The figures of animals are an easy way for us to accept the help the subconscious and spiritual realms can offer. Your totem animal is traditionally your ‘guide’ through the...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Dreams themselves were, and still are, considered to be messages from the gods or spiritual realms. As such, they require careful interpretation; images of letters, parcels,...

The frog is amphibious and can dwell in both the realms of the conscious and the unconscious, as represented by land and water. This intermediary state of tadpole signifies the...

A lid closes a container and can, therefore, symbolize the division between the physical and spiritual realms.

Feathers, particularly white ones, are said to symbolize the heavens and messages from the angelic realms and the soul. Spiritual triumph is shown by a display of plumage.

Sacred to athena, goddess of strategy and wisdom, in a dream the owl shares these qualities. Because it is also associated with the night-time and, therefore, the underworld, it can...

The symbol of a funnel suggests energy and power running from the upper realms (the spiritual) to the lower (the physical).

A pocket suggests hidden matters or the occult. In a spiritual sense it is anything that occurs in the realms of the intuitive feminine.

A ferryboat is often a symbol for being transported across the threshold of the unconscious to inner realms of one’s psyche.Dreams of ferryboats can also relate to changes in life...

The use of pairs in dreams is drawing attention to the idea of duality. We are trying to achieve a balance between the spiritual and material realms.

Mail in dreams is communication from the spiritual realms.

The loss of our connection to the spirit realms can be felt in dreams as extreme cold. Equally, this can signify the presence of a spiritual energy.

To hear knocking suggests we are being given permission from our spiritual self to progress on our current journey. Some believe that it is a way of alerting the psyche...

A zigzag is symbolic of a lightning flash which represents new potential and growth.It is the transmission of energy between the spiritual and physical realms – in essence, a revelation.

The ancient egyptians preserved the bodily organs of the dead in canopic jars to ensure that when the soul returned to the physical realms it had everything it needed.A jar...

Dreams of LSD signify that you are exploring different realms of consciousness and getting to know the universal you, love, and the feeling of being interconnected with all of life....

Spaceships in a dream may indicate a spiritual journey into the realms of the mysterious and the unknown. Spaceships (or flying saucers), have become, according to Carl Jung, the technological...

(see Police, Writing)Warrants allow access into normally “forbidden” or “private” realms. Through what doors does this paper give you the freedom to glimpse? Take care, however, as the discoveries in...

Dreams of a snorkel signify that you are bringing consciousness to your unconsciousness and are integrating both realms of your being. You are becoming aware of the places you used...

A zip fastener symbolizes spiritual connections and the interlocking of the physical and spiritual realms. In technology, a zip drive is an efficient means of storing information and can therefore...

As ecology is the branch of science that deals with relationship and interaction, in a spiritual sense it signifies the action between the spiritual and physical realms.

A walk becomes spiritual when it is a journey of exploration into unknown realms. Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual exercise in contemplation.

Glass, being transparent, symbolizes the barrier between ordinary life and the life hereafter and between the physical and spiritual realms. It can also suggest the transparency of truth as we...

In certain religions, spiritual ecstasy is induced by jumping. This is a way of employing physical action in order to reach spiritual realms, and has this significance in dreams.

Buttons and buttonholes were simple fastenings holding two different pieces of material together. Spiritually this can represent uniting the physical and spiritual realms into one coherent whole.

Spiritually the circumference of a circle delineates a dividing line between two worlds. It suggests limitation and is a line between the spiritual realms and the physical material world.

Dreams of a séance signify your connection with deceased loved ones, revealing you that you are capable of communicating with spirits in other realms. Consider the message you receive from...

The shore is the meeting-place of two worlds, land and sea, which may symbolize the conscious and the unconscious realms of the human psyche. It may be that your unconscious...

A hinge initially meant the axis of the earth – that which kept everything stable. Any object in dreams that has two parts to it tends to represent the links...

Escape from the mundane exigencies of the lower world.Freedom.The search for higher consciousness. Travel into the higher realms. Astrological parallels: Sagittarius or Aquarius. Tarot parallel: The World

Psychological / emotional perspective: In that an astronaut moves among the stars but cannot do so without some sort of protective covering, we are alerted to the discipline and skill...

A beautiful garden in glorious bloom is said to represent the psyche and the growth of the soul; the transition from earthly realms to heavenly planes, and peace and harmony.A...

In dreams, gravity is a force that draws us towards the physical or material realms, rather than the spiritual, almost despite ourselves. As we wake up to the ordinary, everyday...

A rainbow symbolizes the spiritual glory that is available to us through understanding and learning. More esoterically, a rainbow is said to represent the seven steps of awareness necessary for...

A tunnel in dreams at times represents the birth canal and, therefore, the process of birth, the transition between the spiritual and physical realms.The image of a tunnel both helps...

Obsessive behaviour, regarded from a spiritual perspective, would indicate an imperfect link between the spiritual and the physical realms. Spiritual possession was once seen to manifest as obsession.A real-life stalker...

Extra-terrestrial beings in spiritual terms are those that do not have the same qualities as human beings. They are not ‘of the ordinary’. Such images suggest that we have access...

The gate in dreams is a potent image of the transition between the physical and spiritual realms, not just in the sense of death, but also as we learn more...

To dream of a synagogue, foretells that you have enemies powerfully barricading your entrance into fortune’s realms.If you climb to the top on the outside, you will overcome oppositions and...

Material aspects: A computer disk suggests that there is a great deal of information and knowledge available to us. As other forms of storage become available such knowledge enters the...

The moth symbolizes the self, but perhaps in its darker, more worldly sense. As the butterfly symbolizes the soul, so the moth symbolizes spirit trapped in the physical realms.

The forest symbolizes the psyche and the hidden realms, the place of original experience.The dark or enchanted forest that very often appears as an image in fairy tales and dreams...

The meaning of a Bible in a dream often depends on one’s religious upbringing. Can indicate insight (revealed knowledge), “good news,” tradition, or even intolerance (“Bible thumpers”).The Bible is often...

A key can represent our need for liberation from a stressful situation and then the initiation of a positive spiritual move. Silver and gold keys represent – respectively – temporal...

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...

In most religions the altar signifies a sacred space where we commune with the divine in the presence of the divine, we can give thanks and be at one. Spiritually...

Dreams of wine represent that you are celebrating a victory and/or are drunk in love. Your ego walls are melting as you release your inhibitions and express how you really...

A guardian is one who watches over us and spiritually this usually means a guardian angel. This belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout all antiquity and as we...

Dreams of a secret society represent power, mystery, and that you are being initiated into deeper realms of your infinite nature. This dream may be cautioning you to be mindful...

Lead in spiritual symbolism stands for a consciousness of the physical realms as opposed to the spiritual.It is the metal of saturn and has this planet’s symbolism of blocking progress...

As a ritual that marks the end of life, a funeral is a rite of passage. Spiritually in dreams it signifies that we can put behind us matters that belong...

A book, particularly a sacred one such as the bible or koran, signifies hidden or sacred knowledge. Any religious book in dreams presupposes some kind of spiritual realization or some...

(see Field, Forest, Trees)If the hawthorn appears in bloom, this represents happiness.In Europe this tree has somewhat divergent meanings, being both chastity and fertility.For the purpose of dream interpretation, this...

The principle of death and rebirth is what is represented by the scorpion. In the astrological zodiac, the scorpion is the only archetype that can kill, so Scorpio relates to...

A tour is a safe and contained way to explore a foreign landscape.If that foreign landscape is a symbol for some unknown territory in your own consciousness, then the meaning...

The symbol of igniting a light or fire represents the beginning of an exploration of the spiritual realms. Kundalini – the energy of consciousness or spiritual energy – is perceived...

A kite flies effectively only when the person flying it is well grounded. This symbol of soaring to new heights while remaining on the ground represents the value of extending...

The tower has duality in the spiritual sense, since it can be feminine in the shelter it affords and masculine because of its shape. It suggests ascent to the spiritual...

The caduceus, or double-headed snake entwined round a central staff, is an ancient spiritual symbol which signifies that there is power in uniting the opposite polarities of the spiritual and...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem. As with the jaguar and the cougar, the spots of...

Poppies seen in dreams, represents a season of seductive pleasures and flattering business, but they all occupy unstable foundations.If you inhale the odor of one, you will be the victim...

The ocean represents our deep unconscious mind. Just as with the unconscious, there are realms of the ocean that are available for exploration if you are prepared properly to dive...

Material aspects: Traditionally, the mermaid or merman belongs to the sea as well as being able to exist on land. This symbolically represents an ability to be deeply emotional and...

As the Queen of Hearts, Diana may appear as a humanitarian who brings the attributes of genuine compassion to her duties. She also represents a pnncess who is wounded and...

Psychological / emotional perspective: The ladder denotes our ability to break through to a new level of awareness, moving from the physical to the spiritual, but also being able to...

Stairs are about our ambitions or where we’re heading. Climbing stairs is a metaphor of your fierce ambition and ability to face up to challenges in your life.• More generally...

Dreams of the number six represent prominence, a strong sense of responsibility and that you are feeling idealistic. This dream could be reflecting that you are a role model, aloof,...

It was jung who recognized that dreams appear to meander (wander) all over the place, and it is only by perceiving the overall spiritual picture that we can make sense...

The hippo is one of the largest mammals on Earth, and though it resembles the pig and the elephant, its closest living relative is the whale. Hippos are semi-aquatic, so...

The manatee is a mammal and thus relates to us more directly as beings of consciousness. Manatees are, however, fully aquatic animals and as such connect to the unconscious as...

A vehicle is one of the symbols most commonly found in our dreams, since it literally takes us to new realms and dimensions.• Dented vehicle: Going out and finding that...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Horns in a dream suggest superiority, either earned or conferred.It is interesting that horns are supposed to bestow the powers of the animal on the wearer....

A mine is a place beneath the surface of the earth where raw materials are found and cultivated.The shaft is the portal through which you get to the place below....

(see Death, Divination. Ghost)Missing someone who has passed over, and wishing that person was nearby to provide advice or companionship.Getting in touch with vour own feelings regarding death and the...

The mermaid is a mythological creature with the torso of a woman and the lower half of a fish. In this way, she is an archetypal figure that embodies the...

As a handworked adornment in vestments and altars within religious rites, lace has an extremely ancient history. In dreams, therefore, it comes to symbolize worship and perhaps the capturing of...

(see Insects)If hovering near water, this represents the cooperation between your mental / conscious self and your emotional nature.Dragonflies are very adaptable, but also territorial. Have you been hovering around...

(see Field, Forest, Trees)Increasing personal energy and zeal for a goal or project. Frequently elder is used to bolster fires because it has hollow branches that catch well.Some type of...

To dream that you are employed in a well, foretells that you will succumb to adversity through your misapplied energies. You will let strange elements direct your course.To fall into...

By understanding animals and their symbolism we approach life in a more simplistic and natural way. In shamanism, one of the most ancient belief systems, animals are an intrinsic part...

For most people, dreaming about whales is a pleasant experience. These huge water dwelling mammals may be symbolic of the connection that exists between the unconscious and conscious mind. They...

Violet is the final color of the spectrum and is considered the most spiritual.It is connected to the crown of the head and therefore is not encumbered by the demands...

(see Herbs, Oak)Invincibility. Teutonic warriors carried mistletoe into battle as protective amulets.Setting aside bad feelings out of respect for a common belief or need. In Scandinavian regions, warring groups who...

1- When heavy demands are made on us which we do not feel capable of meeting, a vampire can appear in a dream. We are figuratively being ‘suckcd dry.’ The...

To dream of seeing flowers blooming in gardens, signifies pleasure and gain, if bright-hued and fresh; white denotes sadness. Withered and dead flowers, signify disappointments and gloomy situations.For a young...

Stairs are often an indication of the steps we must take in order to achieve a goal. Climbing the stairs is indicative of the effort that we must make in...

(see also Mandala)(1) In your dream you may be drawn towards the centre of a city or a garden, or labyrinth, or whatever. This probably means your unconscious is beckoning...

We are divided into the two realms of the conscious mind and the unconscious mind.The earth is equally bisected into land and ocean, with the land connecting to the conscious...

(see Metals)Since meteorites often supply one of the few sources of pure iron, this is sometimes called the sky stone and can herald a reconnection with more “cosmic” awareness.Everyday life,...

To paddle a canoe on a calm stream, denotes your perfect confidence in your own ability to conduct your business in a profitable way.To row with a sweetheart, means an...

If one sees himself entering someone else’s house in a dream, it means that he will defeat him, gain the upper hand in business over him or control his interests.To...

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...

(1) For a woman, a male heroic figure may represent her animus (see Brother / Sister, section (4)); or it may be a (romantic) sexual symbol.(2) The hero may symbolize...

Universal Landscape: Revealing of previously unconscious or private thoughts.Dreaming Lens: Were you whispering in the dream? Was someone else? Were they whispering to you or was it two others whispering...