1- Whenever one of our dream figures is earning out a specific action we need to look at what is represented by that action. Often a fisherman will represent a provider, or perhaps...

The star is a symbol of success or aspiration in modern life. The star is a shape that is widely used to represent a variety of tangible and intangible things. Stars are used to de...

if a person sees his wife giving birth to a boy whilst she is expecting in real life, she will give birth to a girl. And if she gives birth to a girl, she will deliver a boy.Breast...

Yellow roses: jealous’ and alienation in your love relationship. Wilted roses: your love for another person is dying. Getting pricked by a thorn: you will face obstacles on your ...

Example: ‘I am at a wedding at which we are being served a celebratory chicken lunch. Whilst my back is turned for a moment one of the other guests on the table (who is female bu...

also see Water1- Flood dreams are fascinating, because while frightening, they often indicate a release of positive energy. Usually it is an overflow of repressed or unconscious fe...

1- When fraud appears in a dream, particularly if the dreamer is being defrauded, there is the potential to be too trusting of people.If the dreamer is the one committing fraud, he...

1- Swallowing in a dream suggests we are taking something in. This could be knowledge or information.Dreaming of swallowing one’s pride signifies the necessity for humility, whil...

An old Gypsy belief says that “Should a girl wish to dream of her future husband, it is necessary for her to obtain an apple from a widow on Saint Andrews Eve. She must not give ...

To dream of a cabaret is suggesting a need to ‘lighten up’ regarding another’s choices.Dreaming of performing in a cabaret can indicate a desire to let your hair down and exp...

To dream of a deadline suggests a feeling of pressure to perform; it indicates an unhealthy attitude to your work or job. Difficulty meeting a deadline within a dream shows an unco...

To dream of a vacant sign may indicate a space or emptiness in your psyche. This is possibly a call from your unconscious to find a positive way to express your energy before it ex...

Carrying objects can suggest we are being burdened in some way.To dream of being carried by someone else suggests we are in need of nurturing and support. Whilst carrying another p...

Spiritually, anything that is bad or decaying has finished a positive cycle and is entering a negative one. Whilst a perfectly natural process, we do well to acknowledge this and d...

Gives gender-specific: As customs change we are less likely to dream of bigamy and more likely to dream of multiple liaisons with the opposite sex.For instance, a man might dream o...

Material aspects: In dream imagery, in order to draw the dreamer’s attention to certain qualities, fabulous beasts are shown as having dual characteristics.The centaur represents...

The hands are one of the most expressive parts of the body and signify power and creativity.The right hand is the ‘power’ hand, while the left is passive and receptive. Sometim...

Psychological / emotional perspective: In olden times, the helmet was the attribute of the warrior or hero. Whilst it covered the face, it often had the eye pieces highlighted in o...

Gives gender-specific: Rites of passage often require a formal acknowledgement and this may well be reflected in dreams. By tradition, initiation for men is more overt and physical...

Dreaming of a thumb suggests awareness of how powerful we are.The thumb pointing upwards represents beneficial energy, whilst pointing downwards indicates a negative response....

Gives gender-specific: The torpedo, because of its shape, has obvious connections with masculine aggressiveness and will have this significance in both men’s and women’s dreams...

Psychological / emotional perspective: Turning round or back in dreams is to look to the past for information. Turning on the spot suggests reaching for a different state of awaren...

In general, cultivated flowers symbolize how we can influence and control our development, whilst wild flowers and weeds symbolize spontaneity and how nature’s abundance comes in...

In Victorian America and Europe, flowers were attributed with specific meanings by young men and women who used them during courtship to send messages to each other, whether in a f...

If a specific tarot card appears in your dream the following abbreviated list of the classic meanings of each card might help with your interpretation: The Major Arcana 0- The Fo...

Buddhism and dreams The principle aim of Buddhism is to achieve liberation from the things that bind consciousness to what Buddhists see as the illusory concepts of the self and t...

Dreams of flying are very common and vary from dreamer to dream. Most typically dreamers don’t go on long, high flights; instead they hover about a hundred or so yards from the g...

Freud considered dreams of climbing to represent a longing for sexual fulfillment. Other dream researchers believe climbing dreams suggest moving steadily towards your goals. What ...

[DREAM IMAGES: HALF MAN-HALF WOMAN; HERMAPHRODITE; TRANSVESTITE]The symbol of a person who has attained the perfect balance of male and female characteristics, an androgynous being...

Many of the world’s greatest composers claimed that they heard their greatest works whilst dreaming, or immediately after waking. Mystics talk of the music of the spheres, the et...

Also known as zoomorphism, to dream that you are changing into the form of an animal indicates that you are becoming less civilized and restrained, and becoming more free and insti...

[DREAM IMAGES: CHILD OF NATURE; DIVINE; MAGICAL / INNOCENT; ORPHAN; WOUNDED]The child of nature archetype inspires deep, intimate bonding with natural forces. Although the nature c...

Freud believed that the king and queen represent the dreamer’s parents, whilst a prince or princess represents the dreamer. The queen is a symbol of power and authority in all wo...

The colors, as well as the general interpretation for birds, are significant here. For example, black birds represent one’s shadow side and white birds one’s open, expressive a...

Often a symbol of money in dreams, as in ‘nest egg’. The condition that the egg is in will say a lot about your current financial situation, or your dreams of financial success...

Interpreting the presence of the cuckoo in your dream is difficult, as it can be a symbol of unrequited love or deviousness, whilst also being the herald of spring and an indicator...

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 wi...

In dreams, these treats suggest small rewards. To dream that you are stealing biscuits or cookies signifies that you will let trivial problems and minor disputes annoy you. To drea...

If violence or negative actions are directed against you in your dream, you may be punishing yourself in some way or feel guilty about something.Alternatively, you may be feeling v...

Bad luck superstitions have been around for centuries and vary from culture to culture. Here are some of the most common in Western culture and their appearance in your dream may, ...

Whilst pregnant women often dream about giving birth in anticipation of the upcoming event, dreams of giving birth typically have very little connection with the biological process...

In dreams, hair is a symbol of strength and virility.If the hair is in a good condition, the dreamer may be feeling vital or strong, but if hair is in a bad condition, this can rev...

Hands can signify power and creativity. You use them to express yourself and as extensions of your personality. Consider the nature of the gesture of your hands in your dreams beca...

A factory in your dreams is likely to refer to conformity with society, a typical reaction to a life that lacks individuality, productivity and work. In some cases, it can also ref...

To see corn in your dream signifies abundance, growth and fertility. Also consider the pun that something is ‘corny’. Cornbread and corn on the cob represent nourishment throug...

To see fruit in your dream most often points to the nourishing and beneficial effects of using your talents to help others. To see green fruit in your dream denotes your hastiness ...

To see legumes, peas or beans in your dream symbolizes small annoyances and minor problems. Recall what the legume was associated with in the dream. Pea soup pertains to a cloudy p...

The vast and highly populated country of China might suggest the duality of fragile treasures and mass-produced products—or delicate elements in your life being interspersed with...

Carl Jung talked about recurring dreams he had in which he would discover parts of his house that he didn’t know existed.In these dreams he believed the house represented his per...

The front of the house and activities outside the house represent your persona, the face you show to the world, whereas whatever is inside the house reveals your inner life.If the ...

If you dreamed that you had guests around at your home, much of the interpretation will depend on how you felt about them. Did you welcome them and enjoy their company, or were you...

Dreams of camping, resting or seeking shelter in a cave are common in dreamland, although few of us have explored caves in waking life. In dreams, the cave, as an image of the womb...

Dreams about change are common because the experience of change is an inescapable fact of life and whether the change is minor, such as a new hairstyle, or major, such as getting m...

If, in your dream, you were part of a regiment, this may suggest that you feel safe in numbers, as a part of a crowd or group of people.If you feel sorrow or guilt or resentment, t...

Many women wear trousers or jeans today, and so a dream that either men or women have featuring a dress or skirt may suggest a desire for both sexes to express their feminine side....

To dream in black and white suggests that you need to be more objective in formulating your decisions. You may be a little too unyielding in your thought processes, and thus need t...

As the seal can emerge from the water entirely and live on land, it is sometimes used to represent the emergence from the womb and the losses and gains associated with life. This i...

Toothache often stimulates dreams of dentists. According to Jung, women’s dreams about dentists are associated with giving birth, whilst to Freud, men’s dreams of tooth extract...

One of the most common and often embarrassing dreams is to find yourself naked in a public place, wearing only your underwear or clothes that are see-through. Nakedness may represe...

In waking life red is associated with fire, heat, blood and passion. In dreams, these ‘hot’ themes are often mirrored and the interpretation is typically connected with passion...

If a detective appears in your dream, this may be a sign that you may be attempting to solve an issue or are worrying about something that needs to be cleared up.If a detective is ...

Due to its association with the moon, the crescent in dreams indicates femininity, and non-rational, intuitive power and creativity. It can also represent the beginning or the endi...

Jewels represent qualities that we most value in ourselves and others and to see them set in a necklace, bracelet, ring, earring or other item of jewelry suggests attributes we che...

White is often regarded as the color of purity, truth, goodness and hope, perhaps best represented by the virginal bride. Within a Western context, seeing this color in your dreams...

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 options than yo...

If you have a dream of hearing church bells, it is important to take into account any religious associations you may have; if you are a Christian, the sound of bells suggests a cal...

The study of chemistry in your dream suggests an interest in the way that substances may or may not connect or interrelate with each other. Chemicals symbolize compound aspects, of...

In dreams, metal represents strength, material power and force. It can also suggest strength of will, perhaps unbending emotions or a hard or unfeeling nature. Any metal appearing ...

A mineral is a non-living crystal solid found in nature that is not made from plants or animals. Minerals are the most common non-manmade materials on Earth. There are many differe...

Flood dreams are frightening, but they also suggest a release of energy or pent- up frustration that needs to be set free before progress can be made. To be in the middle of a floo...

Have you had that feeling of zooming through the air, feeling free and unhindered? Flying is one of the most popular dreams because such images can inspire the dreamer, lifting the...

Because of the different colors in gemstones and the different things associated with them, they can all have slightly different meanings when they appear in dreams.If a specific g...

You may have a dream in which you or someone close to you appears to age rapidly, sometimes becoming an elderly person or even a skeleton. Such dreams can be frightening, reflectin...

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 are envisag...

Breathing indicates the presence of life, so in your dream the condition or speed of your breathing may depict your pace of life.If you are holding your breath, this suggests fear ...

In dreams, water is a common theme and its association with the fluid of the womb and its role in evolution make it an archetypal symbol in the dreamer’s emotional life.Water is ...

If the sky is a dominant feature in your dream, you may be thinking about the purpose of your life. A star-studded night sky may represent the unconscious, whereas the daytime sky ...

Dream oceans and seas represent the unconscious emotions, instincts or urges that are influencing your attitude, approach and reactions in waking life. Perhaps their most symbolic ...

Packed bags are associated with death and endings, whilst being unwilling to let go of your baggage or luggage suggests a desire to ward off aging and death. Baggage left on a plat...

Birch is a symbol of honesty, virtue and honor, perhaps because of its tall, straight trunk, pure white bark and translucent catkins. The birch tree is also known as the tree of re...

To dream of being in a strange place, denotes a good legacy from a relation whilst in prison; to the lover, it shows inconstancy and want of affection in the object of your love; t...

Dreams of diving, floating and swimming usually hint at your current emotional state or the need to tap into the resources of your unconscious mind.If you are diving into water in ...

Rivers and streams always represent the way you live your life, as well as the way you see your life. Did you dream of a mean-dering river or one that was direct? The first would s...

To dream you are walking on a crazy, old and narrow wall, denotes that you will engage in some very dangerous enterprise, that will cause you much trouble and vexation; if you get ...

If you are washing yourself, or someone or something else in a dream using water, this suggests the cleansing of negative feelings such as despair or self- doubt. Is it time to cle...

If you dreamed of lighting a fire, what sort of fire was it and who else was there? Kindling a fire represents a summoning of energy, so the context of the fire in your dream shoul...

Money, cash or coins in dreams are often thought to be a sign of emotional transactions.If you give money away, this suggests a generosity of spirit or it might reflect emotional t...

You may have a dream in which left and right become significant.If this is the case, bear in mind that if you are right-handed, the right hemisphere of the brain is thought to cont...

Anthropologists, psychologists and dream analysts often find similar themes in dreams that appear to transcend all generations and cultures. Whilst not all experts agree on the sam...

Shopping centers or malls are associated with making choices and in many dreams they serve as the backdrop for meeting friends, or trying to find the right item for yourself or som...

Toxic substances, such as cigarette smoke, controlled drugs and alcohol and other environmental toxins that can make you ill and pollute the environment often represent emotional t...

In dreams, brothers tend to depict an aspect of yourself rather than the brother himself. They can also represent the characteristics you like or dislike about your own siblings an...

Buddhism, far more than Christianity or Islam, has a very strong pacifist element. The orientation toward non-violence has played a significant role in the political history of Bud...

If you dream of flower-buds in the middle of winter, your unconscious may be mirroring your longing for spring and warmth. It might relate to a budding relationship, a potential ta...

The rose is universally used to symbolize love and passion. As the flower of many goddesses, it also suggests femininity, beauty and fertility. In dreams, roses typically suggest r...

To see bread in your dream represents the basic needs of life, or aspects of things or people that sustain you. Bread may also signify the positive qualities and great things you h...

If the foods in your dream are breakfast foods such as cereal and toast, these may suggest your attitude to a new project. It is worth recalling how these foods were eaten. Was the...

To see or taste butter in your dream suggests that you are looking to be gratified in some area of your life. It suggests the richness of simplicity and the unaffected perspectives...

To dream of spices or herbs suggests you need more variety in your life. You need to look at a situation or relationship from a different perspective. To dream of growing herbs sug...