(see Flowers, Garden)The daisy got its name as a combination of “day’s eye,” making this an alternative sun emblem.Innocence and fidelity, especially when covering afield or lawn.The blissful simplicity of...

(see Animals, Diit)An alternative emblem for dragons and serpents, but on a smaller scale.Because the worm has no eyes, an alternative type of blindness dream in which you navigate the...

(see Closet, Wrapping Paper)Unexpected surprises, good or bad.For example, birthday gifts are usually pleasant, whereas what awaited inside Pandora’s box was not.Gifts, talents, and abilities that exist within you, but...

(see Birds, Swan)The creative principle. In Egypt, a goose laid the cosmic egg from which the Universe sprang.India: Representative of freedom, eloquence, and learning.Easter: A bringer of good news, especially...

(see Crystals, Ge?ns, Jewelry; Stones)Irritating situations in which the tension is nearly audible. Amber has a natural ability to pick up static when rubbed.Health concerns. Because of its capacity to...

One does not have an alternative, in case there was any doubt

1. Alternative;2. Conclusion; 1 Kings 18:21; Josh. 24:15.

See under KNICK-KNACK, an alternative spelling.

(see Baking, Cauldron, Fire, Foods by type, Forge)Focus on, or the condition of, home and familv. Traditionally the hearth was the heart of a bouse in Europe, where all important...

Here it is always a matter of weighing alternative solutions. What do the different paths look like and where do they lead?

(see Animals, Fables)Traditionally an emblem of purity. In fairy tales, the unicorn becomes a mount to only chaste maidens, and befriends only those who are pure in spirit.The horn of...

Health and strength, new energies. You would like to eat healthfully. Also connected to soul food and “alternative” ways to eat on a daily basis.

(see Fairy)Important information or truth you need to gather up (see Water). Remember, however, that one must go to the well and lower the bucket for it to be useful.An...

1. A sense that a “charade” is afoot, deceptions are close by.2. A need or desire to explore alternative means of commu­nication, understanding; the usual method is lacking.

To dream that you are being sabotaged symbolizes struggles occurring within yourself. Your personality, behavior, and inner qualities are all being threatened by intense anguish. You must discard your previous...

See Rock and Roll and Music.

To dream of a grocery or convenience store implies that you are feeling great pressure and stress with your personal thoughts and decisions. It may also mean that you are...

An alternative type of forced desertion or judgment dream.Ridding yourself of an unwanted or undesirable characteristic, situation, or person.Feelings of loneliness, displacement, or fatality that stem from others’ disapproval of...

Whether the person portrayed is a family member, friend, stranger, or someone famous, each carries a unique message in your dream. A Dream Character as a Mirror: You See Only...

(see Alley, Corner, Highway, Path) A futile path, which, if pursued, will only result in wasted energy. Feeling trapped and unable to move. As such, an alternative type of cage...

We all have access to esoteric and hidden knowledge. This can be represented in dreams by the tablets of moses. Taking tablets in dreams may suggest that spiritual or alternative...

An indirect, secret, or out-of-the-way route, either literally or figuratively (as in a hidden course of action).An alternative or unusual way to access something or someone.A shortcut.A tangent, or going...

(see Herbs)Love, especially if seen sitting on a windowsill. This was a way that Italian women welcomed their suitors.An alternative dragon emblem, full of fire and power, having taken its...

(see Compute?; Music)Because of its shape, a compact disc may be interpreted as an alternative circle emblem.Information crunching. Perhaps you’ve been studying too much, or trying to integrate too much...

(see Fruit)Metaphysically aligned with the moon, water, and positive energies for healing. Among Gypsies, a fruit of love.From contemporary jargon, an alternative symbol for a woman’s breasts.Moslem: Verdicts and decisions....

(see Lameness, Numbness, Paralyzation)A circumstantial dream that comes from sleeping in an uncomfortable position.Arrogant, strict, and uncompromising attitudes exhibited by yourself or others.Because stiffness impedes your ability to move, this...

By definition, pictographs are picture-like symbols used to communicate specific concepts. On the dream plane, these can be very potent keys for unlocking deeper meanings.A comprehensive listing of pictographs is...

(see Blue, Clouds, Space)Frequently a masculine symbol. Both Hindus and Native Americans speak of “father sky” (see Men).An alternative, higher level of awareness. Possibly a type of flying or ascent...

(see Eating, Garden, Vegetables, Vines)An alternative emblem of the male testicles, especially when dreamt of in pairs. Black-eyed peas appearing in dreams portend improved good luck.Comfortable companionship, relationships, or partnerships...

Restraint or control. Dependency or addictions. What exactly is being chained and by whom or what?Alternative type of cage dream.Rattling: Ghosts of a figurative nature. What are you trying to...

1. Warning;2. Sin stopping destiny;3. Inspection;4. Delay;5. Alternative route required;6. Go back from where you came;7. Heart or artery issue; Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region...

(see Numbers)Manifestation; an alternative type at one numerologically. Cabalistic: Alterations in your spiritual goals or path.Divine or mundane law. In the Old Testament, Moses received 10 commandments that were to...

If a light appears at the end of the tunnel, this symbolizes hope.A voyage toward self-discoveryFreudian: A sexual dream, especially it a train is traveling through the tunnel.Because tunnels often...

(see Oyster, Pearl, Water)An alternative symbol for, and more ancient type of, a cup.The voice of the water, the emotional, intuitive nature, reaching out to us from the swell of...

(see Disasters, Dynamite)Disapproval or dissatisfaction with a particular idea, person, or situation that is reaching a critical point.Indiscreet action or abused confidences that resulted in very explosive emotions.An alternative symbol...

(see Evil, Fire. Monsters)An alternative type of cage or judgment dream.Reexamining or finally recognizing faults and failures, to the point of feeling guilty.Negativity or bitterness growing within that can destroy...

Doctors symbolize healing or the desire for healing, either physically or psychologically. They also represent authority, even the higher self. To someone attuned to alternative medicine, a traditional doctor may...

(see Crystals, Gems, Jewelry, Stones)Because of its red color, this is an alternative blood emblem.Among Moslems, a symbol of perfect happiness, effective speech and depression’s abatement.In ancient Greece, this represented...

(see Eating, Fruit or Nuts by type) An alternative circle emblem.A sliced pie reflects your ability to judge things fairly and equitably. How even are the slices? Is someone getting...

An alternative cage dream, in which parts of your personality- are displayed to others. What faces are you showing the world? For example, are you growling at even-one like a...

(see Birds, Feathers, Wings)If swimming in water, this represents free movement through your dreams. Anticipate more frequent dreams, as well as those with increased detail.A penguin has wings, but does...

A type of lucid experience or an OBE.(See Part One: Programmed and Lucid Dreaming).A memory. Dreaming that you’re dreaming can be an alternative way of recalling images from past dreams....

(See Black, Blindness, Night) Mysteries, the unknown, hidden matters, elusive truths, and the subconscious. Oppressive darkness: Depression, gloom, or despair. Being lost in: Frustration from the lack of di rection,...

(see Dirt, Cave) An alternative type of death dream, in which being underground equates to burial.What exactly appears underground? This can be symbolic of something that you’ve covered up so...

(see Garden, Farm, Vegetables) An alternative earth emblem.Because of its broad ranging use in folk remedies, a symbol for the return to health, usually in a physical sense.Provision and the...

(see Radio, Telephone, TV)Communication.The way you receive other peoples signals. How effectively docs the satellite dish work? Is it properly aligned?Representative of the media’s growing influence on contemporary lire Tuning...

(see Birds, Feathers, Trees, Wings)An alternative emblem of the drum because of its rhythmic pecking.Among the English, Babylonians, and ancient Greeks, this bird was a weather prophet. What’s gathering on...

Remote in the sense of a television remote may relate to control issues that suggest the dreamer’s “buttons are getting pushed” by a relationship that feels too controlling. If, in...

(see Three, Water, Weapons)Ancient: The union of the God aspect with that of the triune Goddess. Out of this union, tremendous creative power is born.Alchemical: An alternative emblem for water....

(see Colors, Metals, Moon)Depending on what is seen as silver, this may be an alternative type of coin or money dream.An emblem of the feminine, lunar, intuitive nature.Something within vourself...

Alternative phallic symbol, with its sheath being feminine, similar to a sword.Cutting something out, or away, as one cuts the proverbial apron strings to discover independence.Brutally harsh words that carry...

(see Vegetables)If you dream of eating beets, this foretells good news soon to follow.Because of their color, they are an alternative emblem for blood. In fact, beet soup is often...

If you’re about to take a sea voyage, this may indicate some hesitation on your part, especially a fear of trouble at sea or a fear of drowning (see Boat,...

(see Bus, Car, Travel)Moving slowly in a dream may reflect taking your time and considering each step necessary for success. Alternatively, it can indicate procrastination or delays that may or...

(see Annuals, Birds)Someone with gentle, loving words.Peaceful offerings and reconciliation, as in the Biblical story of Xoah and the Ark.A common emblem of the Holy Spirit among Christians. Cooing: A...

(see Eating, Vegetables)Because of its color and shape, this is an alternative moon or circle emblem.Moodiness. In earlier days, eating this item was believed to cause sullenness or irritability. However,...

(see Bank / Banking, Money)Tilings in which you place your trust, but which may not be very secure.Closely reviewing your assets and resources (e.g., “taking stock”).If the stock market crashes,...

also see TabletFor most people, taking a pill suggests doing something to make themselves feel better. In dreams, taking such a course of action will signify putting ourselves through an...

(see Birds)As the greeter of dawn, this was an alternative symbol of the sun in many cultures, especially that of Greece and Rome where many central gods were associated with...

(see Birds)Chattering: Deceitful conversations.Flocking: Moving with a group mind toward a common goal.In China and Japan, an emblem of conjugal joy, and a fortuitous omen for young couples.Hie seasonal movement...

In dream oracles, a negative sign for lovers, probably stemming from the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet.Depending on your feelings during this dream, standing alone on a balcony can...

Packed bags are associated with death and endings, whilst being unwilling to let go of your baggage or luggage suggests a desire to ward off aging and death. Baggage left...

(see Baby, Orphaned)If you see yourself being adopted by a group or family, this means acceptance among the people pictured, or self-acceptance with regard to your perceived roles and responsibilities...

Elderly people in dreams represent authority figures, and the accumulated wisdom that comes from living a long life. They may also represent members of your family or friends who are...

If you find yourself going back in time to a previous job in your dream, this suggests you need to look back into the past in order to move forwards....

(see Beverages, Canning)With a note inside: A message from vour heart, someone close to you, or your Higher Self that you’ve been trying to ignore.Empty: Feeling drained and depleted of...

Victory and distinction. Archways were often built in ancient Rome to welcome back conquering heroes.Crumbled: The destruction of hopes with little warning.An alternative type of bridge dream, in which movement...

(see Desert, Sand)Metaphorically, prickly situations that require careful handling.Protection and safety.The needles on this plant may speak of your own need for protection, or possibly they represent the armor you...

(see Animals)Being entangled by a very possessive personality.Many hands make light work. Have you sought out assistance from those you know are capable of helping you right now?An alternative figure...

(see Birds, Feathers, Wings)Mirroring habits, characteristics, or ways that are not necessarily reflective of who you really are.Repetition of cycles or patterns in your life, some of which may not...

An obstacle to getting what you want in a certain area of your life.Security (physical, emotional, or mental), or a desire for more.A need to focus on personal boundaries (such...

Safety and protection from one’s emotional nature represented by rain.An alternative type of minor that shields the bearer from elements of a situation to which she or he prefers not...

Nationality, ethnicity, or culture can represent the actual country or continent, its people, its culture, or anything you personally associate with that area of the world.Consider its context in your...

(see Trees, Rods, Wand)Depending on its size and shape, this can be an emblem of leadership (e.g., “speak softy and carry a big stick”).Freudian: An alternative phallic symbol.A metaphorical message...

(see Animal, Wolf)Changing into any animal form reflects moving backward into more primal ways of thinking and behaving.The type of creature portrayed in the dream will help you to determine...

(see Gems, Oyster, Seashell)Something that, once found, is worth all your sacrifice (e.g., the “pearl of great price”). Sagacity and the creative aspects of self (e.g., “pearls of wisdom”).An alternative...

(see Herbs, Trees)Heroism. In the Druidical alphabet, this bush is represented by the tau cross, often equated with the Tree God, whose strength and endurance stands for all to see.The...

(see Eating, Garden, Vegetables)Onions have a power similar to garlic in overcoming evil, specifically our own shadows.The shape and color of the onion makes it an alternative emblem for the...

(see Flowers)Among Hindus, a golden lotus represents the preexistent matter of the Universe. On the dream plane, this symbolizes untapped potential just waiting for your attention.An alternative emblem for the...

People steal for two reasons.If they are poor and feel like they have no other alternative or if they are greedy and do not want to put the time and...

An alternative type of body dream, in which the machine’s state of repair represents your physical condition.The general working mechanism of a relationship or situation, what makes it run smoothly...

The train as a dream symbol is often linked with the Freudian interpretation of the train (phallus) going through the tunnel (vagina), representing intercourse. Yet even Freud gave trains alternative...

(see Divorce)An alternative type of desertion dream.Seeing something that is whole divide into two parts equates to either a situational separation (such as in relationships), or purposefully separating your conscious...

We are confronted with many different fears in dreams, but they always refer to obstacles that are a mirror of our everyday—often unconscious—fears and insecurities. Nightmares often have physical causes;...

(see Animals)Frugality and resourcefulness. Saving and recycling even minute things effectively.Someone overly soft in voice or who lacks backbone (e.g., being “mousy”).The size of this creature may reflect an underdeveloped...

(see Fire, Hammer)This cauldron of flame hones and refines your skills or characteristics.Because of the fiery element, an alternative type of or sun dream, but with more implied regulation.Smith at...

(see Astronaut, Space Spaceship, Stars)An unexplored, unrecognized, or unexpected aspect of yourself, brought out by a specific situation or relationship.Possibly an alternative flying dream, especially if the ground is seen...

(see Eating, Garden, Vegetables)The white juice of this vegetable is equated with mother’s milk or semen, thereby symbolizing fertility or productivity.Among the Greeks, lettuce was used to reflect the fragile...

In addition to the meanings given under Imprison and Prison, there is the possibility that the dream is referring to restraints and restrictions in your external circumstances, or to those...

(see Acquittal, Authority Figures, Police, Warrants)Feelings of guilt playing themselves out before the judge and jury of your Higher Self.Examining the facts of a particularly perplexing problem in an alternative...

Flying in a dream brings with it a sense of freedom. It is usually an exhilarating, joyful experience, where the dreamer feels on top of the world. One of the...

(see Animals)Red cows appearing in a dream are a positive, hopeful omen of peace and plenty. In Persia, these represented the spirit of dawn, which is filled with renewed vitality...

(see Colors, Coins, Sun)Rulership or leadership. Taking control of your life or a situation. Note that this is the predominant metal historically used for crowns. Similarly, in Incan myth the...

(see Cemetery, Death)An emblem of rebirth, especially if empty. Besides the Christian stories of Christ’s victor \ r over death, the ancient Celts buried people in tombs to await their...

To see a street in your dream, symbolizes your life’s path.The condition of the street reflects how much control you have over the direction of your life.(If it’s rocky and...

(see Connecting Devices, Fabric, Sewing) An alternative symbol of male sexuality, sometimes in a derogatory sense.If attached to a thread, the emblem of repair, alteration, and reconnecting. Perhaps a relationship...

(see Water)Free-flowing thoughts and actions.Time’s passage.The beginning of the river is the past, and where it goes represents the future. This is especially true if you dream of yourself traveling...

(see Crystals, Excavation, Gems, Jewelry, Mine, Minerals)The central self; the core of your being.Being hard-hearted or having a stony disposition.A place of origin; beginnings with foundation. Ancient beliefs contended that...

(see Altar, Bells, Holy Ground, Monastery, Priest / Priestess, Sanctuary, Temple)Sanctuary, safety, privacy.A place within which secrets remain concealed except to the Divine.If you entered the church and sat down,...

(see Flowers, Fruit, Herbs, Seeds, Vegetables, Weeds)The condition of the garden can indicate the condition of many things, including your health, a relationship, or a business venture. So, a weedy...