See “shade”...

A warning to avert the situation...

Might depict what has arisen in your life out of relationship with father, one’s relationship with authority, a view of how one uses power or authority. ...

To dream of figures, indicates great mental distress and wrong. You will be the loser in a big deal if not careful of your actions and conversation. ...

Symbolic of arousal and sexuality, Jer. 4:30 ...

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 or in som...

(Such as teachers etc.) - see Individual Entries and also see Authority Figures in People Section...

A pan of our personality left un­developed or not integrated.For instance we may have musi­cal ability which was suppressed by the need to bnng up children. Also a pan of self ma...

Strong shadows in your dreams indicate pessimism and the possibility of failure. However bright your prospects seem, you will still be conscious of the fact that things could go te...

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 the...

Feeling ‘put in the shade’; feelings still overshadowing one from past experiences or relationships; feeling inferior, protection; occasionally a sense of the dead or fear of t...

Example: A shadow thing came very quickly up the stairs, along our corridor and into the bed­room, over to the bed to bend over me. I felt fear as I never felt it before and I sta...

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...

Vision: Seeing your own shadow: detach from negative friends—troubles and grief are at your door. Sitting in the shade: be careful—someone is about to cheat you. Seeing the sh...

(Astrologers, magicians etc.) Any character within our dreams who appears to have knowledge of magical practices or similar types of knowledge is usually our first introduction to ...

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, ...

To dream of a multitude of unrelated figures is a forerunner to the discovery of some previously hidden rivalry or opposition; however, you will be better able to combat it in the ...

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 hidden figure should ...

Hiding from or being trapped by animals can suggest you are feeling controlled or threatened by your urges or the emotions or feelings of others.If the animal is watching you, your...

For some people it was the father who was the ultimate arbiter of discipline and authority when growing up and any appearance of your father in your dreams may remind you of punish...

Being attacked, beaten, or otherwise harmed can represent: A feeling or fear of persecution, hostility, aggression, criticism, or other hurtful expression by someone else.A situati...

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 ...

Historical figures typically represent the kind of person you would like to be or could be, as people in dreams often represent aspects of yourself of which you may be unaware. The...

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 as the sourc...

The origin of dreams of being chased or attacked probably dates back to an era when humans fought off beasts or other tribal members to survive. The ‘monsters’ of today are mor...