(see Abyss, Cliff, Underground)Freudian: A vaginal emblem.Jungian: The subconscious, or an opening to this realm. Aspects of the self that you’ve hidden or fear.Manholes represent pitfalls and traps that can...

It is an element of double meaning: support or an instrument of punishment. In the first case, if the dream in which it appears is pleasant, the image represents a...

Unlocking the Hidden Meanings of Your Dreams Dream interpretation is an intriguing and complex process that can provide profound insights into the subconscious mind. To begin, it’s important to understand...

Freudian psychoanalysis identifies thorns with painful events of sexual life; Jungian, with sentimental disappointments. Thorns also represent the pain always linked to pleasure, “there is no rose without a thorns.”...

The head embodies the soul and intelligence.It is your conscious.If your head is separated from the body and the feeling is nice, the image indicates changes in your personal situation,...

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...

For freudian thinkers, concern about one’s ego.

As dreams apparently emerge from what has been named the unconscious, it is helpful to understand ideas regarding it, and something of its nature. In ancient cultures we occasionally find...

Loss of property is augured here, a plausible interpretation from the gypsy standpoint, while the Freudian erotic meaning is less obvious.

In Jungian terminology, the game of chess represents the dreamer’s conscious (white pieces) and unconscious (black pieces). Chess originally signified the war between good and evil, so in dreams it...

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.

1. From a freudian perspective, sports serves as an arena for acting out sexual drives.2. A projection of how one plays the game of life.3. Encourage abuse (sounds like “sock...

From a Freudian perspective, a stranger in a dream may symbolize meeting a part of one’s own psyche, or shadow self. According to an ancient Chinese belief, a stranger in...

(1) The sea may represent the unconscious. Putting out to sea may, therefore, symbolize an exploring of the unconscious. Drowning may represent (the fear of) having vour conscious mind swamped...

A tunnel represents transition from one set of conditions to another.The “light at the end of the tunnel” may represent relief from old conditions. With or without the presence of...

According to Freudian analysis, a lock is commonly interpreted as a symbol of the female sexual organ with the key representing the phallus. A dream of unlocking a box of...

The dream of a rich powerful enemy; to overcome a bear in your dream is a favorable sign (Artemidorus). Although the cult of Artemis worshiped the she-bear, in Christian thought...

One of the most common and often embarrassing dreams is to find yourself naked in a public place, wearing only your underwear or clothes that are see-through. Nakedness may represent...

The oven can predict food in the future. At the moment, despite everything, you must wait patiently for the reward. For Freudian psychologists, the oven symbolizes the uterus and denotes...

Dream lawyers, solicitors or barristers are a symbol of the supportive friend or relative in times of stress, but may also indicate that you are becoming too dependent or losing...

Precognitive Dreams: The Mysterious Connection Between Conscious and Subconscious Mind Dreams that come true, also referred to as precognitive dreams or premonitory dreams, are an intriguing phenomenon that fascinates many....

From a Freudian point of view, pockets may symbolize the female reproductive organs. However, for many people this dream may have an entirely different meaning.The pockets in your dreams could...

(see Abuse, Armor, Weapons)Conflict or clashes with social strictures, other’s ideals, or your own sense of right and wrong.Jungian: Self-conflict between what we wish to be and what we truly...

From a Freudian standpoint, diving into water may represent sexual intercourse. Also, bodies of water appearing in dreams often symbolize the unconscious, so diving may indicate jumping into and exploring...

(see Crowd, Men, Women) Freudian: Unsatisfied or unrecognized libido; repressed emotions.Situational: Think back to see if you met someone recently who made a stronger impression than initially realized.A part of...

In Jungian psychology, dream images of a bride or bridegroom may embody the anima (in males) or the animus (in females). Traditionally, brides symbolize purity and innocence. Beyond the obvious...

For men, a visit to the barber may be a classic Freudian symbol of castration anxiety. Going to a dream hairdresser, however, suggests improvements to your image.If you were the...

(see Ascension, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs) Freudian: A phallic symbol.Being rescued from a tower: Getting long-awaited relief from a constraining or cage-like situation. Frequently this assistance is from someone you...

Who's in Your Dreams: Jungian Archetypes and Other People Introduction: Our dreams tend to be very self-centered; they are almost always about us. So, when we dream of other people,...

To see termites suggests that you may be feeling undermined in waking life, as termites, along with woodworm, and the larvae of death watch and furniture beetles, can undermine the...

A major symbolic analogy of mankind is the carriage in relation to humans. The driver is the Self in Jungian psychology; the carriage, the body and mind; horses are the...

(see Closet, Wrapping Paper)Unexpected surprises, good or bad.For example, birthday gifts are usually pleasant, whereas what awaited inside Pandora’s box was not.Gifts, talents, and abilities that exist within you, but...

To dream of a balcony suggests a need for an objective viewpoint. You need to take a step back, move away from involvement and try to see the bigger picture;...

Freedom, especially in regard to instinctive drives.Freudian: An emblem of the male penis, primarily when combined with tunnel imagery.Similar to other vehicles in terms of movement and transitions (see Bus,...

(1) The symbolism may be Freudian: a bottle represents a vagina.(2) If the bottle is not empty, the meaning may be provided by the contents - wine, for example, or...

(see Animals by type, Field, Trees)Obscureness (e.g., “not seeing the forest for the trees”).Dark and filled with animals: Personal instincts and drives, reflected in the type of animals or their...

A circle encompasses many meanings in numerous areas: the wholeness of numbers in mathematics, the spiritual oneness depicted by the circle and the mandala, protection from evil by the ritual...

Fingers and thumbs have a rich symbolic association because of the wide variety of meanings in various hand gestures. Thus, we may do everything from thumb a ride, to point...

A mandala is an intricate design, usually of circular or square patterns, used in meditation to focus the mind: One gazes at and concentrates on the center or on a...

A Freudian symbol for sexual passion.See GUN.A knife being used to sever anything in two implies the impending end of a relationship of any kind - business, friendship, love.A rusty...

(see Authority Figures, Cage, Judgment, Warrants)A source of protection that stands between you and danger (see Angel).Your conscience is policing your decisions or actions, based on your own sense of...

In Jungian psychology, the persona—the side of ourselves that we present to the world—is portrayed as an actor. Unless we are somehow involved in actual acting or have unrealized ambitions...

(see Barefoot, Body, Shoes)Your sense of mobility and spiritual or emotional balance (e.g., “footing”). Taking a new step or direction with your life.Jungian: Our connection with the earth; our foundations...

(see Trees, Rods, Wand)Depending on its size and shape, this can be an emblem of leadership (e.g., “speak softy and carry a big stick”).Freudian: An alternative phallic symbol.A metaphorical message...

They symbolize fecundity, the periodic renewal of nature. After a waiting period, a new horizon opens to us. This dream indicates wealth and prosperity, except when the eggs are broken;...

In Freudian dream analysis, a symbol for physical passion.If the dreamer is the one doing the shooting, then he is consciously or unconsciously searching for a partner.If the dreamer is...

This very powerful archetype has taken on new meaning in the past few decades because of the presence of the wizard in film, television, and video games.The wizard is the...

(see Animals, Lycanthropy)Tilings that you fear about yourself, a situation, or others, and have been unwilling to face directly.Some type of obscured threat (e.g., the “wolf in sheep’s clothing”). In...

Dreaming that you shoot an arrow suggests that you must be precise in your objectives.If you hit the target it means that you will achieve your goals. Instead, shooting an...

Bread represents food in general, as well as effort; as the Bible teaches: “You earn your bread by the sweat of your brow.” Therefore, when it appears in dreams, it...

Dreams of yourself or other people in disguise can often suggest change. The wearing of a mask relates to the appearance you present to others (as well as to yourself),...

It represents hearing and therefore, communication. The presence of one ear in a dream means that you must pay more attention to the instructions of your inner voice. This image...

If you are a creative person, a dream about making a pot may refer to another aspect of your life that is just as important as your creative work.If you...

It is a solar symbol, early bird, emblem of vigilance and activity. During the Middle Ages, it was a Christian icon of great importance, as demonstrated by its massive presence...

For dog enthusiasts, a dream of friendly dogs portends many friendships and a need for pleasant surroundings. Dogs that attack or bite indicate anxiety. Dream analysts of the Freudian trend...

Many experiments have been done using hypnosis in connection with dreams. In the early pan of this century Carl Schroetter hypnotised Miss E, a pharmacist, in an attempt to test...

If a farm appears in your dream, you may be longing for a more simple, down- to-earth approach to life.If there is manure in the yard, this may point to...

The right side represents integrity and rationality; the left side, instincts. However, the body as a whole refers to the ego. Dreaming that your own body is stained indicates ethical...

Nightmares draw your attention to the many hidden fears that may be preventing you from moving forward. In general, nightmares are those dreams that are painful, unpleasant, and frightening. Dream...

The apple is related to sex; it symbolizes pleasure and sensuality. It’s the forbidden fruit, the sin that Adam and Eve committed in paradise. In oneiric terms, it reveals a...

Beyond the specific topic of lucid dreaming, the more general subject of interpreting and understanding dreams appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest. New books on dreams appear monthly—volumes...

(see Clothes, Costmnes)Facades. Tilings not being what they seem. Or, the image you present to the world being only a partial truth.Adapting to difficult circumstances: Ancient people wore masks to...

Matters of communication and self-expression.If you dream of being gagged, for example, this represents either swallowing your words, or having your speech repressed by societal or situational standards.An overexaggerated mouth...

An anchor transmits stabilizing force. It usually appears when you need confidence and a decisive influence in life. On the other hand, it also has negative connotations, as it may...

Symbol of imagination and conscience. It reproduces the reflections of the visible world. Therefore, this instrument allows you to glimpse your true personality, or whatever you are hiding. Generally mirrors...

A dream in which you are lying sunning yourself on an idyllic beach with rolling sand, gentle waves and warm tropical sunshine may represent simple wish-fulfillment and a longing to...

(see Death, Seance)Residual feelings or uncertainties that you haven’t totally dealt with honestly or recognized.Esoterically, the disembodied spirit of a person who has returned with a message for you, or...

Fear in dreams reflects a latent state of anxiety. Insecurity, fears, and concerns are taking a worrying toll on you. First, to interpret such dreams properly, you must analyze the...

Sometimes you may hear the most unexpected or even ridiculous things in your dreams, whether they are said by people, animals or even objects.If you simply can’t understand what someone...

(see Animals, Birds, Wings)American: Freedoms and liberties in which everyone deserves to share Soaring with an eagle: A type of flying dream.Many solar gods are equated with this symbol (see...

Masks suggest the deceptive appearance we present to others in waking life.If you see a pair of masks, this can symbolize your inherent duality—in Jungian terms, the opposed forces of...

If you dreamed of opening a cupboard door to find that it opened into an empty room or a room you hadn’t seen before, your dreaming mind is telling you...

You are connecting to an archetypal character aspect of yourself who connects with wisdom and guidance.The wise old man and his female counterpart, the crone, are staples in Jungian psychology,...

In dreams, jewels represent the qualities you value in yourself and others in waking life; they also represent the lasting and precious parts of yourself that connect you with others....

(see Ascetic, Ascent, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs)Achievements. Overcoming the odds and getting a second chance. Many heroic figures await their rebirth in a mountainside tomb. Merlin is one such figure.Doing...

Our Approach to Interpreting Dreams We start our dream interpretation process with some principles of Jungian theory that describe how the human psyche operates. We then consider the dream and...

The earth has ancient associations with the human body and personality.According to astrological theory, people born under the earth signs of Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo are thought to have predominantly...

In a woman’s dream a woman such as a family member or friend often represents aspects of her personality that she needs to understand and nurture in waking life. In...

Falling, and the accompanying sense of vertigo, is, along with flying, one of the most often reported dream topics. Falling dreams typically occur during the first stage of sleep. Dreams...

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...

Birds are a symbol of spirituality since the time of ancient Egypt, not only in the West. The Hindu tradition also says that birds represent higher states of being. In...

Each one of us will have a different belief about the existence of a supreme God or being. For some it may be the one God of Judeo-Christian or Islamic...

A computer is a symbol of the rational unemotional part of your mind, but it can also suggest your personal potential or abilities, your memories and stored information, and even...

If you dream of any of these, it suggests a defensive attitude. Do you have a real fear of being overwhelmed or defeated by a group of schoolmates or colleagues?Or...

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...

(1) This may be a sexual symbol, representing male genitals. As such it would appear in a woman’s dreams and might express fear of sex, or an ambivalent fear-fascination feeling...

If your dreaming mind conjured up an image of a fairground, it may have been commenting on your response to waking life. For example, if you dreamed of taking a...

You can’t see air but it is crucial for your survival and wellbeing.The element of air is associated with the Zodiac signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. For Jungian analysts, air...

(see by type, Eating, Garden)If this is a play on words, your subconscious is saying that for some reason you have begun to feel as productive as an inanimate, uprooted...

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....

Freud saw in dream images of towns an all-embracing symbol of women; the symbol might be inviting or forbidding, according to whether the streets are brightly lit or dark and...

(1) A Wise Old Man. figure mav appear in a man’s dream, a Wise Old Woman in a woman’s dream. The Wise Old Man may take various forms: for example,...

The weather in your dream often symbolizes your mood or state of mind.According to ancient dream-lore, dreaming of fine weather foretells happy events and dreaming of bad weather indicates future...

Giving and receiving gifts in dreams indicates a need to give and take within a relationship, perhaps to share with others what we have and to create an environment that...

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...

If your life is particularly difficult, you may have a dream in which you feel blissfully carefree and happy.If you are feeling lonely and unloved, you may have a dream...