Pity

Dreaming of pity often expresses complex emotional states. You may feel pity for yourself, which is a call to be kinder to your own weaknesses and mistakes. If you dream of feeling pity for others, this is a sign of your deep sensitivity and empathy, but it can also warn of the danger of becoming overly immersed in others' problems. The Jungian perspective sees pity as an interaction with the 'Anima' or 'Animus', calling for a balance between acceptance and self-protection. The spiritual meaning of pity is to teach us unconditional love and mercy, but also the boundaries we must set so as not to emotionally exhaust ourselves. This is a lesson in compassion without self-sacrifice.