Shadowy Figure Dream Meaning

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...

Vision: In a woman’s dream, a burglar shows what she wants to “steal” from life—maybe a few romantic adventures? Maybe a few hours of relaxation? The dream is an indication...

An authority figure can represent someone or something in your real life whom you allow to have power over you somehow, or to whose opinions you listen.Being an authority figure...

A religious figure or deity can represent: A religious figure that has meaning to you.Your desire for a spiritual connection (such as for guidance, clarity, or comfort).A reminder of how...

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...

We all have an inner awareness.The higher self or spiritual part of ourselves will often manifest itself as a figure that is giving advice, sometimes a figure of authority or...

See Underground. Mythological symbol of the unconscious—the dark or shadowy gods of the deep.

If you are being attacked in your dreams, this suggests you are feeling threatened in some way, perhaps by your own impulses, or perhaps by other people and their attitude...

(Minister or Rabbi)A spiritual authority figure may symbolize the dreamer’s spiritual needs. In interpreting such a dream, one should note whether the figure was loving and caring, or dictatorial and...

The hidden figure in a dream always relates to a quality, character aspect, or skill set that has not yet revealed itself to you. Often a specter of fear, the...

(Build, Contour, Frame, Profile) Having a tall figure in a dream signifies pride, arrogance, stinginess, ostentatiousness or pretending to be tall.(See Tallness).If one sees his figure shorter than his normal...

Tif a ghost – i.E.A shadowy shape – appears in a dream we may be alerted to our past states of being and ways of behaviour. We need to identify...

Your real-life grandparent.An authority or caretaker figure.Unconditional love and support, wisdom, understanding, maturity, or something else you associate with a grandparent.A spiritual authority figure or wise elder in your life.See...

lucky numbers: 04-08-28-41-45-53chased, being: running from a frightening situation. by opposite sex: are denying your own sexual drive. shadowy creature: an early trauma is trying to be reheard and solved....

This is a powerful archetypal character aspect and a messenger from the unconscious, often thought of as the archetype of death. This image has its essence in anonymity and may...

(1) A crocodile may be a symbol of the ‘devouring’ aspect of your mother.See also Mother.(2) It may symbolize aggressiveness; or the shadowy world of instinct.

The supreme deity in the Greco-Roman pantheon is the father archetype at its most uncompromising, ruthless and dominant. The powerful presence of any authority figure in your dream may evoke...

Guidance or direction, or a desire for it.Trying to figure out directions (with a map, compass, recipe, etc.) can represent trying to figure out a solution, achieve certain results, or...

A he-man figure in a woman’s dream may be an animus figure, representing the masculine side of her (probably strongly artistic or intuitive) nature. (For animus, see Brother / Sister,...

Psychological / emotional perspective: The moth symbolizes the darker side of us that uses fantasy.The moth emerging from darkness signifies our need to recognize this shadowy self so that we...

Material aspects: As a shadowy representation of the part of us that prefers to exist in isolation, the monk can appear in dreams when our self-belief is under threat. When...

The two aspects of the anima or self may be represented as two opposites; the black bird signifies the dark, neglected or shadowy side; the white the open, clear, free...

There is a shadowy and inflated connection to the depths of awareness that the whale brings.If the dream presents you with the distinction of a killer whale, you are examining...

A character that offers you advice or who appears to be an authority figure or just someone with a smile that may not particularly fit into dream is most likely...

1- A guru appearing in a dream is a representation of the wisdom of the unconscious. As that wisdom becomes available we often bring it through to conscious knowledge by...

An authority figure or person whom you feel is responsible for supervising or taking care of others.Responsibility for others (perhaps you feel there’s too much or too little of it...

This usually represents our relationship with our mother or mother figure, and thus with women in authority generally. This applies to a dream image of any regal figure – not...

(see also Guru, Wise Old Man / Woman)(1) A male figure may be a symbol of your self; wholeness, completeness; the inner self that represents the ground-plan of your individual...

A Buddha figure will probably signify either your true self or the wisdom that lies in the unconscious and beyond reach undl you resolve to get better acquainted with your...

A Japanese figure in a dream, if male, may comment on performing or parroting business practices based on capitalistic values and free enterprise.If the figure is a woman, she may...

In a woman’s dream a woman, such as a family member or friend is often representative of an aspect of her own personality, but often one she has not yet...

Material aspects: In previous times, the figure of the devil was one to be feared and hated. Our wilder, more instinctive side will often appear in dreams as the conventional...

In today’s world the hero has taken on many guises, particularly in psychological parlance.For many people their own heroic figure, from footballer to successful businessperson, will act as a role...

Voodoo is a fairly misunderstood religion that is pagan in nature and is often thought of as being connected to evil intentions.The common perspective about voodoo is that the practitioners...

An authority figure or mediator in your life.A desire for fairness or an impartial opinion.Someone whose opinions you listen to, especially in terms of making decisions or settling arguments.Someone or...

Where an animal or figure of one’s birth sign—such as a lion in a Leo’s, bull in Taurean’s, twins in Geminian’s dream—appears, this frequently represents the dreamer’s ba­sic personality traits....

A leader can represent an authority figure, such as someone or something in your real life you allow to have power over you, or someone whose opinions you care about.You...

In the following box are figures based on a word count of 1,000 dreams.If we look at the entry on man’, for example, the number 304 appears beside it. This...

The medicine man or woman is an archetypal character aspect; they are part of your personality, but at a much higher, aspirational level.The medicine man or woman has two functions.The...

There is probably a conflict between two parts of yourself: for example, conscience (represented by an ‘overdog’ figure) and an instinctive desire (represented by an ‘underdog’ figure). ‘Overdog’ and ‘underdog5...

Vision: Your father (or a father figure) is a symbol of your need for safety and security (particularly in women’s dreams).For women who change partners frequently, the dream is the...

If you dreamed about a collage, try to remember the pieces that made up the collage and consider their colors and materials. Look up those symbols for clues to your...

(1) If a dream contains a composite person / figure / image or a merging of what in actual life are distinct persons / things, first look for what its...

A real or imagined decision by an authority figure.Being judged by a judge or jury in court can represent: feeling subject to scrutiny or judgment by others in some aspect...

also see Religions Imagery1- Dreaming of angels indicates we are searching for a parental figure which gives unconditional love and support, or that we need to develop these qualities ourselves....

A particular person or a public figure, or your feelings about them.A particular attribute of the subject portrayed (such as grace or authority).An idea the statue conveys (such as freedom...

A rule or law can represent: A rule set forth by an authority in your real life.A societal norm, or a rule you feel is generally accepted by others.A self-guiding...

Following directions, a procedure, or an example can represent: A guided, step-by-step process in real life (such as instructions or a recipe).A desire for clear guidance.Acting on recommendations from others.Obeying,...

A wish to escape something that’s scary, or that feels out of control or unpredictable.A desire to escape the effects of someone else on you (such as their opinions, judgments,...

Guide and guru. Jupiter (father of the gods) is the ultimate authority archetype and father figure. The Jupiter archetype is associated with the Greek mythic figure of Zeus, the king...

If a missionary figures in your dream, try to work out if the advice they gave was inspirational or misguided, as the missionary figure could be referring to you or...

(Height, Size) To see oneselftaller than usual in a dream means increase in knowledge and wealth.If a man of authority sees that, it means expansion of his power.If he is...

If you dream of a living person whom you consider to be an adversary, you need to pay attention to the other symbols in the dream.If they are warning symbols,...

Example: I was standing in a very beautifully carved chapel or religious place. There seemed to be shadowy nun or monk-like figures around. But it was the exquisite colouring of...

Similar to the compass needle, a diamond shape in your dream suggests choices and directions in your life; you are at a crossroads and you either have more or fewer...

also see Priest in Archetypes1- Just as the priest was given spiritual authority over many; and was often a figure to be feared, so the vicar is also given this...

Some people have dreams in which they appear at a particular past event of national or world historical importance, such as Waterloo, World War II or walking on the moon....

(1) A Wise Old Man. figure mav appear in a man’s dream, a Wise Old Woman in a woman’s dream. The Wise Old Man may take various forms: for example,...

also see Mosaic1- The mandala is a sacred shape which is so powerful that it is found in one form or another in most religions. Typically, it is a circle...

A symbol of creativity, of the ability to create your own world the way you want it.If you dream of a famous artist, you need to ask yourself what this...

Authority.Assistance.Information or understanding.The idea of taking on a role.A teacher who’s not a teacher in real life can represent: an authority figure in your life, someone whose opinions or advice...

A builder is a father figure in dreams; this is because he is a typically male figure working on the house, which represents the self. He can be a reminder...

A badge (such as a sheriff’s or one that grants access to an area) can represent authority or permission.Wearing a badge can represent a feeling of belonging, permission to do...

Loss of identity, self, authority, or the authority figure of a group (such as a company’s president being fired), or a fear of such.You being beheaded can represent a feeling...

1- A figure wearing a hood in a dream will always appear to be slightly menacing. While not necessarily being evil, there may be a part of us which has...

(1) Any dream image that, like Cinderella, depicts a spumed, ill-treated and subjugated being may be taken as a symbol of some part of yourself that you - the conscious...

According to Jung, the figures of Adam and Eve play a positive role in the unconscious mind as they are symbols of the ’self affirming ego’. Together they are seen...

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Head authoritative figure

Take down one’s boss or other authority figure.

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Hard to figure something out.

An authoritative figure; see “boat”

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The general idea of religion or philosophy.A specific religion.Your inner spiritual experience (real or imagined).A specific religious reference in your life (a certain religious authority or location, a symbol, an...

A religious figure who may be substituted for someone else of like character

An authoritative figure used to help correct one’s words