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Reflective Light Dream Meaning

A reflection or glimmer of light can represent: Insight or understanding.

An indirect effect, influence, or action.

The suggestion that whatever is glimmering is special or important.

The idea of an illusion.

A representation of something or someone (rather than the actual thing or person).

See also: Mirror, Light(Illumination), Lamp or Light, Glowing, Fire, Gleam, Sparkle, Communication [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Reflective Light mean in a dream?


Symbol: “God is light and in him there is no darkness” (1. John 1.5). Light brings order to chaos.Vision: A light always symbolizes a signpost, a guiding force. You are...

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A reflection or glimmer of light can represent: Insight or understanding.An indirect effect, influence, or action.The suggestion that whatever is glimmering is special or important.The idea of an illusion.A representation...

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A light (such as from a lamp or unknown source) can represent: Clarity or understanding (as in “shedding some light” on a particular subject).Hope, goodness, or assistance, especially when it...

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Something that sparkles (such as sequins, glitter, or sunlight on the ocean) can represent: Richness.Liveliness.Effervescence.Activity or busy-ness.Playfulness.See also the type of object that was sparkling.See Reflective Light, Gleam, Light (Illumination)

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A gleam (such as from a very clean object) can represent the following perceptions about the object that’s gleaming: Newness or cleanliness.Lack of problems, flaws, or complications.The result of hard...

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Blinking your eyes can represent: A desire to see or understand something more clearly.A hesitation or pause.A desire to temporarily protect or isolate yourself, perhaps due to overwhelm or threat.A...

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Something glowing can represent life energy, hope, goodness, or assistance, especially when it appears in the darkness.A glow around a dream symbol could also invite you to pay closer attention...

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Self-awareness, examination of self, or looking inward.Self image or the image you project to the world (or the difference between them).Self-consciousness, vanity, or insecurity.Physical, emotional, or mental superficiality.A focus on...

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Light within. Each soul has a light, and ability to see with clarity depends upon the strength of the inner light. The true nature of your being is light. Awareness...

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(see Birds, Feathers, Wings)Mirroring habits, characteristics, or ways that are not necessarily reflective of who you really are.Repetition of cycles or patterns in your life, some of which may not...

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Glass (such as a window pane) can represent: Awareness or clarity, especially of things out in the world (situations, events, people, dynamics, etc.).Ability to see or be seen.Transparency, such as...

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You are focusing your thoughts to create more penetrating energy in your life. Light is energy in motion. We generally think of it in terms of that which illuminates and...

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Vision: According to ancient folklore, a lighted lantern stands for an impending, sorrow-filled event.A blinking traffic light is always a warning to be careful.If you or someone else is turning...

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A traffic light manages the flow of vehicles on the road. In the world of symbolism, traffic represents the myriad thoughts that are constantly rushing through your mind.The traffic light...

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Light of God within heart of self; beacon light for inner seeing, spiritual awakening. The more you meditate, the brighter your light.

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During an eclipse in the solar system, one body blocks the light coming from another body, most notably the moon blocking the light of the sun or the earth blocking...

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This concerns your love affairs or domestic happiness.If you dream that the light is bad, then your interests will suffer accordingly.If the light goes out suddenly, expect a catastrophe.

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Dreams of a red light signify “stop,” do not proceed.A red light can also be a sign of prostitution, and the message to beware of the temptation to sell yourself...

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If you dream of turning on a light switch, you will receive thanks for doing something nice.If you turned off the light switch, you are due for a vacation or...

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As a symbol of the mind, the mirror suggests the art of reflection, looking at the reality of who you are, or seeing yourself in a new or different way.If...

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lucky numbers: 14-17-27-36-39-46buying a flashlight: are being watched by one with evil intent; your light is within. using: a secret wil be solved; look closely. of light of a: cash...

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See Lamp. Symbol of the light of awareness; it usually points to the need for taking a closer look at your problems. In rare cases, it also reflects the electric...

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Experiencing or desiring insight, clarity, understanding, or discovery (as in “shining some light on the subject”).The idea of finding your way in some aspect of your life.Feeling lost or needing...

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Symbol of knowledge and study. The appearance of a lamp in dreams indicates that you have a lot of inspiration and a wealth of good ideas. Depending on how much...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: When emotion becomes too rigid and reflective of the past, we may dream of fossils.

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This stunning effect comes from luminescent algae that can light up the ocean. This phenomenon in the animal kingdom is relegated to underwater dwellers and the firefly.The unconscious mind is...

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Switching something on (such as an appliance or computer) can represent: A beginning, perhaps after an ending of something else.An intention (such as to begin communicating or participating).Turning on a...

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To burn a fire in the dream and see people being guided by the light of such a fire implies that the person who had enkindled the fire will, through...

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Nighttime or darkness (or something represented by those).A “light in the darkness.” Illumination or “shedding light on” something.Intuition.Creativity.Inspiration.Perceived femininity or feminine energy.Consider the context and how you felt about the...

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Light, direction, guidance, insight. Uplifting of spiritual insight, vision. Powerful energy; affords energy level, clarity to actualize goals, as when you wish upon a star. Symbol of own inner light...

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(see Colors)In Eastern cultures, the color of death and mourning.Purity, as with the cleansing white light of New Age beliefs, and the blinding light of God in the Bible.Covering up...

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Fire can represent: Life or your “internal light.” Light (as in illumination or awareness).Heat.Destruction.Cleansing.The end of a process, perhaps before a new one begins.A fire igniting can represent a trigger,...

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1. How it looks is reflective of one’s inner persona.2. If one gives a shirt to someone it may represent a large gift (“the shirt off one’s back”).

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A very bright light often refers to the door to heaven (going to the light).

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As mystical little bodies of light, fireflies signify your bright ideas that may arrive to light up the darkness of discontent.

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See Light. One is unable to tolerate the dark side of the Self or others. At the same time, however, it is a light in the darkness, a symbol of...

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Dreams of light emitting diodes represents the future, high tech, energy that knows how to be soft yet powerful.See Light.

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They symbolize light and where there is light, there is hope.A lit candle suggests that you are unconsciously seeking comfort and some sort of spiritual enlightenment.An unlit candle suggests that...

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Christ, God within. Light of God, eye of truth. Power, energy, clarity, knowledge. That which brings forth life, nurtures and sustains. The light of your being.See Planet.

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Moths live in darkness but are attracted by light. An answer to a condition or a problem that the dreamer has been “kept in the dark” about may be revealed...

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Spirituality, insight and clarity.Safety and ego. Candles symbolize light and where there is light, there is hope.A lit candle suggests that you are unconsciously seeking comfort and some sort of...

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A staple for a certain kind of glamour, the sequin is a shiny and reflective object that creates a vibrant effect that is considered slightly vulgar. Wearing sequins or having...

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1- If there is gloom around in a dream, it can indicate difficulty in being able to see or comprehend things from an external viewpoint. There may be negativity around...

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Warning of danger of unconscious elements that may wreck areas of your life unless avoided. Use the light to become aware of what the danger is.See light.

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To be in the dark and then have a light bulb turn on is symbolic of God showing you that righteous living will illuminate your situation, Isa. 58:9-10

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Psychological / emotional perspective: In today’s climate of androgynous dressing, goggles and sunglasses in dreams can appear both menacing and in some cases reflective. We must therefore decide whether we...

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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...

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Wishing for a child or fear of pregnancy. Desire to bring something to light or fear of its coming to light.A new phase in your life.A new idea or new...

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If you dream about a night light, you have understanding and insight about a situation that was once confusing to you. You have the answers within you.

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Example: ‘A flying saucer dropped a man on our lawn. He was 7 feet tall and stood in a ring of light.The sky was vivid pink and a peculiar aeroplane...

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A light shining out of the dark, or a flashlight beam, shows that you will finally find the truth in a situation or the answer to a personal problem that...

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Well-known symbol for our shadow, where a shadow depicts something invisible. Fear of people, emotions, thoughts, actions, and situations we don’t understand, since they are in the dark. Ambiguous premonition;...

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Dreams of a chandelier represent extravagance, grandeur, and illumination.If a light bulb represents one “aha” moment, then a chandelier reflects grand scale inspiration.See Light.

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