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Unfamiliar Dream Meaning

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  1. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]

What does Unfamiliar mean in a dream?


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(unfamiliar)Overhearing or being spoken to in an unfamiliar language in a dream can symbolize anything we are having difficulty understanding in other parts of our life. Alternatively, another part of...

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Dreams in later life can be extremely tense and memorable; two of the most common are dreams of losing your purse or wallet and dreams of getting lost. The former...

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Able to improvise in unfamiliar conditions

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Every name has a meaning; if a person who is unfamiliar to the situation is seen, research the name

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If unfamiliar, research everything for clarity; see “house”

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Alleys are between worlds and cautions should be taken when in unfamiliar territory. Be careful of being trapped in some condition or place. 

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Be alert, aware; feeling of impending change with no clarity. New aspects of self coming into being which are presently unfamiliar, hence fearful.

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If you heard yourself or others speak with an unfamiliar or foreign accent, you will hear news from a distance which could involve a hasty trip.

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To be aware of emptiness, or to find something empty when you expected it would be full, suggests that you are contemplating some venture or activity which would turn out...

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Anything in shadow may symbolize (part of) the dark (i.e. unfamiliar) side of your own nature: unused or rejected capacities, qualities and emotions. So long as you are ignorant of...

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To see an intruder in your dream, represents your feelings of guilt. Consider also what unfamiliar feelings or thoughts may be breaking into your peace of mind.

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To see a prowler in your dream, represents your feelings of guilt. Consider also what unfamiliar feelings or thoughts may be breaking into your peace of mind.

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1. One is launching a new project, familiar or unfamiliar.2. One does not want to face up to something.3. Someone requires special attention.4. A stranger coming signifies a quest for...

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lucky numbers: 09-13-22-36-47-48being chased by: starvation must be endured to get past fear. feeding, a fat: abundance due to your business acumen. field, resting in a: big work ahead in...

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To see a can in your dream, indicates that there is something in your past that you need to hold on to and preserve.The dream may also be a pun...

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lucky numbers: 13-17-27-40-42-47being an: wil soon have many new, trustworthy acquaintances. discussing a discovery with an: strange merchandise wil turn a hefty profit. going exploring: success in uncharted waters, fear...

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To dream that you are pleasantly surprised implies that you are facing some repressed emotions.To dream that you are unpleasantly surprised indicates that you are anxious about something that is...

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(1) A person of foreign appearance or encountered in a foreign land may represent some part of the psyche which is unfamiliar to you. You will need to get acquainted...

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To dream of an empty shoe box, symbolizes that you are ready for true love and want it to come into your life.If you dream of shoe boxes filled with...

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(1) A candle may be a phallic symbol.(2) A lighted candle might symbolize enlightenment, or a search for truth. The darkness illuminated by the candle might be what Jung called...

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Seeing old or even unfamiliar pictures in your dreams may be a reflection of how you remember certain parts of your life. Also, some believe that since a photograph is...

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If an unknown, ugly camel is seen appearing in an area of city or village it means either an enemy will make his appearance in that place or that place...

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To be aware of emptiness, or to find something empty when you expected it would be full, suggests that you are contemplating some venture or activity which would turn out...

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Dreams of feeling lost denote that you are venting out feelings of insecurity and powerlessness while you are in the midst of a transition or transformation. Keep in mind that...

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Vision: Receiving a patent: you have a good idea and need to put it into action. Seeing an unfamiliar patent: you have reacted much too late in a certain matter.Depth...

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(see Crowd, Men, Women) Freudian: Unsatisfied or unrecognized libido; repressed emotions.Situational: Think back to see if you met someone recently who made a stronger impression than initially realized.A part of...

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Something that is unknown, unfamiliar, or unidentifiable can represent: Something or someone in your real life you’d like to understand better.A vague feeling, thought, or idea within yourself.A perceived or...

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To dream of Abalone can symbolize diving into unfamiliar territory.Dreaming of Abalone can have a sexual connotation due to the appearance reminiscent of the female reproductive organ. Abalone has a...

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Dreams, perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of human existence, communicate with us through a unique language of symbols. While these symbols may initially appear enigmatic, once their meanings...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: Something wrong with the toilet could suggest that we are emotionally blocked.If it is overflowing, the blockage is causing a difficulty in controlling our emotions at...

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(see Adoption, Baby, Desertion)For adoptees, likely a memory surfacing that may or may not need further examination.If you have unresolved issues pertaining to your adoption, look at this dream more...

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Something you’re carrying with you (such as emotional or mental “baggage,” or unfinished business).A real-life or imagined a trip.A symbolic journey (such as through a learning process or a life...

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If the foreign country was one that you have either been to and loved, or always wanted to visit, this is a sign that the attainment of your heart’s desire...

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Doorways represent open entrances for self- exploration.If the door in your dream is in your own home, it may represent an open doorway to a more intimate relationship with family...

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Dreams of anyone or anything foreign denote that you are expanding your horizons. When you remove yourself from your day-To-day life, and explore new and foreign terrain, you are able...

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Your dreaming mind may often conjure up images of strangers, unknown people or people whose faces are hidden by masks as representations of the shadow, private and sometimes shocking side...

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(see Air-plane / Airport, Alien. Flying, UFO)As a symbol of the future, this ship may take you forward in time to see where your current course of action leads.Because of...

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In dreams umbrellas usually symbolize the device that the conscious mind uses to protect itself from the unconscious. Umbrellas might symbolize our unwillingness to deal with negative emotions, psychological baggage,...

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Seeing an unfamiliar horse which he does not own nor mounts means that he is a man of good repute and high honour.If he sees such a horse entering his...

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Some people have reoccurring dreams about a small child, while others, from time to time, dream about unfamiliar children.The child in your dream could represent your inner self, or the...

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General Meaning: It can be a cause for concern if you dream that you are making love to someone that is not your spouse. You need to discern the spirit...

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Dreaming of a familiar street, particularly if it’s one you haven’t been to for a long time, implies feelings of nostalgia, of wanting to return to scenes from your past,...

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When driving, fog is an obstacle or a hindrance that makes things obscure. In a dream it may represent those things that are creating confusion and prevent the dreamer from...

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Dreams of being lost in a forest or group of trees tend to occur during those times when we feel lost, confused or vulnerable and are trying to find certainty....

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(see Clothes, Costmnes)Facades. Tilings not being what they seem. Or, the image you present to the world being only a partial truth.Adapting to difficult circumstances: Ancient people wore masks to...

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Newness or cleanliness.A beginning, fresh start, or clean slate.Perceived perfection.The perception that whatever the new object represents in your life is lacking problems, flaws, or complications.Something that’s trendy, modern, or...

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To see the beach in your dream indicates a merging of your conscious and subconscious.The sand represents logic and practicality, and the water stands for the more impulsive and spontaneous...

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Did you dream that you were wandering around a city, either familiar or unfamiliar to you in waking life? If you did, were the streets friendly and welcoming, and the...

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A cellar or basement may symbolize the deepest level of your mind.If you have not explored vour unconscious, the ‘cellars of your mind’ will be the whole of the unconscious...

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According to dream-lore, friendly foreigners in dreams are symbols of good luck, but a person in your dream who is foreign or who speaks an unfamiliar language may represent a...

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Should you find yourself visiting, observing, holidaying or living in a foreign country in your dreams, your dream is placing the spotlight on attitudes and emotional climates that are different...

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If one sees himself entering someone else’s house in a dream, it means that he will defeat him, gain the upper hand in business over him or control his interests.To...

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Dreams that focus on school and the workplace reflect your anxiety about how well you are being perceived or how well you are performing in waking life.If you are still...

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Dreams about exploring a building are encouraging you to explore your own personality or resolve an ongoing conflict. In other words, the dream is encouraging you to make more of...

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lucky numbers: 01-05-10-18-24-26barrel, of a: sickness in unfamiliar and beautiful surroundings. played, hearing a: a rol icking festival into which you put a great deal of work. playing a: after...

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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...

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Throughout his life, Jung admitted his strong fascination with the theory of reincarnation but never declared himself for or against the idea. We simply don’t know whether he believed in...

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Enjoying contact and communication with others is not only a wonderful experience but also an essential aspect of human connection that can greatly enhance our lives. Whether it's meeting new...

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(1) An abyss may symbolize impending danger, real or imagined. In either case the important thing is that the dream is expressing vour anxiety. Look for anything in your present...

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(see also Travel)(1) A journey may express a need or desire to escape from your present situation: external constraints or inner conflict. But dream journeys usually have a destination (see...

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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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Universal Landscape: Solving conflict through structure and control.Dreaming Lens: What was the game being played? Did you know the rules of the game? Was it an actual game you know...

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In dreams, shops suggest what you want or think you need in waking life.If you are in a shop you know, then you are aware of what you want from...

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If, in your dream, you find yourself in a country where everything seems strange and nothing seems familiar, this may suggest that you have difficulties in coping with change. However,...

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Dreams in which obvious changes occur, and people and things are transformed into something or someone else, suggest changes in awareness. A landscape might change from dark to light (negative...

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While the notion of archetypes is at least as old as Plato, it is most familiar to the modern world through the work of Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychotherapist....

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Animal dreams can have several different meanings, depending on the specifics of your dream: Wild animals, especially if threatening, mean you feel out of control in a situation.If you tame...

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When the environment or setting of a dream is particularly noticeable there is usually some kind of message or information being given. Sometimes the place reflects our inner state of...

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The front of the house and activities outside the house represent your persona, the face you show to the world, whereas whatever is inside the house reveals your inner life.If...

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There are two key approaches to dream interpretation: the Subjective-Objective Assumption and the Rule of Known and Unknown Images. These approaches help determine whether a dream reflects the dreamer's inner...

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In dream-lore, to pass through a door and enter a house is a decisive and symbolic action as the door represents the passage from one state of being to another....

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In his 1930 essay ‘Stages of Life’, Jung postulated four stages of life— childhood, youth, middle age and old age—based on his own clinical observations.He viewed youth as a period...

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lucky numbers: 10-25-39-43-47-48being in, yourself: increase of life’s lessons wil make the grade. building, a: learning does not stop when you leave school. can’t open locker: gain access to needed...

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(1) A black hole or dark depths - for example, an unlit cellar or a deep well or oceanic depths - may represent the unconscious. This blackness mav be frightening,...

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lucky numbers: 17-22-28-29-41-49accompanied by: a mysterious music is food for your soul. ballad, composing a: relaxation level al ows acceptance of pure pleasure. hearing: are playing your emotions off of...

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Recurring dreams are a common phenomenon experienced by many people. These dreams may contain familiar themes, characters, or places that repeat themselves over time. Understanding the meaning behind these dreams...

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