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...

There are two very different dragons in the world of symbolism: the Eastern symbol of charisma and good luck and the Western symbol, which connects with greed, avarice, and overprotection....

This symbol is most associated with Christianity, but in fact the circle divided into four equal parts is the most ubiquitous of all spiritual symbols found in almost every civilization...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, we all need a symbol for a father or authority figure (a wise old man) and this is one such representation. In searching for knowledge...

See Snake. Well-known symbol for a deceptive woman. Dangers in matters of the heart and erotic issues.See Enemy.

In Western culture, white is commonly used to represent cleanliness, purity, and dignity; in Eastern traditions white is associated with mourning and death.

Snakes in Dreams Negative Associations with Snakes Positive Associations with Snakes Symbolism of Snakes Interpretation Based on Culture Psychological Interpretation Spiritual Interpretation Personal Growth Sexual Symbolism Intuitive Wisdom Transformation and...

To dream of being in a Western - or in old Western times - may represent your need for order and justice, particularly in your social scene.If you were a...

1- There is a saying that goes if you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him.’ In dreams the Buddha represents the denial or loss of ego. There needs...

In its psychological interpretation a snake in your dream is a phallic symbol, and to dream of one, especially if it was coiled around you, or otherwise on your body,...

This element is much more important for the eastern culture than for the western. It represents happiness and tranquility, as it symbolizes the warmth of home. It predicts well-being in...

(1) The wrest may symbolize death or decline; the end of a particular phase of your life.(2) It may be a symbol of the descent of the conscious ego (the...

Reptiles in dreams are as dangerous as in real life.To see one snake denotes arguments. Two snakes warn that two friends or associates may deceive the dreamer. Various kinds and...

See Poisonous Snake. More than anything else, this is a symbol of fear.It is also often a sexual symbol, and a symbol of wholeness, transformation, and rebirth, as in Ouroboros.A...

The serpent is a universal symbol which can be male or female, or it can be self-created. It can signify death or destruction or conversely life and also rejuvenation.It is...

A dream denoting a sheltered and peaceful life (Gypsy). Eastern symbol of distinction.

(Cucumber, Large cucumber, Squirting cucumber) Seeing or eating the large variety of cucumber known as snake-cucumber in a dream means blessed money, a good business, or buying a new property....

For many people the Oriental or Eastern way of life is seen as being very exotic.Dreaming of this may- give us access to that part of us which becomes suppressed...

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...

See Snake and Crocodile. According to Freud, male sexual symbol.

A magical animal.See Snake. Symbol of the movement of the unconscious.

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...

(Diphtheria, Quinsy, Tracer, Tracker) A snake charmer in a dream represents mixing with evil people, participating in a competition, or racing against one’s enemy.If a sick person sees himself sitting...

(See Snake, Sting)

Dreams of a lizard or any reptile represent that you are in touch with your primitive survival instincts, and your ability to change and shed your skin in order to...

The largest of the snake family, the anaconda brings the message of huge creative potential that is on the way. This snake may also be calling on you to cultivate...

The animal without trickery. As with all Birds, a symbol of sexuality as well as intellectual euphoria and ecstasy.A symbol of peace and creative thoughts. Doves can also be experienced...

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...

1. A sense that deceit is slowly revealing itself (to hear a hissing snake).2. A need for caution in expressing anger inap­propriately (a hissing snake).3. Progress will continue in spite...

Three is tense, dynamic, rhythmic, and complete (the Holy Trinity). Three is a symbol of the spirit, since it is assigned to the third stage of human consciousness (after the...

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...

See Leopard.An image frequently dreamed about by women. Longing for powerful love while, at the same time, also being afraid of the experience.The tiger and the Lion are both symbols...

If you dream about a mongoose attacking a snake, you will have to defend your reputation against nasty gossip. In your dream, if the mongoose succeeded in killing the snake,...

The snake through the ages has been considered a sexual symbol and so can be interpreted to mean a sexual urge in a dream, but it can also mean an...

See Snake.The eel appears often as a dream symbol when you are feeling numb and lethargic.The eel symbolizes activity, and expresses the desire to be like a Fish, in Water,...

As one would expect this dangerous snake in a dream is a symbol of unsuspected treachery from someone you trust, but if you heard its warning rattle and/or avoided its...

Snakes of different colors A black or dark colored snake may indicate that there is something ominous going on—or about to happen—in your life, as well as hint at potential...

All snakes relate to change and transformation due to their ability to shed their skins.The cobra is a particularly venomous snake that is most remarkable for its ability to expand...

One of the most frequent dream themes is that of anxiety in some form. This may not be because most dreams are about things we fear, but simply because we...

In Western cultures, this motif often emerges in dreams in which we find ourselves taking an examination for which we are completely unprepared. For example, college students often have anxiety...

The mandala is a sacred shape, which is so powerful that it is found in one form or another in most systems of belief, but most frequently in eastern religions....

also see Snake and Serpent in Animals1- A ‘slippery’ person or situation is present in one form or another. There may be a situation where another person cannot be trusted,...

Any snake is symbolic of the kundalini power, or life force within.If a python is squeezing you, your spiritual trip is choking you; you are out of balance. Don’t be...

The interpretation of seeing and interacting with a stranger, or strangers, in your dream depends on the details of your dream and on your personal belief system. Some Eastern cultures...

Self-images, for boon or bane, as with the story of Snow White (see Fun House).The mirror of truth that reflects genuine motivations, feelings, and fears. In ancient times, the mirror...

If you are deeply committed to your faith, a dream encounter with a prophet or a figure of great spiritual significance such as Muhammad to a Muslim, Gautama Siddhartha to...

A faucet is the access point to running water, a symbol of civilization, convenience, and abundant living. Water connects to the emotional elements of the human experience, and in this...

(1) The eagle may be an animus figure (for animus, see Brother / Sister, sections (4)-(6)).(2) Eagles live in high places and have been associated in primitive societies with the...

Dreams of a computer represent your unique access to the universal mind. Throughout all eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, the Goddess Religions, even Masonry, there is the belief in the...

The Snake is often called a worm, a symbol of the lowest stage of the animal kingdom, often indicating bad conscience or troubles, usually with a sexual connotation.According to Jung,...

Although it may seem surprising, the vulture is a symbol that, throughout history, has always had positive connotations. Not surprisingly, many people believed that because its diet is carrion, the...

A particular quality or meaning associated with the symbol by you or by cultural traditions.A quality associated with the shape of the symbol (for example, a diamond shape representing excellence).Something...

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...

A white swan denotes wealth and happiness; a black one, grief (Raphael). A sacred bird of the ancients, though a medisrral symbol of hypocrisy as the swan has white feathers...

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...

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,...

“Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you” is one of the most prolific adages of parenting in the Western world. In this way, as a symbol, vegetables represent taking responsibility...

Grass is something that those in the Western world, especially in the United States, grow in a controlled manner to represent a connection to the earth in the form of...

Being aware of the heat of a fire is to be aware of someone else’s strong feelings. Baptism by fire signifies a new awareness and awakening of spiritual power and...