Old man, old woman

The old man and the old woman are primary symbols of wisdom and spiritual power. For many people, the role that their father or mother played in their lives has been lost in the whirlwind of life due to divorce, work overload, or any emotional dysfunction. The human psyche has a tendency to find a replacement for the lost and reproduce it from whatever is there, even from itself. Often these characters represent and affirm the authenticity of whatever source of wisdom the psychic has taken into account. You may have to solve a problem that cannot be solved because of your conscious worldview. Thus, the more effective way to solve the problem may be the one you describe as outdated. The image of wisdom in a dream is trying to open your eyes. Do you feel some fear or disdain for your heritage, for the prospect of your own old age? Are you conflicted about accepting the wisdom offered by your elders in the life choices you face? Are you in search of wisdom or do you feel a lack of it in solving life's tasks?