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Desert / Wasteland Dream Meaning

Emotional isolation and loneliness.

The place where fear and temptation and ghosts reside.

See T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land. Withdrawal and asceticism. Symbol of the peak experiences that will lead toward self-realization. But the dreamer has to get all the insights and power from himself; there are no teachers.

An illustration of the new and unknown. [1]

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  1. Little Giant Encyclopedia by Klaus Vollmar [Back to dream]

What does DESERT / WASTELAND mean in a dream?


If a person sees himself traversing through wasteland, wilderness or desert in such a manner that he does not get lost it means he will remains steadfast upon the religion...

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Emotional isolation and loneliness.The place where fear and temptation and ghosts reside.See T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land. Withdrawal and asceticism. Symbol of the peak experiences that will lead toward...

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At times a desert in a dream symbolizes the unconscious and represents the dreamer’s sense of separation from it. Deserts are generally barren with little vegetation or animal life.The desert...

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An oasis in a desert can represent: Relief, or a desire for it.A break from something challenging in your life or mind (a situation, worrying, etc.).Rest or relaxation.Abundance, or receiving...

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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...

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(see Desert, Sand)Metaphorically, prickly situations that require careful handling.Protection and safety.The needles on this plant may speak of your own need for protection, or possibly they represent the armor you...

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A rural setting (such as the countryside or a remote desert) could represent: An actual place that shares characteristics with the rural dream setting.A feeling of peace or serenity.Distancing yourself...

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A dream can be seen on many levels. There is a literal meaning which is usually not the correct interpretation. But it depends upon what you ask for. For example,...

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(see Ani?nals, Desert, Sand)Being a desert creature, camels often represent a dry spell in our lives when we must have patience. Additionally, there is a subtle caution here not to...

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All the spiritual as well as material comforts of life are promised in a dream featuring this lovely desert plant in bloom.

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To dream of a Mirage in the desert signifies the loss of the one friend in whom you have trusted.

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Whether the sand you dreamed of was on a beach, in your food, or in your shoes, it is warning you to be wary of a new acquaintance who will...

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Great danger in life. Faithful friends will desert you. Thunder from a distance indicates that you will overcome troubles.

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To dream of an echo, portends that distressful times are upon you. Your sickness may lose you your employment, and friends will desert you in time of need.

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To dream that you fall into an abyss, denotes illness to yourself that you will lose the attention of your lover that your husband or wife is unfaithful that your...

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The winter symbolizes sterility, sleep. The message is simple: you should reflect and plan for your future activities, taking advantage of this time of isolation. (See DESERT, COLD, and ICE)

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Drying due to natural evaporation can represent: Loss or disappearance.Shrinkage.Transformation.A process of reduction, or a dwindling supply of something.See Dry Up, Dryer, Absorbing, Desert, Hard Object, Eroding, Decreasing, Depleted, Sparse

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(see Church, Holy Ground, Monastery, Temple) A place or situation that offers you complete acceptance.Protection and safety from someone or something perceived as wishing you harm. Needing to take a...

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The sun shining upon the dreamer indicates good fortune or goodwill.The sun is also energy, especially the life energy that gives one health and makes crops grow. Alternatively, excessive sunlight...

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The wilderness in dreams refers to the place where wild emotions and uncontrolled urges and drives reign, and suggests coming to terms with them.The wilderness, in addition to the so-called...

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Historically, figs have represented abundance and fertility, as well as sensuality and sexual desires. They can be considered an oasis in your journey across the desert, an oasis that should...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Occasionally we all need to recharge our batteries, and to dream of an island can help, or warn us, to do this.Dreaming of a desert or...

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The color black represents fear, the absence of light, and ignorance.It is also associated with death, pain, and sadness. When this color predominates in a dream, it means you are...

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To see this beast of burden, signifies that you will entertain great patience and fortitude in time of almost unbearable anguish and failures that will seemingly sweep every vestige of...

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lucky numbers: 03-04-13-20-30-43being a: are too independent to maintain your position at work without a battle. on a pilgrimage: with faith you can walk the desert; without it, you fry....

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lucky numbers: 2-15-21-26-29-30as a boutonniere: settle for expedience; your vanity wil not be satisfied. striped, a: your attentions wil be refused. bluish red: gain prosperity through others. man dreaming of:...

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The idea of lack or of having to do without something (or a fear of such).Simplicity.A sparse environment can represent: a perceived lack of abundance somewhere in your life, a...

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Dreams of flying are usually dreams of good omen. Success in love is foretold to those who have pleasant dreams of this kind, as, for instance, soaring easily above country...

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This dream shows the need to constantly move forward without being attached to earthly affairs. A procession is also reminiscent of Israel’s great exodus and the desert journey. Every procession...

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Drying due to evaporation can represent: Loss or disappearance.Shrinkage.Transformation.A process of reduction or a dwindling supply of something.Something that is dried up, or that has lost all of its moisture,...

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Natural regions and settings in a dream whether they are mountain ranges, valleys, or deserts, are dream- scapes that bnng out the landscape of the soul for conscious understanding Mountain...

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lucky numbers: 08-10-15-18-19-39catching a: a self-inflicted injury precludes your rival from chal enging you ful force. hearing croaking of: pleasure awaits, but you are too rash and foolhardy to accept...

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(see Desertion)Isolation and solitude, sometimes by choice. In these moments remember that even Moses had to spend time alone to find his destiny (see Desert).Being shipwrecked by, or stranded in,...

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What is the quality of the earth in your dream? Is it richly fertile or a wasteland? Sandy soil suggests uncertainty; red earth, hard work and toil, and rich, dark...

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lucky numbers: 01-10-20-24-38-45marrying a rich woman: your cherished desires wil crumble to emotional sorrow. aged, young girl: unconscious desire to be emotional y alone while among friends. sister-in-law: have moved...

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Heat or something hot can represent: Energy.Increased activity (as heat involves molecules vibrating faster), or a need for decreased activity.Pressure or stress.Excitement.Being too hot can result from actually feeling too...

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lucky numbers: 06-14-20-36-37-49amusements, for: wil quarrel with friends over what makes you happier. charity, for: affairs wil improve after a long while until the next need surfaces. children, on: wil...

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Crossing a street, river, or other boundary can represent: Passing from one phase to another in your life.A new beginning or fresh start.Crossing a large area (such as a desert)...

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