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Recognize Dream Meaning

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Sources and Authors

  1. Islamic Dream Interpretation by Ibn Seerin [Back to dream]

What does Recognize mean in a dream?


Vision: Dreaming about being wide awake: your unconscious is reminding you of a problem that you need to recognize before you miss the chance to solve it. Seeing a watchman:...

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If a woman you know in your waking life transforms into a sorceress, priestess or witch in your dream, this means that some woman in your waking life inspires feelings...

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A warning given in order to recognize the cause and remedy

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Revealed in order to recognize and overcome the cause of fear

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Revealed in order that one will recognize the problem; see “controlling”

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Revealed in order that one recognize and deal with it wisely

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Wisdom; ability to see with clarity in the dark or recognize unknown parts of self.

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Giving away power to others. Refusal to recognize own potential and self-worth.

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Revealed in order to recognize what caused the fearfulness and avert the circumstances

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A dream of contrary, you will recognize your difficulties and find the courage to overcome them.See also Fear.

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Revealed to recognize the futility and encourage faith in god’s promises of protection and provision

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To dream that you are being crucified represents an act of self-punishment. You are perhaps guilty of something and recognize that you need to suffer the consequences of your acts.

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Literally unfounded, morbid fear is revealed to recognize the futility in order to overcome

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You have all the tools you need stored away; recognize and use them. Pack rat, squirreling things away. Doer; one who plans ahead.

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Spiritually, to be undoing something suggests we are trying to reverse a process. This action is not always negative in that we recognize that a situation was better previously.

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Compensation for your energy is forthcoming. You will be recognized for your services, talents and good works to the degree that you recognize yourself.See Money.

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When we dream of being raised above the ground in some way, we are beginning to recognize our spiritual competence or progression. There is perhaps an element of danger or...

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You are making your mark and leaving a legacy; desiring to be in the spotlight and to be recognized for the unique contribution to life that you make. Recognize yourself...

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Any pain in, or injury to, your ribs in a dream is a warning that you are in danger of being cheated by being unwilling to recognize the trickster; brush...

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Often we do not recognize our own creative ability and thus the potential we have to be in touch with the spiritual dimension. We each have the capability of ‘reflecting’...

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To dream that you are concerned about something or someone represents your current emotions of apprehension, worry, and sadness regarding an aspect of your life. You need to assess these...

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Spiritually, when we recognize that something – payments perhaps, or information – is occurring in instalments we must understand that what is represented must happen, or occur to us, gradually....

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Very similar to ‘bull’, with the possible exception that oxen are often castrated, so dreams in which they feature could suggest frustration. Can you recognize the strength of the ox...

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To dream of a meadow symbolizes acceptance and protection. You recognize your achievements and are proud of yourself.

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1. A good omen for happiness, success (to recognize needs, ask for help).2. Lack of money, poverty (to be in need of money).

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If a door or machine is jammed we recognize that there may be spiritual obstacles ahead of us.

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Painting of self as one sees self; if do not recognize portrait, is an aspect of self not yet known on the conscious level.

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Material aspects: From a mundane perspective we perhaps need to recognize that before moving into the unknown we need skill and protection.

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Psychological / emotional perspective: If we find we are being discriminated against in dreams we need to recognize and honour our own uniqueness.

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In dreams in which you are famous, or achieving fame within a chosen field, your dreaming mind may be urging you to recognize and give yourself more credit for your...

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To dream that you see and recognize your own handwriting, foretells that malicious enemies will use your expressed opinion to foil you in advancing to some competed position.

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Dreams of worshiping someone reflect your ability to recognize the beauty, value and magic in yourself and others.If you have put someone on a pedestal, then this dream may be...

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In dreams, you often hear the sound of your name; this suggests the opening up of possibilities for greater wisdom. Hearing someone call your name may also suggest that you...

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Gives gender-specific: If a woman dreams of baking she will recognize this as her need to nurture. By and large in the case of a man he may be dealing...

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The silver cord – that subtle energy which holds the life force within the body – is an image which manifests in dreams as we begin to recognize spiritual progression.

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To see an elephant in a dream is to recognize the qualities of patience, long memory, strength and fidelity. In the more esoteric sense it signifies radiant and glowing wisdom.

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Material aspects: To be aware of water in a dream and then realize that it has evaporated is to recognize the transformation that can take place, once emotion is dealt...

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Aspects of self you prefer not to look at; those feeding on decay or negativity. Lack of awareness; lowly opinion of self. Earth worms prepare and enrich the soil; go...

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Forgetting one’s own name, or the names of others, is common in anxiety dreams. Being overburdened in waking life becomes so overwhelming that the dreamer feels unable to identify with...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: To feel defeated is to recognize that opposing forces are too strong for us.

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This could be hidden aggression towards that particular person or an aspect of yourself that person represents that you recognize in yourself. It could also suggest anxiety about the welfare...

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Priceless ability which lies within that you have not yet recognized. Undeveloped talent. Priceless gifts lie within you; recognize your inner beauty and creative tools for joyous living.See also specific...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: On a subliminal level, when dreaming of pets we may be aware that someone else has control over our lives. Conversely, if we own a pet...

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Dreams of a raffle signify that you are taking your chances in life, perhaps feeling like your good luck is a matter of chance. Your dream is giving you the...

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To refuse in the spiritual sense is not to recognize the long-term benefit to ourselves or others of what is being offered or suggested. We may need to identify what...

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A dream of footprints represents that you are being supported by a higher power, being carried by your ancestors, angels, and by divine guidance. In your darkest hour, know that...

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In being so similar to the human being, gorillas have represented the more frightening aspects of mankind. As time passes, we recognize familiar aspects of a somewhat undeveloped personality coupled...

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To see a waterbed in your dream, suggests that have come to recognize and accept your emotions. You are beginning to understand aspects of your unconscious and to let repressed...

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Dreams of a famous person in your dream may be guiding you to reach your dreams and recognize yourself.See Fame, Celebrity and Actor/Actress.

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Material aspects: When we are aware of it being evening in a dream, we need to recognize the fact that we need time for ourselves – perhaps relaxation and quiet...

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To dream that you are babysitting means that you must take care of the child within you.To see or hire a babysitter means that you should recognize and nurture that...

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Dreams of a scroll denote official, important information being imparted to you. Consider the content, and recognize this an important announcement for you.

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Material aspects: We are being made conscious of the sense of something coming to an end. We recognize that the good in a situation can be ‘brought in’ and made...

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Material aspects: To dream of seeing a comet is to recognize the possibility of circumstances very quickly arising over which we have no control.The outcome may be unavoidable.

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, when we have worked hard we ought to be able to recognize the fruits of our labour.Dreaming of fruit in this way indicates that we...

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Dreams of cheating symbolize a poverty consciousness, fears of being victimized and an unwillingness or inability to trust yourself.If you are afraid someone will cheat you, listen to your instincts...

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To dream of coral represents the magnificence of the natural world around us. In order to achieve true bliss and eternal pleasure, you need to recognize and understand your inner...

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Dreams of an ally represent may be a message for you to become your own best friend and stick up for yourself and recognize your beauty and innocence.See Friend.

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To honor the God within; to recognize and honor a part of self.

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Because ivy has the symbolism of constant affection, we can recognize that, psychologically, we are in need of love and affection. In dreams it may signify...

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To dream of tapping into the technology of solar power may allow you to recognize that every human being has a birthright to an endless supply of abundance and limitless...

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Safety, security, nurturing with no responsibility. One may never return to the state of dependency without responsibility; but may recognize the security in creative power, and the loving protection of...

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To dream that you are attending a reunion implies the presence of past feelings that you must admit and recognize. On the other hand, the people in your reunion may...

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Seeing that you give a trophy to someone in a dream signifies that you know how to recognize other people’s merits.It is a clear sign that your professional relationships are...

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Material aspects: To dream of an actor, particularly a famous one, is to become aware of the ego in oneself. Very often we become conscious of the roles we are...

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One of the requirements of spiritual advancement is that we learn to live in the present (literally the pre-sent). We need to be able to take advantage of anything that...

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As our spiritual senses develop, the ability to sense and recognize smells from the past on a clairvoyant level can be rather alarming. In dreams, provided this ability is recognized...

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Material aspects: To dream of a bud is to recognize the unfolding of a new way of life, new experiences or new emotions.To dream of a bud dying or shrivelling...

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Material aspects: To dream of a crown is to acknowledge our own success, and to recognize that we have opportunities that will expand our knowledge and awareness. We may be...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: We have developed the ability to recognize the need to deal with our own emotional make-up without the help of others. By and large such a...

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There is an attempt to find the spiritual in our lives and also a development of the will to be ‘pure’. In a dream, to meet an ascetic or holy...

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Gives gender-specific: Symbols and images relating to earthiness and the nurturing of others will be more likely to appear in a woman’s dream than in a man’s. Equally, as the...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: If we are imitating someone else we are usually conscious that we have the ability to be as they are.To be imitating one’s superiors is to...

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To dream about a stethoscope symbolizes your need for emotional and spiritual healing. You may be avoiding your feelings, and this is leading to distress. You need to confront or...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Dreams can often point to a danger in symbolic form, such as conflict, fire or flood. We may need to have pitfalls represented in such a...

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Spiritually, a procession is indicative of a group of like-minded people but also of people who have great knowledge. In dreams we are recognizing the importance of whatever system of...

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Vision: If you dream you are taking a walk and somebody joins you: you will soon find a new friend. Accompanying a friend to the airport or train station, etc.,...

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Material aspects: To dream of an abyss indicates that you recognize within yourself the so-called bottomless pit or void. This is an aspect of the unknown which all of us...

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If you dream of the astrological sign Capricorn, then you are connecting with the aspect of you that is capable, hard-working, determined, dominant, and tyrannical. Your dream may be telling...

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Material aspects: To dream of a hearse indicates that we recognize that a time limit has been imposed, either on ourselves or on a project we are connected with.It is...

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The deer and the reindeer herd have a strict hierarchical structure.The deer symbolizes pride and nobility. We recognize our place in the world.

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Psychological / emotional perspective: A satellite can appear in a dream to indicate the dependency that one person can have upon another. Often in relationships one partner is considered to...

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Fierce enmity; animosity towards a particular person.To hunt a tiger means that a trap has been laid for you but you will recognize it and avoid it.To kill a tiger...

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lucky numbers: 06-28-30-40-42-44birth, a: the powers of creation are just gearing up. death, a: major upheaval in the family power structure. giving a: people wil recognize your innocence. official: are...

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Material aspects: A jar very often represents the feminine containing principle, perhaps some aspect of mothering or of conservation which we recognize within our lives. It often has the same...

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Dreams of being a wallflower reflect your feelings of invisibility a lack of importance. Your dream is giving you the message that you must recognize yourself, your talents and beauty,...

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A nomad in a dream represents your inner guide. This person has been all around your mind and understands the depths of your emotions. Alternatively the nomad may represent a...

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To dream that you are deformed, or that someone else is deformed, represents undeveloped aspects of yourself that you may have ignored. Until you recognize and face these parts of...

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To dream of a cheerleader symbolizes rivalry and success. Perhaps you should recognize the strengths and achievements of others and voice this recognition to them.To dream that you are a...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: The moth symbolizes the darker side of us that uses fantasy.The moth emerging from darkness signifies our need to recognize this shadowy self so that we...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: To dream of cleaning up rust suggests that we recognize our own negligence.Dreaming of rust appearing as we look at an object signifies that a project...

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Material aspects: To see a spire in a dream is to recognize a landmark, whether personal or more universal. In previous times, people oriented themselves by churches. Now a pub...

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Dreams of a wine cellar signify that you are cultivating a secret that enriches your soul and becomes more valuable over time. You are learning patience as you recognize your...

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Dreams of Hollywood represent a desire to be discovered and recognized. This dream is a message for you to recognize yourself and take the initiative to bring your talents into...

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