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Challenge / Challenges Dream Meaning

If you dream that someone challenged you, be extra careful to avoid offending influential people.

If you did the challenging in your dream, you can expect someone of the opposite sex to give you a hard time.

If you dreamed of being assigned challenges or tasks, you need to stop procrastinating and get down to work on a current project or task. [1]

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  1. My Dream Interpretation by myjellybean [Back to dream]

What does Challenge / Challenges mean in a dream?


If you dream that someone challenged you, be extra careful to avoid offending influential people.If you did the challenging in your dream, you can expect someone of the opposite sex...

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If you dream of climbing a mountain, then you are traversing challenges in your life, surmounting a goal or challenge.If you are at the top of the mountain, then you...

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Dreams of tools signify your street smarts and coping mechanisms for life, your resources, and formula for handling challenges.If your tools are in good shape, then you are prepared to...

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If you are challenged by another, you will be involved in an argument with the opposite sex.If you are the one who issues the challenge, you will argue with someone...

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Dreams of a cure reflect your awareness that inherent within every challenge resides a solution. Your challenges are pushing you to discover answers and wisdom you never knew you possessed.

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Dreams of a difficulty are venting dreams that are assisting you in releasing your resistance to the challenges in your life. As with every life challenge, if you chose to...

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If you dream of a problem shrinking, then you are rising above your challenges. If, you dream of shrinking in the face of an increasing problem, then this denotes a...

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A real-life problem or challenge that’s on your mind.Being in the mood for problem solving and mental challenges.An “echo” or continuation of a similar kind of activity you were doing...

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A real-life problem or challenge.Feeling stressed, perhaps from real-life problem solving.Working on a puzzle for fun might mean you’re in the mood for problem solving or mental challenges, or that...

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A real-life challenge.A desire for more adventure, meaningful challenge, or being helpful to others in your life.The idea of achievement or doing good work, and the associated sense of satisfaction.See...

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Any relationship dream is always symbolic of your relationship with yourself and you higher power, as well as an attempt to process or sort out your current relationship issues, challenges,...

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The diamond is formed when carbon molecules are acted on by time and pressure to create the most precious form we know. Symbolically, the carbon molecules are the building blocks...

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Universal Landscape: An inevitable expansion of your total Self.Dreaming Lens: Did you meet your soul mate in your dream? Were you pursuing your soul mate? Did you know your soul...

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A need or desire to express your feelings, thoughts, or something you’re dealing with.A desire to be heard or have someone to talk to.A concern about your well-being or level...

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Waves on a body of water can represent: Power, energy, nature, or the force of nature.Rhythm or cycles.Progress or movement forward.The idea of being carried along in life, making things...

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Life is feeling more effortful now. Land is consciousness, and if your journey takes you up a hill, you are feeling the challenges of things weighing you down or making...

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The idea of assistance, abundance, or a gift (from a person, God, etc.).Nourishment or replenishing.Cleansing.Washing away the old and starting new.Spiritual presence.Unwelcome rain can represent: a feeling or fear of...

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Surviving a challenge or threat can represent: A real-life success.Imagining how it would feel to face a challenge and succeed.Fear of a particular threat or hardship.Fighting for your own survival...

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We are extensions of the earth itself, and the presence of this as a dream image indicates some sort of archetypal connection to the concept of a collective consciousness where...

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Universal Landscape: New ideas, constructs, or choices. Challenges or obstacles to surmount.Dreaming Lens: What was your physical relationship to the mountains in your dream? Were you high in elevation or...

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Walls as dream images are generally considered obstacles and sources of isolation or confinement. Some people are emotionally guarded and feel unable to express themselves freely.If you are such a...

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Rising above (such as above your challenges or the mundane).Freedom from the limitations of your own mental, emotional, and physical challenges (or a wish for such).Spiritual transcendence or self-realization.An opportunity...

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In his 1930 essay ‘Stages of Life’, Jung postulated four stages of life— childhood, youth, middle age and old age—based on his own clinical observations.He viewed youth as a period...

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In this kind of dream you are climbing or driving up a steep incline. Progress is slow, and it seems to take more than you or your engine can handle....

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New opportunity and challenges.See Cliff.

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Building something, a challenge to be more productive.

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also see Clothes1- Often in previous times the glove had greater significance than it docs nowadays. Because it was so much part of social etiquette it represented honour, purity and...

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Revealed in order to meet the challenge

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1. Significant adversary.2. Challenge.

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Chaos from which everything may evolve.A challenge to put more order into your life.

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Dreams of a hut are symbolic of simplicity, closeness to nature, and vulnerability to the challenges of life.

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Challenges you to internalize something. You need to speak your mind, announce something publicly. Also, self-talk.

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One wants to challenge some authority figure but is afraid that undue hardships may result.

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Illusions, usually of grandeur. Too much sun, too little shade, overexposure; a challenge to illuminate your own dark side.

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Pride, success, power. Fighting cocks mean there will be a challenge to your position.

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1. Need for more knowledge or schooling.2. Need to challenge oneself mentally.3. Longing to return to school environment.

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1. Sexual urge.2. Contemplation or expectation of event or challenge for a long time.3. Restlessness or uneasiness.

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Being nauseous in a dream portends a challenge to your honesty or integrity; be on guard against “help” from untrustworthy friends or associates.See also Vomit.

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To dream of an imp represents turmoil and confusion. You are going through some challenges in real life. Alternatively, the imp signifies the pessimistic and reticent side of your personality.

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You are looking to grow and expand in your life and are expending a great deal of effort to this end.A climb is the effort that must be expended to...

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Dreams of the sky represent your connection to spirit, God, heaven and higher consciousness. You are tapping into your greatest potential and openig to solutions for your current challenges.

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There is a spiritual or psychic threat. We often become aware on very subtle levels of threats or challenges to our beliefs and ideals and these can manifest as warnings...

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A challenge or potential threat.A dramatic conflict.Honor or dignity.A flourish or gesture.Ritual or tradition.See Knife, Weapon, Sharp

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Depth Psychology: Are your abilities about to be “tested? Or do you have to demonstrate your skills? Make sure you examine your attitudes and expectations so that you can pass...

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1. Moral or character challenges.2. A feeling that good fortune is in the offing, wealth (to win).3. Dubious charac­ters afoot, misfortune, sometimes in love (to lose).

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Dreams of socks signify that you are nurturing yourself and giving yourself the reassurance that all is well. Perhaps you are getting up the courage to confront your challenges, make...

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This represents the ultimate challenge of endurance, skill, strength and stamina. Were you equal to the task? Did you tackle it bravely, or with feelings of dread and anxiety?

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A real or imagined challenge that seems difficult to escape or recover from.A perceived “losing situation” in your life, or one that seems to keep getting worse.See Problem, Unstable, Swamp,...

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A feeling or fear of: Being “tripped up.” Experiencing a sudden challenge or obstacle.Someone finding a problem with something you’re doing or planning.Getting in your own way or sabotaging yourself.Becoming...

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To see or dream that one is a warrior represents life’s challenges and one’s ability to confront them.

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1. Belief that one has the “tools” to achieve one’s goals.2. Challenge to create or build.

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Dreams of medicine are about a solution, remedy, and your ability to solve or fix your current problem/challenge.

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If you dream of a riddle, then this signifies transformation; that you are going through a rite of passage, initiation or challenge.See Joke.

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Puzzles are challenges that test intelligence and cleverness.If you dream of a puzzle, you may have to face a situation in which you need to use these qualities.

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To dream about a salamander indicates that you have the potential to overcome personal obstacles and challenges such as humiliation, mortification, and bad luck.

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Dreams about escalators represent changes in our lifestyles or in our romantic status. Going down an elevator is a common metaphor for entering into deeper levels of awareness. Going up...

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According to Jung, dreams are the small hidden door to the deepest and most mysterious part of your nature; they act as a teacher and guide on the road toward...

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Any competition suggests a struggle between two polarities, though in the spiritual sense it is actually a joint effort to overcome a challenge.

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Originally ‘to defy’ meant to renounce our faith, but its more modern day meaning is to challenge belief or given wisdom.

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Dreams of a guru represent that you are connecting with your wisdom, guidance, higher knowing, and you are realizing that you always have the answers to your questions and challenges.

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To dream that you are a sculptor indicates that you are confident in your abilities to achieve your dreams and work through challenges. It may also signify your search for...

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To dream that you are being hunted, indicates that you are being overwhelmed by life’s challenges.

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You may feel as if you are trading on that which is intimate or personal for material gain. They say “money can’t buy you love,” but it can indeed buy...

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Internal debris, a challenge to start “cleaning up” and recognizing the gifts and the chances that are hidden behind existing problems.

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Dreams of grinding are about working out a problem. You are pushing through a challenge, laboring for a desired result or solution.See Processing Dreams.

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Love, loyalty, devotion, obedience.Strength; a challenge coming up and the ability to meet it.Something in the dreamer’s life is proving to be a “dog” - meaning, less than desirable. Astrological...

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Dreams of manure symbolize your connection to the cycles of life, and that you are realizing that your challenges are giving rise to new growth, wisdom and power.

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Vision: Feeling “all filled up”: you are either hungry or are satisfied and in harmony with the world. In some cases, the dream is a challenge not to be so...

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Dreams of an herb represents your connection to the elements, realizing a natural cure for your challenge and that the solution you seek resides within you.See Flower.

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Dreams of a labyrinth indicate an initiation, test or challenge.A significant aspect of this dream is the way you feel as you make your way through this maze or rite...

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Dreams of a quarry reflect that you are finding the blessing in disguise in the midst of your current life challenge; you are extracting your spirit from the rubble of...

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A dream featuring a yardstick portends a challenge to your reputation, unless it was broken, in which case it predicts a season of general good luck.

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A dream of an antidote represents that you are in the process of discovering answers and solutions because subconsciously you know that inherent within every challenge resides a solution.See Band-Aid...

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Dreams of a healer represent your inner shaman/goddess that knows just the right soul medicine to prescribe for any challenge or imbalance you face. Healing is at hand.See Doctor.

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Dreams of a summit signify that you are accessing your peak potential, your higher self, and your most successful expression. Your goal is in sight and/or you are realizing the...

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Whether to conquer space or remake the political world, certain people create the big ideas of our time.If they feature in your dreams they could be urging you to take...

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To see a harbor in your dream, signifies shelter from a stormy relationship or chaotic situation. You may be seeking refuge until you can collect your thoughts and prepare for...

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Dreams of a helm represent that you are taking control of your life, a relationship, and owning your power and responsibility. You are rising to meet your challenges.See Ship and...

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Dreams of a loom represent productivity, strategy, craftsmanship, and the intricacy of thoughts. This dream symbolizes your ability to sew up your problems and handle your challenges systematically.

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If you dream of a steep hill or mountain, this forecasts challenges ahead. Keep in mind that if you are determined, you will rise to this occasion, and surmount this...

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A dream of a prescription denotes a desire to fix what is broken, heal what is sick, or sooth what is ailing you. You are on the hunt for a...

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Highly confidential secrets are being given away by close friends.An eccentric person glittering in many colors. Either dependency and immaturity, or a challenge to be more unconventional, exotic, and colorful.Folklore:...

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In dreams where you are given a challenge or task and have to work on it for endless hours, do you curse or do you give up? The number of...

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Your dreams can provide you with deep and powerful insights into your moods, and can be used to help you manage feelings of joy as well as sadness.Perhaps you have...

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You may need to throw some protection your own way for upcoming events. Hold your own and do not give your power away. Summons your own inner strength to pull...

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Dreams of a graduation signify completion and the fulfillment of a cycle. Your subconscious mind is telling you that you can now move on and prepare for the next series...

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If you dream of rap music this represents a desire to turn your feelings of injustice and oppression into creativity, success and empowerment. You may be coping with the challenges...

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Dreams of a woodpecker represent that opportunity is knocking on your door. You are grappling with persistent challenges that are spurring you into growth. This dream can also be wordplay...

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