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Sacrifices in Different Cultures | dream interpretation

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Sacrifices Different Cultures

Psychological / emotional perspective: There is usually some expectation of a forthcoming just reward (often spiritual) for having made sacrifices. There may be an element of deferred gratification in that...

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Before we can nourish others, we first need to nourish ourselves. Making sacrifices is human, but when we do too much for the world and not enough for ourselves, we...

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In past cultures, the hare was often given great respect. It stood for intuition, rejuvenation and resurrection, and thus of the immortal nature of humans.Because of the hare’s habit of...

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1. Financial security, successes and gains.2. A good omen for social engagements and activities.3. Personal sacrifices for the benefit of others; care and nurturance.

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1. A reflection of how one feels working together with a group where one’s sacrifices are appreciated, or one feels ex­ploited.2. A message that one should do more work for...

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Dreams of mink signify luxury, sexiness, extravagance and the sacrifices one must make in order to have a lavish lifestyle.

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The ox depicts the ability to be patient and to make sacrifices for others. Panther – the panther is a strong symbol for feminine energy, particularly in its freedom-loving aspect....

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Dreams of eating cauliflower symbolize commitment and a willingness to make certain sacrifices in order to manifest your goals. This dream can also reflect maturity in your ability to delay...

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To dream that yon commit sacrilege is a dream that is most ill to all, except it be to sacrifices and prophets, for by custom they receive and divide the...

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To dream of an inheritance augurs that you will receive something, but this type of image does not usually give hints about whether what arrives will be positive or negative....

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lucky numbers: 02-10-32-34-44-49being: present sacrifices made wil lead to an important relationship. with personal affairs: long-awaited solution to a personal problem. children being, at school: wil be offended by others....

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Chess represents the analysis and strategies used in life: risks, defense, attack, and those small sacrifices necessary to achieve a high-impact goal. Keeping all that in mind, dreaming of this...

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Dreams of a pet represent an adored, loveable, and innocent aspect of yourself. Perhaps you are feeling that you have domesticated your animal nature. Also, this dream can represent your...

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lucky numbers: 17-22-24-29-35-48being a: your generous, honest sacrifice wil not be appreciated; neither wil anorexia. eagerly: your decisive altruism wil be rewarded with public probation. making a, of someone: their...

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Dreams of a pill denote the desire for a quick fix, and to make your physical or emotional pain go away.If you are swallowing a bitter pill, then you are...

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lucky numbers: 10-19-26-40-41-48catching an: don’t limit your wisdom; let it fly free. hooting, an: warning of the approach of a deceitful person. killing an: shared sacrifices and deprivations. of an:...

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Serpents are ancient symbols, often associated with goddesses of fertility. Because they live in the ground, serpents may represent the healing, nurturing earth; they can also symbolize knowledge. In some...

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Vision: Seeing a wraiter or waitress: you are spending time with questionable people. This is also a sign of laziness; you would like someone to cater to you. In a...

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Strength and thought. Hair is highly valued by most cultures.It is symbol of vanity, security, sensuality, sexual appeal, and of youth. In some cultures women are not allowed to show...

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lucky numbers: 03-04-17-21-38-49brush maker, a: a mixed line of work wil be assigned to you. buying a new: wil receive money from a debt long owed. hair, a: sacrifices are...

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From Herakles to Superman and Spiderman, the legendary superhero with magical, superhuman powers can come in many guises but his purpose is clear: he must defeat evil, and defend truth...

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Dreaming about this animal in your dream forces you to consider the negative characteristics of yourself or others. There are not many positive characteristics associated with pigs. In some cultures...

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1. Need to lose inhibitions.2. Need reckless pleasures and adventure.3. Desire to explore other cultures and meet exotic and unknown people.

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1. Wealth and power.2. Timelessness and stability.3. Admi­ration or longing for ancient times and cultures.4. Something to be achieved.5. If polishing, one values quality.

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If you dream that you kill someone, it means that you are facing a serious conflict between your desires and the moral principles that you are forced to follow. This...

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lucky numbers: 05-09-15-19-26-52adding up: wil lose money by extending credit. accountant, being an: demand cool examination before you act. bookkeeper, being a: wil soon be free of added duties you...

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Scarab beetle represents eternal life, spiritual awakening, as used in ancient Egypt and other cultures.

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Symbol: The goat stands for being alert and listening attentively. Vision: Watching goats at play: try not to be too boisterous or foolish. Watching goats being milked: modesty will serve...

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lucky numbers: 01-03-13-41-52-53balm made from: your extended family expands. basil: sweetness, kindness and deep affection. collecting: heal yourself natural y; nourish your rest. cutting: wil have a long life of...

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Stars are prominent in the mythologies from cultures the world over. In a dream they can symbolize anything from heaven to the mysteries of the universe to luck (“born under...

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(see Ait)This represents the blank slate of life upon which our experiences, cultures, families, and personal dispositions paint the mural of our being. Look at the image closely. It will...

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In ancient cultures they used to hang garlands in the doors of the temples when a party was being held. These objects have always been a sign of welcome and...

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If you dream of bakers, this has associations with creative ability and sexual intercourse, as loaves are images of male sexuality and the oven of female sexuality. Baking may suggest...

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Ancient cultures saw the otter as a pure, holy creature and to see an otter in a dream suggests an ability to adapt to circumstances without ‘drowning’ and to clearly...

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Com is a symbol of fertility in Native American cultures. Having the same connotation as wheat and barley, it may represent the sustaining power of the feminine nurturing principle. Spitting...

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Weaving is one of the strongest spiritual images there is. In most cultures there is an image of our fate being woven in a particular pattern. We are not supposed...

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Tearing garments is something that, in many religions and cultures, is a symbol of pain or humiliation. This dream portends slander and abuse.If others are tearing your clothes, it would...

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The forge represents the sacred fire or spirit that resides in all of us. This is an idea common in many cultures, the power or ability to transmute that which...

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Symbol of peace. It maintains the same meaning in many cultures of the East and Europe.It is also associated with fortitude and fecundity.If you see this tree full of olives,...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: The sky signifies the unattainable. Whatever effort we make we can never make the sky tangible. This is one reason why the sky gods were so...

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This is an animal whose image is loaded with symbolism. In ancient cultures it was considered sacred, since it was a representation of the soul that seeks the light. From...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: There are many goddess figures in all cultures. There are those perceived as being destructive, such as kali, bast and lilith, and also beneficent ones such...

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Spiritually we are aware of basic concepts and abilities. In some cultures, semen is sprinkled on the ground to propitiate the mother goddess and ensure a good harvest. In protective...

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There is a need to be watchful and perhaps to preserve an image. Tribal cultures believed that the camera captured the soul or essential being, and may have this significance...

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Material aspects: Cymbals are connected with rhythm and sound, so for them to appear in a dream is an indication of the need for and return to a basic vibration....

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From China to the Mediterranean cultures, the crane is an allegory of justice, longevity, and loyalty.Emblem of periodic regeneration and health, the crane announces, by inversion of the oneiric content,...

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1- The fly whisk is a tool for removing an irritant, and may be interpreted as our need to deal effectively with aspccts of our lives which no longer please...

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The lotus flower is full of spiritual and physical symbolism. For some ancient cultures, it meant spiritual purity that remained immaculate in stagnant waters. But it also has sensual and...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Festivals are very specific for a number of cultures. While in many cases they have become somewhat secularized, in dreams they mark the need for family...

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A walnut has a significant resemblance to the human brain. In a dream a walnut may indicate a great deal of mental activity is being expended or, alternatively, that someone...

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Material aspects: Becoming aware of other cultures and religious practices has the effect of opening our perception to what jung called the collective unconscious, a library available to all of...

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It is an animal with sacred and magical connotations in some native cultures of Latin America. For them, it represents power and wisdom. In general, however, seeing a jaguar in...

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In dreams, clothes tend to represent the image you are presenting to others or the identity you have assumed at the time. Many cultures describe the three-fold nature of the...

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For some cultures, to dream of the feet may symbolize divine qualities since the feet are considered the holiest part of the body. They signify taking responsibility and are the...

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Gives gender-specific: In previous times and in many cultures the woman generally followed the man. When this image surfaces in a woman’s dream she must look at how she feels...

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The flute generally signifies celestial music. In many cultures, ceramic instruments express the desire to unite earth and music in order to supplicate the benevolent spirits and elicit their favour....

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Fairy is a collective term for many different beings, often tiny, beautiful, delicate and possessing magical powers. Many fairies have a human form, but some have animal or human /...

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The wreath itself is a symbol with origins in pagan cultures where branches of trees were fashioned into circles to symbolize the continuity of the seasons.If you dream of a...

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Dreaming of rice augurs happy events because it is a symbol of fertility in many cultures. These events can occur at any level: emotional, professional, familial, etc.Eating rice predicts longevity...

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Distance between things or people can represent: Physical, emotional, or mental distance or remoteness.Separation.Isolation or privacy.The differences between people (opinions, beliefs, cultures, etc.) See also: Different, Divider, Between, Limit or...

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(see Music)Communication. Among tribal cultures, drums were not just used for rhythmic accompaniment, but to send messages across long distances.Intense emotions like passion (the drumming of your heart).Imminent war (or...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Mud represents the fundamental substance of life, which, handled properly, has a tremendous potential for growth but, handled badly, can be dangerous. Many cultures believe mankind...

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In American culture, we usually think of animals carved upon a tree trunk by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest (totems were also found among ancient cultures throughout the world)....

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lucky numbers: 12-13-17-28-42-46black: be cautious in your business affairs, do not al ow your creativity to harden. buying: physical life without the influence of spirit has a short shelf life....

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The rituals associated with the hearth and with fire were, and still are, a significant part of spiritual development. Even in today’s climate of convenience foods there is the sense...

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It is an important symbolic plant in Japan as well as in some primitive cultures in Africa and America. Throughout history, bamboo has been used to ward off evil spirits,...

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The largest island of the West Indies group, Cuba is famous for its history, tropical beaches, salsa music, nightlife, architecture, cigars, art and diversity of cultures; in dreams, it may...

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The “other woman” is a staple in many cultures where a man goes outside of his marriage vows in order to have his sexual needs met. At the heart of...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: In many cultures less emotionally repressed than our own, the period of mourning is seen as a way of assisting the departing soul on its way....

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(see Body, Ink, Pictographs)Taking pride in something specific.For example, many people put the name of a wife or husband on a tattoo, or the flag of their nation to honor...

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In many cultures, dreaming of those who have passed away is thought to be a spiritual sign and a way in which the spirits can communicate with those still living....

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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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All birds are to be considered as messengers of some kind.The eagle, however, is perhaps the most majestic of these air creatures and their medicine is very powerful.It is one...

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Wood is one of the mainstays of our existence and is even considered an element in some of the elemental systems in various cultures. It was not that long ago...

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lucky numbers: 16-20-27-31-40-41announcing, affairs: probable divorce or a bidding of farewel . arranging: major sacrifices wil fil each soul with caring encouragement. arguing with: your tactful diplomacy wil lead to...

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In some cultures, the job of the blacksmith is sacred, given that it was considered the privilege of the king. There has always been a close relation between metallurgy and...

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In some cultures, the pyramid symbolizes the union between the earthly and the divine, as well as representing the potential energy that flows in favor of the individual to achieve...

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In your dreams, debts may represent something you owe to yourself, such as time to relax, but they may also be a symbol of the debt that others owe you....

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The word resurrection has positive and miracles implications. Jesus resurrected on the third day, and he also resurrected Lazarus.The theme of resurrection is explored in all cultures and religions.It is...

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Anthropology has contributed considerably to the cross-cultural understanding of dreams. The earliest anthropological research on dreams, which dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, considered the dream beliefs...

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In some cultures, beneficial power is attributed to smoke, since it supposedly possesses a magical quality to scare misfortune away from humans.If in the dram you imagine this smoke as...

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The cow is rich with mythological symbolism in many cultures. However, at the heart of a modern interpretation, the power of the cow connects to basic sustenance and nurturance. Between...

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(see Birds)As the greeter of dawn, this was an alternative symbol of the sun in many cultures, especially that of Greece and Rome where many central gods were associated with...

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(see Weapons)If being used to tame an animal, this dream speaks of bringing your less evolved, more instinctual, characteristics under control.Quick adjustments that gain approval or help move something ahead...

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(see by type, Forest, Fruit, Rods, Stick, Wand) Familial lines (e.g., “the family tree”).Free will and the ability to choose (note the Garden of Eden).Life, knowledge, and wisdom. Many cultures...

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1- Normally in dreams spittle will represent disgust. We would, in former times, ‘spit venom’, which is a very basic image as to how a hurt or threatened animal will...

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(see Animals)Being entangled by a very possessive personality.Many hands make light work. Have you sought out assistance from those you know are capable of helping you right now?An alternative figure...

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To dream of wise animals suggests important information from your intuition or inner wisdom. This intuitive wisdom is within every one of us and the result of thousands of years...

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