I went to the beach and got a dark tan except my whole face. I went again later and got a triangle- shaped tan on part of my face.
Dreams about tanning, especially in the context you described, can symbolize various aspects of your life related to self-image, confidence, and social perception. Here’s an interpretation of your dream:
Self-Image and Identity: The tan could represent how you view yourself or how you wish to be perceived by others. A dark tan may symbolize a desire to stand out or a transformation in your personal or social identity.
Partial Tanning: The fact that your face did not tan evenly (especially with a triangular-shaped tan) may suggest feelings of imbalance or inconsistency in how you present yourself to the world versus how you feel internally. It might indicate that there are parts of your identity or emotions that you're either concealing or that you feel are not being fully acknowledged.
Social Judgments: Beaches are often associated with relaxation, social gatherings, and leisure. Your experience of getting an uneven tan might reflect concerns about how others perceive you or fears of being judged based on your appearance or how you show up in social settings.
Desire for Wholeness: The triangular shape of the tan on your face might suggest a desire to gain a more complete or authentic representation of yourself. It could indicate a yearning to integrate different aspects of your personality or emotions that you've kept separate from your public persona.
Overall, this dream may encourage you to reflect on how you present yourself to others and how you feel about your self-image. It might be worth exploring if there are areas of your life where you feel out of balance or not fully authentic.