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Contrast Dream Meaning

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  1. Islamic Dream Interpretation by Ibn Seerin [Back to dream]

What does Contrast mean in a dream?


The masculine side. Being active.The logical and rational side. What is right, correct, fair—in contrast to the left (unfair).According to Freud, “the normal,” in contrast to the left or perverse...

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If you dream of your face, the dream could represent that part of yourself that you show to others, but that is totally opposite to the true you. This is...

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The current of a river symbolizes vital energy. A river with clear water that flows is a symbol of happiness and satisfaction.If you dream of this element, everything indicates that...

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If, in your dream, you were idle by contrast to others around you, it signifies that you will be obliged to make an embarrassing confidence or explanation.

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In contrast to Parachute, this is unpleasant Falling, as in Abyss, and particularly as in Shooting.See Hiding Place, but this image also accesses layers of your character.

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A symbol of contrast in meaning.Full, it signifies reverses, whereas an empty keg predicts prosperity.If you had no indication as to contents, the dream forecasts a gay social occasion.

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The rigid, conventional side. Initiation into manhood. Wanting to amount to something in life.The persona in the Jungian sense (that which is presented to the outside) in contrast to Naked.

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As a waterway that must be constructed (in contrast to a stream or a river), dreaming about a canal might be about channeling or directing our feelings. It could also...

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If the person that drives the car is the sleeper herself it is a sign of sorrow and disappointments. If, in contrast, someone else drives it, there is the possibility...

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An empty urn suggests a certain egocentrism with respect to the relations between a couple. You are enclosed in yourself with allowing anyone—not even that person with whom you share...

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Utensils usually predict the failure of project due to inappropriate usage of the available materials. When they are broken it announces the illness of loved ones. In contrast, if they...

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A peculiar omen of contrast in one aspect, and that is if you dreamed of collecting an indemnity, you are likely to have to cope with a setback; but if...

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Seeing this food announces the upcoming reunion with an old friend, which will mark the start of a period of joy and happiness.If you make sausages, the success of your...

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Domesticity. Broken china is commonly considered bad luck (in contrast to broken Glass).

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To dream that you are fighting with neighbors reveals an interior conflict.It is possible that you are acting against your conscience. In contrast, if you maintain a good dream relation...

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See Grandmother.The all-powerful Father or the archetypal father, in contrast to the personal father.The father principle.

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Material aspects: The need to discriminate and take the best option often comes up on a day-to-day basis. We often have to compare and contrast our alternatives. This reflects in...

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Dreaming about your image signifies that you are grappling with your ego, your perception of what you should look like, be like, and have in contrast to who you really...

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Going with the flow, but there is a certain amount of stain connected to it, in contrast to the image of Brook, River. Often a symbol for the shadow or...

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Very much like the symbol of Mother, but much more oriented to the past.The all-powerful mother, the archetypal mother (the mother principle) in contrast to the merely personal mother. Grandmothers,...

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Seeing a usurer in dreams warns of the possibility of earning a lot of money, although in a dishonest manner. In contrast, if you are the usurer, it foretells bad...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically we are aware of the passage of time, of darkness or difficulty passing and perhaps the need to mark or celebrate this in some way....

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An empty cradle is a sign of nostalgia, low self-confidence, and self- dissatisfaction. In contrast, rocking a child is, without a doubt, conjugal happiness.Symbol of the womb, the cradle in...

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Moving forward quickly on the road of life, but, in contrast to Car, it is oriented toward the community. You want to force your way to your goal alone—something that...

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You have high ambitions, but the path is often dangerous and difficult, in contrast to walking uphill, where you also want to advance, but the path usually is not difficult...

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This dream is one of peculiar contrast in meaning, as a full safe (or strongbox) portends a series of unexpected worries; however, regardless of any present obstacles, an empty safe...

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Figs are often seen as a female sexual symbol because of their appearance when split open to be eaten. In some societies, by contrast, they symbolize the testicles. In dreams,...

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Whether it be a man or a woman, a wise old person is a symbol of deep suitable “authority,” in contrast with the sometimes arbitrary authority of some of our...

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Foot. Symbol for setting things in motion on your own initiative, in contrast to being in a vehicle Auto, Car.It is also a symbol of your attitude toward life and,...

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Another example of the good news had news, contrast-in-meaning-tv pe of dream omen iigmfvtng vexation in family dfairs but satisfaction in business or professional matters.However, the omen modified by the...

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(The limbs, eyes, mouth, etc) these all have the same significance as parts of the human body.If the four legs are particularly emphasized – possibly in contrast with a three-legged...

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These are usually a sign of much activity during the day (less often, a suggestion to be more active). In contrast, being an observer in the dream means to be...

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Used as seasoning in food, salt symbolizes flavor or piquancy.As one of the three primary elements of matter in alchemy representing—in contrast to mercury and sulfur—the principle of fixity and...

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Pigs are symbolic of a life governed by untamed physical needs and passions; they can also suggest impossible ventures, or inappropriate behavior and neglect of the spiritual side of life....

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A full sack foretells good luck, success, and happiness; in contrast, an empty one is synonymous with economic losses and illness. When the sack appears old or in poor condition,...

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A dream of odd contrast, for if you dreamed of paying off a mortgage, you are likely to be faced with an unex- pected drain on your re-sources; but if...

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A tomato should more strictly be termed a fruit, but most people assume it is a vegetable. In dreams, it may suggest recovery, good health and renewed strength. Turnips, by...

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The rat is a symbol of fears and anxieties, or is the diseased or devious part of a dreamer or his or her situation. It can also represent something which...

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Oneiric thoughts in which you appear fighting against your rivals reflect real life problems in a literal way. In this way, dreaming that you are winning signifies that you have...

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A dream of strange contrast in meaning.If the oilcloth featured in your dream was shiny and/or new, it is a caution to stick to your own ideals and avoid anything...

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This is a dream of contrast’ and contradictory symbolism, so its details must be carefully correlated to determine its meaning.If the main feature of your dream was the brown color...

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1- Dreaming of both day and night indicates the cycle of time or of changes that will inevitably take place. Sometimes indication is given of the nature of an aspect...

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A dream of strange contrast in meaning.If you dreamed of being of- fended, you are likely to convert a former enemy into a friend; but if, in your dream, you...

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Elevation allows you to see your surroundings more clearly.If you are climbing a hill with enthusiasm it means you are improving your professional or social situation. In contrast, it can...

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Dreaming of a hermit predicts study, patient work, and acquisition of knowledge, if, of course, it is on a clear and sunny atmosphere. In contrast, the vision of a hermit...

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The contrast between spiritual and material power is seen as two pillars in dreams. Esoterically, for there to be two pillars in a dream highlights the difference between the masculine...

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The presence of marble in a dream predicts that all your efforts to progress will soon be rewarded.If the marble is in the quarry, you will succeed in the professional...

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Dreams of a stripe signify beauty and style via contrast. You are realizing the magic that happens when opposites attract to make something unique and potentially more interesting than either...

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If you jump up, the image symbolizes your desire to rise up and reach a better social or professional position. So, you should be more energetic and not act according...

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(Adverse, Contrast, Opposite) If one’s opponent is a dead person in the dream, then the good luck goes to the living in wakefulness.If the opponent is alive, then the better...

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This is a dream of contrast in meaning which relates to your personal circumstances.If the restaurant was, by your standards, very posh and/ or ostentatious, it is a warning that...

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This is related with slowness, longevity, and protection. Due to its slow speed, the turtle could represent natural evolution, in contrast to spiritual evolution. In some ways, this animal is...

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The tiger almost always represents hidden aspects of one’s own personality, normally those that frighten you.It is also the symbol of strength and aggressiveness. Because of this it is associated...

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A violent wind could be synonymous with a threat to your plans. Your projects are not stable and are fighting a war that was lost from the start. If, in...

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The intellect that guides and thereby limits emotions, in contrast to Water, the emotions.The shore is sometimes the image of the outside reality, while water represents the emotional reality. What...

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Dreaming of a fine sandy beach promises peace and sensuality. It suggests the soft touch of the sea, of love, and of the mother. In contrast, the desert sand represents...

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To see a beetle in your dream indicates that some destructive influences may be at work in your waking life. You may also feel that your values and beliefs are...

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To see heaven in your dream signifies your desire to find perfect happiness. You may be trying to escape from the difficulties you are experiencing in your life, your dream...

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A dream symbol that appears rather frequently. Something that you have repressed is trying to make itself known. Subconsciously, sexuality is perceived as bad.According to Freud, drives and urges are...

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Dreaming that you use drugs or you look at drugs evidences you want to escape using dangerous means that will eventually pull you away from family and friends. Dreaming it...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: To be dreaming of a knob such as a doorknob can indicate some kind of turning point in our life.A noticeable contrast between the door and...

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Waves represents the threatening and sometimes stormy activity of the conscious, but also symbolizes a transcendent, open, and expressive emotion. To notice that you are being carried away by the...

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This is an invitation to knowledge, but serves to hide the face and suggests, at the same time, that which it hides. In parallel, to dream of a veil should...

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See Raven, Owl, Dove. Spiritual content.An attempt to get a better perspective. This symbol also has an erotic meaning. In addition, it may imply that you want to be different,...

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Coins symbolize that which we desire intimately, but repress so deeply that the mind dare not mention its name. Therefore, it is common for these dreams to reference illicit love....

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Towers symbolize ascending. In the Middle Ages, towers and bell towers could serve as watchtowers, but they had a meaning of a staircase between earth and heaven (in those times,...

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A symbol of wholeness, according to Jung.The four seasons, the phases of the moon, the four directions on a compass, particularly also the four elements—fire, air, earth, and water—the four...

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See Field.The garden is the place where our soul joins nature. It symbolizes longing, fertility, and a satisfying love life.A place of harmony and relaxation (as well as sin, as...

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Ghosts swarming the house indicate that you tend to alter reality at will. Dreams of this type point to a lack of practicality about the situation you are currently experiencing....

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Material aspects: To be conscious of size in a dream highlights how we feel in relation to a person, project or object. Big or tall might suggest important or threatening,...

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Many terminally ill people dream of clocks that are marking the passage of time which, inexorably, brings them closer to death. On the other hand, the feeling that you are...

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Adaptive theory speculates that species-wide sleep patterns developed as a way of adapting to the environment. Grazing animals, for example, sleep relatively few hours a day in short bursts. According...

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Because he represents an authority figure in your waking life, dreams of captains may represent an aspect of your personality that is steering you (the ship or airplane) in the...

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Buildings represent the personality of the dreamer, and the basement, equally as with other underground spaces, is a symbol of the interior of the body, the deepest levels of the...

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Shoes symbolizes the “low” things, as much as for humility as for pettiness.If you dream that you are buying shoes, it shows that you need protection.If the shoes are small...

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In ancient times, boats were worshiped in Mesopotamia, Crete, and Egypt, as they were associated with certain deities. In oneiric terms, boats symbolize the ability to communicate with people who,...

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To dream that you are eating marmalade or preserves reflects a tendency to maintain fundamental elements of something, not losing sight of all of an issue’s various factors. To dream...

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An oneiric ship can represent our life course and, depending on how it appears, will reveal the state of our mind.If it is a cruise ship, the dream alludes to...

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Although it usually refers to a vanity item, it symbolizes the superior force of will and knowledge. For this reason, when you have long and healthy hair in a dream,...

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The water of a lake symbolizes life, because its calm flow and natural movement links to our future. In contrast, the waters of a reservoir represent diseases since their violent...

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As they serve to cover the head, hats are a symbol of what is harbored (or thought). In the same fashion, it references the role that you play in life....

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If some celebrity or famous person appears in your dream, they may be there to express something about you or someone close to you.According to Freudians, such dreams are pure...

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The dreams in which you ingest food have often a purely physiological origin (simply, you are hungry). However, these images can also be representing your “hunger” in intellectual, emotional, and...

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Clothing reflects the importance of appearance. It could show your true personality or hide your imperfections. It also reveals desire for elegance, notoriety, and success in love. The color and...

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Dreaming of a disease indicates that, despite not being aware of it, you suffer emotional or health problems. In this case, the episode not only freely expresses your emotional reaction...

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In dreams, touch suggests making contact in some way or the need to reach out to someone or something. Your dream may be drawing your attention to your need for...

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Sleep is already, of a fashion, a trip to the center of oneself. Consequently, there are many meanings associated with this dream. In general, it represents your vital travel. Finding...

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If dreams have something important to convey, why do they often communicate indirectly, through symbols and metaphors? A straightforward approach, it seems, may not suffice for the complexities involved. Consider...

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We can say that in the most profound and ancestral aspect, the myth of the giant refers to the existence of an enormous living being, primordial, whose sacrifice originated creation....

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This dream relates to leaving something behind and opening new horizons. Many times, the feeling of abandonment is linked to escape, which indicates cowardice regarding a given situation. Conversely, if...

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lucky numbers: 04-05-07-17-47-49accosted by a, being: wil be scorned by others for too much mental work. amorous, being an: be careful of relationships with others; stay platonic. Cain, dreaming of:...

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Fierce and fire-breathing, the dragon is a potent animal of dream-lore that is neither good nor evil, male nor female, light nor dark, but a symbol of the primal energy...

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Although dreaming of your own funeral is really unpleasant, the meaning that lies behind this image is positive. It indicates that you must move away from the past and look...

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Material aspects: The people who appear in dreams are the characters with which we write our ‘play’. Often they appear simply as themselves, particularly if they are people we know...

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