In the following box are figures based on a word count of 1,000 dreams.If we look at the entry on man’, for example, the number 304 appears beside it. This...

Dreams that feature notices or messages are often seen as wake-up calls to the dreamer, implying that they need to be more aware of what is going on around them....

Unexpected difficulty has suddenly appeared.

Unexpected difficulty has suddenly appeared.

A dream that points toward success in an undertaking that has appeared to be hopeless.

If you had a dream in which your very own knight in shining armor appeared to fight off and rescue you from danger, try to identify your rescuer. Was it...

Your efforts are in the right direction if the arch was whole and/or attractive, but if it appeared to be broken, or damaged in any way, a new line of...

Disappointment in something or someone that, at first, appeared shiny and perfect.Disuse of skills, knowledge, or talents. Check the meanings behind the item upon which the rust appears.

A high degree of prosperity is forecast by a dream of carcasses in good condition and in a proper place (such as a meat market or butcher shop); but if...

A cracked or dam- aged ceiling is a warning against possible trickery from inside your close circle of associates; but if the ceiling appeared well preserved and/or nicely decorated, its...

Often associated with motherhood, the willow is also thought to symbolize emotional difficulties. This is particularly true if it is a weeping willow. Or perhaps you are a keen cricket...

To see or experience racism in your dream, actually indicates that you may be too judgmental and discriminatory in some situation of your waking life. Perhaps you have falsely pre-judged...

Reassurance that your dearest dreams will come true. It doesn’t matter if the fairy appeared in the form of an elf, a pixie, a leprechaun, a garden-variety fairy, or a...

The meaning of this dream is modified to some degree by the type of fur, but as a general guide:To wear or possess luxurious furs in good condition signifies a...

For a person who is unskilled In music to dream of playing the piano successfully is an indication that he or she will win the love of someone who has...

The meaning of this dream varies according to the action.If the ghost simply appeared in your dream, it is an omen of general good luck; how ever, if you were...

To be aware of emptiness, or to find something empty when you expected it would be full, suggests that you are contemplating some venture or activity which would turn out...

To dream of being baptized suggests a new influence is entering your life. You are leaving old attitudes behind and opening yourself up to new possibilities. Is there an idea...

Symbol for direction and order. It appears in classic dreams, where it is the cross of the victor, the cross of God’s praise and honor, and also a sign of...

From the earliest times, the gazelle has appeared in the collective unconscious as an animal fleeing a lion or other beast. Therefore, it symbolizes the pursuit of pleasure and the...

If dots appeared in your dream or you took extra care to dot the i’s in your dream handwriting, your dreaming mind may have been urging you to pay more...

A perceived characteristic of the person or thing with that color (such as orange representing cheerful or purple representing regal).Your mood, feeling, or sense about the object or situation where...

Feelings of repulsion; emotions or parts of expe­rience which need to be let go of; infant level of self expres­sion and self giving; physical need to have a healthy bowel....

The Ouroborus is a mythical snake from ancient Egypt that swallows its tail, bringing together the symbolism of the circle and the serpent. In dream-lore, it represents the cycle of...

(see Signage, Pictographs)In the Middle Ages, a person’s coat of arms revealed a great deal, including family lineage, trades, and characteristics. These often appeared on armor so that honors won...

Something in your real life that the object resembles in some way, or of which the object reminds you.A particular characteristic you associate with the object.Consider what stood out about...

Early human civilizations generally believed there were few barriers between the spirit world and the world of nature; as a result, the mating of gods and humans—or of gods and...

Wings symbolize, since immemorial times, spirituality, imagination, and freedom. Therefore, already in ancient Greece, they appeared in some fabulous animals such as Pegasus or the snakes of Ceres. On the...

Silver in dreams is often related to skill, new beginnings and luck. In some cases, a dream that features silver may tell the dreamer of some ambition or aspiration. Try...

When the qualities of an animal are mixed with a human being, you are expressing the integration of primitive traits into your consciousness. Mythology is filled with creatures that combine...

See Flying. Messenger from God. In a broader sense, angels are messengers from the higher self who is guiding the dreamer. Or a woman or man we love is being...

There may be a lot of disruptive change of great magnitude in your life right now, perhaps under the surface of your current awareness.The shift of landscape that happens in...

An alphabetically arranged address book lends itself well to keeping track of the most important symbols in your dreams. First, make a note of the personal meaning and then the...

Something inside you has died and you should find out what it stands for and why it has appeared in the subconscious. Also, this dream invites you to reflect over...

To dream that you are taking part in the Holy Communion, warns you that you will resign your independent opinions to gain some frivolous desire.If you dream that there is...

In relation to the events of September 11th, 2001, dreams of ground zero represents an uprooting and/or crumbling of that which appeared to be solid and indestructible.Dreaming of ground zero...

This sturdy tree symbolizes wisdom and strength, both physical and moral.It is the favorite sacred tree of the gods because, more than others, it attracts Zeus’s lightning. The Celts, who...

When remembering the colors in your dreams, it is important to recall if the colors were bright and vivid, or muted and faded, as the strength of the colors may...

A head or skull can represent: A person’s identity, self, personality, life, mood, or state of mind.Authority over yourself, or the authority figure of a group (such as the president...

A man once came to Hazrat Imaam Ja’far (RA) and said.”I saw myself as if I were embracing the moon”.The Imaan asked:. “Are you a bachelor?” He answered in the...

Example: ‘Some three years ago I had constant dreams with my mother. We were nearly always in some son of argu­ment or fight’ (Maijorie B). Usually, as in the example,...

Shabby and/or dilapidated furniture signifies marital or love troubles; otherwise, the meaning of the dream depends on the circumstances of the dreamer in relation to the quality of the dreamed...

To dream that you find yourself in a dense forest, denotes loss in trade, unhappy home influences and quarrels among families.If you are cold and feel hungry, you will be...

To see grains of rice in your dream is a symbol of success, prosperity, luck, fertility and warm friendships. To dream that you are cooking rice signifies that new responsibilities...

Aesculapius (or Asclepius) was the most popular healing divinity of the Hellenistic world. He was a mortal son of Apollo, who was slain by Zeus for daring to bring people...

If you have decided to work systematically with your dreams, it is essential that you begin to keep a dream diary. Just the act of using one will allow you...

This is a complex issue in waking life, and there is a very big difference between the symbolic meaning behind incest as a universal concept and what a dream of...

Some dream researchers, especially at the turn of the century, theorized that the symbols in dreams were opposite to what they appeared. Good represented evil, joy represented sadness, a man...

Symbolizes creative and destructive strength of the divine. It indicates a potent flux of energy that could be beneficial if linked to water, or devastating if it strikes someone in...

To dream that you are writing by hand represents your self-expression and creativity. Consider the symbolism of what you are writing by hand and how it relates to your waking...

lucky numbers: 02-12-13-26-38-39announcing others with a: relate this dream to family member who appeared in it. being announced by a: you wish your work would be noticed. others: another wil...

Humans have been dreaming about animals for ages. It has been speculated that some of the ancient cave paintings of animals may perhaps be dream images from cave dwellers whose...

Dreams that feature alcohol can be interpreted in two ways. They could be a warning that you need to take it easy or they could be a suggestion that your...

As food is associated with emotion, a dream of eating with cutlery that is old, rusty or inadequate or wrongly used (for example, trying to eat soup with a fork)...

Floating half submerged by the river bank, the crocodile swims in the murky waters of the unconscious, projecting an image of danger with its jaws and an image of hypocrisy...

According to Freud, one of the major pro­cesses of the unconscious is condensation. This means that within one element in a dream, such as the strange room we dream we...

Codes of behaviour, belief systems, attitudes—often un­conscious—you live within, or are protected by; the bound­aries of behaviour or thought you keep within, are fearful of extending beyond, or are trapped...

Uniforms are symbols of depersonalized authority in dreams, so if your dream featured images such as soldiers in uniform or policemen on duty and you were the only one not...

(see Animals)Elephants exhibit many positive attributes, including affection and loyalty. Consider how much of both you have given to yourself, or to those around you, and vice versa.These creatures also...

Perhaps you, or someone you know, have had a dream where you or they are absolutely convinced of a visit by a departed loved one or religious figure in your...

A number of well-recorded dreams have appeared to foretell accidents and some researchers believe that accidents in dreams are a warning. Research, however, does not support the idea that dreams...

To sweep in dreams is equivalent to getting rid of old ideas and attitudes. You must set aside what is worthless to begin a new life stage.Dreaming of sweeping has...

Some believe that the ghosts in their dreams are real representations of the dead. This is an unlikely explanation of such dreams. More likely, to dream of the ghost of...

An awareness of drifting through the air in your dream may signal a similar lack of direction in waking life, but if you found yourself drifting towards dark clouds, could...

Universal Landscape: Expressions of love and affection.Dreaming Lens: What type of flowers appeared in your dream? Were they being given or received as a gift? Were they wildflowers or store...

Dreams that feature images of menstruation indicate the very mystery of life itself; the acceptance of the life processes in yourself if you are menstruating in your dream, and non-acceptance...

Dreams in which body parts of family members are confused—for example your sister’s head on your father’s body—suggest that you may be having problems deciding which family member is the...

Universal Landscape: Unknown sources of joy.Dreaming Lens: Were you given a gift in your dream? Were you the recipient of one? Was there a gift exchange? Was the gift wrapped?...

During the early years of your waking life it is likely that you were physically and emotionally dependent on one or both of your parents or, if either or both...

Universal Landscape: Archetypal Character Aspect: Ability to manifest thought into reality.Dreaming Lens: Who appeared to you in your dream? How did they appear? In what form did they appear? Did...

A dream can be interpreted on various levels, often extending beyond its literal meaning. Typically, the literal interpretation is not the most accurate one, but it largely depends on the...

In dreams, wild flowers represent freedom, freshness and natural beauty, symbolizing a disregard for the highly organized beauty of artificial flower beds or plastic flowers.If many flowers are growing in...

Although frogs and toads may appear similar to each other, their symbolism in dreams is very different. Toads, with their warty appearance and squat body, are often characterized as creatures...

To fight with a knife portends a possible conflict related to your ideals. It represents a cut, wound, or violent break, probably by betrayal.Symbol associated with the ideas of revenge...

The Scientific Literature of Dream-Problems I shall begin by giving a short account of the views of earlier writers on this subject and of the status of the dream-problem in...

A dream about a child (under the age of thirteen or so) may be a dream about yourself.If you are having a wonderful time playing and dressing up, the dream...

Jung studied under the tutelage of Sigmund Freud. Their differing views on dreams and dream interpretations led to a permanent rift that led them to go their separate ways. Like...

Universal Landscape: Personal creativity and expression.Dreaming Lens: Whose hands were featured in your dream? Were they your own, or the hands of another? If someone else’s hands appeared in your...

Universal Landscape: Powerful energy in the feminine principle.Dreaming Lens: What kind of cat appeared in your dream? How many were there? Were they domesticated or wild? Was there a sense...

Universal Landscape: Acquisition of resources without consideration.Dreaming Lens: Were you stealing, or were you being stolen from? Were you a witness as opposed to a participant? Did you know the...

The appearance of grandparents in dreams can highlight your attitude towards them, as well as representing the traditions and beliefs handed down to you by them or your feelings about...

The presence of your father in a dream may not be symbolic at all, but a straightforward representation of him, or of the way you see / remember him (which...

As radiant energy, a star may appear in a dream to represent your own radiant qualities and as a sign of self-fulfillment. It may make a wish come true, as...

Universal Landscape: Archetypal Character Aspect: Healing through love.Dreaming Lens: Who appeared to you in your dream? How did they appear? In what form did they appear? Did they speak? Did...

Universal Landscape: Integration of primitive traits and consciousness.Dreaming Lens: What animal was involved in your dream? What part of the human body was present? Were you the human? Did you...

Candles and chalices are common religious symbols. The candle’s flame suggests divine enlightenment, so if candles appeared in your dream this may indicate your hope of seeing the light in...

White is often regarded as the color of purity, truth, goodness and hope, perhaps best represented by the virginal bride. Within a Western context, seeing this color in your dreams...

If the snake bit you In this case, the snake likely has less to do with others in your life, and more to do with you specifically, your health. The...

Is there someone in waking life that you wish to give the boot to? Boots and shoes are what we wear to protect our feet and give us good contact...

If a timepiece appeared in your dream, it is important to remember how you felt during and after the dream as it will suggest the way in which you allocate...

If one could produce a graphic image of the whole of human nature, many different forms might be integrated within an overall shape, perhaps a circle or square. Also, if...

Your dream and its symbols speak through the language of dream symbolism. Although that language shares similarities across dreamers, each dreamer’s subconscious mind speaks in its own personal “dialect” of...

The scientific exploration of dreams is known as oneirology. This field delves not only into the content or meaning of dreams but also the intricate mechanics behind them. It examines...

That may seem like a silly question, but think about early man. Have people always dreamt even when the world around them was quite simple and mundane? The answer is...

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...

Dreams, while rarely problem-solving or creative by themselves, can sometimes offer profound insights or solutions. This article explores the unique function of dreams as a process for creativity and problem-solving,...

How Can I Find Out What My Dream Means? Step-by-Step Guide Dreams are often filled with symbols and emotions that can seem mysterious or confusing. However, decoding them can reveal...