A spiral staircase or spiral mountain path is symbolic of progressively moving up or down in life from one area to another

Spiritually a shell is a miniature representation of the process of life and death. You might also like to consult the entry for snail as well as the information for...

Vision: Seeing a spiral staircase: this complicated structure is always forcing us to move in tight circles. You will be thrown back on your own devices. Try to get off...

also see ShellThe spiral convolutions on a shell have often been associated with perfection and therefore plenty.Dreaming of such an object would link with a primitive understanding of those things...

See the individual entry for intruder and also the entry in people

This is any circle or square within which shapes, objects or other symbols appear.The mandala can be a square garden with round pond in it—square with circle in, etc. It...

See individual entry and also the entry for monster.

It was jung who recognized that dreams appear to meander (wander) all over the place, and it is only by perceiving the overall spiritual picture that we can make sense...

The intruder in a woman’s dream is often a personification of her own animus. In a man’s dream it characterizes his shadow. In either case it suggests the need for...

Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream a bag can represent her feelings about pregnancy, while, interestingly enough, in a man’s dream it is more likely to mean some kind of...

Material aspects: As nowadays many workplaces use electronic passes to gain entry, to forget a pass might denote a lack of interest in what we are doing or that if...

The whole sphere of sexuality and sensuality, not just the sex act. Our unconscious often connects sex with giving oneself, a death of self, and making connections or bonds— obviously...

A skeleton in dreams alerts us to our attitude to the macabre. We are aware that the physical must ‘die’ or change, but that there is still a framework left.The...

Symbolic of the path to death or moving in the wrong direction in life

Gives gender-specific: In dreams nymphs are connected with a woman’s sense of beauty and her own femininity. Each group of nymphs has their own particular role and guardianship of specific...

(see Pictographs)The swirling powers of creation.The essence of individuality (note the shape of DNA molecules).Depending on its direction of movement, this can indicate a type of ascension into higher thought...

Is the perfect path to evolution.The principle is that everything is continually in motion, but also continually rising or raising its vibration.

Dreams of a coil symbolize sexual energy springing into action, repetition, and flexibility.See Circle, Kundalini and Spiral.

Material aspects: The images that appear in dreams will reflect how we are feeling, what obstacles there are, possible courses of action and what our ultimate goal should or may...

Dreams of curls, because of their circular nature, represent connection to your feminine nature and to the cyclical nature of life.See Spiral.

Eating macaroni in a dream could mean you are in for various small losses. Seeing it in large quantities means you are being urged to economize and save money. In...

See castle above in this entry.

See individual entry.

(1) A whirlpool may symbolize something in your psyche that is threatening to ‘pull you down’ or even destroy you.(2) If the ‘feel’ of the whirlpool is good, it may...

(see also Anticlockwise, Left, Right / Left, Spiral)Moving clockwise means going to the right, which symbolizes consciousness; intellect; spirituality; masculinity.CLOUD(S)

Power, or out-of-control power.A perceived threat.A thing or situation you feel could easily become destructive or spiral out of control.See Fuel, Bomb, Hot

Leaves signify fertility and growth. Since each leaf is completely unique, we may be becoming aware of the beauty of creation and the perfection of spiral patterns in nature.

See captive, prisoner above in this entry.

Consult the entry for vulture in this section.

Consult the entry for magpie in this section.

Consult the entry for horse in this section.

Consult the entry for abdomen in this section.

1- To be on the brink of something in a dream literally means we are on the edge of something. This will have a profound effect on our lives or...

The snail shell symbolizes the perfection of nature’s creativity, which is also echoed in mathematical fractals (repeated patterns).The spiral shape of the snail shell is symbolic of the labyrinth.

1. Entry to your heart;2. Future (before you);3. Face;4. Mouth;5. Meet;6. Confront;

Consult the individual entry, religious buildings above and also spiritual imagery in the introduction.

Depending on the meaning, the movement in a spiral that characterizes the whirlwind represents the creation or destruction of the world. When its speed overtakes you, it means that the...

Being in contact with instinctive or feeling reac­tions in self; the Self.See farmer within this entry; Christ under archetypes.

Consult the entry for hunt / hunting / huntsman as well as the information on archetypes in the introduction for further clarification.

The down expresses sleep; rest; withdrawal; non-involvement. Idioms: feel down, down and out; do some­one down, down at heel; down hearted; down with.See prone above in this entry.

(1) A private vehicle probably represents you. Where is the vehicle going? In a straight line, or on a winding road? See also Clockwise, Anticlockwise, Right / Left, Spiral.(2) If...

If you dream of something that you desire increasing, then your subconscious mind is preparing you to be more receptive to the good things in life.If you dream that something...

Something you feel is ‘beneath you’; what is below’ in the body—so the nonintellectual aspects of self; something one can now look back on from a detached viewpoint.If below something...

Going uphill suggests extra effort is necessary, while going downhill will suggest lack of control. Also consult the individual entry for hill.

Dreams of an onion symbolize your spiral journey of awakening, growth, development and unfolding. Like pealing layers of an onion, your growth may seem slow, painstaking, tearful, and repetitive, but...

Retention signifies an inability to let go of the past or of previous patterns of behaviour, literally to be uptight. Also consult the entry for anus in this section.

These are a visual presentation of our own internal or psychological structure. Because the mind and emotions in some ways appear so abstract, it is difficult to have a clear...

Changes and transformation starting from below (the unconscious) and coming to the surface (consciousness), or vice versa.A frequent symbol in fairy tales and movies, suggesting personal growth and wholeness.The landings...

A staircase may represent the passage or connection between the mind and the body. Or it may suggest the movement from the structures of your own thoughts to a higher...

The rat signifies a tainted or devious part of our personality or a situation we are in. It can also represent something that is repulsive in some way. We may...

1. Relaxation;2. Not paying attention;3. Salvation; enter into the kingdom; Entry into the Kingdom; Gen. 18:4; Matt. 11:28- 30.

This shows we have accepted the need for a change of direction. We may have made a major decision. Also consult the entry for corner.

1. Entry to a new phase of one’s life.2. New opportunity.3. If gate can’t be opened, something is stopping the dreamer’s abil­ity to go forward.

To dream of speaking about your salary in a positive way may mean you have a thoughtful and grateful conscious and therefore are likely to expect good fortune emotionally and...

The lizard appearing in a dream represents instinctive action or ‘one­track’ thinking. Also consult the entry for reptiles in this section.

See temporary buildings in buildings and also the entry for tent.

In both real and dream life, doodles are expressions of your unconscious mind. Doodles, like dreams, involve a form of picture language, and it is the interpretation of these pictures...

Material aspects: This can simply represent our everyday workplace or a task which we have undertaken. You might like to consult the entry for work.

The mouse’s quality of timidity can often be addressed in the dreamer, if it is recognized that this can arise from turbulence and lack of understanding. Also consult the entry...

Perfect man within the cosmos is depicted with arms and legs outstretched in the shape of an x. As a point of power and the roman numeral ten it suggests...

We use our arms in all sorts of different ways. In dreams we may be defending ourselves, fighting or being held. We may also be showing passionate commitment. You might...

To be conscious of breasts in dreams indicates our connection with the mother figure and our need for nurturing. Such a dream can also indicate a wish to return to...

The meaning of gloves can be ambivalent in dreams. They can represent covering and protection, but also ‘showing one’s hand’ and challenging the status quo. Also consult the individual entry...

The y is said to represent the human form with outstretched arms, reaching to the cosmos, sometimes in supplication, otherwise in glorification.It is also thought to represent the choices that...

Material aspects: Traditionally, to dream of apes or monkeys links with the mischievous side of ourselves. However, as perception changes, the symbolism is more of natural intelligence. Also consult the...

When we, or others, are wearing a veil we are either trying to hide something, or are only partially accepting knowledge about ourselves or our relationship to others. Also consult...

As the entry on spring suggests, the dreamer is cleaning out old ideas and may actually be physically preparing themselves for new business, relationships, and new beginnings in their life.

lucky numbers: 08-09-13-14-21-37of, cotton: wealth from completion of an industrious task. old woman dreaming of, an: annoyance and anxiety from your fable of events. operating a, wheel: wil not be...

Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream a jar will represent her own femininity whereas in a man’s dream it is more likely to signify a nurturing nature or need. Also...

Material aspects: In dreams, the bull represents the masculine principle and fertility. It also can indicate the way we handle male sexuality. You might also like to consult the entry...

Material aspects: Without determination and tenacity many tasks cannot be completed.Dreaming of a known fanatic or act of fanaticism can help us to complete our projects. You might also like...

Most often, dreams of the vagina are to do with self-image. In a woman’s dream it highlights her receptivity. In a man’s dream it suggests his need to be penetrative,...

Spiritually, it may well be a simple image, such as the tide turning, which indicates that we are finding our way and can progress on our spiritual journey with confidence....

Material aspects: To dream of a bud is to recognize the unfolding of a new way of life, new experiences or new emotions.To dream of a bud dying or shrivelling...

Dreaming about a passport can be a dream about travel. Alternatively, a passport can represent our identity. Metaphorically, a passport is anything that allows us entry. It used to be...

Example: ‘I am given an animal to look after (usually somebody’s pet) while they are away on holiday. I then completely forget the animal, go away and when I return...