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Ancient Philosopher

Dreams of something ancient symbolize that you are realizing the elder aspect of yourself, your connection to the part of you that is ancient and wise. Things that are ancient...

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(Any bright-colored tropical bird.) In a dream, a parrot represents a prodding man, a white slave trader, a liar and an unjust person.A parrot in a dream also can be...

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An enjoyable and worthwhile new friend is forecast in a dream featuring this philosopher- mystic.

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The elements are common symbols in dreams, expressing the entire range of human characteristics.They are divided into solid (earth), liquid (water), vapor (air) and energy (fire), and the ancient philosophers...

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Spiritual power, emblem of life from ancient Egypt. Drawing upon ancient sources of knowledge.

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(Ancient)The meaning of a dream about ancient Egypt partly depends on one’s conscious associations. Because of biblical associations, it can symbolize the material as opposed to the spiritual life. Otherwise,...

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To dream of this ancient character, denotes your hesitancy to accept this ancient story as authentic, and you may encounter opposition in business and social circles because of this doubt.For...

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Called the philosopher’s stone, deep blue lapis enables you to communicate your depth and wisdom and esotenc knowledge. Presented in a dream, lapis may signify your readiness to deliver your...

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Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream oysters may signify seduction, but can also suggest sacrifice. Hypatia, an alexandrian mathematician and philosopher, was flayed to death by christians using oyster shells...

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As dreams apparently emerge from what has been named the unconscious, it is helpful to understand ideas regarding it, and something of its nature. In ancient cultures we occasionally find...

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A pyramid is a shape found in ancient civilizations that has a great deal of spiritual connotations in today’s world. Pyramids represent a connection to ancient principles of aspirational thoughts...

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The most important archetype of all is the self—the higher, more spiritual aspect of the personality. In dreams it can appear in many forms; most typically as a child or...

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Determine if real intestinal problems exist.The belly represents the kitchen of the body, the place of transformation (Alchemist), but also the place of desire and physical urges. It can also...

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The top could illustrate how you take life: going around in a thousand circles with each decision you must make. This dream recommends serenity and simplicity. Arachnophobia is an instinctive...

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Numerology is the age-old study of numbers according to numerical principles established by the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, the Kabala (ancient mystical tradition of Judaism) and Tarot. It...

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The ancient hero Herakles represents the strengths and weaknesses of brute force. Depending on your circumstances in waking life, Herakles—or another aggressive archetype, Ares or Mars, the ancient gods of...

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If you dream of a pyramid, then you are connecting to ancient wisdom and mystical secrets. Dreams of a pyramid denote your connection to ancient days of Egyptians, Mayans and...

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The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said: “The sage wears coarse garb, but in his chest hides a jewel.” The situation can be extrapolated to the pearl hidden in an...

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See Cow. Food, security; a symbol for the original mother. Paradise is the land where milk and Honey flows. Something needs to be nourished with milk— with femininity. It might...

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Ancient meaning: Eternal life and the vital power of blood. Vampires used blood as their source of rejuvenation and, in a sense, reincarnation. Among ancient Greeks, the underworld was filled...

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Death in a dream is frightening to most dreamers because they lack an understanding of the nature of physical life and death. For the philosopher, the physical life is known...

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(see Herbs, Oak)Invincibility. Teutonic warriors carried mistletoe into battle as protective amulets.Setting aside bad feelings out of respect for a common belief or need. In Scandinavian regions, warring groups who...

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There is a long tradition of dreams being a resource for physical and psychological healing. The ancient Greek god Aesculapius was believed to come to people in their sleep to...

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(1) A snake may symbolize (a source of) evil. (In Jcwish-Christian scriptures the serpent is a form of the devil. (2) It may symbolize healing, rejuvenation, new life. (In ancient...

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The meaning of ruins is literal: they represent destruction, the end of life. Many people experience this vision with a certain amount of melancholy. However, this destruction is mostly necessary...

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According to Carl Gustav Jung, incest symbolizes the desire for union with the essence of oneself. This is why some gods of ancient mythologies were conceived in this way. In...

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Certain key figures in human history have had such an impact on world history that your unconscious may have stored the information—perhaps from school or college days, or even from...

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(see Eating, Herbs)Worthiness (e.g., “a man worth his salt”). This saying actually dates back to ancient Rome where soldiers were paid in salt because it was so valuable.Zest, or spicing...

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The pyramid is said to be a focus of spiritual energy, so it if appears in your dream, your unconscious is drawing your attention to the power within. Dreams about...

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(see Forest, Trees)Birth and origination. This tree gets its name from the first letter of the Druidical alphabet, which also represents beginnings.Making a mark that distinguishes your personal territory on...

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(see by type, Birds, Flying, Wings)Spiritual purity and truth: In ancient Egypt, the soul was weighed upon death against the Plume of Maat, whose name means truth. Similarly, the Hopi...

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Ancient part of self; can be used creatively or destructively.

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Ancient DNA related to power and sexuality.

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(1) If in the dream you are moving round a central object, this may mean you are becoming aware - or are being asked to become aware - of your...

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Dreaming of God is rare. It expresses your hope for relating to the most basic part of yourself and for bringing out your strengths. The nature of this dream can...

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Ancient strength. To intimidate, puzzle, mystify.

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A cure for madness (Gypsy). Ancient symbolism.

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Dreams, it seems, have fascinated the entire human race from earliest times. And until quite recently, most cultures have set great store by dreams. For example, in ancient Egypt the...

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Alder: Completeness, spirituality. Apple: Symbol of living life to the full, focusing mind and heart together positively. Ash: Prosperity, protection, healing. Aspen: Intuitive knowledge, understanding. Beech: Inspires us to let...

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A dream of righteousness (Gypsy). Ancient emblem of purity.

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The past; the different lives we have lived—baby, youth, lover, parent, provider, what is es­tablished and well worn; tradition and wisdom of folklore.Example: I am standing in a bookshop.It is...

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(see also Mandalas)Four is an ancient symbol of completeness; wholeness. (The four comers of the earth, the four cardinal points, the four winds all, in primitive traditions, represent the whole...

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You can expect important changes if your dream involved this ancient science.See also Horoscope.

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A dream of abundance (Gypsy); the Horn of Plenty of ancient tradition.

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Misfortunes through secret enemies (Gypsy). Ancient symbol of War (Churchward).

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Ancient symbol for rulers and power.The eagle can, like the phoenix, rejuvenate himself and thereby become immortal.The eagle possesses superior viewing power, but there is also a warning connected to...

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Babylonia / Mesopotamia Accounts of dream analysis in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back more than 5,000 years to 3100 BCE, offer a fascinating glimpse into the early understanding of dreams. Early...

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Riches, honor, a long life (Gypsy). This was the drink of the ancient gods.

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A dream predicting bitter trials (Gypsy). Ancient symbol of bitterness.

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The idea of hell has a mythical and constant value in human culture.It is conceived, in the first place, as a form of “sublife” (hidden life of the dead in...

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See Minister, Bishop, Professor. Ancient Egyptian interpretation: You are offered a prestigious position.

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One amazing aspect of dreaming is that it can introduce you to ancient mythological figures of whom you thought you knew nothing. Jung put this well when he said that...

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Many offspring and the accomplishment of plans are denoted by this dream (Raphael). The ancient symbol of reproductiveness and fertility.

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(see Pictographs)The swirling powers of creation.The essence of individuality (note the shape of DNA molecules).Depending on its direction of movement, this can indicate a type of ascension into higher thought...

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(see Dieting, Weight)How does this tool appear? Is it lopsided? If so, consider if you have been stressing certain things too much in your life, resulting in throwing everything else...

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Sickness, loss of reputation, etc.(Gypsy); a dream due to physical causes, for which the ancient students made obvious allowance.

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Hanging up your burden. Or if you are being hanged, extreme danger. Drastic, ancient symbol for punishment; however, it need not always be a nightmare. It could be a relief.

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This ancient stringed instrument, heard in a dream, is a forerunner of happy hours spent in agreeable company.

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Self-images, for boon or bane, as with the story of Snow White (see Fun House).The mirror of truth that reflects genuine motivations, feelings, and fears. In ancient times, the mirror...

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A dream concerning any of the great mythical characters or any of the ancient myths is telling you that flattery can get you everywhere, so put your tongue in your...

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A dream warning you to make a final settlement of your affairs (Gypsy). Evidently derived from the ancient superstition concerning photographs.

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(see Archway, Buildings, Concrete, Stones)While these are sometimes considered phallic due to their shape, in ancient Greece pillars were regularly carved in the shape of a woman whose visage was...

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A young girl, as in Daisy. Stupid goose, stupidity. In ancient Egyptian creation mythology, the goose represented—together with the universal egg—a symbol of origin.The Ur god Amun was depicted in...

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(see Herbs)Talmudic: An emblem of increased fecundity. Among Hebrew men, it was customary to eat garlic before intercourse to ensure fertility.Protection: Garlic was used regularly in spells and charms for...

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Most ancient as well as modem sources agree that this is an unusually favorable dream predicting domestic, social, and temporal sweetness which is manifestly as lucky as anyone can get

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1. Wealth and power.2. Timelessness and stability.3. Admi­ration or longing for ancient times and cultures.4. Something to be achieved.5. If polishing, one values quality.

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A symbol of wholeness. Also represents the Head and particularly the brain and thereby thinking. Points to toughness. Ancient Egyptian interpretation: Expect a gift.If there are two, see Genital Organ.

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This exotic flower is a symbol of femininity.It is associated with vanity, but also fertility. In ancient China, it was considered to have magical abilities to get rid of evil...

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This ancient sym- bol of luck has, in modem times, become a sign of domination by force and is a warning against allowing yourself to be too easily influenced by...

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Plants are symbols of the power of nature and, in the words of Jung, are ‘regarded with awe and contemplated with philosophical wonderment’. Dreams that feature plants can send powerful...

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Sexual intercourse. In ancient Greece and Rome, when a girl dreamed of a bee sting she was said to be in love.

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Scarab beetle represents eternal life, spiritual awakening, as used in ancient Egypt and other cultures.

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If an object is rare it is rendered so by its scarcity, so spiritually suggests ancient knowledge and practices, which we have not yet uncovered.

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In ancient times the power of the person was said to be contained in his excrement. Now, dreaming of it is more likely to indicate a sense of relief, a...

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Undisciplined part of self; misunderstanding and misuse of energy, as the ancient pagan rites worshipping false gods.

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The scythe was an ancient symbol for harvesting – gathering in.The grim reaper – death – is always pictured as carrying a scythe.

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The spiritual significance of animals harks back to ancient times.The camel suggests dignity as the bearer of royalty.

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This ancient game in a dream is an omen of annoying obstacles in your path.You can expect a strenuous business period ahead, but don’t despair; you can win if you...

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(see Iron Ore, Stones, Sky, Space, Gems) Wishes (see Stars).Messages from the Universe or your own subconscious. In ancient times, people often believed such occurrences were divine missives or omens.

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Spiritually, once we become aware of how the subtle energies can help us live our lives successfully, we can learn to make use of planetary energy. This is a belief...

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The archetypes listed here are just a few of the many ancient patterns that exist in human consciousness and manifest as symbolic figures, played by yourself or someone else, in...

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There is an ancient belief that magpies and jackdaws are thieves, so to dream of one indicates we believe someone will take away, or we may lose, something we value....

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There is potential for spiritual growth through both learning and creativity.A parchment scroll suggests acknowledgement of in-depth study or ancient knowledge.

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Dreams of a rock symbolize strength, groundedness, stability, and ancient wisdom. Perhaps you have become stubborn and rigid in your judgments. Consider the feeling tone.See Earth.

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Pleasant meeting of old friends symbolized by this dream. Superstition holds this insect as a pleasant omen. Pliny mentions it much esteemed among the ancient magicians.

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1. A general gauge of prosperity (note condition of pig).2. Avarice, greed and overindulgence.3. Uncouth behavior, inappropriate sexual attitudes and behaviors and uncleanliness.4. Intelligence, things sacred and ancient wisdom.

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The ancient ziggurats of mesopotamia were temples built by kings to celebrate their sacred marriage with the divine, which at that time was matriarchal. Spiritually, when this image appears, therefore,...

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The ancient egyptians preserved the bodily organs of the dead in canopic jars to ensure that when the soul returned to the physical realms it had everything it needed.A jar...

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Ancient ruins featured in your dream are a lucky omen of improving conditions, but a contemporary ruin is a forecast of unhappy news concerning a close friend or relative.

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