(Minister or Rabbi)A spiritual authority figure may symbolize the dreamer’s spiritual needs. In interpreting such a dream, one should note whether the figure was loving and caring, or dictatorial and...

A religious figure or deity can represent: A religious figure that has meaning to you.Your desire for a spiritual connection (such as for guidance, clarity, or comfort).A reminder of how...

1. Maternal figure.2. Desire for safety and comfort as symbolized by pouch.3. Something odd and playful.4. Ability to move very fast.5. Highly creative.6. Encountering unconven­tional opponent.7. Powerful.

We all have an inner awareness.The higher self or spiritual part of ourselves will often manifest itself as a figure that is giving advice, sometimes a figure of authority or...

A symbol of spiritual authority. Meeting a guru in one’s dream can mean encountering one’s own inner guidance—a variation on the wise old (wo)man archetype.

also see Priest in Archetypes1- Just as the priest was given spiritual authority over many; and was often a figure to be feared, so the vicar is also given this...

Your real-life grandparent.An authority or caretaker figure.Unconditional love and support, wisdom, understanding, maturity, or something else you associate with a grandparent.A spiritual authority figure or wise elder in your life.See...

Being on a talk show, or being friends with a talk show host, can mean that your subconscious mind considers that person a friend because you’ve “interacted” with them often...

An intermediary is someone who can plead our case or relay information. In spiritual terms this might be represented by a religious teacher or a medium (spiritual channeller). As we...

An angel or other spiritual helper can represent the idea of receiving guidance, support, or comfort (whether from a human or a spiritual source).Perhaps you’d like help or you feel...

An authority figure can represent someone or something in your real life whom you allow to have power over you somehow, or to whose opinions you listen.Being an authority figure...

A figure with a halo can represent: Your desire for spiritual guidance, comfort, support, or something else.Perceived goodness, holiness, or saintliness.See Angel, Glowing, Light (Spiritual), Good

One may be encountering someone who is in authority soon.

The hidden figure in a dream always relates to a quality, character aspect, or skill set that has not yet revealed itself to you. Often a specter of fear, the...

As part of our spiritual learning process, in dreams we at some point will meet (come face to face with) a figure who is representative of a spiritual teacher.

The general idea of religion or philosophy.A specific religion.Your inner spiritual experience (real or imagined).A specific religious reference in your life (a certain religious authority or location, a symbol, an...

In spiritual progression there needs to be a balance between our more spiritual selves – what might be called ideal behaviour – and the physical or material realm. This balance...

Dreaming you are in the presence of God (the Divine, holiest of holies, creator, source of pure love, or whatever name you prefer) can represent: Your actual experience of God’s...

A wish to escape something that’s scary, or that feels out of control or unpredictable.A desire to escape the effects of someone else on you (such as their opinions, judgments,...

The medicine man or woman is an archetypal character aspect; they are part of your personality, but at a much higher, aspirational level.The medicine man or woman has two functions.The...

1. Putting the mind in order, organization of thoughts.2. Encountering very difficult obstacles.

(Build, Contour, Frame, Profile) Having a tall figure in a dream signifies pride, arrogance, stinginess, ostentatiousness or pretending to be tall.(See Tallness).If one sees his figure shorter than his normal...

Dreaming that you’re in the presence spiritual Light (or God) can represent: A desire to experience a deeper connection God, assistance from God, or another kind of spiritual experience (such...

Similar to the compass needle, a diamond shape in your dream suggests choices and directions in your life; you are at a crossroads and you either have more or fewer...

Encouragement in dreams is often symbolized by a parental, authority type of figure or an easily recognized spiritual being.

An encounter with a giant or ogre in your dream suggests an uphill struggle in waking life. The giant or ogre may also be a symbol of insecurity or feeling...

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.

A religious symbol can represent: A desire for spiritual guidance, comfort, or connection of some kind.A touchstone for a connection with God.A reminder of how an authentic spiritual connection compares...

Heaven (or a heaven-like place) can represent: The idea of heaven or the afterlife.Feeling a connection with God during the dream.Spirituality.Spiritual peace and love.A positive or happy feeling.See God, Light...

1- In dreams, a block may present itself in many forms. We can experience it as a physical block that is, something that needs to be climbcd over or got...

If you dream of encountering a burglar, you should guard your actions carefully in connection with plans for buying property.

1- There is a kind of loneliness within many people which prevents us from making relationships on a one-to-one basis. This mav manifest in dreams as the figure of the...

This is a powerful archetypal character aspect and a messenger from the unconscious, often thought of as the archetype of death. This image has its essence in anonymity and may...

Dreaming about encountering an obstacle can reflect feelings of being blocked in our waking life. Can also involve the ways we block ourselves, or, alternatively, indicate uncertainty and inhibitions.

Encountering a referee in a dream may suggest an inner battle between one’s ideals and the ego requirements imposed by what others value.The dreamer may need help defining the rules...

A knight is a follower, or someone who has taken an oath of allegiance. Hence in dreams such a figure signifies initiation, in order to develop our finer spiritual qualities.

also see Education and School1- For many people, a teacher is the first figure of authority they meet outside the family. That person has a profound effect on the child...

also see Shapes1- Technically, the hexagram is a figure of six lines and represents the union of two forces, the Yin (feminine) and the Yang (masculine).For this to appear in...

The supreme deity in the Greco-Roman pantheon is the father archetype at its most uncompromising, ruthless and dominant. The powerful presence of any authority figure in your dream may evoke...

Guidance or direction, or a desire for it.Trying to figure out directions (with a map, compass, recipe, etc.) can represent trying to figure out a solution, achieve certain results, or...

From a spiritual perspective a pagan is one who does not belong to a major religion, but believes in all gods. However, in dreams such a figure is likely to...

A he-man figure in a woman’s dream may be an animus figure, representing the masculine side of her (probably strongly artistic or intuitive) nature. (For animus, see Brother / Sister,...

Facing or encountering a lion without becoming embroiled in a fight means a person will soon be terrorized by an authority or a powerful man. But no harm will come...

The figure of a ballerina is dreamlike in waking life, so in dreams a ballerina symbolizes music, fluidity and the inner aspect of spiritual feeling.

Drinking lemonade may point to receiving a remedy for failure. Encountering children selling lemonade on the street in a dream may express the need for innocence and playfulness in turning...

also see Mosaic1- The mandala is a sacred shape which is so powerful that it is found in one form or another in most religions. Typically, it is a circle...

A greeting or welcome.An introduction, such as when meeting a new person or encountering a new idea or subject matter.Cooperation.An agreement, contract, commitment, or promise.See Hand, Touching, Meeting Someone, Agreement

An experience of connecting with God (or a desire for such).A certain time you received or needed help (or a desire for such).Consider who was praying and the context and...

Your real-life father.An authority or caretaker figure (such as your employer).A masculine role model or inspiration.The idea of fatherhood, fatherly qualities, or parenthood in general.Your spiritual parent (God).See Family, Person...

Your real-life mother.An authority or caretaker figure (such as your employer).A feminine role model or inspiration.The idea of motherhood, motherly qualities, or parenthood in general.Your spiritual parent (God).See Family, Person...

An authority figure or person whom you feel is responsible for supervising or taking care of others.Responsibility for others (perhaps you feel there’s too much or too little of it...

This usually represents our relationship with our mother or mother figure, and thus with women in authority generally. This applies to a dream image of any regal figure – not...

Healing from spirit can take many forms.A dream may give information that allows us to take action. We may dream, among other things, of a laying-on of hands or of...

(see also Guru, Wise Old Man / Woman)(1) A male figure may be a symbol of your self; wholeness, completeness; the inner self that represents the ground-plan of your individual...

A Buddha figure will probably signify either your true self or the wisdom that lies in the unconscious and beyond reach undl you resolve to get better acquainted with your...

A Japanese figure in a dream, if male, may comment on performing or parroting business practices based on capitalistic values and free enterprise.If the figure is a woman, she may...

According to Jung, the figures of Adam and Eve play a positive role in the unconscious mind as they are symbols of the ’self affirming ego’. Together they are seen...

In a woman’s dream a woman, such as a family member or friend is often representative of an aspect of her own personality, but often one she has not yet...

Universal Landscape: Extreme devotion to spiritual principles.Dreaming Lens: Was there a nun or nuns present in your dream? Were they known to you? Was the setting connected to a church...

For most of us, love is a full-time obsession . We are concerned about the love of our parents, children, co-workers, friends, and many, many others. There is nothing more...

Material aspects: In previous times, the figure of the devil was one to be feared and hated. Our wilder, more instinctive side will often appear in dreams as the conventional...

In today’s world the hero has taken on many guises, particularly in psychological parlance.For many people their own heroic figure, from footballer to successful businessperson, will act as a role...

Material aspects: From a mundane viewpoint, the figure of a known mystic such as mahatma gandhi or the persian poet rumi alerts us to the possibilities that are available to...

Dreams of this church leader represent your spiritual authority as a role model and/or parent figure. Because the bishop in the game of chess can move diagonally any number of...

To dream of a ribbon tied in a bow (on a dress, around a tree, etc.) is lucky, signifying happy relationships. Anything else tied in a bow represents respect. You...

also see Authority Figures in People1- Whenever an authority figure appears in a dream, it is very often harking back to our relationship with our father, with the need to...

Dreaming about encountering a pedophile is common for people who have experienced abuse in real life.If your dream is not related to a real-life experience, it may be a warning...

Each person has unique associations with this figure, depending on her religious influence. The symbol of Christ, as himself, represents perfection, martyrdom, universal suffering, and resurrection.There are many ways to...

A minister is a religious leader, and as a person who appears in your dream, he or she is a character aspect of your own personality. From a purely archetypal...

Where an animal or figure of one’s birth sign—such as a lion in a Leo’s, bull in Taurean’s, twins in Geminian’s dream—appears, this frequently represents the dreamer’s ba­sic personality traits....

A leader can represent an authority figure, such as someone or something in your real life you allow to have power over you, or someone whose opinions you care about.You...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, feelings of cheerfulness and hopefulness can create an awareness of warmth and can be interchangeable. Occasionally, extreme emotion can be interpreted as a physical feeling...

1- Often to meet the Pope in a dream is to meet the side of ourselves which has developed a code of behaviour based on our religious beliefs. He may...

In the following box are figures based on a word count of 1,000 dreams.If we look at the entry on man’, for example, the number 304 appears beside it. This...

Denial of worldly things, or freedom from worldly things.Peace.Solitude.Isolation, or being out-of-touch with events in the world.Spiritual dedication.Religious vigilance.A singular focus.Repression or suppression (such as of self, expression, needs, etc.).Something...

Dolphins are intelligent and friendly animals, and have often been known to rescue drowning people at sea. Therefore, they have long been symbols of compassion, helpfulness, empathy, and caring.If you’re...

There is probably a conflict between two parts of yourself: for example, conscience (represented by an ‘overdog’ figure) and an instinctive desire (represented by an ‘underdog’ figure). ‘Overdog’ and ‘underdog5...

1- Money and personal resources tend to be the things with which most people have difficulty. Our need for an authority figure to help us deal with problems that arise...

Vision: Your father (or a father figure) is a symbol of your need for safety and security (particularly in women’s dreams).For women who change partners frequently, the dream is the...

If you dreamed about a collage, try to remember the pieces that made up the collage and consider their colors and materials. Look up those symbols for clues to your...

Buddhism, far more than Christianity or Islam, has a very strong pacifist element. The orientation toward non-violence has played a significant role in the political history of Buddhist countries. In...

(1) If a dream contains a composite person / figure / image or a merging of what in actual life are distinct persons / things, first look for what its...

See Hill. Protection and consciousness. Overview, standing above a given situation, as in Bird.A difficult time in life’s journey is beginning. Romantic notion about nature and solitude, flight from the...

(see Sinking, Water)The current situation you’re encountering has a weak foundation that simply won’t endure over time. Rethink your approach here, and rebuild on sturdier ground.The situation around you is...

A goddess of the feminine principle, Quan Yin hears all the cries of despair in the world. She is the embodiment of compassion and relates to the Christian construct of...

A real or imagined decision by an authority figure.Being judged by a judge or jury in court can represent: feeling subject to scrutiny or judgment by others in some aspect...