉變為家具展場，尤其是華麗的餐桌、客廳組合，可能象徵你對外在形象或社會地位的關注（「人格面具」的展現）。你積極介紹家具給韓國人，暗示你試圖向他人（或自我）展示某種「完美生活」的樣貌。
瑪麗蓮夢露的單椅是一個關鍵象徵：夢露代表性感、魅力與悲劇性的公眾形象，而椅子被賣掉可能暗示你放棄了某種「渴望被認可」的舊模式（或對某些理想化形象的執著）。
4. 入口處的「最弱點」
韓國人指出入口燈光黯淡，是空間的「最弱點」，這可能反映你對自我「第一印象」或「外在門面」的不安。榮格認為，夢中的外國人常代表無意識的智慧提醒者（animus/anima的投射），這裡的韓國人可能提醒你：過度追求內在的華麗（如成就、家族期待）時，忽略了「進入心靈的初始路徑」（如真實情感或脆弱性）。
5. 奶奶病危與派對的衝突
歡樂派對中突然出現奶奶病危的消息，展現「陰影」的浮現：家族聚會的團結表象下，隱藏著死亡、分離的焦慮。奶奶可能象徵家族根源或傳統價值觀的動搖，而親人們的不同反應（參加葬禮vs.堅持派對）反映你內在對「忠於自我」還是「履行家庭責任」的掙扎。
6. 文化融合與語言隔閡
夢中出現中英文切換、韓國客人等跨文化元素，若你現實中有文化適應的經驗，這可能代表你對「溝通障礙」或「身份歸屬」的潛在焦慮。你擔任介紹者的角色，暗示你試圖在多元環境中找到自己的定位。
榮格理論的整合解讀
這個夢境可能是你「個體化過程」的展現：
人格面具的壓力：華麗展場象徵你對外在成功的追求，但入口的弱點和Vincent的疲憊暗示這種追求可能導致內耗。
陰影的整合：奶奶病危與派對的並存，迫使你面對「光明與黑暗」、「歡樂與悲傷」的共存，這是接納完整自我的必經之路。
原型的提醒：韓國人作為「智慧他者」、瑪麗蓮夢露作為「魅力原型」，都在引導你反思真實需求與社會期待的平衡。
可能的行動建議
檢視生活中是否過度迎合他人（如Vincent的奔波），給自己休息的空間。
思考「入口的弱點」：是否需要更真實地對外表達自己，而非僅展示華麗的一面？
家族與奶奶的象徵：探索傳統價值觀對你的影響，哪些需要保留，哪些需要釋放？
夢境最終停留在氣派的大房子，或許暗示你擁有豐富的內在資源，關鍵在於如何協調其中的矛盾，找到屬於自己的「入口燈光」。
這個夢境充滿了象徵意義，可以用榮格心理學來分析。讓我們將其分解為關鍵要素：
大家族聚集在大房子裡
這個夢境始於大家庭在美國的一棟大而豪華的房子裡，舉行一次重要的團聚。這種背景顯示了對來自不同地點的家庭成員的團結、聯繫，或許還有和解的渴望。宏偉的房子，象徵著一種理想化的安全感、傳統感和地位感——也許反映了你的願望，或對堅固家庭基礎的渴望。
用榮格的術語來說，「房子」通常代表心靈。它龐大而宏偉的事實，可能表明自我意識或身份的擴展，以及將家庭（和自我）的不同方面，整合成一個有凝聚力的整體的願望。
Vincent 的疲憊旅行和錯誤的會議
由於行程安排錯誤，Vincent 多次往返台灣和美國之間，凸顯出一種溝通不良、浪費精力和疲憊的感覺。這可能象徵著試圖滿足期望的挑戰，無論是來自工作、家庭或個人抱負。
用榮格的話來說，「旅行」象徵著轉變的旅程。然而，在這種情況下，Vincent 陷入了一個循環——沒有真正的進展。這可能反映了一種潛意識的擔憂，即擔心將精力消耗在無意義或無成效的努力上。
參加過時的會議（1946年）的錯誤，可能象徵著對過去的執著，或陷入過時的期望、角色或模式。
家具展示及奢華佈景
夢境轉變為豪華的家具展示，你扮演導遊的角色，向韓國客人介紹不同的空間。對餐桌、燈光和宏偉氛圍的詳細描述，表明與美學、展示和創造結構化環境之間的緊密聯繫。
由於你以前擁有一家家具公司，所以夢境的這一部分，可能反映了過去的經歷重新浮現。然而，用榮格的術語來說，「家具」代表著穩定性、身份和個人歷史。奢華的裝飾，可能象徵著對成功和聲望的渴望，但也象徵著與物質依戀，或現實與過去抱負之間的反差的潛在掙扎。
失去的最喜歡的椅子，代表著個人的損失或轉變——曾經有價值的東西被賣掉了，也許象徵著過去的自我，或過去的身份已經被放棄。
瑪麗蓮夢露單椅很有趣。夢露既代表魅力，也代表脆弱，象徵完美的幻想與個人的掙扎。事實上，在夢境中強調這一部份，顯示了對遺產、身分，以及外在感知與內在現實如何對比的反思。
入口較弱與韓國客人的觀察
一位韓國客人指出，入口是最薄弱的地方，因為與空間的其他部分相比，它的燈光缺乏宏偉感。這是一個至關重要的見解。
在榮格象徵主義中，「入口」代表過渡、開始和第一印象。事實上，它被認為是軟弱的，這表明人們對你如何向世界展示自己的潛在擔憂——也許覺得你的介紹或邁入新事業的第一步，缺乏影響力。
這也可能象徵著外表和內在實質之間的不平衡。雖然房子內部很宏偉，但第一印象並不相符。這可能反映了自我認知問題、對新開始的懷疑，或對無法充分體現自己的抱負或潛力的擔憂。
奶奶的病危和客人的反應
奶奶病重的消息破壞了節慶的氣氛。家人爭論是繼續聚會還是調整計畫。
用榮格的術語來說，「祖母」象徵著智慧、傳統和祖先的根源。她的病重可能代表著舊方式、傳統或過去身份的衰落。你陷入慶祝和哀悼之間，凸顯了擁抱未來和尊重過去之間的內在衝突。
客人的反應——有些人想留下來參加聚會，而有些人則考慮離開——反映了責任和個人願望之間的內心衝突。它可能象徵著個人成長優先，與家庭義務，或外在期望之間的掙扎。
整體解讀
這個夢境暗示了家庭、身分、失落和轉變的主題。盛大的房屋和家具展覽，表明了對成功、穩定和遺產的渴望。然而，像 Vincent 疲憊的旅行、錯位的會議，和脆弱的入口等元素，表明了你對浪費精力、陷入過去的焦慮，以及努力創造一個強有力的新開始。
祖母的病危和客人的不同反應，凸顯了一種深刻的內在衝突——也許是在堅持過去的角色與擁抱新的生活方向之間。
這個夢境反映了你目前的生活狀況——前進、重建，但仍然被過去的經歷所困擾。它還涉及自我認知、願望，和對有意義的進步的擔憂。
重點
擁抱變化——失去的椅子和祖母的病危，表明必須放棄一些事情，才能繼續前進。
注意精力花在哪裡——就像 Vincent 令人筋疲力盡的飛行一樣，避免重複過去的錯誤，或投入不必要的掙扎。
加強新的起點——弱勢的入口，象徵著在踏入新事業時，需要信心和影響力。
在過去和未來之間找到平衡——宴會與疾病的衝突，表明需要以健康的方式整合家庭、傳統和個人抱負。
Alternate Dream Ending: Embracing Transformation and Moving Forward
As the discussion about the grandmother’s condition unfolds, the dreamer takes a deep breath and steps forward. Instead of feeling torn between celebration and sorrow, they realize that this moment is an opportunity for connection and healing.
They gather the family members and suggest a meaningful farewell ritual—not an abrupt ending to the party, but a transition. The luxurious house transforms into a warm, intimate space where everyone shares memories of the grandmother, lighting candles as a symbol of honoring the past while embracing the future.
Meanwhile, Vincent, who had been trapped in an exhausting cycle of travel, suddenly receives a new itinerary—one that takes him to a destination of his choice. Realizing that he has the power to change his course, he smiles and finally rests.
The dreamer walks toward the entrance of the grand house. Instead of seeing it as weak, they notice something they had missed before—a small, but radiant lantern hanging at the doorway. With a deep sense of clarity, they decide to add more light, symbolizing a new beginning. The once-overlooked entrance transforms into a pathway of possibility, welcoming those who step inside with warmth and purpose.
The missing chair? The dreamer no longer searches for it. Instead, they choose a new seat, one that represents their evolving self—no longer defined by what was lost, but by what they are ready to create.
As the gathering comes to a close, the dreamer stands with their family, no longer caught between past expectations and future uncertainties. They embrace the transition, knowing that moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting, but carrying the essence of what truly matters into the next chapter.
Symbolic Meaning of This Ending:
Healing and Closure – The family acknowledges the grandmother’s legacy instead of avoiding the situation.
Breaking Free from Cycles – Vincent's endless flights symbolize wasted effort, but in this ending, he chooses a new path.
Transforming Weakness into Strength – The entrance, once seen as weak, is now a symbol of light and new beginnings.
Letting Go and Embracing Growth – The missing chair is no longer a loss, but an invitation to build something new.
This alternate ending reflects inner peace, personal growth, and stepping forward with purpose.
This dream is rich with symbolism and can be analyzed using Jungian psychology. Let's break it down into key elements:
1. The Grand Family Gathering in a Large House
The dream begins with a significant reunion of extended family in a large, luxurious house in the U.S. This setting suggests a desire for unity, connection, and perhaps reconciliation with family members from different locations. The grand house symbolizes an idealized sense of security, heritage, and status—perhaps reflecting the dreamer’s aspirations or a longing for a strong familial foundation.
In Jungian terms, a house often represents the psyche. The fact that it is large and grand may indicate an expansion of self-awareness or identity, as well as a desire to integrate different aspects of the family (and the self) into a cohesive whole.
2. Vincent’s Exhausting Travel and Mistaken Meeting
Vincent’s repeated flights between Taiwan and the U.S., driven by an error in scheduling, highlight a sense of miscommunication, wasted effort, and exhaustion. This could symbolize the challenges of trying to meet expectations, whether from work, family, or personal ambitions.
In Jungian terms, traveling symbolizes a journey of transformation. However, in this case, Vincent is caught in a loop—moving without real progress. This could reflect a subconscious concern about expending energy on meaningless or unproductive endeavors.
The error of attending a past-dated meeting (1946) might symbolize a fixation on the past, or being trapped in outdated expectations, roles, or patterns.
3. The Furniture Exhibition and Luxury Setting
The dream transitions into a luxurious furniture showcase, where the dreamer takes on the role of a guide, introducing Korean visitors to different spaces. The detailed descriptions of dining tables, lighting, and the grand atmosphere suggest a strong connection to aesthetics, presentation, and creating a structured environment.
Since the dreamer previously owned a furniture business, this part of the dream could reflect past experiences resurfacing. However, in Jungian terms, furniture represents stability, identity, and personal history. The lavish decorations could symbolize aspirations for success and prestige, but also a potential struggle with material attachment or the contrast between reality and past ambitions.
The missing favorite chair represents a personal loss or transition—something once valued has been sold, perhaps symbolizing a past self or past identity that has been let go.
The Marilyn Monroe chair is interesting. Monroe represents both glamour and vulnerability, symbolizing the illusion of perfection versus personal struggles. The fact that it is highlighted in the dream suggests a reflection on legacy, identity, and how external perception contrasts with internal reality.
4. The Weak Entrance and the Korean Visitor’s Observation
One of the Korean guests points out that the entrance is the weakest point because its lighting lacks grandeur compared to the rest of the space. This is a crucial insight.
In Jungian symbolism, an entrance represents transition, beginnings, and first impressions. The fact that it is seen as weak suggests an underlying concern about how the dreamer presents themselves to the world—perhaps feeling that their introduction or first step into new ventures lacks impact.
This could also symbolize an imbalance between external appearance and internal substance. While the house is grand inside, the first impression does not match. This could reflect self-perception issues, doubts about new beginnings, or concerns about not being able to fully embody one’s ambitions or potential.
5. The Grandmother’s Critical Condition and the Guests’ Reactions
The news of the grandmother being critically ill disrupts the festive atmosphere. Family members debate whether to continue the party or adjust their plans.
In Jungian terms, a grandmother symbolizes wisdom, tradition, and ancestral roots. Her illness might represent the decline of old ways, traditions, or a past identity. The dreamer is caught between celebration and mourning, highlighting an inner conflict between embracing the future and honoring the past.
The reactions of guests—some wanting to stay for the party while others consider leaving—mirror the inner debate between duty and personal desires. It could symbolize a struggle between prioritizing personal growth versus familial obligations or external expectations.
Overall Interpretation
This dream suggests themes of family, identity, loss, and transition. The grand house and furniture exhibition indicate a desire for success, stability, and legacy. However, elements like Vincent’s exhausting travel, the misplaced meeting, and the weak entrance suggest anxieties about wasted effort, being stuck in the past, and struggles with making a powerful new beginning.
The grandmother’s illness and the mixed reactions from guests highlight a deep inner conflict—perhaps between holding onto past roles versus embracing a new direction in life.
This dream reflects the dreamer’s current life situation—moving forward, rebuilding, but still haunted by past experiences. It also touches on self-perception, aspirations, and concerns about making meaningful progress.
Key Takeaways
Embrace Change – The lost chair and grandmother’s illness suggest that some things must be let go to move forward.
Be Mindful of Where Energy is Spent – Like Vincent’s exhausting flights, avoid repeating past mistakes or investing in unnecessary struggles.
Strengthen New Beginnings – The weak entrance symbolizes a need for confidence and impact when stepping into new ventures.
Find Balance Between Past and Future – The party vs. illness conflict shows a need to integrate family, traditions, and personal ambitions in a healthy way.