Clown dream meaning is explained below using 20 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke
If you dream of an anonymous clown, the image alerts you of the false camaraderie of others.
If the clown has the traits of someone you know, this is the individual that the dream is warning you against. But if it is you who is dressed as a clown, you must watch out, because your attitude will cause people to not take you seriously. Maybe they think you’re always pretending and hiding your feelings. However, if the dream is enjoyable there is nothing to object to: the unconscious suggests that you laugh at your concerns because their gravity is relative.
In the Tarot, the Fool is depicted as the Joker from other cards. It reveals the unconscious side of the personality with all its potential for transformation.
Interpretation 2 — Theresa Cheung
If a clown appears in your dreams, ask yourself if you need to bring humor into a situation or carry truth into closed circles or closed minds. Did a clown or trickster try to undermine you in your dream? Did someone you know play a trick on you? Playing pranks is associated with the clown or trickster, who delights in challenging the status quo and rebelling. Although confusing, this attention-seeker is worthy of your attention, as it represents the part of yourself that wants to challenge you out of your complacency.
If you listen to the message, the clown can transform your waking life into a more carefree, spontaneous and happy one.
Interpretation 3 — DreamForth
The emotions that the clown conveys mirror your own. Whatever it is expressing will lead you through your own feelings.
The actions of the clown represent your spontaneous and outgoing personality. It may also imply that you are being too careless and impulsive.
If you have a fear or phobia of clowns, the clown may symbolize an unknown figure who may want to hurt you in some way. This may be someone who is taking advantage of you or not showing you their true self.
Interpretation 4 — Astro Center
Dreaming of the antics of a funny clown implies the way that some of your companions see you. Look to other symbols in the dream to discern if this is due to affection or disdain.
If the latter, the dream may be telling you that you need to find another circle of friends.
Dreaming of specific clowns such as Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, and so on implies that you should look at those people and analyze what they suggest to you, and how that can be applied to your present circumstances.
Interpretation 5 — Garuda
The dream also indicates a fear of being ridiculed and points to a feeling of inferiority. You don’t believe enough in yourself.
If the clown appears frequently, consider visiting a psychotherapist. Meeting a clown is a good omen, meaning enjoyment and fun.
It is also a sign that you will soon laugh about earlier problems, or that you are going to be able to solve present problems easily.
Interpretation 6 — Zolar
being with a: troubles from ridicule unless you learn to laugh at yourself.
dressed as a: try too hard to make others like you.
hurt, being: fear of ridicule from vexed associates.
making love to a woman: have many hypocritical friends.
meeting a: your astuteness and shrewdness are misdirected.
performing: are seeing things superficial y and therefore they are seen as wicked.
Interpretation 7 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
See Fool.
Interpretation 8 — Nancy Wagaman
Comic relief.
Someone who plays the role of entertainer or jokester.
Disguise, anonymity, concealment of identity, or mystery.
Consider the context, actions, motivations, and your feelings about the clown.
See Performing
Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar
The actions and the mood of the clown are important.
Interpretation 11 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
You might benefit from a change of companions.
Interpretation 12 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 13 — Betty Bethards
Interpretation 14 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 15 — Katherine Taylor Craig
Interpretation 16 — myjellybean
Interpretation 17 — Tyler Wolfe
If seen in a nightmare a clown can represent a demonic heckler
Interpretation 18 — Vincent Wienand
2. Clumsy;
3. Playing with the things of God. 1 Sam. 25:25, 36.