A warning not to be such a realist. It might be better to just let go, as in Abyss, Cliff, Shot, Parachute, Flying, and be more open to something new....

A dream concerning any of the great mythical characters or any of the ancient myths is telling you that flattery can get you everywhere, so put your tongue in your...

The horseshoe is often a lucky portent of success in the dreamer’s endeavors. Myth and folklore associate good fortune and protection with this symbol.

This bird is known for burying its head in the sand, which is actually a myth. When an ostrich shows up in a dream, look for areas in your life...

Mistletoe represents the essence of life. In myth it was used to kill baldur the norse god of peace. Thought by the druids to be an ‘in between’, or a...

In legend and myth, incest among the gods and goddesses was an attempt to maintain the purity of the energy. Spiritually, therefore, when we dream of incest we are attempting...

Beyond the specific topic of lucid dreaming, the more general subject of interpreting and understanding dreams appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest. New books on dreams appear monthly—volumes...

To dream of pomegranates traditionally signifies good health and longevity. Alternatively, they are tied to the myth of Persephone who is said to have become trapped in the underworld (a...

One of the three Gorgons in Greek myth, Medusa’s gaze turns people to stone. In dreams, Medusa—or figures like her who terrify you with a glance—may represent a distorted image...

In a man, it denotes fear of losing virility or of feeling sexually forced.The myth in which Saturn castrated his father represents the fear of maturity and the desire to...

Unknown parts of self; unexplored dimensions. Purity, wholeness. The myth of the virginal woman as the most desirable sexual partner is a limiting belief that harms relationships.It is in maturity,...

A creature of myth, symbolic of excitement and temptation, the anima in her heavenly and at the same time animalistic role threatening and destroying. Also a symbol of the wise...

The hero or heroine is the person who has elected to undertake their own journey of exploration. They are able to consider options and decide the next move. They will...

Liberation from something that troubles you. Nevertheless, flying high has its perils. The ancient Greek myth of Icarus warns against flying too high. Your dream may show that you are...

Gives gender-specific: In dreams the mind frequently gives us images that clarify our attitude to ourselves and our everyday lives.For a man, entering a bay or inlet touches on the...

Emotional injuries are making it difficult to get ahead in life.In myth, the most famous limp belonged to the Greek god Hephaestus, husband of Aphrodite. Ares / Mars, with whom...

This beautiful hybrid from myth and legend, represents feminine strength and is associated with the emotions. To see one in your dreams suggests you’re feeling emotional and could be oversensitive...

One amazing aspect of dreaming is that it can introduce you to ancient mythological figures of whom you thought you knew nothing. Jung put this well when he said that...

To dream of being in a laboratory, denotes great energies wasted in unfruitful enterprises when you might succeed in some more practical business.If you think yourself an alchemist, and try...

Jung pointed out that one of the dangers for the person embarking on a journey to psychological wholeness is that they can fall victim to what the Greeks call ‘hubris’....

Narcissus was the handsome man in Greek myth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool. When he tried to grasp the image, he fell in and...

As the Queen of Hearts, Diana may appear as a humanitarian who brings the attributes of genuine compassion to her duties. She also represents a pnncess who is wounded and...

also see Book and Reading1- Strictly; a novel represents a different way of looking at things.If we are aware in dreams of reading such a book, we need to ascertain...

The subject of dreams and change has often been portrayed in art and culture. For example, in his classic novella Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka used this notion of change when Gregor...

Surprisingly, tears in a dream bodes well: you can resume old projects and through them enjoy economic prosperity and social success. Similarly, the innermost desires will be satisfied and you...

Sunrise may symbolize new life, or a new phase in your personal development. Sunset may symbolize death, literally or figuratively; or the end of a phase. There is a widespread...

Dreams of prizes can denote a feeling of well-being, but they can also indicate financial worries. Gaining a prize can also be associated with winning a loved one’s sexual favors,...

A location from myth or legend (such as Camelot or the Land of Oz) can represent: Something that comes to mind when you think of that place (consider the characteristics,...

Being in nature. Points to the basics of life and longing for freedom and simplicity; if held captive, you are unable to live out your physical urges, your male instincts,...

The labyrinth represents obsessions without solution and vicious circles that often weigh us down.If you dream of this figure, it means that you have doubts and indecision. It could be...

According to Jung, the enclosed labyrinth is a symbol of the unconscious, and a dream of entering a labyrinth represents rapid change and a journey towards self-discovery. As in the...

Light in general is a symbol for life itself, for the creative force that some people refer to as God or the Divine. Judeo-Christian doctrine tells us that the very...

See Raven, Owl, Dove. Spiritual content.An attempt to get a better perspective. This symbol also has an erotic meaning. In addition, it may imply that you want to be different,...

Death in a dream is frightening to most dreamers because they lack an understanding of the nature of physical life and death. For the philosopher, the physical life is known...

When a box is opened, previously hidden items are unveiled. So, this dream can be a symbol of intellectual exploration because you are discovering the contents of your psyche.If what...

(see Colors, Coins, Sun)Rulership or leadership. Taking control of your life or a situation. Note that this is the predominant metal historically used for crowns. Similarly, in Incan myth the...

In the dream it may be the baptism of another person, child or adult, or you may be the one baptized. In either case, though, the meaning refers to you.Whatever...

A symbolic figure incarnated by the mermaid. The myth of sirens is one of the oldest, as already in ancient Greece there existed stories about them. They represent the feminine...

A young girl, as in Daisy. Stupid goose, stupidity. In ancient Egyptian creation mythology, the goose represented—together with the universal egg—a symbol of origin.The Ur god Amun was depicted in...

(1) For a woman, a male heroic figure may represent her animus (see Brother / Sister, section (4)); or it may be a (romantic) sexual symbol.(2) The hero may symbolize...

One of the things most of us fear is losing control of our faculties. Dreams in which you are blind or you see blind people may represent your refusal to...

Along with cats and dogs, the horse is one of the most common animal themes in dreams, particularly amongst women. Like dogs, horses are domesticated animals, and so they represent...

The sea temptress combines beauty with vanity and lures sailors to their doom.If you are a man and you dream of mermaids and sirens, this may represent the image of...

According to Jungians our current interest in UFOs (unidentified flying objects) suggests a need for wholeness. In A Modern Myth of Things in the Sky (1958), Jung showed that his...

We can say that in the most profound and ancestral aspect, the myth of the giant refers to the existence of an enormous living being, primordial, whose sacrifice originated creation....

The symbols of the mother have a remarkable versatility. On the one hand, the mother appears as an image of nature (i.e., life) and, conversely, as a representation of death...

Bees represent productivity and the importance of group energy but they can also indicate frantic internal chatter. The noise and sting of bees can represent a cycle of worry and...

In general terms, hair is a feminine symbol of beauty and attractiveness, but it also connects to strength and power as expressed by the Samson myth, where hair was the...

Children, especially, are prone to nightmares. Nightmares are common in children, typically beginning at around age 3 and occurring up to age 7-8. People with anxiety disorder might also experience...

In dreams, the phoenix is typically a symbol of fresh starts and exciting opportunities. This mythological bird lived alone for hundreds of years and then sang its final song on...

Universal Landscape: Fears around self-worth.Dreaming Lens: Who abandoned you in your dream? What were the circumstances around the abandonment? Were there legitimate reasons for being left? What was your emotional...

Dreaming is an intriguing process, and while we often focus on the stories our minds create, there's much happening in the brain and body during this time. Below are some...

Universal Landscape: Potential. Malleability. Fast escape.Dreaming Lens: Was there one frog or many? Was it in a natural setting or appearing in a location unusual for frogs? Was it repulsive...

The interpretation of a dream whose central image is your father depends largely on the relationship that you have with him in real life. At a simple level, maybe the...

The Oedipus complex is one of Freud’s best-known and most influential theories in the realm of dream interpretation. The term refers to a group of largely unconscious ideas and feelings...

Interpretation Techniques—Amplify Definition and Purpose of Amplification Amplification in dream interpretation involves magnifying elements of a dream to uncover deeper significance and overlooked meanings. It serves two primary purposes: Highlighting...

When numbers feature significantly in your dream they can either have a personal or a symbolic association.Should numbers appear in your dreams, first make a note of any personal associations...

You may have a dream in which the image of a god, such as the warrior lord Mars or a goddess such as Aphrodite, the goddess of love, appears. The...

A part of our persona is the role of male or female we must play. For most people, that gender role is determined by their physical sex. But Jung, like...

Imagining that you are flying signals the arrival of change that will be very beneficial for you. The action of flying, however, implies the desire to evolve, to connect with...

A labyrinth is a complex system of paths and tunnels in which it is easy to get lost. On one level, the appearance of a labyrinth in your dream suggests...