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prepared a rifle to confront a threatening individual | dream interpretation

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Confront Threatening Figure

To dream that you or someone else has a tumor, suggests that some repressed memory or feeling remains unsettled and is threatening to emerge into your consciousness. You need to...

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To dream that you or someone else has a brain tumor, suggests that some repressed memory or feeling remains unsettled and is threatening to emerge into your consciousness.The issue may...

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also see Fiend1- In previous times, the figure of the Devil was one to be feared and hated. As the wilder, more Pagan side of ourselves the conventional figure with...

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An authority figure can represent someone or something in your real life whom you allow to have power over you somehow, or to whose opinions you listen.Being an authority figure...

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A religious figure or deity can represent: A religious figure that has meaning to you.Your desire for a spiritual connection (such as for guidance, clarity, or comfort).A reminder of how...

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We all have an inner awareness.The higher self or spiritual part of ourselves will often manifest itself as a figure that is giving advice, sometimes a figure of authority or...

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(Minister or Rabbi)A spiritual authority figure may symbolize the dreamer’s spiritual needs. In interpreting such a dream, one should note whether the figure was loving and caring, or dictatorial and...

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The hidden figure in a dream always relates to a quality, character aspect, or skill set that has not yet revealed itself to you. Often a specter of fear, the...

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Symbol: The scorpion is a mortal enemy of people; it is a symbol of demonic, life-, and health-threatening powers.Vision: Seeing a scorpion: you have secret enemies—try to confront them. Getting...

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Vision: In a woman’s dream, a burglar shows what she wants to “steal” from life—maybe a few romantic adventures? Maybe a few hours of relaxation? The dream is an indication...

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(Build, Contour, Frame, Profile) Having a tall figure in a dream signifies pride, arrogance, stinginess, ostentatiousness or pretending to be tall.(See Tallness).If one sees his figure shorter than his normal...

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(1) If the pursuer is an animal, the meaning may be that some (‘animal’?) part of you made you anxious in the past and you therefore repressed it, but it...

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Protection or self-protection.Your personal boundaries or integrity.Someone or something threatening your skin can represent a feeling or fear of someone threatening your integrity or your emotional, mental, or physical boundaries.See...

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Your ability to make the best use of your environment or make a situation work better for you.Independence or “dividing and conquering.” Transforming something into a more useful form (such...

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Your real-life grandparent.An authority or caretaker figure.Unconditional love and support, wisdom, understanding, maturity, or something else you associate with a grandparent.A spiritual authority figure or wise elder in your life.See...

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Actively assimilating new mind-pattern.

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The hero is a classic figure in ancient Greek and Roman literature, often portrayed as one who must confront an increasingly difficult path of obstacles in order to mature into...

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We would be unwise to ignore this aspect of ourselves and shouldn’t dismiss such an image when it appears. We must acknowledge this dream figure as a reflection of ourselves...

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Possible meanings You are frantically running away from an unseen pursuer or perhaps a crowd of people. Yet you always wake up before you are caught. An unknown pursuer often...

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This is a powerful archetypal character aspect and a messenger from the unconscious, often thought of as the archetype of death. This image has its essence in anonymity and may...

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The supreme deity in the Greco-Roman pantheon is the father archetype at its most uncompromising, ruthless and dominant. The powerful presence of any authority figure in your dream may evoke...

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Guidance or direction, or a desire for it.Trying to figure out directions (with a map, compass, recipe, etc.) can represent trying to figure out a solution, achieve certain results, or...

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A he-man figure in a woman’s dream may be an animus figure, representing the masculine side of her (probably strongly artistic or intuitive) nature. (For animus, see Brother / Sister,...

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1. If a group is observed that is controlled, not threatening in any way, the dreamer feels like he/she is accepted into the group.2. If the group is disorderly and...

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1- When heavy demands are made on us which we do not feel capable of meeting, a vampire can appear in a dream. We are figuratively being ‘suckcd dry.’ The...

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1- A guru appearing in a dream is a representation of the wisdom of the unconscious. As that wisdom becomes available we often bring it through to conscious knowledge by...

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An authority figure or person whom you feel is responsible for supervising or taking care of others.Responsibility for others (perhaps you feel there’s too much or too little of it...

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This usually represents our relationship with our mother or mother figure, and thus with women in authority generally. This applies to a dream image of any regal figure – not...

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(Banishment; Chasing away; Dismissal, Driving away, Eviction, Exile, Expel) Expulsion in a dream means imprisonment. It also means establishing the superiority of the one who gives the order and the...

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(see also Guru, Wise Old Man / Woman)(1) A male figure may be a symbol of your self; wholeness, completeness; the inner self that represents the ground-plan of your individual...

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(and Queen)(1) A king may symbolize your father - or your subjective image of your father.(2) King may be a symbol of the self. So may king and queen together,...

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A Buddha figure will probably signify either your true self or the wisdom that lies in the unconscious and beyond reach undl you resolve to get better acquainted with your...

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A Japanese figure in a dream, if male, may comment on performing or parroting business practices based on capitalistic values and free enterprise.If the figure is a woman, she may...

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In a woman’s dream a woman, such as a family member or friend is often representative of an aspect of her own personality, but often one she has not yet...

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A person you don’t know in real life can represent: A person you know in real life (perhaps who shares a characteristic with the dream person).A particular person’s role in...

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In today’s world the hero has taken on many guises, particularly in psychological parlance.For many people their own heroic figure, from footballer to successful businessperson, will act as a role...

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If you had a dream in which your very own knight in shining armor appeared to fight off and rescue you from danger, try to identify your rescuer. Was it...

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An authority figure or mediator in your life.A desire for fairness or an impartial opinion.Someone whose opinions you listen to, especially in terms of making decisions or settling arguments.Someone or...

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Where an animal or figure of one’s birth sign—such as a lion in a Leo’s, bull in Taurean’s, twins in Geminian’s dream—appears, this frequently represents the dreamer’s ba­sic personality traits....

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A leader can represent an authority figure, such as someone or something in your real life you allow to have power over you, or someone whose opinions you care about.You...

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In the following box are figures based on a word count of 1,000 dreams.If we look at the entry on man’, for example, the number 304 appears beside it. This...

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The act of incest in the dream may of course be a real-life one that you witnessed or were involved in.If so, have you talked about it to a good...

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(I) If in a dream you are threatened, the thing threatening you is either within or outside you.Internal things that may threaten include emotions (fear and resentment, for example) and...

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A dream threatening sickness and misfortune (Gypsy).

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Serpents are one of the oldest figures that have a lot of symbolism. In general, they are associated with phalluses and pagan gods of fertility. Given that snakes live sliding...

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The medicine man or woman is an archetypal character aspect; they are part of your personality, but at a much higher, aspirational level.The medicine man or woman has two functions.The...

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There is probably a conflict between two parts of yourself: for example, conscience (represented by an ‘overdog’ figure) and an instinctive desire (represented by an ‘underdog’ figure). ‘Overdog’ and ‘underdog5...

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(see also Mandala)(1) In your dream you may be drawn towards the centre of a city or a garden, or labyrinth, or whatever. This probably means your unconscious is beckoning...

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Nightmares draw your attention to the many hidden fears that may be preventing you from moving forward.In general, nightmares are those dreams that are painful, unpleasant and frightening. Dream analysts...

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Vision: Your father (or a father figure) is a symbol of your need for safety and security (particularly in women’s dreams).For women who change partners frequently, the dream is the...

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If you dreamed about a collage, try to remember the pieces that made up the collage and consider their colors and materials. Look up those symbols for clues to your...

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(1) If a dream contains a composite person / figure / image or a merging of what in actual life are distinct persons / things, first look for what its...

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A real or imagined decision by an authority figure.Being judged by a judge or jury in court can represent: feeling subject to scrutiny or judgment by others in some aspect...

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Depicted as: a shadowy figure, often the same sex as the dreamer, a zombie or walking dead; a dark shape; an unseen ‘Thing’; someone or something we feel uneasy about...

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More than anything else, dream animals represent powerful instinctive reactions to situations, for example, fight or flight, the urge to find a mate and protect our young, the desire to...

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An angry, threatening person; if no teeth, they are just a lot of empty talk; research the names; see “animals”

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also see Religions Imagery1- Dreaming of angels indicates we are searching for a parental figure which gives unconditional love and support, or that we need to develop these qualities ourselves....

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A particular person or a public figure, or your feelings about them.A particular attribute of the subject portrayed (such as grace or authority).An idea the statue conveys (such as freedom...

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Dreams of suffocation or being crushed often relate to your feelings concerning separation and attachment in waking life, and as such, point to experiences of childhood and family. Such dreams...

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A rule or law can represent: A rule set forth by an authority in your real life.A societal norm, or a rule you feel is generally accepted by others.A self-guiding...

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Something we have built or created in our life. As such it can be an outer achievement or erection of inner atti­tudes such as defensiveness, isolation, insularity, or an at­tempt...

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Following directions, a procedure, or an example can represent: A guided, step-by-step process in real life (such as instructions or a recipe).A desire for clear guidance.Acting on recommendations from others.Obeying,...

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A wish to escape something that’s scary, or that feels out of control or unpredictable.A desire to escape the effects of someone else on you (such as their opinions, judgments,...

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Guide and guru. Jupiter (father of the gods) is the ultimate authority archetype and father figure. The Jupiter archetype is associated with the Greek mythic figure of Zeus, the king...

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If a missionary figures in your dream, try to work out if the advice they gave was inspirational or misguided, as the missionary figure could be referring to you or...

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The way we respond to anxiety and pressure in real life is typically manifested as a chase dream. Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker...

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(Height, Size) To see oneselftaller than usual in a dream means increase in knowledge and wealth.If a man of authority sees that, it means expansion of his power.If he is...

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Similar to the compass needle, a diamond shape in your dream suggests choices and directions in your life; you are at a crossroads and you either have more or fewer...

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also see Priest in Archetypes1- Just as the priest was given spiritual authority over many; and was often a figure to be feared, so the vicar is also given this...

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(1) A horse - particularly a stallion - may be a symbol of sexuality. Mounting a horse may symbolize the sexual act.(2) A horse may symbolize animality; instinctive dynamism that...

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Some people have dreams in which they appear at a particular past event of national or world historical importance, such as Waterloo, World War II or walking on the moon....

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To dream one sees his father-in-law, either dead or alive, is ill; especially if he dreams that he uses violence or threatening.

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To dream you see your Father-in- law, either dead or alive, signifies ill-luck, especially if he uses violence or is threatening.

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1. Words that wound;2. Accusation;3. Threatening words; Ps. 64:4; Luke 11:21-22; Acts 19:13, 15-16.

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An instance of rebellion in a dream will probably mean there are repressed parts of you that are threatening to take control if you go on disregarding them. (On repression)

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To dream of skidding in an automobile and avoiding accident means that you will be able to avert threatening danger.

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The lion is, as “king of beasts,” the terrestrial opponent of the eagle in the sky. Because of its wildness, according to Jung, it represents the latent passions and may...

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1. Fear and/or anger.2. Inability to scream in the face of threatening situation indicates a suppression of thought or emotion.

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(1) A Wise Old Man. figure mav appear in a man’s dream, a Wise Old Woman in a woman’s dream. The Wise Old Man may take various forms: for example,...

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(see also Animal(s), Weeds)Anything wild may symbolize uncontrolled and therefore potentially threatening emotions. These may be in your unconscious and therefore unknown to you. Get to know them and accommodate...

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also see Mosaic1- The mandala is a sacred shape which is so powerful that it is found in one form or another in most religions. Typically, it is a circle...

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A symbol of creativity, of the ability to create your own world the way you want it.If you dream of a famous artist, you need to ask yourself what this...

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You want to catch somebody or understand something. Loss of independence, temptation, and possibly something threatening about sexuality. Also, systematic entanglement of emotions and needs, thoughts, and insights. Points clearly...

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To find any animal threatening in a dream indicates the fears and doubts we have over our ability to cope with the stirrings of the unconscious. Such dreams are relatively...

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Authority.Assistance.Information or understanding.The idea of taking on a role.A teacher who’s not a teacher in real life can represent: an authority figure in your life, someone whose opinions or advice...

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To dream that you see a rhinoceros, foretells you will have a great loss threatening you, and that you will have secret troubles.To kill one, shows that you will bravely...

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Being chased in a dream suggests running from a situation that the dreamer finds threatening or frightening.If the dreamer is the pursuer, he or she may be chasing after a...

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