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...

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.

(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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

(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,...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

(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...

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...

Universal Landscape: Archetypal Character Aspect: Wisdom and guidance.Dreaming Lens: Was it an old man or old woman in your dream? Was the dream character the same gender as you, or...

(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...

See Angel, Ocean. Living life from the depths of the soul and emotions, because fish live in the depths of the sea. Feeling like “a fish in water”—being in one’s...

Jung believed that the psyche is composed of opposing structures, values, and viewpoints. Some examples of these opposites include: Good vs. evil Male vs. female Light vs. dark Honesty vs....

The hero or heroine is the person who has elected to undertake their own journey of exploration. They are able to consider options and decide the next move. They will...

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....

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...

Interpretation Techniques—Amplify Definition and Purpose of Amplification Amplification in dream interpretation involves magnifying elements of a dream to uncover deeper significance and overlooked meanings. It serves two primary purposes: Highlighting...

From a Jungian perspective, people in dreams reflect the dreamer’s inner life, sometimes showing the various parts of the dreamer’s personality.Many people assume that when they ‘see’ another person in...

(1) If you are a woman, the birth in your dream may refer either to an unfulfilled desire for a child or - if the associated feeling is bad -...

S ome dreams leave us with a painful sense of loss; dreams that take us back to happy times in the past, for example, or dreams of being abandoned, lost...

Your longing for sexual adventure that isn’t expressed in waking life may attempt to express itself in your dreams.If you have sex with other people in your dream, this doesn’t...

(1) In a woman’s dream the animus may appear as a bull (for animus)-(6)).(2) The bull may refer to your masculinity (whether you are a man or a woman).If you...

The Profound Nature of Dreams: Freud and Jung's Perspectives ‘Dreams are often most profound when they seem the most crazy.’- Sigmund Freud Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud (1858-1939) opened the door...

Your dreams may be crowded with colors, only for your conscious mind to forget them on waking.This is one of the reasons why many people believe we only dream in...

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...

(see Flood, Fountain, Ice, River, Rain, Snow)Changing tides: Among the Teutonic people, each tide carried different meanings that may apply to your dream.The tide occurring just before sunup is one...

Fairy tales are full of rich psychological symbolism that expresses our innermost fears and dreams. Beginning with the fathers of the field, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, numerous psychoanalysts have...

When you dream that you are the Lara Croft and Indiana Jones of your own adventures, it can be action packed and thrilling; but when you dream that you are...

How to Learn Dream Interpretation - Step-by-Step Guide Dream interpretation is an enriching skill that connects you to your subconscious and helps you uncover hidden aspects of your inner self....

Here are the important assumptions of Jungian theory that will help in applying our Top-Down approach to dream interpretation. Consciousness and Unconsciousness Consciousness refers to psychological contents that we are...

Lucid Dreaming: Exploring the Depths of Consciousness The modern psychological study of dreams is rooted in the groundbreaking work of Sigmund Freud and his seminal book, The Interpretation of Dreams...

Understanding Dream Interpretation: Jungian Theory and Symbolic Meaning The Way Station In this dream, I find myself in a rest area, like a way station, possibly along a highway or...

One of Carl Jung s most interesting areas of thought is that of individuation. In a nutshell the word refers to the processes involved in becoming a self-aware human being.The...