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Elements Dream Meaning

The elements are common symbols in dreams, expressing the entire range of human characteristics.

They are divided into solid (earth), liquid (water), vapor (air) and energy (fire), and the ancient philosophers believed that these four elements sustained the world and influenced personality. According to Empedocles, a Greek philosopher, scientist and healer who lived in Sicily in the fifth century BC, all matter, including humankind, is comprised of four ‘roots’, or the elements of earth, air, fire and water. In astrology, the elements symbolize the four essential human qualities: earth for fertility; water for emotion; air for intelligence and fire for ambition. Since we know that Carl Jung studied mystical literature, astrology and alchemy, it is possible to conclude that his conceptualization of intuition, sensation, thinking and feeling as basic archetypes, or components of personality, is a derivation of Empedocles’ ancient theories about fire, earth, air and water.

When the elements feature in dreams, many dream analysts believe they represent the state of your psychological wellbeing. Listed below you’ll find the specific symbolism and dream-lore interpretation typically associated with each element.

See also: NATURE AND THE SEASONS; WEATHER. [1]

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  1. The Element Encyclopedia by Theresa Cheung [Back to dream]

What does ELEMENTS mean in a dream?


The elements are common symbols in dreams, expressing the entire range of human characteristics.They are divided into solid (earth), liquid (water), vapor (air) and energy (fire), and the ancient philosophers...

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Porn is an exaggerated sense of sexuality.It is not real, but often masquerades as such. In a dream, it represents an overvaluing of the lustful elements of your human sexuality...

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The elements symbolize the total sum of the universe, including humanity.It is divided in solid (earth), liquid (water), and gaseous (air). Each part can transform into the other two by...

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A coat covers you up and protects you from the elements. Wearing a heavy, full-length coat may comment on your need to feel protected. It may also suggest that you...

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also see Body1- Dreaming of seeing someone’s back suggests we should identify the more private elements in our character. We may also find that we are vulnerable to the unexpected.If...

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A box is about containing something or compartmentalizing elements of your life. When this image is featured in a dream, look to where in your life you may be keeping...

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A strip club is an interesting location for a dream because it simultaneously represents elements of both the masculine and the feminine principle in action.It is a place that celebrates...

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Mixing things together (or something that’s already mixed) can represent: The idea of mixing whatever is represented in real life by the mixed things, and the results that would follow...

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Landscape or scenery can represent: A real-life setting or scene.Elements that create a particular setting or scene for dream action (such as a dark forest to convey a setting of...

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Elements of our past experience which might be worth keeping; wisdom of unconscious.

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A dream of assurance that neither man nor elements can harm you (Gypsy). See tradition concerning salamanders.

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(Element of earth, Dirt) In a dream, earth represents people, for they are created from the same element. Earth in a dream also means cattle, animals or the world. Dirt...

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1. Changes in the offing.2. Some aspect of life or situa­tion may have elements of fantasy, illusion.3. News comes from far away; a messenger.

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Spiritually, air signifies the breath of life and is the second element in the four creative elements of fire, air, water and earth, which together are part of the manifestation.

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For a woman to dream that she is blindfolded, means that disturbing elements are rising around to distress and trouble her. Disappointment will be felt by others through her.

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Dreams can reveal important insights about your life and your subconscious mind. When you wake up from a dream, you often have an instinctive understanding of its meaning. To better...

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This symbolizes a desire to increase your confidence through enhanced abilities. Most special powers can be related to one of the four elements of fire, air, water, and earth.A power...

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1. Strong but gentle in nature.2. A leader, especially military; a warrior.3. Out-of-control unconscious elements, usually dan­gerous.4. To become berserk; transformation.

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Four is the number of stability, upon which all is based: the four sides to the square; the four seasons; the four directions; the four elements; and, the four mental...

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Is a geometric figure that symbolizes the harmonious development of the physical, social and spiritual elements of human life and its integration into a perfect whole.

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Pollen indicates elements in your life that enhance positive aspects, although it can also be associated with irritation for hay fever sufferers.

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The roof is protection from the elements and suggests the sheltering aspect of the feminine as the ‘guardian of the hearth’.

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Its figure represents the union of two opposite elements: water and fire. The vital force of both complements to one another and produces an explosive result.It is a purifying element,...

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This is a symbol that represents having access to certain important elements of your life, usually associated with work and responsibility.If you have lost it in the dream, you may...

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1. Two elements joined together—often a relationship, frequently concepts (note health or elasticity of ligament).2. Connectedness, being a part of something.

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1. Hard work and careful consideration yield good results.2. Peace comes after a period of difficulties and concerns.3. A need for assistance; a mixture of elements combine to overcome problems.

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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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Our early ventures into spirituality may make us feel powerless, and at the mercy of all the elements. This can be symbolized by the tornado. However, within the centre there...

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This dream is related to some type of frustration or deception that you suffer in real life. You must analyze the context and elements that appear in the dream to...

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Depending upon your associations, dreams of a pagan reflect your reverence and connection to the elements, the seasons, the natural world, and to the magical and mystical side of life.

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1. Prosperity and future prospects, usually a very good omen.2. Individual character with elements of refinement, a steady, cheerful temperament and good judgment regarding business matters.

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Dreams of a Yamaka signify that you are protecting your thoughts from adverse elements, holding tight to your belief systems, and honoring your connection to the divine as sacred.See Hat.

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A bag spiritually signifies the secret, the hidden and the occult. Long known as a symbol of femininity because of its association with the womb, it can also suggest intuitive...

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Beeswax in a dream represents love affairs, so the interpretation must be made from the other elements involved; i«e., how the material was used.See also Ironing, Sewing, etc., and under...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: We are being confronted by unknown or perhaps unrecognized negative elements in our own make-up; we have no previous experience by which to judge our actions...

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Another classic obstacle dream.The forecast depends on the outcome of the dream action and other elements which must be correlated, but the interpretation is substantially the same as climb.See also...

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As a general guide spots are an omen of new opportunities, but other elements of the dream must be coordinated, such as what the spots were on, their size, nature,...

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It not only represents an actual sexual problem but also reflects a sense of fear, failure, or disappointment that do not have to be related to sexuality. The set of...

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Wood is a traditional source of heat and is one of the five elements used in clinical diagnosis in Chinese medicine. Wood also represents life and springtime.

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Merger or blending of separate elements; stronger force, or aspect of self, taking over a less developed aspect. Giving up free will, becoming absorbed, in cult, group or something other...

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A separation from a negatively influential person or bad situation.Potentially a dream that considers this option in your current relationship.Separation from distinct elements of self that you perceive as holding...

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The meaning of a picnic dream depends entirely on the general atmosphere (pleasant or awkward) prevailing and on the details of the other elements involved which must be correlated.See Sky,...

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This elegant and expensive type of cliff dwelling in your dream is a warning against living beyond your means, unless you actually live in a penthouse, in which case the...

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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...

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1. A feeling of dissatisfaction regarding projects and endeav­ors.2. Joining two elements—usually social, sometimes in busi­ness affairs.3. Feelings of importance regarding domestic matters (videotape).4. Keeping a record, likely in legal...

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Its interpretation depends on the dream’s context and conforming elements.It is related to the symbolism of FOOD or DEVOURING, as appropriate. It can also have sexual connotations represented in its...

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Seeing dots in a dream is an omen of new opportunities.To understand the full meaning, other elements of the dream must be coordinated, such as what the spots were on...

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Warning of danger of unconscious elements that may wreck areas of your life unless avoided. Use the light to become aware of what the danger is.See light.

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Boxed in; too square, controlled. Balance in partnerships; see four in Numbers. Balance of our elements: earth, air, fire, water.

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A bubble being spherical suggests perfection, in this case temporary, and, therefore, represents the illusory elements of everyday life. More specifically, it suggests the daydream in that it comes and...

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To dream of being worried over a pest of any nature, foretells that disturbing elements will prevail in your immediate future.To see others thus worried, denotes that you will be...

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(see Hair)Having the proper tools or wherewithal to smooth out a tangled situation.Magical control, especially over the elements. Hair combing was once used as a spell component, predominantly for bringing...

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To dream of a panther denotes hidden perils such as malignant foes. It may likewise symbolize elements of darkness and death in your life. On the other side, panthers may...

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Anything tied into a knot is reflecting disparate elements that are bound together. Sometimes this is a positive construction, but it can also relate to the resulting chaos and confusion.The...

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Material aspects: Fire represents energy and power and earth represents stability. In dreams, therefore, where these elements are prominent, we are often considering how best to use these qualities within...

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Dreams of mucus represent that you are feeling emotionally stuffed up, unable to express yourself, and that you are removing negative elements from your life that have been causing you...

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To dream about baking suggests that you possess talents for success and inventiveness.If you are combining different elements that normally don’t blend, this indicates that you should search for the...

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Being the observer in your dream is the most common role of the ego. It allows you to view the elements of your life and gain perspective.If you are frequently...

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Dreams of being fat represents extreme sensitivity and a need for protection from adverse elements. Perhaps you’ve been engaging in overindulgence, stuffing your feelings and creating a cushion to hide...

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An opponent in dreams, from a spiritual perspective, is that part of us that is not co-operating in the grand scheme of things and is, therefore, introducing an element of...

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The west in spiritual terms, from ancient times has suggested autumn, a time for harvesting.The archangel is gabriel, keeper of wisdom. Consulting the entries for colour, elements, harvest and water...

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Support system, connection, into deeper levels of self; foundation. Deep roots mean standing firm midst the changes and elements of living. Feeler for support, nurturing. Root of the problem.

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Any armed force is a disciplined group made up of many elements.It is this bringing together of the correct balance of factors which gives us a spiritual interpretation – a...

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Material aspects: To be on a beach shows our awareness of the boundary between emotion and reality, our ability to be in touch with the elements and the capacity we...

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As a function of routine, clothes are kept clean in this mechanism. In this way, a washing machine is a symbol of this impulse to keep elements of your life...

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A well-kept hothouse is, as a rule, a good omen, signifying happiness in affairs of love or friendship and general stability; however other elements must be considered, such as the...

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Its meaning is associated with WATER and LAKE. However, the pool is more related to leisure and fun. In this dream, it is important to know the depth, how cloudy...

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The essence of any vacation is the change in routine. In a dream, to be on a vacation is to be feeling a call to change the elements of your...

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To dream about hate, indicates repressed aggression and your fear of confrontations. On the other hand, you may be forcing your views and opinions onto others. Consider the symbolism of...

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A dream beginning in a park may represent concerns about your.recreational life. As a place in nature within a city, a park may signify the need to taste the elements...

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It is the symbol of indifference and lack of determination.Dreaming of this color may be a warning against a crisis of values that threatens to make you lose your way....

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Dreams of knitting are symbolic of making plans and networking by bringing elements and people together. Knitting also represents that you are weaving your skills together, and integrating aspects of...

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(1) Perhaps your unconscious is confronting you with the fact of mortality in order to change your perspective, or ambitions or values.(2) The mortuary may symbolize whatever in your psyche...

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A net is a structure for gathering some things while letting other elements pass by, such as fish and water. In this way, it is a symbol for distinguishing between...

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When a second joins the one and two is formed, a partnership is created.The concept of relativity evolves out of the energy of two, as the one has something to...

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This taick may signify the delivery of concrete and steadfast elements or ideas. Pouring cement may represent solidifying your plans by working out the details and making the necessary arrangements.The...

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Glue is a sticky substance that is a tool for joining that which is either broken or desired to be permanently connected. In a dream, it indicates that something is...

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A fiery gemstone that combines the elements of fire and water, an opal bnngs the element of fire to ignite your passionate feelings and bring them to the surface of...

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Material aspects: Images in dreams that highlight a state of rawness may be bringing to our attention that elements of our lives have not been worked on or worked with...

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Five is the number of the conscious female and is associated with the attributes of the goddess, those of compassion, peace, clarity, love, and receptivity: As with the five-pointed star,...

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Dreams that feature images of natural settings relate to those parts of your being that are natural or not molded by conscious ambitions and desires.In the earliest religions, nature was...

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The fungus as a complex symbology. It represents the tenacity of life to be born, grow, and endure in time. Additionally, it as curative, aphrodisiacal, and hallucinogenic properties. Its interpretation...

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All vehicles are symbols of how you move about in your life.A motorcycle is very similar to a car in terms of the day-to-day movement through your social and communal...

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To see raw meat in your dream refers to solid basics and highly nourishing elements. To see cooked meat in your dream may suggest that you will see others obtain...

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This complex feat of engineering is ultimately a storage unit. In this way, as a symbol a honeycomb relates to the capacity to keep on hand something that is valued...

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This delicious food is created when a bacteria is introduced into a dairy product. This contradiction is what is at the heart of yogurt as a symbol, for it reminds...

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Dreams of this vaulted structure made of lightweight straight elements that form interlocking polygons represent a desire for safety and security. You are dealing with a structure, a person or...

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A place to stop, rest, find security, or take refuge from the elements (or a person or situation that provides such).An entrance, exit, or other transition.A beginning or ending place,...

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This symbol represents the coalescing of ideas or the various thoughts that are pertinent to one particular organized principle of different thoughts.A file in a dream indicates that previous efforts...

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The symbolism of fire applied to water to bring about a change in temperature is a strong spiritual image denoting perhaps passion and ferment. Two elements in juxtaposition esoterically suggests...

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