It is common to dream about houses. They usually symbolize our emotional and psychological selves. All of your experiences, stages of development, and parts of your conscious and u...

The element offire in a dream represents might. Fire in a dream also means love.A product that is touched by fire in the process of its manufacturing or cooking in a dream means ar...

Residents of your emotions. Take note of his appearance and personality. Some people believe that when you dream about fish you, will soon find out that you or someone you know is ...

When interpreting this dream, consider all of the details and the quality of your experience. Did you see a light at the end of the tunnel, or were you trapped in a tunnel unable t...

Interpreting numbers that we see in dreams may be difficult. Their meaning my be very personal, such as a reflection of financial concern or any other area of daily life represente...

Interpreting numbers that we see in dreams may be difficult. Their meaning my be very personal, such as a reflection of financial concern or any other area of daily life represente...

1- When animals appear in a dream they usually represent an aspect of the personality which cannot be properly understood except on an instinctive level. Animal with a cub This w...

1- Traditionally to dream of death indicated the possibility of a birth or a change in circumstances in one’s own life or that of people around. Because in the past death held gr...

also see Clothes1- Often in previous times the glove had greater significance than it docs nowadays. Because it was so much part of social etiquette it represented honour, purity a...

1- A figure wearing a hood in a dream will always appear to be slightly menacing. While not necessarily being evil, there may be a part of us which has been threatened.The hood can...

1- A medal is often a reward for good work or for bravery, so when one appears in a dream, it is a recognition of our own abilities.If we are giving someone else a medal then we ar...

also see Planets1- The moon has always represented the emotional and feminine self.It is the intuition, the psychic, love and romance.To dream of the moon, therefore, is to be in t...

1- When heavy demands are made on us which we do not feel capable of meeting, a vampire can appear in a dream. We are figuratively being ‘suckcd dry.’ The vampire or blood suck...

To dream of cats is to link with the feline, sensuous side in human beings, usually in women. Goddesses such as bast the egyptian cat goddess are usually represented as having two ...

A symbol of authority that may be represented by a father figure...

Many people seem to have dreams about committing adultery or about their spouse committing adultery (cheating or being cheated on). In this dictionary there is a definition for che...

This is a dream about communication that is changeable or impermanent.A pencil symbolically connects with communication issues.The fact that they are erasable adds an element of im...

This image is connected to memories of the past and can indicate a desire to compartmentalize feelings.The frame around a picture completes it. We display imagery that reflects par...

You are formulating a new idea, project, or direction in your life.A pregnancy represents the appearance of something new on the horizon. All ideas, changes in direction, and physi...

To carry a bright one, success, an especially favorable dream for lovers; a dim lamp, sickness; a light that goes out or is extinguished, death; or at least danger (Raphael). In an...

Usually repressed natural drives, particularly sexual feeling—one can express physical sex, yet still repress sexual longing and connected emotions of tenderness.It is what is un...

also see Horns1- The deer is a noble animal, so the interpretation differs if the antlers are mounted, as in a trophy, or are seen on the animal.If the latter then the interpretati...

1- This can represent a badge of office or family ties. It depends on the gender of the dreamer and the content of the dream whether this image is negative or positive.2- If worn b...

also see Body1- From time immemorial blood has represented the life-carrier or the life force, lo dream of a violent scene where blood appears indicates that we are being self-dest...

1- A comb is a many-toothed implement and often emphasises the need to neaten or tidv something up in our lives. We need to tidy up our thoughts. In a man’s dream, it can indicat...

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...

Some dream researchers, especially at the turn of the century, theorized that the symbols in dreams were opposite to what they appeared. Good represented evil, joy represented sadn...

(see Darkness, Sky, Space)Your unrealized wishes.The tradition of wishing on stars is very ancient, going back to Northern peoples who wished on the first star (Venus) as a type of...

1- In Pagan times, the candle or taper represented the dispersing of darkness and a way of worshipping power.To dream of candles indicates that we arc trying to clarify something t...

1- Dance has always represented freedom and been symbolic of other actions which were necessary for survival.To be dancing in a dream portrays the creation of happiness, feeling at...

1- When we find ourselves in dangerous circumstances in dreams, we are often reflecting the anxieties and dilemmas of evervday life. We may be conscious that our activities could b...

A computer disk in a dream could suggest a great deal of information and knowledge is available to us.A compact disc can have a similar significance except that its content, being ...

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...

such as Griffins, Unicorns, Minolaurs1- In dream imagery, in order to draw the dreamer’s attention to certain qualities, animals may be shown as having characteristics belonging ...

also see Birds1- To dream of a falcon or any trained bird can represent energy focused on a particular project with freedom to act. Such a dream mav allow us to concentrate on our ...

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...

1- Flowers in a dream usually give us the opportunity to link to feelings of pleasure and beauty. We are aware that something new, perhaps a feeling or ability is beginning to coni...

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...

1- Aggressiveness can be represented in many ways, and to dream of kicking someone often allows the expression of aggression in an acceptable way. We would not necessarily do this ...

1- The laurel or bay tree is less like- ly to appear in dreams nowadays, unless the dreamer is either a gardener or has particular knowledge of symbolism. In former times, it would...

also see Authority Figures in People1- Whenever an authority figure appears in a dream, it is very often harking back to our relationship with our father, with the need to be told ...

1- Any metal appearing in dreams represents the restrictions of the real world. It can represent basic abilities and attributes, but also can be hardness of feeling or emotional ri...

also see Mandate1- Any intricate pattern appearing in dreams usually signifies the pattern of our lives. We probably need to consider life as a whole, but also to understand and re...

also see Wadding1- When we dream ol” packing suitcases, as though going on a journey, we arc highlighting the need to prepare carefully for the next stage of our lives. There is ...

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...

1- In olden times, a plait using three strands indicated the interweaving of body, mind and spirit. It also represented the influences which were assimilated by a growing girl and ...

1- The fear of failure is a very strong emotion. Often it can be represented in dreams by a precipice.To step off a precipice is taking risks, since we do not know the outcome of o...

1- Quicksand signifies a lack of security. In old-fashioned dream interpretation it represented business difficulties.2- To find ourselves trapped in quicksand suggests that we hav...

also see Analyst1- In dreams, to shrink is to have a desire to return to childhood, or to a smaller space in order to be looked after. In everyday life we may be aware of losing fa...

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...

1- Any violence in dreams is a reflection of our own inner feeling, sometimes about ourselves, sometimes about the situations around us. Often the type of violence is worthy of not...

1- How we interpret wool depends on whether the image we have is of lamb’s wool or of knitting wool (see Knitting). Lamb’s wool may stand for blurred thoughts and feelings.We h...

1- To dream of a will or any legal document is connected with the way in which our unconscious side can push us into taking notice of our inner needs.To be making a will is to be m...

A spiritual community to which we belong can be represented in dreams by a city, since a city was originally given status because it had a cathedral....

Psychological / emotional perspective: As harvesting become more mechanized we lose our connection with the community spirit it once engendered.To be taking part in a harvest, or p...

To give up power, abilities, represented by removed limb or part. Cutting off unnecessary parts of self, which should be integrated, not rejected. For example, loss of right arm me...

When a box is opened, previously hidden items are unveiled. So, this dream can be a symbol of intellectual exploration because you are discovering the contents of your psyche.If wh...

You are looking to grow and expand in your life and are expending a great deal of effort to this end.A climb is the effort that must be expended to reach a particular goal. All goa...

E-mail is the communication venue of the new world order. We are simultaneously brought closer together and further isolated by this almost instantaneous way of connecting our thou...

This dream indicates a need to sacrifice a way of being or thinking that no longer serves you. Such a sacrifice is a symbolic movement in the process of change and the evolution of...

In general terms, hair is a feminine symbol of beauty and attractiveness, but it also connects to strength and power as expressed by the Samson myth, where hair was the secret to g...

This symbolizes a desire to increase your confidence through enhanced abilities. Most special powers can be related to one of the four elements of fire, air, water, and earth.A pow...

Something is making a deep and penetrating impact on you, perhaps a betrayal of some sort.The act of stabbing creates a very narrow, deeply penetrating wound that can do a surprisi...

Purity and wholeness are represented by white, as this is the unification of all the colors of light that are visible to the human eye. For some, white is the color of highest spir...

Freud believed that all dreams were wish-fulfillment dreams about sexual activity.According to Freud, virtually every dream topic—from the phallic symbolism of a clenched fist or...

Type of protection represented by fabric, color, and design; research accordingly...

The end of a partnership; sometimes represented by the color of gray; see “marry”...

May be represented as a hostile nationality, military force, dangerous animal, etc.; Research accordingly...

Unmerited favor, gracious spirit; may be represented by a sky blue color...

A spiritually immature person may be represented as a younger person; see “age”...

Elusive; represented by a watch, clock, etc., Research numbers; see “candle” and “dust”...

1. If a character in the dream has been mistreated by the dreamer, fear of repercussions for the dreamer.2. Fear of being abused or taken advantage of.3. If dreamers witness someon...

1. An aspect of personality as represented by the dead person.2. A need to resolve old issues—likely in relation­ships, often behavioral—and finally lay them to rest.3. An ov...

1. Anger at aspects of self represented by parents (e.G., Nurturing mother, overprotective father).2. Repressed anger at parents or parental figures.3. Desire for a quiet life. ...

1. A message from one level of consciousness to another concerning present circumstances or situations (note symbol­ism of time period represented).2. An effort to avoid present d...

If a believer sees himself defeated in a dream, it means that he will wear the helmet of a warrior and win the battle against his enemy. Ifone sees himself defeated and shows no fe...

Clouds are made of air and water, two of the four basic elements. Some would say that the soul is represented by air and spirit by water. Your positive energy and idealism could be...

The priest in your dream could represent spiritual needs, your conscience, a desire to be virtuous, inner guidance, or your higher self. This dream could be comforting if it reassu...

Any dream with the moon or moonlight in it relates to the feminine aspect of the life force energy.The moon is a very powerful symbol, just as it is an enormous energetic force in ...

The lungs and heart of the earth, the rainforest is the birthplace of the oxygen that makes our atmosphere home to life itself.The earth as a whole is a symbol for the self as a co...

Any water in a dream is symbolic of the emotional side of your nature. In the case of a reservoir, there is the element of storage of the sustenance of life that is represented by ...

The principle of death and rebirth is what is represented by the scorpion. In the astrological zodiac, the scorpion is the only archetype that can kill, so Scorpio relates to death...

Profound abilities in the area of creativity are represented by the spider web.A spider’s webbing is a miraculous feat of engineering and unparalleled beauty. Its purpose is twof...

We received an interesting amount of mail about dreams containing planes and plane crashes. It appears that people often dream about being in a plane crash, witnessing a crash, or ...

You are in control and most likely utilizing other than physical powers to get to your goal whether you are consciously aware of it or not. Also, are you a pilot, part of the crew,...

Seeing and at times just thinking about cockroaches makes a person feel squeamish and repulsed. When dreaming about these dreaded insects, the unconscious mind may be hinting to th...

As like with most other animals, the deer in your dream may represent some aspect of your intuition or it may be a message from your unconscious. In some parts of Asia, deer are co...

A fortunate dream denoting happiness and fidelity at home (Artemidorus). Originally an erotic symbol as the bird of Aphrodite, it became at a later date the bird of holiness, symbo...

A dream forecasting long life to the person represented, especially if the portrait be painted on wood.To receive or to give one away, treason (Gypsy). ...

To see a broad, rapid and muddy river is a dream denoting difficulties; calm and clear augurs happiness and prosperity (Raphael). The river is usually taken as a symbol of human li...

A dream of temptation and of evil (Gypsy). Obviously the dream interpreters of modern times have accepted the Christian and Jewish symbolism, rather than that of more remote antiqu...

All dwelling places generally represent the dreamer’s psychological, emotional, or spiritual condition.The dream may reflect a current reality, issue, or dilemma and attempt to b...

This dream symbol can be very complicated and its meaning is specific to the dreamer (as all dream symbols are).If you normally take the train to work and it is a part of your dail...

Considering that our being has emerged from the tiny combination of sperm and ovum, a huge growth has emerged from a tiny beginning. This potential is frequently represented by the...

Suggests directing attention or desire towards what is represented by target or goal. Gun being aimed: directing an­ger, sexuality or attention. ...

The male within the female, shown as a man in a woman’s dreams. Physically a woman is predominantly fe­male, but also has a clitoris and produces some male hor­mones. Psycholog...

If the dreamer is in the cage: frustration arising from a sense of social pressure restraining expression, or from one’s moral restraints imprisoning one; feeling caged by lack o...

Sigmund Freud was the founder of modern therapeutic analysis of dreams. Freud encouraged clients to relax on a couch and allow free associations to arise in con­nection with aspec...

One’s father; what you are ruled by; feelings of inferi­ority/superiority. Also in times past the king represented the group, the overall collective psyche of the people. He bec...