Potatoes may seem like some run of the mill thing, because you encounter this so often in your daily life that you tend to take it for granted.
Dreaming about potatoes, on the other hand, can carry a different meaning altogether. Let’s see what the possibilities for your dream of potatoes can be.
What Does a Dream of Potatoes Represent?
The potato is one of the most common root crops. It is applied in different dishes and is a staple menu item no matter what the cuisine is.
It doesn’t matter what country or continent you hail from, or what your ethnicity is. The potato will most likely be something you have already encountered in your life. Let’s tackle its possible symbolisms.
Symbolic of versatility
The potato is an ingredient used in a lot of different dishes. It can be a garnish, an additive, or it can stand on its own. It is eaten in many different ways, and is fitting for a lot of different occasions.
This versatility may be representative of something in your life that says that you are quite a flexible person, and you can fit in a lot of different scenarios seamlessly.
Symbolic of financial gain
Because the potato is a food, it also symbolizes financial blessings and abundance. Something that will satisfy your life or fill you up materially is coming your way. This is a great scenario to look forward to.
Symbolic of generosity
The potato is also seen as a gift from nature. This is something you can easily share to your neighbors if you had it as your own harvest or as something you can use to feed others.
This could mean that you are going to be blessed with a receiving something from a very generous donor, or that you will have the capacity for great generosity in the near future.
Symbolic of resourcefulness
The potato is able to grow in a lot of different climates. It is able to be of use to people easily, in a lot of ways. It is pretty simple to grow.
This can symbolize an innate resourcefulness you possess or the universe is reminding you to tap into. Maybe you feel like you are facing something challenging in your life right now and that you’re stuck without a solution in mind.
But try to listen to yourself and see what you’ve always been able to offer, and you’ll find that the answer is right there.
Symbolic of humility
Since the potato is a root crop, it also symbolizes nearness to the earth. The potato is also a very affordable food – something that peasants are able to access.
This is symbolic of a certain humility of person. This dream of a potato may be telling you to go back to your roots, to keep yourself grounded, and stay humble.
No matter what you may be facing right now or no matter how tempted you are to impress others or appear more worldly in their eyes, know that what matters most is your substance and your goodness.
Symbolic of luck
People who are able to plant their own crops and let their plants grow are said to possess a green thumb. For some, they believe this is a lucky trait that only a select number of people have as a talent.
A dream of potatoes may mean that you are about to experience something lucky very soon. Be ready for this blessing, and open your arms in acceptance in order for you to reap the full benefits.
Symbolic of power
Possession of potatoes could symbolize power. Those who have the food are usually the ones who are powerful enough to influence others, whether through their resources or the status they hold.
This dream of potatoes may symbolize some sort of power play you are experiencing in your waking life.
Symbolic of satisfaction
Because the potato is a food, having one means you will have a full stomach. This satisfaction is something you will be able to carry in your life.
This dream of potatoes may symbolize something that has given you satisfaction recently or something that will give you satisfaction in the near future.
Common Situations in Which You Dream of Potatoes
Dream of preparing potatoes
A dream about readying your potatoes for cooking, means that you are readying yourself to be the best version of yourself. You are allowing your best self to come forth in whatever situation you are facing.
Dream of cooking potatoes
This dream may symbolize a lot of things. For one, it could mean that you are putting others before yourself. This could mean that you are being of service.
But check how you feel in your waking life. If you feel that the act of giving to others seems inauthentic, then you may be motivated by all the wrong reasons.
But if you feel happy in what you are doing, and giving to others willingly, then this means that you are in the right place in your life right now.
Dream of harvesting potatoes
This is a good dream. This represents the abundance that you are reaping in your waking life, or are about to reap very soon.
Keep yourself expectant and hopeful, really milking the good out of your situation. This will give you utmost benefit.
Dream of selling potatoes
This dream could symbolize your industriousness in your work right now. It could mean that you are being resourceful with what you have and really using them to your advantage.
Dream of giving potatoes
This dream may symbolize your generosity towards someone or something in your life. You are feeling empowered by the resources at your disposal and are willing to share your blessings to others. Continue doing this as it will give you everything you need to be happy.
Dream of growing potatoes
This dream is most probably a reminder to look inward and see the blessings and resources that are already available to you.
You already have everything you need to be happy, and live the life you’ve always wanted for yourself. All you have to do is to be present to your gifts and you’ll soon realize you have everything you could ever ask for.
Dream of eating mashed potatoes
This dream could symbolize that you are feeling spoiled in your life. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
It could be that you are recognizing how great you are feeling and how blessed you are for having people around you who help you and make life easier for you. You are enjoying this pampering.
Dream of cutting potatoes
This dream may mean that there is something in your work situation that is challenging you. It may be about your boss who isn’t listening to what you have to say.
It may be your teammates who aren’t being supportive of your ideas. It may also be about clients who aren’t being judicious with their treatment towards you or the projects you are involved in together.
Dream of boiling potatoes
This dream may symbolize the plans you have for yourself, or the people close to you such as your family, close group of friends, or your colleagues at work. There may be something brewing that will give you all excitement very soon.
Dream of holding a potato
This dream may mean that you are facing a dead end at a certain situation in your life right now. You may not really know what to do, and you are at a loss who to ask help from as well.
Dream of eating a potato salad
This dream means that you are about to experience a lot of affluence in your life soon. Just be ready for whatever may come and accept it wholeheartedly.
Dream of carrying a bag of potatoes
This dream may symbolize the heavy load that you are carrying right now. Maybe you are problemizing over something that has happened, and you haven’t found the best solution to it yet. The burden that you are carrying makes it feel so heavy for you.
On the other hand, it may also be possible that you are carrying the problems of other people. Maybe you have a close friend or family member who is worrying about something, and is unloading his crisis onto you.
In your empathy, you are feeling as if you are the one with the problem, even as you listen and afford him a shoulder to cry on.
It is best to be moderate in these situations. It may be tricky but understand that you don’t have to carry the problems of the whole world on your shoulders, even if you care about these people a whole lot.
Dream of possessing a sack of potatoes
This dream is a good sign of abundance and prosperity. This dream is reminding you that you have all that you need in your fingertips, and you don’t have to worry about your needs or the fulfillment of your desires.
All you have to do is put yourself in a place where it is easy for you to receive these blessings, and they will come when you are ready.
Conclusion
A dream of potatoes can mean a lot of different things, depending on what the dream specifically paints for you.
Be present to the imagery and also consider how you are feeling in your waking life. Often, these are the best clues you can use to decipher the meaning of your dreams.
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