Symbol: Ever since the times of Pythagoras and Plato, numbers have played a vital role in explaining the order of the Universe.Depth Psychology: Dreaming about a specific number: the dream...

See direction metaphors chapter

Vision: Seeing bright colors (particularly in women’s dreams): emotions are churning. Colorful dreams are a promise of long life. Painting an object in bright colors: you are not quite honest...

See food, trees and fruit Metaphors chapter.

See Light, Metal, Shoes, and in the interpretation chapter.

See direction Metaphors chapter.1. Also see Front Yard and Garden.

See food, trees and fruit Metaphors chapter.

Brief portion of your life; reflections on a chapter of living.See Book.

Vision: Seeing a painter being lucky with the opposite sex: you want to make a change in your life and your relationship. Watching a painter at work; good fortune.Depth Psychology:...

This follows the general rule in the chapter on interpretation.Up is good, down is discouraging, but other factors should be considered.See also Metal, etc.

Dreams of beginning something symbolize hope, faith, inspiration and passion. This dream may be showing you that a new chapter lies ahead.See Baby.

Vision: Red paprika means quarrels and resentments.See Vegetables and the chapter on “Colors in Dreams.”

A dream of looking must be interpreted according to the object, subject, or direction of the action.For up or down see under chapter on general guides for interpretation.And for left...

Vision: You have to make a payment: now is the time to take care of old debts and bring order into your life.See the chapter “Numbers in Dreams.”

Vision: Looking at the number u0” in a dream is a good sign for all business transactions. You have a good chance for success and may even win the lottery’.Depth...

Dreams of a midwife symbolize that you have support to assist you through the birthing process of a new chapter of your life, a new creative project, a new relationship,...

Dreams of April represent the beginning of a new chapter in your life and the joy of new love. Your dream is giving you the message to be patient with...

Dreams of a uterus signify your feelings and attitudes about pregnancy, motherhood, nurturing, and creativity. Perhaps you are pregnant with a great idea or you are in the beginning stages...

Dreams of an entrance represents the beginning of a new chapter in your life, starting anew.If you are making an entrance this is about getting attention and wanting others to...

The mark at the end of the race, the finish line in a dream indicates that you are very close to completing some chapter, cycle, or process.

Dreams of the east symbolize that you are coming into a new chapter in your life. Your subconscious mind is giving you permission to have beginner’s mind, and to be...

Dreams of an initiation symbolize that you are at the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Your dream is giving you the message to see the challenges that...

To dream of working in any kind of a mine predicts eventual wealth through your own efforts.For up or down, see under chapter on general guides for interpretation.See also Gold,...

Vision: Seeing red flames means either a job is going well or love is burning bright. Looking at someone with red hair is a warning about an impassioned character or...

Vision: Seeing a square: you are caught up in a serious problem—take care of it as soon as possible. Stay calm and collected and things are going to work out...

Depth Psychology: The hands of a clock are interesting because of the numbers at which they point.See Clock and the chapter “Numbers in Dreams.”

The direction of the west represents a need for introspection, connection to your intuition and depth, and to the element of water. You are moving toward the completion of a...

To dream of closing something, such as a window or door, suggests that you are closing the chapter on something in your life. This may be an opportunity you turned...

Dreams of menopause symbolize the completion of a cycle. You are grappling with issues of desirability. This breakdown/breakthrough dream that is about releasing attachment to youth, fears of aging and...

-Dreams about dusty old books are reminders to the dreamer to look to past experience for help with a present situation. Opening a new book means starting a new chapter...

Vision: If you hear words being spoken, pay close attention: it is a message from your soul—providing important information and advice. Hearing your name spoken: see Name. Seeing individual letters:...

Vision: Dreaming that a person who has died some time ago has come back to life: something very oppressive is being lifted from your shoulders. Experiencing the dream in a...

Depth Psychology: Individual letters are discussed in the chapter “Letters in Dreams.” Letters are a symbol of order.A dream about letters in “marching-formation” is an urgent message to get your...

Closing a door can mean closing a chapter of one’s life. We can also close our hearts to someone or close our eyes to something.

Dreams of good bye signify completion, leaving, fulfillment, nostalgia; dealing with issues of attachment. You’ve come to the end of an interaction. Perhaps you are in a transition between one...

Vision: Looking at a palette with many colors: nurture your creative talents. What creative talents do you have that are clamoring for attention?Depth Psychology: See Painting and the chapter on...

To dream of a ship launching from the wharf or pier implies the birth of an exciting project or news of an actual pregnancy.To dream that you are attending a...

This dream follows the general “up” is good, “down” not so good, rule (see the chapter on interpretation); however, as an additional guide: to fall upstairs augurs well for love...

While dreaming of your death can be disturbing, it is not an ill omen. Death comes in many forms, and it’s likely that you’re getting ready to close a door...

Numbers appearing in dreams are important and you should try hard to remember them, especially if several numbers come together (see Chapter 6, “Dreaming For Profit”).The meanings and associations of...

Vision: Celebrating your own birthday: a pleasant surprise is in store for you. Celebrating the birthday of another person: meeting other people will open up positive professional opportunities.The sum of...

Looking at, stepping into, or having a triangle thrown at you: you have a hidden talent for scientific research. As a spiritual sign, the triangle represents a heightened sense of...

Dreams of a ceremony represent an initiation or completion of a chapter of your life. Perhaps you are celebrating or honoring a rite of passage from one incarnation to the...

Vision: Seeing soot: you have to finish an unpleasant task, but you will be successful. Cleaning a sooty Oven or Chimney: you have trusted people and have been bitterly disappointed—...

Symbol: The tomato is a symbol of love.Vision: Looking at a tomato: your love for someone is growing stronger, and your chances are improving! Eating tomatoes: you are about to...

Vision: Seeing white mums in a dream means somebody in your immediate circle has died or wdl die. However, colorfid mums mean success and joy. Red mums: you will be...

Vision: Seeing a green meadow: let joy and happiness rule the day—you deserve it! The grass in the meadow has dried up or been cut: don’t waste your time with...

Vision: Seeing ribbons in a dream: you might soon learn from or meet new friends. Dragging endless ribbons around: you have too many financial responsibilities or debts.The color of the...

Symbol: The tail is a phallic symbol.Vision: Seeing a curly tail: you love to tease other people and play practical jokes. Seeing an animal with a long tail: many difficulties...

Vision: Winding a thread into a ball: you’ll need a lot of patience before you reach your goal. Unraveling a thread: with patience you will uncover a secret.A black thread:...

A baby is a new idea, relationship, event, direction, project, etc.The essential meaning of a baby as a symbol connects to the new life it represents. Babies grow up to...

Symbol: The raven is smart and cunning, but usually a harbinger of bad luck.Vision: Seeing a raven: hostility and misfortune are on the way. Sometimes the dream refers to possible...

1 he sun symbolizes the source of light in our solar system. As all the planets rotate around it, the sun demonstrates the source of light within you. Considered to...

Symbol: The carnation represents passion and is seen in many pictures of Madonnas.Vision: Dreaming about carnations: your love life is in excellent shape and your opportunities at work are good....

Vision: If you have had a portrait made of yourself: you need admiration too much, try for less grandiosity—people don’t believe you anyhow. Dreaming that you are painting: take your...

To dream of seeing or handling a coil of rope signifies the successful completion of a difficult task or assignment; to uncoil rope predicts the beginning of a new chapter...

Symbol: The sky is the seat of heavenly beings who are greater than humans; it is the manifestation of transcendence, a symbol for the sacred order of the universe.Vision: Looking...

Vision: Decorating yourself with feathers: you are too vain and egocentric. Looking at a feather used for writing: good news.A white feather means fun; or you are found to be...

As we have seen in this chapter, a dream about the weather is usually symbolic of your emotional state. For example, sunny skies and clear weather may indicate smooth sailing,...

Symbol: Similar to Apple.The orange is also considered a symbol of love, temptation, and worldly and sensual pleasures. Also see Fruit, Grapes, and Tomato.Vision: Seeing an orange in a dream:...

In dreams, a dish usually represents food that needs to be eaten now, and thus represents ideas or projects that should be tackled immediately. Jungians often see a drinking glass...

There are two main approaches to dream interpretation: the Top-Down approach and the Free-Form approach. These methods are often in tension with each other, and how we prioritize one over...

Vision: Water dreams are always a symbol of a cleansing process and emotional stirrings.If the water is clear, it means luck at work and in your private life.If the water...

Symbol: Looking at a precious stone: you are tempted by material things. Receiving a gift of a precious stone: your wealth will increase.If you are wearing precious stones: you are...

From a Jungian perspective, people in dreams reflect the dreamer’s inner life, sometimes showing the various parts of the dreamer’s personality.Many people assume that when they ‘see’ another person in...

If one of your favorite leisure activities featured in your dream, your unconscious may have chosen this image to send you a useful message.Your dreaming mind may have been urging...

Although you may have your share of fantasy dream scenarios, the chances are your dreams will also be littered with everyday items and situations you are familiar with in real...

Vision: Looking at or wearing a beautiful dress: you are living comfortably, enjoying good fortune and popularity.If the dress is too short: you are lacking confidence or feeling inferior. Taking...

Vision: Dreaming about a white, empty piece of paper means new possibilities and new opportunities; an empty piece of paper promises future possibilities already in the making. Receiving an empty...

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...

Example: 4I was standing in a hospital corridor looking through a glass partition. I could see a man having what I thought was a heart attack. Nurses and doctors came...

You are processing a major change or transformation. While a funeral centers on someone who has died, the event is designed for the living.A powerful ritual, a funeral helps people...

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...

Almost all of us have dreams directly related to things we are involved iV with in our waking lives, so it is not surprising that we dream about computers, television,...

Most dreams depict human relationships in one way or another, but some can highlight intimate relationships with a lover or partner.Dreams with romantic themes are attempts to answer your questions...

Groups or gatherings of people in a dream usually depict how you relate to other people in waking life.According to a Jungian interpretation, social gatherings suggest different aspects of yourself...

If you have a dream that features religious or spiritual imagery, it is essential to take your own beliefs into consideration.If a figure or image of your own personal faith...

(see Writing)Sacred texts: Higher ideals and beliefs. Spiritual development and your relationship with sacred powers.The state of your spiritual path may be noted by the condition in which this book...

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...

Reading the holy Qur’an or part of it in a dream means rising in station, gaining power, repenting from sins, prosperity, paying one’s debts, witnessing the truth, or delivering a...

Universal Landscape: The formulation of a new idea or way of being.Dreaming Lens: Were you pregnant? Was someone else pregnant? Was it the beginning, middle, or end of pregnancy? Was...

1. Church;2. The Holy Spirit;3. Israel;4. Spiritual mother; • Godly Woman- The Holy Spirit; /An angel; • Old Woman- Person of the flesh/Church history; Prov. 8:1-2, Eph. 5:25, 27, 31-32;...

S ome dreams leave us with a painful sense of loss; dreams that take us back to happy times in the past, for example, or dreams of being abandoned, lost...

In the past, when people lived and worked on the land, the weather was very important and people watched for patterns to help them predict the future weather. They then...

Dreams in which machinery or tools feature, or in which we are using an implement, can relate to you in a number of ways. For example, you may be the...

As you develop your skill in interpreting dreams, you'll notice deeper insights and patterns. Establishing a dialogue with your psyche opens new levels of dream understanding, from humorous messages to...

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...

Carl Jung talked about recurring dreams he had in which he would discover parts of his house that he didn’t know existed.In these dreams he believed the house represented his...

(Garden, Holy Book, The Last Revelation) In a dream, the holy Qur’an represents a garden because when one looks at it, it looks like a beautiful garden and its verses...

Dreams are an overwhelmingly visual experience and Freud generally treated dream images as signs. Signs are images that point to something else. Freud believed the unconscious was purposely hiding the...

When the setting of your dream is particularly prominent in your dream, it is usually trying to convey to you some kind of message from your unconscious. The setting of...

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...

Lucid Dreaming: Exploring the Depths of Consciousness The modern psychological study of dreams is rooted in the groundbreaking work of Sigmund Freud and his seminal book, The Interpretation of Dreams...