If you dream that you are procrastinating (putting off doing something), this represents your fear of change and your nervousness about seizing an opportunity. You may feel unready or unworthy...

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...

To dream that you are late for something represents your fear of change and your nervousness about seizing an opportunity. You may feel unready or unworthy in your current circumstances....

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...

This could be the negative archetype of the paternal figure. You may fear being like this. || It could equally signify that you are obligated to do things against your...

Something positioned between two other things can represent: Feeling or needing protection or comforting.The idea of being “in the middle” (of the action, of an argument, etc.).Feeling conflicted, such as...

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...

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...

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...

The father, paternal uncle or their equivalent will die.

(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...

A fairy-tale figure, a helper, and a symbol for being connected to the earth. Are you feeling small and inferior.7 Should you be more humble.7 Also a symbol of the...

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...

An authoritative figure who helps others feel better physically, mentally, spiritually, etc.

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...

They symbolise a person’s paternal uncles, aunts etc. Any defect ion them is suggestive of similar misfortune regarding them.

Bridges often signify travel and transitions.Dreaming of a bridge over water suggests you could be conflicted in your emotions.If the bridge was unsturdy or collapsing, this symbolizes problems in a...

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...

lucky numbers: 26-38-40-41-42-51being a preacher and giving a long: are conflicted between Utopia and practical reality. delivering a short: your amiable friends enjoy an irresponsibility you cannot. following the advice...

A person’s mother, paternal grandmother, maternal aunt or some lady equal in status to any of these will die.

It marks an encounter with a part of you that you find strange or incomprehensible. It may feel hostile or contrary to you. First, you need to figure out what...

(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...

To dream of things or people splitting in two can mean you will struggle to achieve your goals.A person splitting in two can also represent someone who is “two-faced” or...

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...

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...

To dream of jeans symbolizes how you present yourself to others, and your status in life.If the jeans were ripped, you are not thinking logically. You need to figure out...

A badge (such as a sheriff’s or one that grants access to an area) can represent authority or permission.Wearing a badge can represent a feeling of belonging, permission to do...

To dream about being in a basement represents your subconscious and sense of intuition. It shows how content you are in the subconscious realm.To dream about a cluttered basement is...

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...

Smoking a pipe may be associated with paternal nurturing or patriarchal values.A pipe may also suggest that Something smelly is arising out of a serious discussion

An area, setting, situation, or aspect in your life in which you feel judged or subject to the authority of others.See Court, Trial, Judge, Justice, Jury, Authority Figure

Curb a tendency toward impatience if your dream involved a paternal aunt, but if the aunt was on your mother’s side, you will benefit through a family connection.See also Relatives,...

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...

This category in a dream includes, the grandfather, the maternal and the paternal uncles and whoever has a share in one’s inheritance.A brother in a dream means having shareholders in...

Material aspects: If there are circumstances in waking life under which we feel oppressed, the figure in nazi uniform – whether male or female – will often appear.

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...

A group you feel has strong influences, such as on beliefs or decisions (such as a religion, political party, or school).Someone’s attempt for power or control over others, possibly to...

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...

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,...

Many psychologists believe that each one of us has at least some element of homosexuality within us and dreams in which you experience homosexual or lesbian urges may suggest a...

(Crown, Headgear, Tiara) In a dream, one’s turban represents his family tree, his paternal uncle, or his paternal aunt. In a dream, one’s turban also represents his crown, strength, integrity,...

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...

Symbolizes authority, responsibility, and sacrifice for others; it is said that when a pelican can’t find food for its young, it nourishes them with its own blood. Because of these...

Throughout history societies have believed that if their gods are displeased they will show their anger.If a dream figure is angry, therefore, we may feel that we are offending our...

Psychological / emotional perspective: To dream of an intruder has an obvious connection with sex and threats to one’s sexuality.The intruder is also that part of ourselves that does not...

Material aspects: When heavy demands are made on us that we do not feel capable of meeting, a vampire can appear in a dream. We are figuratively being ‘sucked dry’.The...

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...

Material aspects: Dreaming of being in handcuffs denotes that we have been restrained in some way, possibly by an authority figure. We may ourselves feel that we need to be...

An encounter with a giant or ogre in your dream suggests an uphill struggle in waking life. The giant or ogre may also be a symbol of insecurity or feeling...

An angel or other spiritual helper can represent the idea of receiving guidance, support, or comfort (whether from a human or a spiritual source).Perhaps you’d like help or you feel...

(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...

To dream of kangaroos is indicative of parental protection, both maternal and paternal. This may be a characteristic of yourself that you would like to express. Kangaroos in dreams may...

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...

Psychologically, guardians symbolize the forces that concentrate on the thresholds that separate the different stages of a person’s evolution. Hence it follows that, for many dream analysts, this figure represents...

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...

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...

Material aspects: In previous times, the figure of the devil was one to be feared and hated. Our wilder, more instinctive side will often appear in dreams as the conventional...

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...

Dreaming you are in the presence of God (the Divine, holiest of holies, creator, source of pure love, or whatever name you prefer) can represent: Your actual experience of God’s...

Typically, the left side of the body represents feelings, intuition and the irrational, whilst the right side suggests the rational and logical. The left side is also associated with maternal...

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...

A schedule, deadline, or issue regarding time in your real life.The idea of efficiency, inefficiency, or time management.An authority figure, rules, expectations, or other outside pressure to which you feel...

A symbol for cutting back or ending.If you are the one with the scythe, then you feel the need to cut back on something, or put an end to an...

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....

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...

Demanding something can represent: A strong desire or need for whatever you’re demanding, or for the experience you think it will provide you.An attempt to gain power or control or...

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...

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...

Permission from an authority figure.Permission to “come and go” as you please or to access different areas, people, information etc.Giving yourself permission to do something or feel a particular way.Losing...

A grandfather clock nckmg in the hallway may point to traditional patriarchal influences. It may reflect a passage of time. It may also suggest that you look back into your...

Status, respect, specialness, wealth, power, popularity, approval, or something else you personally associate with royalty.Dreaming that you’re a member of royalty can represent feeling or desiring one of the qualities...

When bulls appear in dreams they might refer to powerful instinctual responses that can sweep us along or cause problems if we try to deny them. Such instinctual urges may...

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...

1- When we dream of a hook we are are generally understanding thai we have the ability to draw things towards us that arc cither good or bad. It can...

To dream of a beach house symbolizes something you feel you are missing emotionally. Think about what happens in your dream, or what objects you see in or around the...

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...

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...

(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...

Storms suggest emotional eruptions but, because storms often blow out over the course of a dream, they also suggest that your emotional crisis will eventually calm down. A dream storm...

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...

Dreaming that you are an actor or actress indicates that you feel dissatisfied with your personality, and might need to perform or pretend in order to be successful. The mask...

To dream that you feel guilty about something, relates to how you are handling your successes and failures in life. You may feel undeserving of your achievements, or on the...

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...

Symbol: Sometimes a symbol of death, the hourglass is also a primary image of moderation.Vision: The hourglass reminds us how swiftly time passes. It might mean separation from a loved...

(see Animals)Being entangled by a very possessive personality.Many hands make light work. Have you sought out assistance from those you know are capable of helping you right now?An alternative figure...

Example: ‘It starts as a dream, but I gradually become aware that I cannot move.The harder I try to move the worse it gets and I become very fnghtened. I...

Permission.An authority figure who gives or denies permission.Someone or something that determines what you can and can’t do (such as a person, organization, government, rules or laws, or your own...

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,...

Dreams of beginning or setting out on a journey suggest that you are beginning a quest for meaning, whilst dream arrivals often hint that you have achieved your goal or...

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,...

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...

Maternal and paternal instinct; your basic childhood need for love and protection or your own experience of being parented. A baby animal can refer to yourself when young and vulnerable;...

To dream that you feel shame over something, relates to how you are handling your successes and failures in life. You may feel undeserving of your achievements, or on the...