Ganesha
Lord Ganesha, Ganesh, Ganpati
With his elephant head, round belly and a sweet in his hand, Ganesha is one of the most loved gods in Hinduism. He's honored as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings, which is why prayers to him open weddings, house moves and new ventures. Many devotees see a dream of Ganesha as an auspicious sign that a path is clearing. More broadly, the dream may surface as you stand at the edge of a new beginning and hope it goes smoothly, or when you need patience and wit to get past a block.
Dream variations
- Ganesha smiling at youYou feel encouraged to begin. Take the first step you've been putting off.
- A Ganesha statue in your homeYou'd love your home to feel protected and blessed. Small rituals of care, like a tidy doorway or a lit lamp, can give you that feeling.
- Ganesha with his mouseA big goal rides on small, steady habits, the way Ganesha rides on a tiny mouse. Look after the little routines; they're what carry you there.
- Immersing a Ganesha idol in waterSomething is completing its cycle and returning to where it came from. Let it go with gratitude.
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