The Wise Figure — Jung's archetype of the Old Wise Man or Great Mother — appears in dreams to offer guidance at critical junctures. They embody the wisdom the dreamer already possesses but has not yet accessed.
Positive Resonance
Inner wisdom, guidance, the higher self speaking, access to deep knowing
Shadow Aspect
Dependence on external authority, ignoring your own wisdom for someone else's
Nuances
Wise figure speaking: listen carefully
Wise figure silent: presence is the message
Being the wise figure: you are the authority
Wise figure disappearing: wisdom must come from within