As part of our spiritual learning process, in dreams we at some point will meet (come face to face with) a figure who is representative of a spiritual teacher.

1- Often to meet the Pope in a dream is to meet the side of ourselves which has developed a code of behaviour based on our religious beliefs. He may...

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...

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...

Dreams of an authority figure reflect your issues, thoughts and feelings about being in power or being at the mercy of a powerful person.See Employee/Employer.

To dream of an abbot represents a powerful male in your life, usually a father figure given to displays of authority. Dreaming that you are ‘less than’ the abbot may...

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...

Leadership, guidance, authority, or vision.Being a director when you aren’t in real life can represent: taking more personal control over your own life or a certain aspect of it (or...

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...

To dream of Zeus indicates that lately, an authority figure in your life may have been making themselves unwelcome. This is a reminder that you are powerful and have just...

1. Maternal figure.2. Desire for safety and comfort as symbolized by pouch.3. Something odd and playful.4. Ability to move very fast.5. Highly creative.6. Encountering unconven­tional opponent.7. Powerful.

The figure of the queen could symbolize the mother of the dreamer or another powerful feminine figure on whom you depend.If an adult woman dreams that she rules as queen,...

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...

This figure is related to the ABBOT, the SAGE, and the POWERFUL. It could be our unconscious call for attention, asking for someone else’s help in order to overcome a...

also see Education and School1- For many people, a teacher is the first figure of authority they meet outside the family. That person has a profound effect on the child...

(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...

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...

If you dream of seeing strange illuminations in the sky you will experience much distress.If you see children in the sky then you will meet with trouble and failure.An illuminated...

To dream of a castle indicates that you will receive appreciation, admiration, and credit from your peers for a job well done. You will be showered with great joy and...

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...

(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...

Reminder of something our unconscious feels we are about to meet, or something we ought to meet.

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...

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...

It is a universal symbolic figure that is present in most traditions of the world. We can say that is a combination of all dangerous animals, both real and fantastic....

Material aspects: There are times when we need to be told what to do, or perhaps to have somebody who is more powerful than we are take control within our...

If the dreamer is climbing the stairs, then he is “on his way to the top.” If the staircase is bright and cheery, the climb to the top will be...

Dreaming of a wolf suggests that the dreamer may be feeling threatened by other people, or may be vulnerable in some situation. The wolf, as suggested by fairy stories like...

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...

1- There is a kind of loneliness within many people which prevents us from making relationships on a one-to-one basis. This mav manifest in dreams as the figure of the...

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...

There is an attempt to find the spiritual in our lives and also a development of the will to be ‘pure’. In a dream, to meet an ascetic or holy...

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,...

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lucky numbers: 13-25-27-38-43-47of a: attend to work careful y or you may lose your job. sitting on a: a chance to go on a trip you have postponed in the...

Vision: Looking at velvet cloth or clothing made from velvet: you will increase in stature. Wearing or stroking velvet clothes: you would like to escape from the daily grind and...

They represent devotion, piety, and feelings. The figure of the nun also expresses, above all, purity and chastity. Her presence in dreams reveals a strong need for communication with oneself....

In a general sense, free from institutional dogma, Jesus can represent the human expenence of life in the body, in which we meet conflict, temptation, and meet death—life itself becoming...

If you are meeting someone in your dream, then this is about integrating one aspect of yourself with another. Consider the feeling tone.See Integration Dreams.

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...

Vision: Being ill the midst of a war: you have to face official business, and perseverance is the only way to get through.If you are taken prisoner: you will meet...

Sometimes dreaming about a famous actor or actress may be a wish-fulfilling dream, or it could hold important messages about ourselves. We admire celebrities and may wish to have some...

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...

Dreaming of a cat is a generally unfortunate omen and it shows treachery as well as a run of bad luck.If you chase the cat away you will overcome your...

Powerful hands symbolise the wielding of great power.

To dream of seeing or carrying a basket means you will meet with unqualified success, if it is full.If you see a brand-new basket in your dream, you are eager...

Such dreams very seldom refer to physical incest, but to the desires we carry from infancy to possess or be in con­trol of the love and body of our parents....

(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...

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...

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...

If you dream you see a couple in love and expressing it to each other, this denotes that your present undertaking will meet with success.If you are expressing a true...

Seeking (or being open to) ideas, opinions, advice, opportunities, new experiences, relationships, or something else.Trying to find or catch something.Offering an incentive or enticement.An attempt to feel more powerful by...

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...

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...

Universal Landscape: An inevitable expansion of your total Self.Dreaming Lens: Did you meet your soul mate in your dream? Were you pursuing your soul mate? Did you know your soul...

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....

To dream that you are taking part in the Holy Communion, warns you that you will resign your independent opinions to gain some frivolous desire.If you dream that there is...

This is one of the most profoundly powerful archetypes of love and compassion. To be visited by Mother Mary is to be comforted at a deep level, as she has...

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...

To dream of working on an ouija board, foretells the miscarriage of plans and unlucky partnerships.To fail to work, one is ominous of complications, caused by substituting pleasure for business.If...

To visit an academy in your dreams, denotes that you will regret opportunities that you have let pass through sheer idleness and indifference.To think you own, or are an inmate...

You are dreaming of one of the ultimate archetypal character aspects that connects to the highest consciousness available to a human being. In this symbol resides the ability to manifest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Depends on dream. Already packed case: readiness to meet change. Packing and wondering what to take: deci­sions about what stance or attitudes are suitable to meet pres­ent situation or change;...

(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...

A membership organization (such as a club or association) can represent: A shared experience or interest among certain people.A community or circle of interaction.Mutual support.Inclusion, approval, or belonging (such as...

It symbolises a powerful and strong enemy. Fighting with a lion means one will soon fight an enemy that is strong and powerful.

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...

The panda is a powerful symbol of abundance and prosperity. Pandas eat bamboo, long a symbol of luck and good fortune; they also eat it slowly and endlessly, connecting the...

Front of body, house, etc.: the more public or ex­pressed part of one’s nature, or attitudes used to meet the world’; a ‘front’ or facade, used to create an impression,...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

If you are deeply committed to your faith, a dream encounter with a prophet or a figure of great spiritual significance such as Muhammad to a Muslim, Gautama Siddhartha to...

Being a witch or wizard can represent: Feeling powerful or powerless somehow in your life.A particular situation in which you’re feeling challenged or you’d like to have more power 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...

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...

(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...

Hunting for wildlife (or something else) can represent: Looking for something you lack, such as information, knowledge, enlightenment, power, self-confidence, self-esteem, a relationship, or a job.An attempt to feel more...