A result, effect, or consequence often represents a real, imagined, or feared result in your life or mind.
Consider the relationship of the action to its result in the dream, then look for a parallel set of events in your real life, fears, or imagination.
For example, harvesting apples after a long growth cycle might represent your desire for a long-term stock payoff, or receiving a parking ticket while parked illegally might represent a fear of getting in trouble for breaking a rule.
See Also: Cause, Reaping, After
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