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Abandonment
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
You must consider this dream's varying aspects in order to interpret it.
Your unconscious may be giving you messages regarding what needs to be
kept and needs to be let go. Traditional dream interpretations say that
if you are the one being abandoned in your dream, it is a dream of the
contrary and you may experience reconciliation or recovery from trouble
or illness. Please remember that the unconscious is attempting to
compensate for an imbalance in the conscious. For example if you are
overly attached to someone in daily life, in the dream state you may be
abandoned by him/her. This is an attempt by the unconscious to make you
aware of your dependency.
Abdomen
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Dreaming about any body part is a way to bring the dreamer's conscious
attention to it. When, in your dream, you are feeling pain or discomfort
in this area or any other area of the body, consider how well that part
of your body is functioning in real life. Being health-conscious is a
positive thing and both psychological and physical factors need to be
considered. At times our unconscious knows that something is wrong even
before we have any symptoms. "Old wives' tales" tell us that this is a
dream of the contrary and that you will have lots of vigor and good
health.
Abortion
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
A woman that had this experience is
most likely to have many dreams about it. Even though the dream may be
disturbing or anxiety-provoking, it is a healing dream. It is possible
that in your dream state you are working toward acceptance and are
resolving any unconscious feelings. If a man is having this dream, it
usually means that he is experiencing guilt feelings and may be
anticipating failure of some kind. If a woman who has not had this
experience is having this dream, it may be a warning about her health or
may indicate that she is feeling significant anxiety about current
endeavors.
Actor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Sometimes dreaming about a famous actor or actress may be a
wish-fulfilling dream, or it could hold important messages about
ourselves. We admire celebrities and may wish to have some of their
characteristics. Consider the personality traits or any other trait that
attracts you to that person. This will help you figure out why you are
dreaming about him or her. If you are dreaming that someone is acting,
you may be dreaming about yourself. The dream could be pointing out some
of the roles that you play in life. Among the many roles we play are
parent, spouse, lover, student, professional, etc.. We behave somewhat
differently in each of those roles. The actor in your dreams could be
showing you how well you "play" some of your roles in life or how others
perceive you.
Adultery
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
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 cheating and here I will add a few
more thoughts about this dream topic. Many dreams come from the private
unconscious and are a reflection on thoughts, fears, desires, issues or
are a response to stressful or anxiety provoking situations. The details
of the dream need to be considered before attempting an interpretation.
Details such as who is cheating on whom and what are the circumstances
surrounding this dream event, need to be established. At times people
have dreams about cheating on their spouses as a response to a long and
monogamous relationship. The dream may be a compensation for boredom,
monotony or unhappiness. On the other hand, the dream could be about you
connecting to deeper parts of self, which is represented by a desirable
person of the opposite sex. On rare occasions a person may suspect, or
feel on some level, that their mate is not faithful but is not willing
to admit this consciously. Thus, in the dream state the individual
confronts his fears and from there may begin to deal with the situation
on a conscious level.
"The
dream reveals the reality which conception lags behind." Franz Kafka
Aging
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
Dreaming about old people or your own aging may have several
different meanings. An old man may symbolize wisdom and forgiveness
while an old woman may represent life and death. In general, aging may
represent the wisdom that a person acquires through experience. The
dream may also be giving you a message in regard to life's lessons. This
may be a good time for you to apply some of your experience and
knowledge to a current situation. This dream may also be a reflection of
your concerns about aging. If you are thinking about your mortality and
do not welcome maturing and age, the dream may be bringing out some of
your worries and/or vanities.
Airplane
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
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
being bombed or shot at from planes. Airplanes, like all other vehicles,
symbolize a portion of your life's journey. The part of your life which
is represented is usually a memory, material from your unconscious mind,
or something that is physically far away from you. Since we use planes
to travel to places that are far away, the logical progression of this
interpretation is that the airplane is symbolic of an event,
individuals, or emotions that are either in the past, physically apart
from you, or deep in the unconscious and far from conscious thought.
Disturbing dreams in which you are being bombed or where you see a
bloody crash scene may be trying to bring up issues and feelings that
have been buried in the unconscious mind (from the past or the present)
but are still powerful and disturbing to the dreamer. The more powerful,
vivid, and disturbing this dream is, the greater the necessity to
interpret and obtain a satisfactory meaning.
See also:
Car,
Travel.
Alcohol
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Understanding the symbol of alcohol
in your dreams depends on the relationship you have with it in daily
life. If you drink regularly, you need to look at the other details of
your dream more carefully. However, if you drink rarely or never, then
this dream could represent a need for you to escape from your daily
stress and your desire to get quick relief. The alcohol could be
suggesting a need for healing and getting in balance. Your unconscious
mind may be suggesting outrageous things in hopes that you get the
message to "have fun, dream dreams, and get out of your own head!"
Please keep in mind that the purpose of dreams is to raise our
consciousness and to assist us in having better lives. The message in
the dream about alcohol is most likely not encouraging you to drink but
it may represent a need to feel better or get better.
Alien
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
Occasionally, people will have dreams
about UFO's and aliens. What these dreams symbolize, collectively or
individually is difficult to explain and understand. Meeting and talking
to aliens may suggests that significant changes are coming into your
life and, at the moment, things feel strange and foreign to you. If you
dream that you are the alien, it suggests that you may feel detached
from some parts of yourself and from others. You may be a stranger in
your immediate surroundings, and some self-evaluation and
familiarization is suggested.
Alligator
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This cold-blooded animal could hold several different meanings in
your dream. It could symbolically represent something from your memory,
emotions, or a current situation or individual in your life. Some think
that the alligator represents verbal power used in a destructive way
(angry and hurtful words). Others believe that it represents an enemy.
Consider the details in your dream and your level of fear. This dream
symbol should encourage you to look at some of your more "dangerous"
emotions, memories, and experiences. The alligators in your dreams will
begin to lose the power to frighten you as your understanding increases.
Carl Jung said that all wild animals indicate latent affects (feelings
and emotions that we do not readily deal with). They are also symbolic
of dangers (hurtful and negative things) being "swallowed" by the
unconscious.
Ambulance
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
In old dream dictionaries, dreaming about an ambulance could be
labeled as a dream of warning. In more modern terms, your unconscious
mind may by attempting to convey information that you have been
unwilling to deal with consciously. Pay attention to your physical body
and see if your health is an issue. Otherwise, this dream may be
pointing to some urgent situation in your life. Consider all of the
details in your dream. Examine your daily life and make an attempt to
see if there is something that requires your immediate attention.
Amputation
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This is a frightening dream which may be due to anxiety and fear. It
suggests feelings of frustration, anger, and powerlessness on the part
of the dreamer. This dream may also be related to a radical removal of
something from one's life. Some believe that you are trying to get rid
of something that is no longer desirable or necessary or that the limb
or the part being amputated has lost its power. According to New Age
thinking, the right side of the body is usually associated with the
ability to give emotionally, psychologically and physically to yourself
and others, while the left is linked with the ability to receive. Carl
Jung said that the left side represents the unconscious while right
indicates the conscious.
Amusement Park
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This dream may be pointing to one of your perceptions about life or
be symbolic of life itself. You may see some parts of your life as
lively, interesting, adventurous and entertaining. On the other hand,
depending on the details of the dream you may see yourself as being on a
wild ride, where nothing is terribly serious and life is a perpetual
"roller coaster ride." If you have been dealing with a significant
amount of stress in your daily life or have been overworked, this dream
may be a form of compensation. The dream's message may be to encourage
you to find time for fun and relaxation as well as to remind you that
life is full of ups and downs and that a light-hearted attitude may be a
refreshing change.
Anchor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Dream interpretation is very personal
and each dream speaks to you in the most intimate way. The anchor symbol
could have varying meaning depending on what is going on in your life.
It may be saying "Stay put!" or "This is a good place to lay down your
anchor." Dreams involving anchors are hints from your unconscious and
may suggest a need to reflect and economize.
Angels
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
In the past ten years there has been
a renewed appreciation and interest in angels. They represent goodness,
protection, and the heavenly realm. As a dream symbol they may attempt
to focus the dreamer's attention on his own divine qualities and the
supportive and loving aspects of life. Some say that dreaming about
angels is a symbol of good luck, while others believe that you will see
an angel in your dream around the time when there is a birth or death in
your family, or in your close circle of friends. Angels are mystical and
spiritual symbols; traditionally they have been the messengers of God.
The interpretation of your dream angel depends on your own views.
Generally, the message coming up from your unconscious may be of
important magnitude, so record your dream and think about all of its
details and implications.
Anger - Angry
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This may be a carry-over from your
daily life. In our dreams we can experience and express such feelings
safely. Feeling great anger in your dream may be disturbing but pay
attention to it and attempt to deal with all of your emotions in a more
appropriate and productive manner.
Animals
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Carl Jung said that all wild animals
indicate latent affects (feelings and emotions that we do not readily
deal with). They are also symbolic of dangers (hurtful and negative
things) being "swallowed" by the unconscious. The interpretation of the
animal in your dream depends on your relationship with it in daily life.
Animals represent the qualities in our character or specific aspects of
our personalities. They could symbolize our more intuitive and
instinctive parts, or they could serve as messengers for the
unconscious. Please look up each animal individually by name.
See also:
Common dreams and symbols.
Anxiety
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Experiencing much anxiety in your
dream state may be related to your current difficulties and everyday
life. Gaps may exist between the way things are and the way you would
like them to be. Older interpretation books suggest that when you dream
about anxiety, the contrary is true and that your worries will be
lessened. However, always keep the compensatory nature of dreams in
mind. If you are not feeling anxiety during the day, it could be that
you are ignoring it and that it will appear in your dream. Therefore,
look at the details of your dream and attempt to identify the
anxiety-provoking situations in your daily life.
Apology
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This dream always has something to
say about our relationships, the relationship that we have with
ourselves and/or with others. Apologies are associated with forgiveness
and honesty. Thus, consider the details of your dream and consider
whether an apology is necessary in order for you to move forward in a
particular relationship or with an area of your personal life.
Apple
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This simple and basic fruit is a powerful symbol in religious
writings, literature and in dreams. It fundamentally represents
knowledge and the freedom that is associated with it. With knowledge and
freedom we are in a position to make positive or negative choices. The
apple should be interpreted with the consideration of all the other
details in the dream. Is the apple a symbol of positive movement and
spiritual and emotional liberation, or is it a symbol of runaway
passions and the resulting negativity? Are you giving into temptation
and making hurtful choices or are being wise and enjoying the fullness
of life?
Aquarium
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Water in all forms is a very meaningful symbol. It may represent
emotions, the unconscious, sexuality, and, at times, life itself. Before
interpreting this symbol first consider the other details in the dream
and the overall quality of the dream experience. The aquarium could
represent a portion of your life or a "slice of life." Aquariums are
generally balanced and fully contained ecosystems. People enjoy
aquariums because they find them soothing and relaxing. Thus, this
dream's message may be a call for contemplation and relaxation. It may
represent life in a small setting as a compensation to the stress and,
at times, overwhelming complexity of daily experiences.
See also:
Water,
Ocean,
and
River
Armor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Armor could represent your defense mechanisms, those things that you
use to protect yourself from self and/or others (e.g. denial and
repression). Physical barriers may keep others away, as will your more
negative behaviors and attitudes. On a more spiritual note, some believe
that dreaming about armor may be a good sign which represents a shield
of protection from difficulties and temptation.
Arrow
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
The interpretation of this dream symbol may vary depending if the
arrow was a tool or a weapon, or a sign pointing direction. Dreaming
about an actual arrow may have a range of meaning that includes
swiftness, powerful and speedy intuition, mental alertness, precession,
illuminating thoughts, and, last but not least, it could be a phallic
symbol. To interpret the dream, consider its setting, context and
emotional tone. Then, attempt to connect and apply the suggested
symbolism to your current situation or state of mind.
Attack
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
Research shows that the content of most dreams is more frequently
unpleasant than pleasant. Most people have experienced violent dreams or
dreams in which they are being attacked. To understand your dream
consider all of its details and think about whether you are the attacker
or the attackee. If you are being attacked, then maybe you are feeling
somewhat vulnerable in some area of your daily life. If you are doing
the attacking, it may be that you are releasing some of your
frustrations and anger while expressing negative feelings in such ways
that you are unable to do in daily life.
Attic
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Any part of a house usually represents a part of yourself (dreamer =
house). The attic is the last thing built. Consider the details of the
dream and try to figure out what your unconscious is trying to tell you.
Some believe that the attic symbolizes the higher self, or best self
(i.e. the self that is in contact with the eternal). Others think that
the attic symbolizes the sum total of your life's work or it may predict
how well you will do in old age. If the attic is full of "neat" stuff,
it may imply that you are accomplishing wonderful things and are living
up to your potential in this lifetime.
Avalanche
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
The material which makes up the avalanche is snow, and snow is
frozen water. Water symbolizes your emotions, the unconscious, and, at
times, life itself. Therefore, this dream is about rapidly and violently
descending emotions and thoughts. Emotions which may have been repressed
have finally been unlocked and may be overwhelming you. You may have
this dream during emotionally turbulent times of your life, or in your
dreams you may be remembering and reliving some difficult emotional
experiences. Old dream interpretation books say that burial in an
avalanche may result in good luck in the near future. Therefore, they
think that it is a dream of the contrary.
Ax
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
An ax is generally associated with destruction. We use it to break
things up, and in popular horror movies it is used to kill people. The
ax can also be used to carve and create art, furniture or other tools.
If your dream was violent, then you may be experiencing frustration,
anger and hostility. If there was no violence in your dream, then the ax
may be positively interpreted as a symbol of productivity and
creativity. Either way, an ax is a powerful tool, and as a dream symbol
it may be saying something about your personal power and its expression.
Updated 5/20/2001
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