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Upper / Lower Dream Meaning

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  1. A Dictionary of Dream Symbols by Eric Ackroyd [Back to dream]

What does Upper / Lower mean in a dream?


To dream of the upper part of the body links with the mind and the spiritual aspects of the character, while the lower part of the body represents the instincts...

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The three cases represent the three aspects of our personality: the upper case represents our higher or spiritual self, the middle case our mental and social approach to life, and...

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Usually refers to being grounded.The hip is the connection between the upper and lower body—of the conscious and the unconscious.

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They symbolise the assistance he receives from people.The Upper lip is regarded better than the lower one.

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The upper lintel or doorframe symbolises the husband while the lower one, the wife.

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Ship, Travel, relaxation. Are you on the upper or lower deck? This would tell you whether you are centered more in the head or the belly.

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The symbol of a funnel suggests energy and power running from the upper realms (the spiritual) to the lower (the physical).

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In a dream, lips represent man’s pride, strength, virility, his helper, clarity of expression, eloquence, or special love for one’s friend.The lower lip has more advantages than the upper lip...

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An apron can represent a badge of office and, as in freemasonry, this suggests craftsmanship; in ancient china it was part of sacrificial regalia. It also has the symbolism of...

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The lower, the more negative the situation

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This shows that we have the capability of achieving a degree of supremacy. We are capable of getting the ‘upper hand’ in particular situations. We can move away from the...

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The back of the physical body reflects support issues.A feeling of weakness in the lower back may indicate that you do not feel supported by others. Scars or wounds on...

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(see also House)Basically, a lower storey of a building represents the unconscious; an upper storey, consciousness. The bottom-most basement might represent the collective unconsciousness (see Introduction, pages 41-42; the top...

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The primary meaning behind the escalator connects to its movement to upper or lower aspects of thought and consciousness.The direction in which you are moving will determine whether you are...

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(Sandglass) In a dream, the two bulbs of a sandglass represent two sons, or two brothers, or two partners. Whatever happens to them in the dream will reflect in such...

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lf one dreams he hath his upper ribs broken or sunk, he will have some dissensions with his wife. If he dreams his lower ribs are broken, he will be...

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These symbolise a persons paternal and maternal uncles and aunts.The upper ones will then symbolise the males and the lower ones the females.If a person sees any of these as...

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Dreams of your upper back reflect your issues with giving and receiving support. Perhaps you feel that you are carrying the weight of the world, or that you are in...

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If a person sees himself entering an unknown house and climbing the upper protions of the house, it means he will marry some woman who will be a means of...

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Things you keep, store, or stash away (such as memories, personal issues, or other things within your consciousness).The extent to which you, your life, or your mind are organized.Hiding or...

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Eight is always connected with Four—since it is the “double” of Four, and also seems to be a lucky number. Eight is the symbol of Saturn and is always connected...

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Dreams of your lower back represent support and financial issues.If you dream of a strong, muscular back, then this signifies a healthy financial situation.If you dream of a back that...

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Example: ‘When I was very small probably even pre-school I often dreamt of flying. I was mostly dressed only in my short vest and usually floating upwards to escape adults...

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Teeth in a dream represent the elderly members in one’s family, or their most distinctive ones.If a molar tooth falls in a dream, it means loss of money or life....

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By bringing meaning to the signs, symbols, archetypes, and elements of the Upper World, whether through night dreams or collected through the synchronistic events of the waking dream, we discover...

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A dream featuring the flag of your own country waving in the breeze is a forecast of pleasant social engagements.To dream of raising or carrying a flag predicts an important...

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To have the upper hand in a situation, Jer. 16:16

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(1) Teeth in a dream represent one’s identity, age, clan, a boy, a girl, his family, money, servants, domestic animals, employees, weapons, life, death, unity, separation, trusts, or savings. In...

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It is worthwhile to pay attention to the position you assume within the setting of your dream, as this can give you an indication of your stance or moral position...

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Large upper loops are a sign of emotion; uneven upper loops show mood swings; closed‘e’s show secrecy; stand-alone or properly formed‘s’s at word ends show independence; angular central cases show...

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The lower, the more abase the situation

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Cover for the lower chakras. Could be hiding your sexuality.

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(or lower body)(1) The abdomen may represent sexual feelings.(2) It may also represent die unconscious. Naturally, (2) may include (1), and a dream in which the abdomen or lower part...

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(Fish) A shark in a dream represents high spirit, or it could mean belonging to the upper class or to a noble lineage.

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Aggression, anger, fear; lower or animal urges within self.See Monster.

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Looking for parts of the self, the unknown within you. Hunting animals may mean attempt to rid the self of animal or lower urges.

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1. Longing for childhood days.2. Cheap, flimsy; of a lower grade.

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Our spirit, intellect, ideals and consciences are being brought to our attention. This applies also when dreaming of the upper part of anything (of a building or body, for example)....

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Dreams of the OC, or Orange County, represent your desire for an upscale, care free, upper class lifestyle, and the illusion of perfection.See California and Wish Fulfillment Dreams.

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To dream of suffering any form of upper respir- atory discomfort is a warn- ing to see your doctor, unless you actually have a chest complaint, in which case the...

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Cutting back for the purpose of spiritual growth, i.E. If one makes too much to tithe, god may lower that amount; see “fruits” and “tree”

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Associated with the upper class of New York, being on Park Avenue in a dream may denote status and success in the big city or in the marketplace.

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If you dream that you have the advantage, then you are feeling confident, successful, and in control of your destiny. However, if you dream that someone else has the upper...

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To dream that one of your upper extremities is amputated is a sign of the inability to complete one of the activities you normally do with that arm. Behind it...

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Lower, ignorant side of self that tempts you not to accept self-responsibility, to blame others, procrastinate, dwell in negative thoughts and actions.

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If symbolises some unpleasant matter caused by his brother or friend.If it is made of silver the matter will be less unpleasant and it will disappear in a short period...

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Universal Landscape: Diminished capacity or ability.Dreaming Lens: What part of the body was amputated or missing? Was it missing from your body? Was the dream about someone you know? What...

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(see Fairy)Important information or truth you need to gather up (see Water). Remember, however, that one must go to the well and lower the bucket for it to be useful.An...

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1. Feeling depressed.2. Indication that negative emotions should be changed.3. Suspicion that someone is plotting against someone.4. Problem is eating away at a person, perhaps lower­ing resistance.

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The top floor (or an upper floor) in a house or building can represent: Your spirituality or the spiritual aspects of your life.Higher wisdom.Greater insight or perspective.See Floor, Stairs, Climbing,...

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The arrival of John the Baptist from the Upper World might award you with spiritual salvation through baptism. He may bring cleansing from original sin. And he may signify the...

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Spiritually and in dreams, the tree is a symbol of the Tree of Life; an ancient idea common to many cultures and mythologies. Often regarded as an all-nourishing, all-giving Mother,...

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Looking at smoke coming out of a chimney may mean that you arc letting off some steam to dissipate your anger.The chimncy breathes air into the hearth and, therefore, may...

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Dreams of a pawnshop represent that you are willing to lower your standards and trade yourself for less than you know you are worth.

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Be sure that no actual stomach problems exist.See Sexuality, Toilet, Stomach, Belt.

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In dreams, feeling ‘low’ can suggest a sense of inferiority or humility. Often we will give way to submissive behaviour, and put ourselves in a lower position than others. Occasionally,...

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(Cudgel) In a dream, a club means scolding and rebuking someone.If used as a baton in a dream, then it means subjugating and humiliating someone, or it could mean having...

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A lower level of a building is a natural symbol of the subconscious mind. Going down into the cellar may signify descending into one’s stored (and perhaps repressed) past.

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1. A female picturing herself wearing a garter on her upper leg is worried about being discovered for “loose” sexual habits.2. If a man pictures a woman with a garter,...

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The tool for ascending into the Upper World, the ladder is a symbol of the spiritual bridge between heaven and earth Each rung represents acts of goodness or spintual truths...

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To dream of serving sardines to a group of guests is a sign to a young woman that she will be loved by someone from a lower station in. life...

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It is a parasitic plant associated with the holm oak, endowed with remarkable hypotensive virtues. The Celts considered it a symbol of strength from heaven, defined as the plant of...

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To dream of Lent, denotes that you will attain a high and responsible position, but be surrounded by false and envious friends, who will endeavor to lower you by counselling...

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The attic, being an upper room, shows you have lofty aspirations that you will have much difficulty with, but will win out to your goals after an extended period of...

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Dreaming of crust can either represent the upper crust or yearning to be a part of high society. Or this dream can also reflect your feeling about getting the left-overs...

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Trees represent life and wisdom. With roots in the Lower World, trees pump up the power of the earth and demonstrate our deep connection to the core of the earth...

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An academic gown featured in a dream is a sort of contrary omen in that it signifies achievement although of a lower order than anticipated. Other- wise, see Clothes, Colors,...

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A dream denoting penance (Gypsy). Symbolism obviously Christian. Spider to spin its web before your face augurs a fortune (Raphael). The spider is the symbol of shrewdness, perseverance and foresight...

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As a transmitter and receiver of light, the sacred geometry of quartz crystals may bring you higher knowledge by opening the channels to the Upper World. Clear quartz may symbolize...

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A dream foreshadowing great joy (Gypsy). The sacred tree of lower Egypt, also the Tree of Life (Egyptian). The Scriptural symbol for the righteous and godly.

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Putting on a sweater in a dream may be a remedy of comfort after having come in contact wiili someone who was emotionally cold toward you.A sweater offers comfort and...

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To see embalming in process, foretells altered positions in social life and threatened poverty.To dream that you are looking at yourself embalmed, omens unfortunate friendships for you, which will force...

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Since a crystal prism refracts sunlight, it may signify radiant light that arrives from the Upper World to infuse light into your mind and into your life.A prism may point...

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If you dream that you are yawning, you have had trouble in your search for love and contentment. You need to lower your standards when searching for love and be...

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To dream that you are skydiving represents your great principals and morals. Perhaps you should lower your morals slightly and set more practical and sensible ambitions.

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A deal in spiritual terms is a negotiation between two aspects of self: the ‘higher’ part, which knows what is right from a cosmic perspective, and the lower part, which...

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Material aspects: To dream of crocodiles, or indeed any reptile, indicates we are looking at the frightening lower aspects of our nature. We may feel we have no control over...

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Animals emerge from the Lower World as powerful archetypes and energies. They may lend their wisdom, attributes, and supernatural powers to the dreamer.The appearance of any animal in a dream...

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Animal, instinctual, nature; functioning more from instinct than higher perception.If in a relationship suggests more a sexual orientation than genuine loving. Awareness of need to integrate higher and lower natures,...

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lucky numbers: 10-11-12-13-29-41having a: wil be highly honored by women. magnificent, a: seek out those whose ambition matches yours. of a: the keepsake in the attic wil lower your opinion...

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1. Lower down on the social scale than most groups.2. Ability to absorb great indignities.3. Stupid and gullible.4. No compas­sion (from steinbeck’s reference in east of eden: “she had eyes...

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The hyena represents cowardice and lower passions. Not in vain, it is a scavenger and a nocturnal creature with powerful jaws. Symbolically, it is the opposite of the falcon.The oneiric...

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Escape from the mundane exigencies of the lower world.Freedom.The search for higher consciousness. Travel into the higher realms. Astrological parallels: Sagittarius or Aquarius. Tarot parallel: The World

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Communicating in code can represent: Secrecy, or fear of others learning certain information.A desire to maintain power or keep the upper hand.Purposely being vague, making your message hard to understand,...

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A dream of contrary.The lower the temperature was in your dream the more comfortable and secure will be your estate in life.However, if your dream involved yourself or anyone else...

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All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem. As with the jaguar and the cougar, the spots of...

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Living underground, the mole is a guide to the Lower World and teaches you to burrow deep into the earth to get grounded and connected to the earth. It may...

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Fear of intimacy. Misguided spiritual thinking that enlightenment precludes experiencing the sexual energy. Blocking off lower chakras or energy centers; energies within must be integrated, merged into a higher awareness....

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