Rite / Ritual Dream Meaning

Spiritually we are able to focus our energies in such a way that we can work for the greater good. Repetition helps to concentrate the power we are calling on,...

Dreams of a ritual are auspicious and fortuitous as they signify that you are evoking the sacred within yourself, acknowledging the power of the mystical and magical that is inherent...

Dreams of a rite of passage signify that you are progressing, growing, changing and developing in an honorable way. You may be in the midst of a transition, in which...

See ceremony and rite / ritual

See rite / ritual and spiritual imagery in the introduction

Material aspects: A table being a focus for meeting, whether socially or professionally, is usually recognized in dreams as a symbol of decision making. There can be an element of...

See rite / ritual and spiritual imagery in the introduction

See altar, icon, rite / ritual as well as spiritual imagery in the introduction

You might like to consult the entries for altar and rite / ritual as well as the information on spiritual imagery in the introduction for further clarification.

Tea as a symbol suggests spiritual refreshment – based on a reverence for nature and the creation of a perfect moment in time. You might also like to consult the...

Dreams of sacred body art represents adornment of the flesh, -love, decoration, beauty and ceremony. You are preparing for a ritual, ceremony or rite of passage.See Tattoo and Art.

We may be standing on the threshold of a new spiritual awareness. We need to be particularly alert as to what changes are occurring. At this time we are often...

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 religious custom

Example: ‘A ritual began whereby a laige knife was drawn and a few deep cuts were made to both our faces. I put my hands to my face and saw...

Birth or rebirth.A new beginning (or a desire for one).Accepting beliefs or rules.Another ritual or ceremony in your life (such as a graduation).Being baptized could represent accepting someone else’s beliefs...

(See Ablution, Ritual bath)

(Ablution, Ghusul, Ritual ablution, Wash)A ritual bath (arb. Ghusul. Islamic Law) is customarily performed on a festival day, or before the Friday congregational prayers, before starting a pilgrimage, after recovering...

also see Religious Imagery1- When we dream of taking part in a ceremony or religious ritual we are conscious of a new attitude or skill that is needed or an...

1. Rite of passage.2. Doorway to something significant.

Making a sacrifice in order to benefit another person can represent: The idea of making a sacrifice in real life somehow.Care, concern, or love for the other person.Generosity.Co-dependence or a...

In spiritual terms, being blindfolded is often seen as a rite of passage.It is a transition between two states. It also signifies some kind of initiation.

(arb. Junub. Astate ofritual impurity that inhibits performance of one’s prayers. Feces, Semen, Urine) In a dream, to be in a state of ritual impurity means that one is avoiding...

(See Ritual bath)

Piety and religious ritual

See games, ritual and sport

(See Excretion, Feces)

If you dream of a riddle, then this signifies transformation; that you are going through a rite of passage, initiation or challenge.See Joke.

The jungle can symbolize spiritual chaos due to its unpredictability. It suggests a rite of passage – a journey which must be taken to reach maturity.

1. Initiation, rite of passage.2. Important business needs at­tention.3. Bonding, friendship.4. Possibly repressed jealousy (tattoo seen on others).

Dreams of a tyrant reflect your own inner critic and shadow. Consider this dream to be a test, a rite of passage and an opportunity for you to become more...

Spiritual knowledge and the ability to use it can only be achieved in ‘the university of life’. Often we need to graduate or be initiated with some ceremony, such as...

A dream of a ball symbolizes a rite of passage, the celebration of a turning point in your career, relationship, or vitality.See Ballroom.

Dreams of a labyrinth indicate an initiation, test or challenge.A significant aspect of this dream is the way you feel as you make your way through this maze or rite...

Dreams of a kilt are symbolic of the blending of the masculine and feminine energies within you; the integration of polarities, and music and weapons.A ceremony/ rite of passage is...

Spiritually we need to accept other people’s values.A prostitute originally meant ‘one who stood before’, and in ancient times was a woman who initiated men into the mysteries of the...

Dreams of a gown represent a special occasion or a rite of passage.A gown is an outer reflection of an inner preparation for the next level of your evolution in...

If you dream of being an usher, then you are assisting others in their evolution.If you dream of being ushered, then you are realizing that you are divinely supported as...

Dreams of a plaza symbolize your feelings and attitudes toward social and communal situations. This could symbolize that an important event or rite of passage is about to take place.

Dreams of incense symbolize the element of air, which represents clarity of thought and that you are opening your mind to possibilities beyond your normal scope. Incense is also associated...

1. Mobility, obtaining freedom (as in “license to drive”).2. Change in life stage and status, a rite of passage.3. Change in situation, possibly employment.

1. Tradition or ritual that leads to a trap; sin;2. Following the blind;3. Fleshly desires. Prov. 23:27; Matt. 15:14; Luke 6:39’

Secret places, where the company of others is usually not desired.Cleanliness, (next to godliness); ritual cleansing. Astrological parallel: Scorpio

A spiritual cleansing may be necessary in order to preserve our integrity, such as before a magical ritual. Such an image will often arise spontaneously as our knowledge increases.

Material aspects: To be dreaming of a jubilee or jubilee celebrations would indicate a rite of passage – a passing from the old into the new, perhaps evidence of having...

Dreams of a hazard represent an initiation, a rite of passage that is challenging and testing your skills, strength and ability. Proceed with awareness and -care as you move through...

Material aspects: This almost invariably indicates the crossing from one phase of life to another, perhaps a rite of passage.The bridge may be depicted as weak or strong, sturdy or...

Initiation is a rite of passage ceremony marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society.An initiation or inauguration ceremony in a spiritual sense can mark a new beginning, the...

A challenge or potential threat.A dramatic conflict.Honor or dignity.A flourish or gesture.Ritual or tradition.See Knife, Weapon, Sharp

Dreams about birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and any other rite of passage ceremony all contain symbolism associated with change. Notice how you felt in the dream. How did other characters react...

Dreams of this creature with the body of a lion, wings, and a woman’s bust and face represent the intersection of your spirituality, humanness and animal nature, the embrace of...

1. Social ritual, routine (as in “keeping in step” with the world).2. A feeling of joy about life coming to the surface.3. Spiritual transcendence.4. Good fortune in love.

Gives gender-specific: The hero’s quest for both men and women is a fundamental pattern of human experience which can appear in many guises in dreams.It is a rite of passage...

Mostly social ritual; something stimulating. Offering, being offered coffee: friendship, intimacy; what we thirst for or desire.

1- If we have been blindfolded in a dream, it shows a deliberate attempt is being made to deceive us.If we are blindfolding someone else we are not being honest...

This religious ritual featured in a dream predicts sad, but not griev- ous, news, unless the ser- vice was out of doors, in which case the omen is reversed and...

Spiritually exorcism depicts a rite or ceremony deliberately designed to get rid of negativity and evil. It was specifically designed to expel evil spirits, but now has the symbolism of...

Material aspects: When we dream of arches or doorways we are often moving into a different environment or way of life. We have to go through some form of initiation...

Material aspects: A wake, in the sense of a funeral rite gives us an opportunity to grieve properly. When in dreams we find ourselves attending such an occasion, we need...

Psychological / emotional perspective: On an intellectual level we are becoming conscious of potentials we may have missed or not expressed fully and because of this we are no longer...

A sense of being in between* regarding work, love or life; change, as in a rite of passage—so, the movement between stages or phases of life; the back passage, rectum;...

Dreams of a wrecking ball signify that you are tearing down an old, outmoded system in order to build up a new structure that is better, stronger and more powerful...

An orgy was initially an esoteric religious ritual, characterized by wild dancing, singing and drinking. It has, therefore, from a spiritual perspective, come to mean any spiritual excess.

Dreams of Starbucks represent a tribal ritual and a desire for community. This could also be a symbol of creative stimulation and a desire to percolate your productivity, and get...

Many mayans today believe, as the original mayans did, in the influence of the cosmos and the need to pay homage to the gods through rituals of many types.It is...

Dreams of a party represent your feelings and attitudes toward groups and/or family gatherings, your public persona, and your people/social skills. This dream might symbolize that you are walking through...

Dreams of a chalice symbolize immortality and a thirst for spiritual nourishment.If you are drinking from this sacred goblet, you are in the midst of a rite of passage, transforming,...

Mood or romance.Spirituality or the idea of the presence of God.Religion or ritual.Clarity, understanding, or “shedding some light” on a particular subject.Using energy (as in the flame converting wax to...

Dreams of a forest signify that you are discovering unexplored regions of your psyche, your hidden power, animal instincts, magic and enchantment.Dreaming of being in the forest can also represent...

To be tested in your dream represents that you are going through a rite of passage.If you dream of passing the test, then you are ready to move on to...

Enacting ablution rites or performing the acts of ritual ablution without water (arb. Tayammum) in a dream means nearing the solution of one’s problems.(Also see Tayammum)

A significant part of the grieving ritual in many traditions, a wake is where we gather around the body of someone who has just passed in order to pay our...

Organized ritual and dance as an expression of an inner rhythm is an important part of the progression to spiritual awareness n it requires a certain level of maturity to...