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Motivations

What do the symbols of motivations mean in a dream?

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The keywords of this dream: Motivations

A personal evaluation of one’s inner spirit and motivations

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(see Conversations)Self-blame or guilt manifesting through the dream. Feeling unjustly accused by others.A moral conflict. Uncertainty over the true motivations for one’s actions, or those of other people.

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Intuitions about the cosmos, the perhaps almost un- noticeable promptings or motivations which occur through life leading us in a particular direction—destiny; hopes or wishes.See star under shapes, symbols.

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One’s aims or motivations, the self; vagina. Idioms: sitting target.

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An engine is symbolic of our own spiritual inner motivations and drives.

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Fun or enjoyment.Comic relief.Someone who plays the role of entertainer or jokester.Disguise, anonymity, concealment of identity, or mystery.Consider the context, actions, motivations, and your feelings about the clown.See Performing

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Depending upon movement up or down, indicates whether you are going in the right direction. Moving up means going the right way, getting a higher perspective; down means going in...

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Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream the hammer may signify masculine authority, though in a man’s dream it will be more to do with his creativity.The labrys may appear when...

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Something that’s not intended for public knowledge (personal matters, thoughts, feelings, motivations, etc.).Vulnerability or emotional risk.Discovering you’re wearing only your underwear in public can represent a feeling or fear of...

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Friendliness or good will.Interest in a person (romantic or non-romantic).Focusing on the positive, admirable attributes in another person.Manipulation (such as an ulterior motive or an attempt to control others’ impressions).Consider...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: The way we move in dreams can indicate a great deal about our motivations.For instance, to be moving briskly would suggest an easy acceptance of the...

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Listening to someone or something can represent: Interest.Compassion or understanding.Respect.Advice, or taking advice.Obedience.A desire for information or to understand.Communication.Spying.Consider the context, who’s talking and who’s listening, and their motivations.See Communication,...

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Material aspects: Having to become aware of a microchip in dreams suggest that we need to become aware of our motivations and drives. Computers are now such an integral part...

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A design, plan, or strategy can represent: An actual plan in real life, or feeling the need for one.Intentions or motivations.Forethought or planning.Creativity.Preparedness.Thoughtfulness.Problem solving.See Making or Building, Shaping, Problem, Creativity,...

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A telescope, binoculars, or other device that magnifies can represent the following: Examining something in real life that’s represented by the object being magnified (such as to clarify the facts...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Any symbol which signifies our being moved in some way draws attention to our ability to make progressive changes in our lives. We may have to...

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also see journey1- In modern times most people will dream about the car or other forms of transport.To dream of a chariot would possibly imply the nccessitv for old-fashioned methods...

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“The media” or media sources (television, radio, newspapers, or online sources) can represent real or imagined: Communication.News or new information.Gossip.“The establishment,” as perceived by you.The interests of the media as...

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Defending your mental, emotional, or physical boundaries or interests.Arguing or defending your beliefs, opinions, or convictions.Personal power or assertiveness (or a desire or more).Discipline or self-discipline (perhaps too much or...

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1- The action within a dream often informs the dreamer of hidden agendas and motivations, since each of us is the producer of our own lives. What we - or...

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(see Eating, Meat)Meats, in general, indicate prosperity. In earlier times, meat was an expensive commodity, so anyone who ate it regularly was believed to be wealthy.Possibly providing for one’s family...

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Dreams of a wire may signify that you are feeling electrically connected to someone, feeling the sparks and heat of your chemistry. Also, dreams of wires signify your feelings, thoughts...

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Giving (a gift, money, time, effort, etc.) can represent: A time in your real life when you gave someone something (tangible or intangible).Feeling generous in real life, or a desire...

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Communication.Connection.A real or imagined interaction between two people.A desire for or fear of receiving a particular message (or sending one).Expressing yourself or being heard.A cell phone can represent personal or...

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Self-protection, as in protecting yourself from harshness or threats (since gloves protect a person from cold temperatures, germs, etc.).The masking of a person’s identity or motivations (as gloves mask a...

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(see Puzzles, Rhyme)Some type of complexity that requires sound, creative thinking to solve. Unless time is of the essence, don’t rush this answer.Lacking clarity in the way you present something,...

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You are relying on distraction and manipulation to get your needs met. This may or may not be a positive use of your energy; only you can decide that. At...

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The face connects to the concept of the persona, the part of who we are that we readily show to the world. We hide our true self behind our face...

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An issue of safety (physical, emotional, mental, financial, etc.).Protection against a real or perceived threat or undesired situation (such as invasion of your personal boundaries, abandonment, etc.).A desire to feel...

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Makeup such as foundation, lipstick, or eye shadow can represent: Feeling the need to enhance or change yourself somehow to increase acceptance by others or yourself.An issue regarding perfection, judging...

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(1) Diving may be a sexual symbol, representing male penetration. Water often symbolizes the feminine.(2) (Deep) water sometimes symbolizes the unconscious; so diving may symbolize descent into the unconscious.If this...

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(see Bottle, Fables)The manifestation of wishes on the dream plane through a mythical figure.The tendency to want (or expect) instant gratification in certain situations without really working for that goal.Heeding...

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(see Animals)Anthropologically, a less evolved state. Slipping backward into more animalistic tendencies.Darwinian: An ancestral dream in which the monkey, ape, or gorilla symbolizes your ancient roots.Foolish behavior (acting like a...

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Finances (and especially the flow of money) can represent the flow of something that’s given and received in your life (such as time, effort, support, or something else of value).A...

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(see Fire, Perfume, S?nells, Smoke)Because of its nearly universal use in ancient temples,, incense has strong correlations with life’s rituals and conventions, especially of a religious nature.If you have recently...

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In the vertical scheme of the human body there are three basic marks: brain, heart, and genitalia. Heart is thus the central point.It is no coincidence, therefore, that it was...

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Drinking any beverage might represent: “Taking in” (as in admiring a view or absorbing an idea).Gaining understanding or knowledge (as in “drinking from the fountain of knowledge”).Satisfying a yearning or...

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Similar to car—drives such as ambition, what moti­vates one—but usually connected with work or our more commercial relationship with people.For instance, one s per­sonal motivations meeting the influence of big...

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Entering an area or structure (such as walking through a door) can represent: A transition from one space or time to another.Change.A new beginning, phase, project, or mode.Making an agreement.Entering...

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(see Abyss, Basket, Beverages by type, Bowl, Circle, Cauldron)Alternative womb and fertility symbol, especially if filled with liquid (see Milk, Juice, Water, Wine).Arthurian and Druidical lore identify this emblem as...

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To dream that you are writing by hand represents your self-expression and creativity. Consider the symbolism of what you are writing by hand and how it relates to your waking...

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Options under examination (see Buildings, Windows).An invitation to explore aspects of the self from the past, present, or those reaching to the future.Revolving doors: Going in circles and getting nowhere....

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A dream in which you were keeping fit by working out—whether it was in the gym with weights or on an exercise machine, or following an exercise video at home—may...

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Self-images, for boon or bane, as with the story of Snow White (see Fun House).The mirror of truth that reflects genuine motivations, feelings, and fears. In ancient times, the mirror...

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(see Animals)Native American: The feminine power of water. Also gracefulness and playfulness.Forgetfulness or lacking closure. Otters are known to take one or two bites from their food, then leave the...

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Black or dark horse: Passions that have not been acknowledged; fear of the unknown or threatening changes. Blinkered horse: Not allowing yourself to see what is happening around you; anxiety...

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A train will often highlight our attitude to social behaviour and relationships with other people. It will also clarify our attitude to ourselves.A steam train would suggest that we feel...

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Movement or guidance to the left, in most cultures, is regarded as a negative sign. In medieval times, for the purpose of heraldry, left was called “sinister,” reflecting the overall...

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(see Body, Face)As the window of the soul, these reveal truth to us. So, how do the eyes appear? Are they fully open to see things as they are really?Judgment...

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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...

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Alfred Adler (1870–1937) was an Austrian psychiatrist who developed a personality theory referred to as individual psychology. He was at one time closely associated with Sigmund Freud, but broke with...

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Universal Landscape: Direct communication with a buffer of safety.Dreaming Lens: Did the phone ring or did you initiate the call? Were you using the telephone or did you need to...

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There are two main approaches to dream interpretation: the Top-Down approach and the Free-Form approach. These methods are often in tension with each other, and how we prioritize one over...

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Cayce was able to obtain virtually an unlimited amount of knowledge on an unlimited number of subjects. One of these subjects was dreams and dream interpretation. Cayce was able to...

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The accident may be a car crash, a careless dropping of a brick on someone’s head, or just slipping on a banana skin. Whatever it is, you have to ask...

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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...

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in dreams Although sex is symbolised in many dreams, where it appears directly it shows that the dreamer is able to accept their sexual urges and hurts more easily. What...

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According to modem theory, the amount of information the human brain can hold is more than is held in all the books in the Library of the British Museum. Gradually...

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Consider a recent dream you've had. You may recall who was present, where it occurred, or what transpired. The storyline might not be entirely clear, and that's okay. Dreams serve...

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Recurring dreams are a common phenomenon experienced by many people. These dreams may contain familiar themes, characters, or places that repeat themselves over time. Understanding the meaning behind these dreams...

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Sometimes in the practice of deep relaxation, meditation or sensory deprivation, our being enters into a state akin to sleep, yet we maintain a personal waking awareness. This is like...

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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...

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