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Shadow, Shade Dream Meaning

Vision: Seeing your own shadow: detach from negative friends—troubles and grief are at your door. Sitting in the shade: be careful—someone is about to cheat you. Seeing the shadows of objects: you are worrying for no reason—the danger you see exists onlyr in your imagination!

Depth Psychology: The shadcjw represents your present uncertain situation. You are ambivalent. But the shadow is also a svmbol of your unconscious. Seeing a shadow ahead or in front of you: you are “projecting” into the future. Seeing a shadow behind you: you are holding on to old fears and feelings of guilt. Or do you believe that you are standing in someone’s shadow? Other dream images might tell the tale. [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. Dreamers Dictionary by Garuda [Back to dream]

What does Shadow, Shade mean in a dream?


Vision: Seeing your own shadow: detach from negative friends—troubles and grief are at your door. Sitting in the shade: be careful—someone is about to cheat you. Seeing the shadows of...

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Feeling ‘put in the shade’; feelings still overshadowing one from past experiences or relationships; feeling inferior, protection; occasionally a sense of the dead or fear of the unknown. Idioms: afraid...

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Dreams of shade signify that you are connecting with your shadow, your inner mystery, and aspects of yourself that are edgy, shady and socially unacceptable. This dream is attempting to...

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According to Jung, the shadow is the repressed or unacceptable part of your own personality, so if a shadow or shadowy figure appears in your dream, this represents an aspect...

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Putting on eye shadow accentuates the eyes with color. Eye shadow may mention that you would like to be noticed. Specifically, it may suggest that you wish your eyes were...

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The shadow is one of the most powerful elements of depth psychology and dream work. It relates to the parts of your psyche that you wish weren’t so, prefer to...

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The colors, as well as the general interpretation for birds, are significant here. For example, black birds represent one’s shadow side and white birds one’s open, expressive and free side,...

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Dreams of an enemy represent your shadow and an opportunity for -integration and empowerment, and realization.If you inquire into the qualities that this person represents (i.e., stubbornness, deceitfulness, selfishness, insensitivity,...

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Imaam Ja’far (RA) had been asked about a person who had dreamt that he is eating clouds and there are many clouds before. He replied that the person had seen...

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Something new is announced.The image can also point to the shadow (the stranger within), rejected or unknown characteristics in yourself that you don’t want to see.See Shadow.

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(See Blanket, Envelope, Irreligious, Shade, Wrapping)

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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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The color of work; shade represents the type, i.E.The lighter, the easier

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Illusions, usually of grandeur. Too much sun, too little shade, overexposure; a challenge to illuminate your own dark side.

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Dreaming about devils and demons is usually very frightening and you may awake from fear.The devil does not generally represent something outside of yourself. It usually symbolizes the most negative...

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Dreams of a dungeon symbolize your unexplored subconscious, shadow side, unintegrated aspects of your consciousness. There is a great deal of unintegrated power, wisdom and talent that you have yet...

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Dreams of anything dark symbolize shadow aspects of yourself that want to be integrated into the light of your being. Anything dark can also represents a personal challenge, the mystery...

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Dreams of a voyage signify that you are taking an excursion into the waters of your unconscious, uncharted, sacred, sexual, mysterious, intuitive feminine and mystical nature. This may be an...

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Dreams of something haunted represent your shadow and fear based negative thoughts that are eating at you and feeding off your fear.If you’ve done something in the past of which...

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Gives gender-specific: Depending on whether the dreamer is masculine or feminine, a wild woman will represent the anima or the shadow. Also consult the entries for animals, flowers, tame and...

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Dreams of an ugly person or object signifies that you are grappling you’re your shadow. This dream is helping you to come to terms with and embrace all aspects of...

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General Meaning: A picture of the Holy Spirit and His ability to protect us and do warfare on our behalf.Dreams Positive:There are so many positive connotations for the eagle, that...

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A light shade of purple and pink, violet is regarded as a spiritual color by many religions. It symbolizes purification and illumination.

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Material aspects: A threat to our security or way of life can translate itself in dreams to an image of a threatening situation or environment.The shadow – that part of...

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If you feel empowered by this dream, then a witch signifies your irreverent power and ability to create magic in your life.If you feel weakened or scared by this dream,...

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Example: A shadow thing came very quickly up the stairs, along our corridor and into the bed­room, over to the bed to bend over me. I felt fear as I...

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Dreams of Halloween signify that you are embracing and bringing awareness to the different masks you wear and to the social roles you play. This powerful dream is about embracing...

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(1) A wilderness may symbolize your shadow - that is, the parts of you that consciousness has not yet reached (for shadow).(2) Going into the wildemess / outback / bush...

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Dreams of a parasol represent that you are wanting to shade yourself from the spotlight of attention and protect yourself from unwanted energy. Perhaps this dream is revealing that you...

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The color of love; the type of love depends upon the shade of pink; research item

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As cornflowers are a delicious shade of blue, the color symbolism may suggest calmness and serenity. On the other hand, cornflowers are often presented as dried flowers, suggesting that an...

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This is a strong image that is ultimately archetypal in nature, but is often difficult to get a grasp on because of the enormous emotional content often associated with it.The...

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[DREAM IMAGES: APPRENTICE; DEVOTEE; DISCIPLE; FOLLOWER; PUPIL]The student archetype suggests an open mind and the ability to absorb new information as an essential part of one’s well-being. The shadow student...

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Dreams of a skeleton signify your feelings about death, impermanence, and your shadow. This dream could be giving you the message to embrace feelings or aspects of yourself you have...

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[DREAM IMAGES: ARBITRATOR; CRITIC; EXAMINER; MEDIATOR]One need not be an attorney, judge, or critic by profession to identify with this archetype; it can appear in your dreams if you are,...

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Dreams of Hell are venting dreams of your greatest fears and most disassociated shadow figures.A terrifying dream such as this is a golden opportunity for you to embrace your shadow,...

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(1) If in your dream you have a friend or companion of the same sex as vourself, he or she may svmbolize your alter ego or shadow, which consists of...

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(see Colors, Gold, Sun)A color strongly associated with the element of air, this represents the mind and your ideals.Bright: An extroverted personality who gains much energy from being around people...

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If you dream of being stocked, then you are venting out feelings of victimhood and are running from your shadow. Your dream is giving you the message to face and...

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Dreams of paint reflect a refreshed perspective. You are renewing, reviving, and expressing your creativity on the canvas of your life; coloring your life a new shade. Alternatively, paint can...

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It symbolises a woman.If a person sees himself planting a grape tree and it has grown tall so that it provides shade, it means he will attain honour and dignity.The...

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Universal Landscape: Pervasive underbelly of Shadow.Dreaming Lens: Where were the rats in your dream? Was there just one or was there an infestation? Were you frightened of them? Were they...

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lucky numbers: 11-12-22-27-32-44any shade of: a comfortable tranquil life ful of generous acts of simple cares. azure: calm, contemplative and peaceful relationship with your mother. dark: your murky moodiness wal...

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See Brother, Sister, Friend, Shadow.

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Kill, Shadow and Integration Dream.

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The emerald is a precious gemstone that is mostly dark green in color and symbolizes a great sense of comfort, luxury, and prosperity.The beautiful green shade of this gem connects...

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Dreams which feature your friends or groups of friends highlight your feelings about them in waking life.If the friends are people you do not know, they may represent your inner...

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Dreaming of someone being across from you can represent qualities they are mirroring back to you. They may be reflecting your beauty, or an aspect of your shadow you have...

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See Virgin. Chastity and disappointment, the longing for a spiritual life. Problems with one’s shadow and repressed desires.

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tbibl. Fig tree; Mulberries tree; Maple tree) In a dream, this large shade tree represents beneficial and lawful earnings which keep multiplying.A sycamore tree in a dream also represents a...

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This is one of those obstacle symbols that has a shade of meaning connected to emotional overwhelm that is causing you to feel ungrounded. Quicksand is made up of earth...

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In a dream, an owl represents a tyrant ruler, or a haughty and a dangerous thief who works alone without helpers.An owl in a dream also means being unemployed, or...

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Dreams of this radio personality and shock jock may represent your shadow, the aspect of you that is a sexist, chauvinistic voyeur.See Celebrity.

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lucky numbers: 04-07-17-26-29-30buying: satisfaction in business after past is regretted, rued and healed. cracking: wil have an unsettled mind until the first opportunity appears. eating: expectations wil turn bitter when...

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Universal Landscape: Collective escapism.Dreaming Lens: What kind of bar were you in? Was it a place known to you? Were there other people there? If so, did you know who...

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Dreams of this secret chamber represents mysteries and that you are realizing your connection with your shadow side and becoming aware of the deepest, innermost, sacred aspects of your nature.

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Dreams of mud wrestling represent that you are fighting with your shadow or grappling with your fears. This dream could reflect that you have been wallowing in your darkness, and...

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See Hills.1. Shadow of death or death;2. Depression;3. Weeping4. Hopelessness; Isa. 7:19; Num. 32:9.

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A vampire may represent a shadow character who sucks the blood of others. He therefore may mention that you have been sucked dry by someone else’s psychic power.

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Solar and lunar eclipses can send a warning in dreams.If you watched the day become darker and colder as the sun seemed to disappear behind the moon, the message may...

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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...

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See Emotions and The Emotions of Shadow and Light (Introduction).

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also see Dream Dictionary: GamesDreams of chess are indicative of the struggle within between the self and the shadow. It represents our primal understanding of good and evil.

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