also see Introduction1- When we dream of a figure of the opposite sex we are attempting to give meaning and validity to the attributes and qualities of that particular sex. Thus a ...

1- In dreams, the defence mechanisms we put in place to prevent ourselves from deeply feeling the impact of such things as relationships, love, anxiety or pain can often manifest a...

1- The people who appear in dreams are the characters with which we write our ‘play’. Often they appear simply as themselves, particularly if they are people we know or have a ...

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 the figure...

1- A knight appearing in a dream, particularly a woman’s, can have the obvious connotation of a romantic liaison - the knight in shining armour. This actually is a manifestation ...

see Introduction...

1- As a holder of beautiful things, any receptacle such as a vase, water pot, pitcher or urn tends to represent the feminine within a dream. Such an object can also signify creativ...

also see IntroductionWhen in dreams we arc conscious of a word being repeated, it can be either the sound that is significant or the meaning.Certain words have esoteric meanings, s...

also see Archetypes1- To hear a siren as in an ambulance or fire engine - is to be warned of danger.For those old enough to remember, such a siren will evoke memories of war and de...

Consult the individual entry, religious buildings above and also spiritual imagery in the introduction....

1- The number of sides the shape has will be significant (See Numbers), as will the colours (See Colours). At a certain stage of development the geometric shapes which will give th...

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 and the tea...

1- To dream of being a tenant suggests that at some level we do not want to take responsibility for the way we choose to live. We do not want to be burdened by having full responsi...

1- In dreams anything wild always represents the untamed. Within each of us there is a part that dislikes being controlled in any way.It is the part of ourselves which needs to be ...

Introduction: Understanding the Shadow Self If someone is mean in your dream, this is often your shadow expressing itself. The shadow represents the part of you that is critical an...

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(Benediction, Grace, Light) In a dream, blessings represent one’s life, hearing, sight, good health, wealth, good qualities, contentment, gratitude, faith, guidance, submission ...

(Knowledge, Town, Village) Entering a city in a dream means appeasement than leaving it.A city in a dream also represents a learned person, a wise man and a scholar.If one enters ...

(See Dream interpreter, Moon. Also see Introduction)...

(Small hawk) In a dream, a kite means an insouciant or a languorous ruler who is audacious, defiled and stouthearted. Ifone catches and trains a wild kite to hunt for him and he fi...

(Adversary; Boy; Foe; Hidden treasure; Opponent, Power, Snake, Unjust ruler, Woman) To meet an enemy in a dream signifies honor, signing a treaty, rising above differences, rece...

(God’s prophet Joseph, upon whom be peace, arb. Yiisuf) Seeing God’s prophet Joseph (uwbp) in a dream means attaining high rank or a vice-regency. Seeing him (uwbp) in a dream ...

If one sees himself as a prisoner being sold in a slave market in a dream, it means honor if the buyer is a woman, and difficulties if the buyer is a man.The higher the price he is...

1- Folk-tales, such as the one about telling one’s troubles to the bees, can surface in dreams without us necessarily recognising what they mean.The beehive is said to represent ...

1- A crab appearing in a dream can indicate mothering, particularly of the ‘smother love’ type, but can also be the qualities of unreliability and self-interest.The crab can al...

also see Buildings1- A door in a dream signifies a movement between two states of being. It can represent entry into a new phase of life, such as puberty or middle age. There may b...

also see Introduction1- The enchantress is such a strong image within both the masculine and feminine psyches that she can appear in dreams in many guises. She is the feminine prin...

Difficulty or tricky situation in life; a situation you might fall into’; a place to hide or feel protected in—therefore womblike feelings; an escape route; a way of ‘seeing ...

Having written a dream down, by using highlighting pens to make all matching words the same colour, one can immediately see the main issues in some dreams.Example: ‘We walk aroun...

According to Freud, one of the major pro­cesses of the unconscious is condensation. This means that within one element in a dream, such as the strange room we dream we are in or t...

1- Dreaming of being famous or of achieving fame within a chosen field signifies that we ourselves need to recognise and give ourselves credit for our own abilities. In waking life...

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 hermit.2- Th...

1- The hive usually represents an area of work where there is considerable industry and activity going on, and where the best use is made of all possible resources.To dream of bein...

General Symbolism of Birds in Dreams Birds in dreams usually represent freedom, imagination, thoughts, and ideas that require freedom to manifest. Since ancient Pagan times, birds ...

1- Most of us are capable of creating an ideal person on whom to project our fantasies and wishes. We are not at this stage particularly in touch with reality. In dreams a film, po...

see Introduction...

1- Actually becoming invisible in a dream disappearing - would indicate cither that we are not ready to face the knowledge that understanding would bring us, or that there is somet...

1- When we are undertaking a pilgrimage in a dream we are recognising the purposeful, directed side of our personality. We have a goal in life, which may require faith to achieve.2...

also see Maze1- On a purely practical level, the labyrinth appearing in dreams signifies the need to explore the hidden side of our own personality. With its many twists, turns and...

The landscape in a dream can be an integral part of the interpretation. It usually mirrors feelings and concepts that we have and therefore reflects our personality.A rocky landsca...

1- In olden times the mandrake root was taken to symbolise man. It was often used in magical ceremonies, and thus became significant in the same way that a voodoo doll can be signi...

1- Wisdom is a quality that is developed, often by being able to interpret our own and others dreams.To dream that we arc wise indicates the potential we have to inn our lives succ...

also see Time1- Night signifies a period of rest and relaxation. It can, however, also suggest a time of chaos and difficulty.It is a time for ‘ghosties, ghoulics and things that...

1- When we dream of old things, we are touching into the past and perhaps need to bring some kind of knowledge forward, so that we can make use of it in the present day.Dreaming of...

1- Inherent in the figure of the outlaw is someone who has gone against the laws of society. In dreams therefore, that part of ourselves which feels that it is beyond the law will ...

1- The placenta is a source of nourishment for the babv in the womb. In dreams, this becomes a symbol of how one gains nourishment from one’s surroundings. It also suggests ways ...

If a silver coin is given to a single person, the indication is that an engagement will be broken; while a gold coin signifies distress through the introduction of a rival....

To dream of yourself gardening indicates a time of positive and grounded action from which good things will occur.To be pruning back overgrown bushes may indicate the introduction ...

An introduction to a stranger who will tell good news....

To dream you are Darning denotes the introduction of a new and kindly friend.To see it is a warning against gossip....

Your affairs are on the mend, and there is more reason to rejoice than to despair.An introduction will cheer you shortly....

A pleasant evening and an introduction which will lead to friendship....

An introduction to an attractive stranger in your own home. Be careful of your private papers....

To dream of hideous Yells and noises is a sign of peace after strife.An introduction will alter your plans....

See Types of Dreams (Introduction)....

The expression or release of emotions are very typical and healthy in dreams. Often, because of the lack of inhibitions in the dream state, you might experience extremes that your ...

The pig is taken in western belief to indicate ignorance, stupidity, selfishness and gluttony. We may be beginning to recognize these unattractive qualities in ourselves; without s...

See archetypes in the introduction, hero / heroine and people...

Consult the entries for book, letter, library, list and medium as well as the information on spiritual imagery in the introduction....

(Such as a church, mosque or temple) as an environment for us to consider our system of belief, any religious building will suggest a place of sanctuary and refuge and a place wher...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

You might like to consult the entries for baptism, ceremony, magic / magician, mantra and ziggurat, as well as the information on spiritual imagery in the introduction....

See necklace, beads and spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See medium as well as spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See introduction...

Spiritually a shell is a miniature representation of the process of life and death. You might also like to consult the entry for snail as well as the information for spiral in shap...

In spiritual development the shield appears as a symbol of a particular stage of growth.It is at this point that we need to appreciate that we have control over our own destiny. Th...

A skeleton in dreams alerts us to our attitude to the macabre. We are aware that the physical must ‘die’ or change, but that there is still a framework left.The skull in dreams...

There is a point when, as we are developing spiritually, we lose our sense of time. Speeding things up may appear as slowing things down, and vice versa. This is all part of the sp...

Spiritually the spider represents the great mother in her role as the weaver of life. She weaves destiny from the body of her self and is, therefore, the creator. In coming to term...

As a representation of our spiritual progression, the spire suggests the movement from the secular to the sacred. It has represented this from time immemorial. Consulting the entry...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See introduction...

The stranger in a dream represents that part of ourselves that we do not yet know. There may be a feeling of awe or of conflict with which we need to deal before we can progress. A...

See introduction...

See religious buildings in buildings as well as spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

Polynesian peoples believe that a person’s mana, their spiritual power or life force, is displayed through their tattoo. In spiritual terms a tattoo can suggest a group identity,...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

Material aspects: Dream images connected with television drama series and ‘soaps’ where we are able to follow a story are much to do with our ability to recognize archetypes th...

Temptation is one of the biggest spiritual barriers we must overcome. Often it is a conflict between the self and the ego. Consult the entry for siren and also the information on e...

See anxiety dreams in the introduction...

The biblical and nomadic image of being able to pack up one’s tent and steal away is the spiritual meaning here. We are not tied to any one place, but can move to where we need t...

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A spiritual threat is one that forces us to reassess our beliefs. Most often it will contain options of action that lead to a degree of inevitability either way. Once on that parti...

Spiritual torture can be a conflict between right and wrong and spiritual torment is the mental agony, which ensues when we must make choices between two or more courses of action....

Both in its symbolic meaning of a protector and as a representative of spiritual matters, the totem pole suggests strength and power. In a dream a totem pole can link us back to a ...

See introduction...

See introduction...

In a spiritual sense transport is being carried from one state of consciousness to another. This change in consciousness is not necessarily by our own volition. Riding either a hor...

A vicar is a man of god and spiritually has authority over us. He is often the authority figure to whom we have given control. Also consult the entries for priest in the archetypes...

See spiritual imagery in the introduction...

See hypnopompic and hypnogogic in the introduction...

Wandering as a spiritual concept means going wherever life’s path takes us.It is particularly recognized in the taoist religion and signifies going with the flow. You might also ...

Water is such a life giving force that it symbolizes the flow of life energy itself.It is a rather mysterious substance, given that it has the ability to flow through, over and rou...