Wealth, “striking oil.” Fuel produces energy, as in Coal.The image of oil today also refers to environmental pollution. In addition to something dirty and destructive at work h...

Nightmares draw your attention to the many hidden fears that may be preventing you from moving forward.In general, nightmares are those dreams that are painful, unpleasant and frig...

The unconscious mind may be hinting to you that the time for “throwing out” unnecessary things is at hand. Letting go of clutter frees the mind and makes more room in the close...

The animal without trickery. As with all Birds, a symbol of sexuality as well as intellectual euphoria and ecstasy.A symbol of peace and creative thoughts. Doves can also be experi...

Baldness, Beard.A symbol of wealth and fertility. In mythology, cutting off the hair is the equivalent of castration. Samson was robbed of his strength when Delilah cut off his loc...

1- Dreaming of being in an arena either as a player or as a spectator highlights the fact that we may need to make the decision to move into a specifically created environment, one...

1- In dreams, it will depend on whether the helmet is being worn by someone else or by the dreamer.If the former, it may have the same symbolism as the mask (see Mask) in that it p...

also see Antlers1- Horns appearing in dreams hark back to the idea of the animal in the human.The god Pan, who represents sexuality as well as life force, wore horns.A horn also re...

1- For most people, the kitchen represents the ‘heart’ of the house.It is the place from which we go out into the world and to which we return. In dreams, the kitchen can often...

1- Linen in dreams on a purely practical level can suggest an appreciation of fine things. Linen tablecloths, for instance, may suggest some kind of a celebration in the sense of o...

A lottery particularly in today’s climate suggests the idea of gaining through taking a risk.To dream of winning a lottery would suggest that one has either been lucky or clever ...

1- Most people have a facade they put on for others, particularly at a first meeting.To dream of a mask often alerts us to cither our own or other people’s facade. When we are no...

1- Sowing in the sense of planting seed - is a symbol which has certain basic images attached to it. It can signify the sexual act, and well as suggesting good husbandry. It can al...

1- The sphinx, for most people in dreams will represent Egypt, and all the mystery it contains.2- Psychologically, and because even today so little is known about it, the sphinx st...

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...

also see Vase1- For many people the tea urn is a symbol of community life, lo dream of one suggests our ability to belong to a community and act for the greater good.2- Just as all...

(see Barefoot, Clothes, Foot)Old, torn shoes symbolize snares along the path, or long, hard roads traveled to obtain your heart’s desire. These can also reveal a tendency to alwa...

Psychological / emotional perspective: In today’s climate of androgynous dressing, goggles and sunglasses in dreams can appear both menacing and in some cases reflective. We must...

Material aspects: In today’s world a hero is considered to be anyone who is held up to public acclaim. This would suggest that it is the quality of determination that has become ...

The emergence of the Internet has radically changed the way we interact with the world in which we live. Through it, people can interact with others of like mind and connect with i...

A scar is evidence of a previous transformation or change that you have already experienced, the pain of which may not yet be healed or forgotten. When a scar is present, it always...

This is an archetypal character aspect that connects you to magic, the occult, and the mysteries of life.The witch is a creature of relatively modern invention with little, if any,...

1. Part of something is better than nothing.2. Confusing (different quarters made today).3. Football. ...

Example: My son comes in and I see he is unwashed and seems preoccupied and as if he has not cared for himself for some days. I ask him what is wrong. He tells me his mother is dea...

Exploring dreams is like uncovering different strata of human psychological history, history we all share.The di­nosaur represents our very basic urges of life such as fear, repro...

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...

In most ancient cultures, consider­ation and even veneration of dreams played a great pan. Some groups felt that dream life was more real and imponant than waking life. Not only w...

See Cloister. Even though the abbey or cloister has no real meaning in today’s world, in a dream it points to the fact that the person is looking for something.The Latin word mon...

Returning to the origin of masculinity, this is often the symbol for Father. As the first Man, you also want to be the “top man.” Be more vigorous in shaping your life. This sy...

If you see a person only from the back, in addition to lack of knowledge of him, it also may express opposition and distance. Rarely will you see yourself from the back, but if tha...

Symbolizes, as do all things that germinate, female sexual organs; but also masculine sexuality and, in general, everything to do with nutrition. Today, it is a frequently occurrin...

Symbol of the ruler, of male strength and vitality, of aid from a wise man; wisdom increasing with age. Nurturing your masculine side. Indicates male superiority and authority (the...

Example: ‘I was walking down the steps of a house, leading into the front area of the basement. I was with a man, perhaps a friend. At the bottom of the steps a psychiatrist was ...

Words are themselves symbols of objects, ideas, or feelings. Whether we look at mathematical equations, a film, a novel, or a business logo, each involves the use of symbols. When ...

The symbols are Virgin Mary, sometimes one’s own mother, a divine female, an old or ageless woman, the Earth, a blue grotto, the sea, a whale, a cave. Whatever the image, it ofte...

How you view the bug depends on your personal relation to it. As a germ or virus, it does not seem to offer any great threat. As a slang expression—”to bugger someone”—it h...

As dreams apparently emerge from what has been named the unconscious, it is helpful to understand ideas regarding it, and something of its nature. In ancient cultures we occasional...

The belt indicates the place where love and beauty (and the fascination with it) reside.The belt (waist), as a physical expression of the connection between the conscious and uncon...

Loss of masculinity and vitality. As a dream image, it is almost always a sign of repressed physical urges. Castration dreams refer mostly to inferiority complexes and feelings of ...

Take a chance on being more open and direct in your communications.It is also possible that somebody is hiding something from you. Or are you hiding something?Folklore: The devil h...

Hat. Symbolizes power, fame, and influence. Points to a high level of awareness that is related in yoga to the Crown chakra (Sahasrara).See Head, King.Since the Middle Ages, a crow...

In the past, dreams about dead people were rather frequent; today they are relatively rare.The land of the dead is that of the unconscious where the Shadow resides.A dead person, a...

Points to intellect, but also arrogance, as with all other symbols that have to do with the head. Vanity and self-expression, as with all symbols concerning jewelry.The type of hat...

Either a positive symbol that refers to new possibilities, or a hint that we are resisting maturity and completion.The child represents the essential in us that we want to see matu...

The obvious meaning is stupidity. But also stubbornness, sexual energy, and vitality.(In the language of the 16th century, “driving an ass” meant to arouse the penis.) Today th...

Difficulty at work. Passing a test points to ambition; failing a test points to inferiority complexes. Also, a symbol of differentiation and self- testing. According to Freud and A...

Overdramatization or fleeing from a problematic situation. Looking for clarification in difficult situations. Flying and Falling appear in Abyss, Elevator, and Trap, usually in nig...

Archetypal symbol for sin, pangs of conscience, and guilt feelings that influence humans to this day. However, today the image of hell is connected to separation from self, a confr...

The animal horn, in the past, was often connected with the devil. Today it is a sign (more or less) of a “healthy” ability to achieve. Also it may be related to the idea of giv...

Hide. This image is an obvious reference to pursuing your own goals. In Greek / Roman mythology Artemis (Diana), the goddess of the moon and a feminine archetype, is also the godde...

Fear of mental overexertion, longing for a simpler, childlike life.A warning to live unconsciously. Also “idiot” in ancient Greece meant the “nonpolitical” common man—in ...

Seeking power. Aggression and symbol for masculinity. However, the knife may also point to security and protection. Often internal suffering and passions are being addressed, point...

Foot. Symbol for setting things in motion on your own initiative, in contrast to being in a vehicle Auto, Car.It is also a symbol of your attitude toward life and, particularly, to...

In the past (but still relevant today), the image of supernatural power that you wish you had. This dream symbol frequently appears when one is feeling worthless. Today, it refers ...

In mythology, the marksman / hunter is often depicted as a centaur, the wild rider. Today he would be seen as the cowboy in Western movies. In antiquity, the feminine equivalent wa...

In the past, adventurous and immature, fleeing from reality and the world. This symbol, in a man s dream, is similar to the Hero. Today we interpret this image in terms of wholenes...

Separating from Parents, a new beginning (particularly when leaving home). Security in the Family, Notice-of-Intention-to-Marry, Sidewalk, and Bureaucrat. Suggestion of helplessnes...

A symbol of wholeness.The Fire of the sun and the Water of the rain come together; contradictions are united.The connection between desire and will.The rainbow has also been a Chri...

See Oven. In the past, the central place for family events, eating, motherliness, woman, and marriage. Similar to Cap. Today, a range does not display an open flame; but the transf...

The shadow is, first of all, that which is invisible.If it becomes visible in your dream, a very important step toward increasing awareness has been taken.You are beginning to beco...

Once a symbol for marriage, because the fire in the hearth was lit in a ritual ceremony with a torch. Then it became a symbol of passing on psychic energies and ideas (Olympic torc...

Ancient symbol for innocence and purity.The unicorn places its horn in the lap of the virgin; it cant be caught in any other way.It is able to remove poison and its effects; it lov...

Particularly in women’s dreams, fear of sexuality. In the case of men, it is partly an expression of fear of the weapons of women. Fear of war.A weapon in a dream also symbolizes...

Marriage. Important and frequent dreams during times of marital and relationship conflicts.It is important how the wedding is celebrated. Also, gains, in a spiritual as well as eco...

Points either to something hidden, as in Backyard, or the open side of the dreamer s personality.According to Freud, the yard symbolizes the vagina, but today this meaning is only ...

1- Previously, ivory was a precious and valuable substance. In today’s more environmentally friendly society, however, it is something which must be preserved. Thus, to dream of ...

1- In Chinese lore, the kite symbolised the wind and even today it represents freedom. So, to dream of flying a kite can remind us of the carefree days of childhood when we were wi...

1- In less sophisticated times bread, because it was made from grain, was also a fit offering for the gods. It was formed into loaves which then became symbols of fertility, nouris...

1- Dreaming of ointment means we need to be aware of the part of ourselves that either needs, or is capablc of, healing.The kind of ointment will often give information as to what ...

1- To be in a pub in a dream and aware of our behaviour indicates how we relate to groups and what our feelings are about society. We may feel that it is appropriate to use a publi...

Hunting for something that seems elusive or hidden from direct view. Due to the soil involved, this may have something to do with personal foundations.Metaphorically digging up the...

(see Bride, Engagement, Relationships, Wedding)Bodily fluids have long been considered very magical, including saliva. Consequently, kisses appear in a diversity of fairy tales and...

Alternative phallic symbol, with its sheath being feminine, similar to a sword.Cutting something out, or away, as one cuts the proverbial apron strings to discover independence.Bru...

(see Flowers, Garden, Herbs)Love and passion. During the Middle Ages, this was commonly used as an aphrodisiac or addition to love potions. Sprigs were also worn by prostitutes to ...

(see Field, Forest, Plants by type, Tires)Raking: Cleaning away something that’s old, but not necessarily without a use. Note that old leaves nourish the land, just as your past ...

Vision: Dreaming about being delayed: you have chosen the wrong support—be better prepared next time.Depth Psychology: Do you have the feeling that you missed a connection? Are...

Vision: Being in a jungle: life is pretty chaotic right now—you don’t know where to go and are fighting a bitter battle.Depth Psychology: The jungle is a symbol of confusion ...

Vision: Dreaming that your face is wrinkled: not to panic, you are going to be young all the way into a ripe old age, even if something painful makes you doubt it. Looking at wrin...

Vision: Seeing yourself as a young person: you keep trying to turn back the clock—but to no avail.The dream is a warning: your rigid and narcissistic attempts “to remain young...

1- Dreams have a way of introducing or rather reintroducing us to truths which we have long known to be.If spirituality is taken to be an inner truth, and religion as that which li...

(see Ascetic, Ascent, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs)Achievements. Overcoming the odds and getting a second chance. Many heroic figures await their rebirth in a mountainside tom...

Traffic tickets are a message from the subconscious that something you’re doing is going to get you into trouble.If the ticket in your dream is for speeding, for example, definit...

Symbols, metaphors, and archetypes in your dream do not appear by accident but usually have a deeper and more powerful significance. Some dreams are simply a way for us to MdigestH...

To dream of old classmates implies that someone from your past is relevant in understanding a present friendship or association. Some inner realization from earlier days will help ...

Dreams of a burial symbolize that you are putting to rest habits and behaviors that no longer support you. You are coming to completion, and letting something or someone go. Dreams...

Dreams of a dandelion symbolize an oracle or fortune telling device. Perhaps you are curious about the outcome of your future. Keep in mind that the best way to ensure a successful...

Dreams of a fortune teller represent your connection to your most mystical, intuitive, psychic aspect of self. This is your link to your own psychic gifts and abilities, as well as...

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...

Symbol: Unlike Freud, who insisted that the rapier is a phallic symbol, we believe today that the rapier stands for “separation,” for cutting something.See Scissors.Vision: D...

Dreams of Mexico or of a Mexican represent passion, music, devotion to family values and Catholicism, and an easy, relaxed lifestyle that includes a daily “siesta”. Your dream ...

Dreams of referring to something as phat represents your desire to be on the cutting edge of cool with regards to fashion, trends, style, and pop culture. Keep in mind that what is...

Dreams of a savings account represent a desire for security and that you are taking action to honor your future needs, wants and desires. Alternatively, a savings account can also ...

Over thousands of years numbers have taken on a mystical and magical quality, which has helped man to understand his world and eventually led to scientific discovery. Numbers and m...

The abnormal or strange traditionally has possessed magical powers, possibilities or opportunities. In dreams we tend to lose the logical scientific side of ourselves and to tap in...

Gives gender-specific: Previously apprenticeships were more valid for men than for women, so to an extent the interpretation for a man or a woman will differ according to their age...

Gives gender-specific: In today’s climate where everything is less regimented, a man dreaming of an army (or being a member of the armed forces) is likely to be about self-discip...

Psychological / emotional perspective: We may be protecting ourselves from something we feel is threatening us. Our way of protecting ourselves may, however, be outdated and inappr...

Priests used to shave their heads to show they had nothing to hide. Before it became simply fashionable in today’s world to be bald, baldness in a dream signified the attainment ...