Shamanic rituals bring the individual to a state where the dreamer develops prophetic and clairvoyant powers. So, it is recommended to take note of the dreams upon waking, in case they contained premonitory information. [1]
1- Rituals can range from the ‘sublime to the ridiculous’. They are actions which are repeated over and over again in order to achieve a certain result.
2- Such rituals as getting up in the morning, because they are habits, simply have the purpose of getting us focused. Religious rituals have taken on a life of their own and help concentrate the power of the many. Magical rituals have become ‘power centres’ in their own right.
3- Spiritually we are able to focus our energies in such a way that we can work for the Greater Good. [2]
If your dream feels like it has a ritualistic sensibility, there may be a call to turn to the more spiritual side of your nature and the part of life that feels mysterious. Some dreams that feature ritual settings feel dark or scary and may reflect feeling overwhelmed by things you don’t readily understand. [3]
See also: Ceremony, Rite of Passage, Medicine Wheel. [4]
It is symbolic of a ceremony that may be expressing the dreamer’s change in attitudes or some other major change in their life. [7]
of a: your commitment is to minister an ongoing change in your life course.
watching a: you need to bring your fol owers into setp.
sacrifice, making a: your martyrdom is under-appreciated and self-serving.
friends, for you: reproaches wil fal heavily on you.
sacrificing an animal: character is set by how you lead those dependent upon you.
child: being required to chose wil ruin the relationship.
sacrilege, committing a: wil suffer much misery from overbearing egotistical people. [10]