What does it meaning old age, in the dream?

If this is the case, your dream was simply playing out your natural feelings of anxiety.

However, most dreams about abortion, miscarriage and still birth aren’t to be interpreted literally, as they refer to a concept you may have been mulling over, or an idea that is not realizing its potential or is not supported by your confidence or desire. There may be a need to reject a feeling, emotion, belief or concept which could be problematic in waking life. Decisions need to be taken which will help you get rid of what is no longer wanted in waking life.

How did you feel about the abortion in your dream? If you were distressed, perhaps someone or something is trying to prevent you from succeeding.

If you were relieved, your unconscious may be urging you to change direction or change your mind. Perhaps the concept is too demanding or the idea is flawed in some way. On the other hand, the dream may also have referred to something or someone about which you feel guilty. Dreams that focus on miscarriage may have the same interpretation but they may also refer to a miscarriage of justice, especially if you felt anger in your dream. Is someone in waking life taking the credit you deserve? Still birth dreams are in some ways more devastating and sad than dreams about miscarriage, as the baby has been brought to full term with the only element missing being the spark of life. In dreams, a still born baby may represent a talent you have allowed to die, or a relationship that has died due to neglect.... The Element Encyclopedia

Depth Psychology: Do you need more attention? Are you too ambitious?

Neither objective can be achieved through your present conduct. Are you playing games with others—or yourself? To what end? See Stage.... Dreamers Dictionary

To dream of your own age, indicates that perversity of opinion will bring down upon you the indignation of relatives.

For a young woman to dream of being accused of being older than she is, denotes that she will fall into bad companionship, and her denial of stated things will be brought to scorn.

To see herself looking aged, intimates possible sickness, or unsatisfactory ventures.

If it is her lover she sees aged, she will be in danger of losing him. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

To worry about your age in a dream, or to dream you are or have aged beyond your actual years, indicates you should see a doctor; however, to see aged people in a dream is an omen of great good luck.

If they are poor or ragged, you may have some difficulties ahead, but you can easily overcome these by positive bold action. **Aging: 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. ... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

Seeing yourself at younger ages is likely a memory surfacing that somehow affects or taints present circumstances.

Dreaming of specific ages, like the occasion of a birthday, may be an alternative type of number dream.

Matters pertaining to our own mortality, like the wish to go back and relive our younger years, or a fear of growing old.... The Language of Dreams

The more you worry, the more serious the coming illness will be.... Mystic Dream Book

If they are poor or ragged, you may have some difficulties ahead, but you can easily overcome these by positive bold action.... My Dream Interpretation

If they are poor or ragged, you may have some difficulties ahead, but you can easily overcome these by positive bold action.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

Dreaming of senior citizens reports good luck.

If you grow older, a failure is announced.

If it’s a friend who gets older the dream tells that she will let you down.

Dreaming of young people, however, is a sign of family reconciliation and favorable time for launching new companies. Dreaming that you become young again predicts you will make great efforts to regain lost opportunities.

If a mother dreams that her adult child is a baby again the dream announces healing of old wounds and revival of youthful hopes.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

The age of someone who appears in a dream may also relate to the amount of time that particular consciousness has been alive in you. For example, a five-year-old child may represent something that emerged into your awareness five years before you had the dream.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

The question here is: What is really important in your life and where do you want to go from here? How do you see yourself? In practical terms, this is mostly a question of taking life and its problems and fears more calmly.

The old man / old woman is and always has been the symbol of the teacher. Often, it also represents the grandfather or grandmother of the dreamer or even the dreamer him / herself. This image may also express a desire for greater peacefulness. Standing at the outside of society looking in, like the Alchemist. Gaining freedom since one has nothing to lose.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

Content-wise, the most dramatic finding was a direct correlation between age and frequency of dreams about death and dying. Dream content also changes among the retired (especially the institutionalized) elderly, who often experience dreams about lack of resources.

Finally, dreams among those who are dying often include the theme of life after death.... Dreampedia

The more of them you see, the more fortunate your dream.

If they are in rags, it indicates difficulties, but if you tackle your problems boldly, you will pull through.... Mystic Dream Book

Dreaming of someone having an agenda can also be cautioning you to read between the lines and practice discernment. See Diary.... Strangest Dream Explanations

The agent in your dream can represent the aspect of yourself that has healthy -esteem.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Also addressed here may be a life lived intensely and dangerously.

It is the image of the male hero that appears when the dreamer is showing little masculinity, and in rare instances, also, when much masculinity is present in a woman or man).

On the other hand, this dream image also appears when the dreamer has an unconscious suspicion that, in most cases, is unfounded.

It is helpful in such cases to adopt a positive attitude to life (positive thinking).... Little Giant Encyclopedia

If the coldness is in the lower part of the body, this suggests sexual coldness and again, lack of passion. Coldness in the chest (heart) suggests lack of feelings or feeling cold towards someone.

Cold feet indicate a fear of doing something or indecision. The image of a dead body in a dream depicts feelings and potential to which we have not given expression in daily life.... The Element Encyclopedia

The archetypes predispose us to subconsciously organize our personal experiences in certain ways. We are, for instance, predisposed to perceive someone in our early environment as a father because of the father archetype. If a person’s biological father is absent during childhood, someone else (e.g., an older brother) is assimilated into this archetype, providing concrete images for the father complex (the reflection of the father archetype in the personal unconscious).

Archetypes are not specific images or symbols. They are more like invisible magnetic fields that cause iron filings to arrange themselves according to certain patterns. For example, Jung postulated the existence of a self archetype, which constitutes the unconscious basis for our ego—our conscious self-image or self-concept. In dreams, this self is represented in a variety of ways, often in the form of a circle or mandala (a circular diagram used as an aid to meditation in Hinduism and Buddhism). The self can also be represented by surrogate symbols, such as four of almost anything (according to Jung, four is the number of whole- ness and hence a symbol of the self), a pattern Jung referred to as a quaternity. These concrete manifestations of elusive archetypes are referred to as archetypal images or, when they appear in dreams, as archetypal dream images.

Jung asserted that much of world mythology and folklore represents manifestations of the collective unconscious. He based this assertion on his discovery that the dreams of his patients frequently contained images with which they were completely unfamiliar, but which seemed to reflect symbols that could be found somewhere in the mythological systems of world culture. Jung further found that if he could discover the specific meaning of such images in their native culture, he could better understand the dreams in which they occurred. The process of seeking such meanings is referred to as amplification.... Dreampedia

2. A need or desire to care for the child within. ... New American Dream Dictionary

The power to change a situation is actually well within your reach. There are certain aspects of your life that will bring you knowledge and help you in moving toward greater success. Be more aware in your daily life of signs and opportunities.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

2. Nourishment, usually spiritual, sometimes cultural. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If the baggage is overly heavy, you may be earning too great a load physically or emotionally.

If the luggage is very old or worn, likely the burden is one from the past that you have never put down.

Review the size, shape, and color of the suitcase. These may be subtle emblems with deeper meanings.

For example, round suitcases filled to overflowing might symbolize fertility or abundance.

The desire for movement of some kind. Possibly the need for retreat and rest. Lost baggage: Releasing a hardship or responsibility.

Baggage left with you: The feeling that someone dumped her / his obligations on your doorstep.... The Language of Dreams

2. To feel overwhelmed with responsibilities, obliga­tions.

3. Self or self-worth. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2- The dreamer is under some psychological stress, and may have to dccidc projects or feelings can be left behind in waking life.

3- An indication of the dreamer’s feelings of sorrow can manifest in dreams as baggage. However, sorrow, like baggage, may be lost as casilv as it is taken on board it is well worth the dreamer remembering this.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

The type of baggage will be important, bulky suitcases being less easily dealt with than a simple bag.

The spiritual implication is that you are perhaps holding on to inherited or learned ideas, beliefs and concepts which are for you no longer valid.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If you lost it, or were unable to locate it, an unexpected inheritance is indicated for you or someone close to you.

Baggage being roughly handled or dropped is a warning against incurring debts.

Having your luggage carried for you suggests happy changes ahead.

See also Travel*... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

2. A need for protection, heal­ing.

3. Concealing a pain or injury, usually emotional. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2- We may have been made sick bysome difficultv within our lives and need to pay attention to our ability to be healed.

If the bandage is coming off we may have overcome the difficulty, or we may have been careless.

3- Bandages signify preservation as in the bandages of a mummy. So. in this instance the dreamer can analyse what he wants to preserve in his life and act accordingly.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

It is also a sign of healing in process. See Band Aid, Mummy.... Dreamers Dictionary

It is likely that an aspect of your life needs caring attention.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If the bandage is coming or being taken off we may have overcome the difficulty, or we may have been careless.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The area that is being bandaged may give information as to what the problem is.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Good new influences are moving in around you.

See also Injury, Accident, etc.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

The caution here is to make sure the wound is not figuratively infected, in which case the bandage can do more harm than good.... The Language of Dreams

If you dream of winning the competition, this means you possess the necessary skills to accomplish a goal or solve a problem in your waking life.

If you merely watch a pageant in your dream, you are wasting money on social pleasures which you will later regret.... My Dream Interpretation

If the beverage is warm, then you are drinking in that which offers warms your heart.

If the drink is cold, then you are feeling relieved. Consider the label and the content of what you are consuming. See Drink.... Strangest Dream Explanations

If instead of water you drink wine or spirits, it is a sign of joy, enthusiasm, and creativity.

To drink from a cup made of glass announces disclosed secrets; from a beautiful container, releasing a weight and tranquility. A sweet drink promises happiness, while bitter, mild discomfort. Drinking fresh water indicates happiness, but warm water announces an emerging disease.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

Metaphorical thirst for something or someone. In this case, what you quaff in the dream may be very revealing.

For example, drinking a love potion can reflect the need to internalize self-love, or the desire to find someone with whom you can share your life.... The Language of Dreams

2. A struggle; severe difficulties with identity, self and self-expression. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2. A need to reevaluate reasons or motives for actions or current attitudes.

3. Disappointments in the offing. ... New American Dream Dictionary

To blindfold someone else means you have knowledge that you should be giving to someone else.... Gypsy Dream Dictionary

The omen is worse if you stumble in the dream.... The Complete Dream Book

If you dream that you are being blindfolded, then this dream is showing you that you may be following someone blindly, or giving up your control issues and learning to trust. Consider the feeling tone.... Strangest Dream Explanations

It is a transition between two states. It also signifies some kind of initiation.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If we are blindfolding someone else, we are not being honest in our dealings with other people. This may be through ignorance on our part.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If we are blindfolding someone else we are not being honest in our dealings with other people. This may be through ignorance on our part.

2- Psychologically we may need to spend time ‘in retreat’ that is cut off” from visual contact with the external world.

3- In spiritual terms, blindfolding is a rite of Passage.

It is a transition between two states.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

As a dream symbol, blindness represents lack of awareness, either being truly unaware of something important that is occurring in one’s life or “turning a blind eye” to something about which one does not wish to know. Also, because our culture associates blindfolds with firing squads, blindfolds may indicate the sense of carrying out an execution, or of being executed.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

The dreamer should identify where the blockage is, such as at the throat where one cannot express or voice opinions.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

2. Emotional control and “restraint”—often regarding situations, sometimes in general. ... New American Dream Dictionary

To dream of seeing cabbage green, means unfaithfulness in love and infidelity in wedlock.

To cut heads of cabbage, denotes that you are tightening the cords of calamity around you by lavish expenditure.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Concern about one’s health. ... New American Dream Dictionary

As with most types of vegetable, a symbol for female sexuality.

Folklore: Health and long life.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

Because of its color and shape, this is an alternative moon or circle emblem.

Moodiness. In earlier days, eating this item was believed to cause sullenness or irritability. However, the Greeks reversed this concept and claimed eating cabbage could cure this problem.

The rest of the dream will have to delineate which interpretive outlook is correct.

As an omen, this portends decreasing finances. Historically, cabbage was often the food of peasants.... The Language of Dreams

To eat cabbage m a dream predicts trouble with your relatives.

To cook it is an augury of trouble with your teeth.

The odor of boiling cabbage is a forerunner of illness.... The Complete Dream Book

Dreaming of a cabbage patch is a reminder that things are not always as they seem, be aware that the ordinary can disguise the extraordinary and open your eyes for unexpected opportunity. Cabbages are also indicative of a need to be more attentive when listening to a child or children in your life.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

To eat cabbage in a dream foretells many quarrels with family members. Cooking cabbages may warn of trouble with your teeth and the odor of cabbage warns of an upcoming illness.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

To dream that you are cooking cabbage may be an omen of dental problems.

If you dream of a garden of cabbage, beware any kind of purchases related to property or real estate.... My Dream Interpretation

If rotting and with a bad odor, it may represent old, stagnating conditions in the dreamer’s environment or emotional state. Fresh cabbage is considered to be a cleanser and healing agent for sickness and depression.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

To see only one bird, you will contract a desirable and wealthy marriage. No bird indicates a member of the family lost, either by elopement or death.

To see wild animals caged, denotes that you will triumph over your enemies and misfortunes.

If you are in the cage with them, it denotes harrowing scenes from accidents while traveling. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. If putting a wild animal in a cage, an at­tempt to control one’s emotions. ... New American Dream Dictionary

(Who holds the key to the cage in your dream?) Consider all of the details in the dream and look for its possible source (i.e. family life, relationships, thoughts and/or feelings, or work life).... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

An empty cage with an open door, however, is an omen of betrayal.

If you’re buying a cage in your dream, it indicates that an unsettled period in your life is ending.

If you’re trapped in a cage in your dream, it’s symbolic of feeling trapped in your life and, thus, needing to make changes.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

If you are in the cage, you will be visited by relatives you do not care for.... Gypsy Dream Dictionary

Depth Psychology: A cage always stands for the limitations imposed on you by your upbringing, your surroundings, or by the compromises you have made.

The rules you have established are too rigid. Try to break out of these restrictions.

The cage is limiting your personal growth! Did you put yourself in the cage? Did someone else “lock you up”? See Prison.... Dreamers Dictionary

To see rabbits in a cage shows you will have many children.

To see birds in a cage will sometimes presage loss.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

For a more precise understanding of this dream, identify who is jailed, who is the jailer, and the location of the key.

If you put a wild animal into a cage, this either represents that you are gaining mastery over your animal instincts or that you are suppressing them. Consider the feeling tone of this dream.... Strangest Dream Explanations

A place of restriction and oppression. Dreams • In interpreting a cage in an internal dream, I would not see a positive connotation to it unless your enemies were in that cage! In dreaming that you are in a cage or being held captive, it would represent your lack of freedom.

• This would indicate that you are bound either by your circumstance, by your past or by some form of oppression.

The enemy keeps you in bondage while the Lord gives freedom.

• The mind can often be a cage in that it restricts you. Your analytical mind could be stopping your progress.

A cage also represents fear, which could indicate being bound by a fear of the past that has been exposed again in your life.

• In personal experience I have seen people in cages and the Lord has told me that they have put themselves in the cage. One such case was a woman who had a fear of opening herself up to the Lord. I saw her in a cage and the Lord being able to only pass small objects through it to her.

The interpretation was that because she had closed off her heart to the Lord out of fear, He could only give her small blessings because of her restriction.

• Visions • I could not find a positive connotation for a cage in Scripture either.

A cage in an external dream or vision speaks of the deceit and devices of the enemy.

It is a warning of a trap that has been set, or it is a word of knowledge that the person you are ministering to is in bondage.

• Jeremiah 5:26 For among my people are found wicked [men]: they lay wait, as he that sets snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

• 27 As a cage is full of birds, so [are] their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and become rich.

• It is a place of evil and a place where the enemy and his evil works abound Revelation 18:2 ...and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

See also: Bars, Prison.... The Way of Dreams and Visions

To see a cage full of birds means a release from anxiety which could come through a sizable inheritance.

An empty cage denotes an elopement or a loss of opportunity through carelessness.

Two birds in a cage signify success in love affairs.

Re animals in cage, see Animals.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

(1) The cage may symbolize the (felt) restrictions of your present life situation. But the restrictions may be self-imposed, albeit by means of unconscious processes - for example, internal prohibitions arising out of irrational guilt-feelings.

(2) Some part of you may be crying out for liberation. (For repression and suppression) Wild and dangerous animals are kept in cages.

It is likely, therefore, that what is caged in your dream is a part of you that frightens or disgusts you by its animality. Refusal to accept that you belong to the animal kingdom may result in your living in your head entirely, with the body - primitive energies and drives - locked out of consciousness. But a disembodied head, cut off from Nature’s vital energy and Nature’s wisdom, can only lead to trouble. Particularly in the West, where for two centuries even religion has rejected Nature (the feminine side of God), we desperately need to get closer to Nature, not remove ourselves even further from it.

(3) On the other hand, a bird in a cage may represent frustrated spiritual aspirations. Perhaps you are spending too much time and energy in work that brings you only money. Any contradiction between

(2) and (3) is only apparent. You can’t climb - even to spiritual heights - without your body, without the primal energy and wisdom of your unconscious. To attain the ‘higher’, first go ‘deeper’. The liberation - uncaging - of our deeper psychic contents so that they become pan of our conscious equipment will enable us to transcend the limitations of our past and present.

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CANDI h... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols

If you see yourself caged, it is a sign that the unconscious wants to express its complaints, since you are subjected to heavy repression by the conscious. You have become a very strict judge of yourself and limit your acts and thoughts too much, which prevents you from expressing yourself freely. However, if wild beasts are caged, you have to interpret this dream as the retention of inner conflicts that torment you, in which case this oneiric image has some similarity to the previous (in which you are locked in a cage).

If you are put in a cage with wild animals, the dream is warning you that you are in danger of an accident.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

If it is you in the cage, then look to ways in which you have limited yourself.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

Punishing yourself or someone else for something you perceive as going against personal, societal, or divine law.

Cabin fever. Feeling cooped up with no place to really stretch your skills.

Restraint. What’s inside the cage that you’re not letting out? Or, what’s holding you in?

Having your rules set by an authority figure who makes you feel boxed in.

Prisons represent the inability to regain control. Also having limited options or confinement within a specific societal boundary.

An expression of claustrophobia.... The Language of Dreams

Dreaming of a cage most often represents some form of trap or prison. However, if the dream incorporates the dreamer ensnaring a wild animal, implies that we are locking up our primal instincts; that we need restraining.

Also this on Dream...

A cage can also represent a sense of entrapment in ourselves, in particular, with rigid beliefs about religion.... Dream Meanings and Dream Interpretation

To dream of caging a wild animal alerts us to our need to restrain our wilder instincts.

To dreamthat we are in a cage indicates a sense of frustration and perhaps of being trapped by the past.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The cell often depicts how we imprison ourself within our own anger, re­sentment or depressed feelings; or we may be trapped by childhood trauma. Something or somebody else caged: desire to restrain whatever is represented by the thing, person, that is caged. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

If the bird wouldn’t or couldn’t fly away, are you putting limitations on yourself? If the bird’s wings were clipped, is someone deliberately holding you back? Freeing a bird from its cage relates to expressing your emotions.

If the bird in the cage is a pet bird, this often suggests happy memories. See also PETS.... The Element Encyclopedia

The symbolism is therefore of information deliberately hidden or occluded.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

2. Fear of revealing one’s true personality. ... New American Dream Dictionary

(Also see Chandler)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

They live and work at sea, a Jungian symbol of the unconscious, so the dream may suggest a desire to explore your inner self.... The Element Encyclopedia

A car in particular is a reflection of a person’s self-image and possibly sexuality and indeed any part of a car has significance.

The back tyres might suggest our support system, the steering wheel the way we control our lives and so on.

If the brakes are not working we are not exercising proper control over our lives. Too many people in the car would suggest that we feel overloaded by responsibility. Also consult the entries for car, carriage / cart / chariot, passenger and wheel for additional information.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

To ride in one, you will have a sickness that will soon pass, and you will enjoy health and advantageous positions.

To dream that you are looking for a carriage, you will have to labor hard, but will eventually be possessed with a fair competency. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. One wants to have a baby. ... New American Dream Dictionary

1- Dreaming of a carriage, such as a horse-drawn one, could be suggestive of old-fashioned attitudes to modern thinking.

A train carriage would indicate that we arc taking a journey that is slightly more public in character than a car journey.

2- Any symbol which signifies our being moved in some way draws attention to our ability to make progressive changes in our lives.

3- ‘fhe carriage is a symbol of majesty and power.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

To dream of a carriage in any form is indicative of progression in one’s life.

If the carriage is going forward it implies development and growth.... Dream Meanings and Dream Interpretation

If you are riding in the carriage you will be asked many embarrassing questions concerning a former companion of yours.

If the carriage is old and worn out, the rumors can be overcome with a minimal loss of prestige, by outlasting, ‘wearing them out’, until they finally die away.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

Guard against subjecting yourself to unkind gossip.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

If you are surrounded by pioneers it may suggest the desire to explore your unconscious or to adopt a more exciting lifestyle.

If you drive someone else’s car, it portends poverty. But if it is yours, you will be rich.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

The cart is a more mundane symbol signifying down-to-earth hard work.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The chariot in the sense of a gladiatorial vehicle can represent basic urges before they have been honed by conditioning and knowledge. Again a cart is representative of workaday concerns.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Dreaming of a carriage, such as a horse-drawn one, could be suggestive of old-fashioned attitudes to modern thinking, and a chariot means we have to accept a very basic kind of control.

A train carriage would indicate that we are taking a ‘journey’ that is slightly more public than a car journey.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The condition in which the carriage house appears in one’s dream reflects the state of such groups of people.

(Also see Barn; Stableman)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you dream of a vardo or wagon approaching you, there are people coming to visit you, or bringing news to you (which could be good or bad).

If the wagon is going away, you will be parted from a loved one.

A stationary or passing wagon means things will stabilize and not change for some time.

If you are riding in the wagon, you are making progress (and again consider the spiritual connotations, with this being a means of transportation).

If you are driving the wagon yourself, you are in charge of your own life and able to make the decisions.... Gypsy Dream Dictionary

If you are in the cage with them, it could suggest a need to break free from constraints.

If you dream of an animal tangled in barbed wire or in a trap, this could suggest an unhappy relationship with yourself or someone else.

If the animal seems calm, it suggests inner strength during adversity but if the animal panics, unhappy memories or unhealthy habits are limiting your potential for development and growth.... The Element Encyclopedia

In waking life, clothes protect, conceal and reveal and so in dreams they depict the façade, or persona, you create for other people; by so doing, they tell you where you may be vulnerable or exposed in waking life. The colors and condition of your dream clothes are especially important as they may symbolize how you are feeling about yourself, or how others perceive you. For example, if you were dressed in brightly colored designer clothes and were basking in the admiration of others, this may indicate good self-esteem, whereas if you were dressed in dark, shabby-looking garments in dreamland, and you felt miserable and self-conscious, it may be that this is how you are feeling in the real world.

Dreams about clothes can often focus on whether you are wearing the right outfit for the right occasion. For example, you may turn up at a party dressed totally inappropriately, you may have problems getting dressed, or you may find yourself walking naked down a busy street. Such dreams are rarely about sex and more about feelings of vulnerability, although they are sometimes about freedom from inhibitions. See also COLORS.... The Element Encyclopedia

A windy and cold weather in a dream means aggravation of one’s poverty.

If it is sunny and cold, and if ones sees himself sitting in the sun, then the condition of his poverty will be removed.

If one sees himself in a dream under the heat of the sun and seeks refuge away from it in the shade, it means that his stress and sadness will dissipate.

If he sees that dream during the summertime, it means prosperity. Ifone sees himself seeking a fire or a smoke to warm himself with it in a dream means that one is seeking ajob that entails danger.

If it is burning coal which he seeks for warmth in the dream, then it means that he will swindle money from an orphan. Cold weather in winter is insignificant and in the summer in a dream it means that one’s travel plans will not take place.

(Also see Cold weather)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

It is a symbol of an aloof personality and emotional neutrality. Or it could be a hint to exercise more detachment.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

2- We can very often translate our inner feelings or our emotions into a physical feeling in dreams.

To feel cold is one such translation.

3- Spiritual loss can be felt in dreams as extreme cold.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

Depth Psychology: A “cold” situation represents repressed or “cold” emotions. Are you cold? Are the people you meet cold? See Ice.... Dreamers Dictionary

If you dream of the temperature being cold, then this is your emotional barometer alerting you that you’ve been getting the cold shoulder or that you’ve been experiencing emotionally chilliness and a loss of connection.... Strangest Dream Explanations

To feel cold is one such way of highlighting a state of mind.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If the whole world is cold or frozen over in your dream, this signifies that you need to be more objective in your decision making - don’t let your emotions get the better of you.... My Dream Interpretation

The lower the temperature was in your dream the more comfortable and secure will be your estate in life.

However, if your dream involved yourself or anyone else having a cold, or getting a chill, you are being warned to guard your credit.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

Coldness in a dream may symbolize a cold, hard heart. Have you become emotionally frigid? What traumatic experience has caused this?... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols

If you do not dislike this coldness, and on the contrary, it stimulates and refreshes you, it expresses your desire to be alone and disconnected.

Promises happiness and near affection.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

If you are having a stroke in your dream, is there an area of your life in which you feel unable to take action and about which you are feeling particularly frustrated? If you dream that you have cancer or some other lifethreatening disease, it is unlikely that you actually have the disease in question. However, if you are concerned and feel run down, it might be worth seeing your doctor. It is more likely that the cancer in your dream is referring to a person or a problem that is eating away at you and lowering your resistance in real life. Try to work out who or what it may be. On the other hand, you may know someone who is born under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, and the dream could be referring in some way to them.... The Element Encyclopedia

If someone else had the cold sores be careful about who you trust - there may be someone in your midst who doesn’t have the best intentions about you.... My Dream Interpretation

(Also see Drink)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

2. One needs help. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If the cottage in your dream is very luxurious, this is lucky and means fortune will be kind to you. if the cottage is quite old or run down, you could have trouble succeeding in a current project.... My Dream Interpretation

(Also see Cheese)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

The same interpretation is given to daring.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you stand up for yourself your dreams are telling you about something you need to recognize about yourself in your daily life. The feeling of courage in dreams can play a special role in empowering you in daily life. With or without lucid dreaming techniques the more courage you start to show in your dreams the more courage you are likely to display in your waking life.... The Element Encyclopedia

To watch the game, your advice will be asked. Think well before giving it.... Mystic Dream Book

2. Feelings of loss, violation (inflicted damage).

3. A need to make amends for regrettable words or deeds. ... New American Dream Dictionary

A chipped vase, for instance, might signify a difficulty in perceiving the feminine correctly.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

A broken bone may suggest we need to look at the way we create structure in our lives, whereas a damaged door might signify a lack of self-respect.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

For a man, losing a limb highlights his sense of emasculation, whereas cutting into the flesh, particularly for a woman, signifies a release from pain.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

2. Social anxieties. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If you do wake up from a dream in which you have had sex with someone inappropriate or that contains graphic, disturbing or violent imagery, there is most likely to be a nonsexual interpretation. However, if you do find the dream distressing and it repeatedly recurs, be sure to seek professional counseling. Unless your erotic dreams are seriously disturbing (when psychiatric help should be sought), there is no reason why you should not enjoy them like any other fantasy.... The Element Encyclopedia

2. Sadness, perhaps depression (as in “down in the dumps”). ... New American Dream Dictionary

you.

Try to reflect before you react for the time being.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

For young people to dream that they are engaged, denotes that they will not be much admired.

To dream of breaking an engagement, denotes a hasty, and an unwise action in some important matter or disappointments may follow.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

An unknown side is integrated.

It is symbolically important whom you have become engaged to.

Folklore: A bad omen.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

A commitment of some nature, but it is not permanent yet. This is a good time to reexamine your thinking and make sure this is a decision about which you feel confident.

As a play on words, social commitments that you may, or may not, have any time to enjoy (e.g., “pressing engagements”).

WTiat are your feelings in this dream? Are you happy and content about the pledge made? If not, this can reflect anxiety 7 or anger over someone else’s upcoming nuptials, or second thoughts about a responsibility you’ve recently taken on.... The Language of Dreams

If you dream that you are breaking an engagement, you will have to guard yourself against making a wrong decision in a matter of grave importance.... The Complete Dream Book

Depth Psychology: If you are single, you are longing for love, marriage, or family; married people want to improve their relationship.... Dreamers Dictionary

To dream that you end an engagement suggests a quick choice about something vital that you should think through.

To dream about a business engagement indicates fear or anxiety within your career life.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

If you are engaged, then you are plugged in and completely consumed. See Commitment and Wedding.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Try to cultivate a philosophical attitude; it’s not really what happens to you, but how you react to it that counts.

See also Ring and Appointment.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

See Agreement.... The Dream Books Symbols

It is the declaration that a large undertaking is likely to occur in the future. As a symbol, this can be applied to any life experience that embodies a significant amount of dedication but is not yet requiring the action that the future will bring. Be on notice if an engagement is featured in a dream; you are preparing to take major action in the near future.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

The power of the engagement ring is that it is visible to others as a symbol of this intention and has the energy of accountability associated with it.

The great expense involved deepens this sense of accountability. What intentions are you considering in your life that are demanding a significant investment on your part?... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

A file folder may hint at the nondisclosure of information. It may also point to important information that you may not be ready to deal with or process at the moment.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

If the foliage is dead, the omen is one of unhappiness.... The Complete Dream Book

If dead, your undertakings will not succeed.... Mystic Dream Book

If the foliage was fresh and pleasantly healthy, it is an augury of improving (or continuing) pleasant experience; however, if the foliage was wormy, faded, or wilted, it presages quarrels, dissatisfaction, and possible separation.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

Whilst hearing foreign or strange languages in a dream can suggest misunderstandings, it can also be symbolic of some kind of communication from within, something important that has not yet become clear enough for us to understand or put into words.

If you pay attention to the strange language, the next stage of understanding will follow. In spiritualism, hearing strange language is communication from discarnate beings.... The Element Encyclopedia

1- The cage normally represents some form of trap or jail.

To dream of caging a wild animal alerts us to our need to restrain our wilder instincts.

To dream that we are in a cage indicates a sense of frustration and perhaps of being trapped by the past.

2- We arc being warned that we are enforcing too much restraint on our hidden abilities. We could be allowing others to hold us back in some way.

3- We should examine, and reconsidcr our negative images of religion or belief.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

2. The underworld.

3. The uncon­scious.

4. Staying in a garage signifies being unable to galvanize one’s own efforts in one’s behalf.

5. Driving out of a garage means taking action.

6. Parking car in garage refers to return­ing to safety after a difficult time. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If in your dream you find yourself in a garage or a parking lot, two varying connotations can be made. Please consider the content of your dream, the mood in it, and your current dilemma or situation in life.

The parked car could represent a period of inactivity and indecision in your life.

The dream could be pointing out that you have been idol for a period of time and that it may be a good time to “get a move on.” The more positive interpretation of this dream may be that the parked car is symbolic of a reflective period or mood. You may be in “park” for a while so that you can rest, relax, regroup, and think things over.... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

1- A garage appearing in a dream may indicate how we store our own personal abilities.

It is the workshop from which we need to move out into the world in order to show what we have done We are looking at our reserves of drive and motivation and possibly at our abilities.

2- A car repair garage remembering that a car represents the way we handle our external life can indicate the need for personal attention and perhaps bodilv maintenance.

3- We all have spiritual tools which we can call upon at certain times.

A garage is a symbolic reminder that we have these in storage, and they can be utilised at any time.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

To dream that you are pulling your car into the garage indicates a sense of safety and steadiness that is the result of your achievement.

To dream that you are opening a garage door suggests that you have made a decision. You may have come to a conclusion regarding which direction to go in life. Or, if you are closing the garage door, you could be delaying making this decision so you don’t offend or hurt those around you.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

A garage is a symbolic reminder that we have them in storage and they can be utilized at any time.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

It is the workshop from which we need to move out into the world in order to show what we have done. We are looking at our reserves of drive and motivation and possibly at our abilities.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The primary purpose of a garage is to keep one’s car safe and protected when not in use.

The car is symbolic of how we maneuver through our lives. When a garage is prominent in a dream, some element of how you are moving forward (or not) is being expressed.

The essence of a garage connects to being prepared to move out into the world.

If the garage is a private one that is part of a home, then you must use the symbolic sensibility and apply it to your private life.

A public garage indicates that the dream is reflecting issues that center around your social experience. Since there are many cars being stored in such a setting, it reflects a significant number of choices available to you. Being unable to locate your car in a garage is indicative of being temporarily stuck in some area of your life. Ask yourself where you would like to be heading and what you have to do to prepare yourself for the journey.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

If you are repairing a car in the garage, perhaps your ability to motivate yourself needs a boost or an MOT. On the other hand, if you dream of a garage as a shelter for a car, this is a dream symbol of female sexuality; if you are fixing your car, this may suggest sexual problems or inhibitions. To dream that you are pulling your car into the garage represents the security and stability that is brought about by your accomplishments and efforts. To dream that you are opening the garage door denotes that you have made a decision about a matter, perhaps one relating to a long-term goal. On the other hand, if you are closing the garage door, it suggests that you are putting off your goals for the sake of others around you.... The Element Encyclopedia

If you dream of opening the garage door, you have made up your mind about something.

If you close the door, you are putting off your goals for the sake of other people.

If you dream of driving a car into a garage, your accomplishments will bring you happiness and security.... My Dream Interpretation

To feel regretful about selling an object in your dream suggests that you may not be ready to completely heal from a recent emotional issue but that you will have the energy and the courage for a full healing in the near future.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

For females this dream is ominous of disparagement and desertion by lovers. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Landscape littered with garbage could indicate that one is very unhappy with one’s life. ... New American Dream Dictionary

(Also see Sanitation; Sweeping the floor; Trash collector)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

The garbage in your dream could also represent those things from your past, or in your life today which are not worth keeping, or that are literally rubbish.

If you dream of seeing many piles of garbage then it is an omen to change your ways before you turn all your lovely things into garbage.

If you are disposing of garbage then it foretells that you will have to clean up someone’s reputation and the mess he or she has made of their lives.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

A need to discard internal refuse that is burdensome. Similar to Abortion. Much has accumulated and must be emptied: emotional garbage and everyday garbage. Suffering because of involvement with the environment (and yourself). You are making an important discovery: it is in the “garbage” that we find the gold of meaning; in the inconspicuous and rejected lies the chance for self-knowledge. As C. G. Jung has stated, in accepting the rejected shadow, we take the first step to individuation.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

To be collecting garbage can indicate that we are making wrong assumptions.

2- Very often, garbage is the remains of food preparation. Often we are being alerted to what we need to do in order to remain healthv how we need to treat our bodies and how we need to create space in order to act correctly.

3- We may need to dispose of spiritual rubbish, and a dream about garbage can alert us that now is the time to do that.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

In a dump: Feeling literally “dumped on” by others or circumstances. Alternatively, being surrounded by scandal.

A desire for orderliness and organization that’s generated by having your sense of structure dismantled.

Tilings in your life of which you need to rid yourself.

Counsel from your subconscious that you figuratively need to socially, mentally, or physically clean up your act. What exactly needs to be thrown away so that you can grow and change?

A poor self-image that manifests in treating yourself like worthless garbage. Ecological concerns displaying themselves through your dream.

Garbage trucks represent personality types that tend to accumulate possessions to assert their security, instead of developing personal qualities.

Finding something valuable in: An alternative type of treasure dream (“one person’s trash is another’s treasure”). Also, an optimistic outlook.

Compost heaps represent the need to nurture and fertilize your ambitions.

A compost heap is also an emblem of taking a negative and finding a creative means of making it a positive.... The Language of Dreams

If you are disposing of garbage then it foretells that you will have to clean up someones reputation and the mess he or she has made of their lives.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

It is a good dream signifying transition and renewal.... My Dream Interpretation

If you do not feel disgust toward it you will have economic gains; but if it is stinking, you will experience negative moments with people around you.

If a woman dreams of garbage it is a warning against a humiliating breakup with her partner. On other occasions, garbage symbolizes all the things that you want to eliminate because it prevents you from progress: your character traits, attitudes, fears, memories... On the other hand, it represents that you have been appointed to a position that has nothing to do with you.

Some beliefs say that this dream portends that your wildest dreams will come true.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

If we do not dispose of it in a timely manner, it builds up to a repulsive level and begins to decompose. Garbage then is a symbol of those things that no longer serve you and must be removed or recycled.

A buildup of garbage in a dream may indicate a buildup of things in your life that must be discarded and released.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

If you throw something precious out in your dream, you are not appreciating someone close to you or are taking them for granted.

If you are covered in garbage, you may be afraid of some form of humiliation or feel emotionally burdened in waking life.

The presence of dirt in your dream will also refer to something distasteful in your waking life. Bear in mind, though, that such a dream may not be completely negative, as we use manure or fertilizer to encourage growth. The allusion may therefore be to some action that is disagreeable but will yield results. Excrement or feces in dreams has a different meaning, indicating that you are purging yourself of something or someone in waking life that is poisonous to you. A dream of pollution also refers to something that is damaging to you—emotionally and physically—if you do not avoid or dispose of it. Dreams of splashing through a puddle or being covered with soot may refer to mild irritations in waking life. A drain disposes of excess water and if it appears in your dream, it may suggest that you are feeling drained emotionally.... The Element Encyclopedia

If the garbage can is filled, then your negative feelings, memories, attachments and emotions need to be released. Identify what it is that you are throwing away.... Strangest Dream Explanations

To dream that you are emptying someone else’s garbage can, foretells that you will be asked to help repair a friend’s reputation.... My Dream Interpretation

If one takes off his clothing and stands naked on top of a pile of trash in a dream, it means that he will lose his office, and ifhe is sick, it means his death, and if he is wealthy, it means renouncing his wealth and status, or pursuing an ascetic life.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If other things are falling on top of you and you can’t make out what they are, but you feel good: you can increase your material possessions; if you feel bad, the dream hints that you will be wrongfully accused, that people are envious or resentful.

Depth Psychology: Treat garbage more carefully—meaning do a better job recycling your “emotional garbage”, so you can create something new.... Dreamers Dictionary

For a woman to dream that she receives presents of gold, either money or ornaments, she will marry a wealthy but mercenary man.

To find gold, indicates that your superior abilities will place you easily ahead in the race for honors and wealth.

If you lose gold, you will miss the grandest opportunity of your life through negligence.

To dream of finding a gold vein, denotes that some uneasy honor will be thrust upon you.

If you dream that you contemplate working a gold mine, you will endeavor to usurp the rights of others, and should beware of domestic scandals. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. If one sees gold jewelry, it indicates free spending is occurring.

3. Stacked bars of gold indicate careful money management.

4. Security.

5. Power. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If one sees himself melting a bar ofgold in a dream, it means that he will be persecuted for committing a loathsome act and he will become the talk of the town. Seeing broken chips of gold or a whole coin of gold in a dream means meeting with the ruler of the country or with the governor of town. Minting gold in a dream represents evil, death or destruction. Seeingone’s house turning gold in a dream means that a fire will consume his house.

If one’s hand turns gold in a dream, it means that it may be paralyzed. Seeing one’s eyes turning gold in a dream means that he may become blind. Wearing a golden necklace, or a silver necklace, or a necklace studded with gems in a dream means that one will become a leader, or that he could receive something in trust. Gold in a dream also represents the elements of festivities, joy, profits, good deeds, dispelling stress, marriage, children, knowledge, spiritual guidance, or literally the business of gold smithing. Ifone sees gold turning into silver in a dream, it means decrease in value, or changing conditions in relation to women, children or properties.

The opposite is also true. Ifone sees silver turning into gold in a dream, it means increase in value, the rising moon of one’s wife, children, business or clan. Any gold embroidered garment or fabric in a dream means religious offerings. Any gold plated ornaments in a dream means emulating mundane people, or outwardly imitating spiritual people, or ostentatiously acting like them. Pure gold or silver in a dream means purity and sincerity of one’s intentions, making a true covenant or signing a peace treaty. Gold plated or silver plated ornaments or gold leaf objects in a dream represent a short life, changing circumstances, spending long and sleepless nights, or it could mean forgetfulness. Wearing any manufactured or handmade piece of jewelry in a dream means perpetual earnings.

The same interpretation is given to gold foils.

(Also see Goldsmith)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you are losing gold in your dream, it may express your anxieties over a missed opportunity. However, remember “All that glitters is not gold.” Your unconscious mind may be reminding you not to judge things on appearances alone.... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

If you are losing gold in your dream, it may express your anxieties over a missed opportunity. However, it may also be your unconscious mind reminding you not to judge things on appearances alone.

If you dream of table utensils, bowls, containers, etc., made out of gold, this is an omen of financial gain and stability that is entering your life.

If you dream of gold bars, ingots, jewelry, etc., this, is an omen that you are too careless with your money and will soon suffer losses if you don’t change.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

If cheap, false, tarnished: something you valued but does not deserve respect. See gold under colours. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

According to Freud, usually connected to feces. According to Jung and his successors, a symbol of whatever is most precious to the dreamer, his most prized possession, his higher self. See Diamonds, Money, Heart, Sun.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

2- Gold in dreams can also represent the sacred, dedicated side of ourselves. We can recognise incorruptibility and wisdom, love, patience and care. Interestingly; in this context it seldom stands for material wealth, being more the spiritual assets that one has.

3- The old saying of ‘everything that glitters isn’t gold’ certainly doesn’t apply in the spiritual sense.

To dream of gold symbolises Spirituality on a supreme level.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

Rulership or leadership. Taking control of your life or a situation. Note that this is the predominant metal historically used for crowns. Similarly, in Incan myth the Sun God gave the first created man and woman a golden staff with which to civilize a savage world (see Rods, Wand).

Pvrite (fool’s gold): A disappointing gamble, or something that looks too good to be true.

New life, renewal, and the happiness that follows same.

An alternative emblem for light. In Hindu beliefs this metal is formed underground by trapped sunlight.

Long lasting happiness and love.

The preferred metal for rings at marriage ceremonies is gold because it doesn’t tarnish.

(see Flowers)

(see Clothhig, Hand)... The Language of Dreams

It is the prize of all heroes. Asscciated with the male aspect as the manifestation of the sun, the alchemy of gold bnngs the qualities of intellect, logic, and strength to the individual who wears it. In the form of jewelry such as a ring, it binds relationships symbolically. As a chain around the neck, gold is linked to the respect of wealth. As a bracelet around the wrist, gold signifies wealth acquired dirough the use of your hands or through your work.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

If a man dreams that he gathers up gold and silver, that signifies deceit and loss.

If anyone dreams that his pockets are full of gold, it betokeneth that he shail receive but little money.

To dream one hath a crown of gold upon his head signifies favor with his sovereign, and that he shall be honored and feared by many.

For a man to dream that he hath found gold and cannot teJl where to hide it, or that he is afraid to be taken with it, shows he will have a wife who shall rob his purse and take away all his money while he is asleep.... The Complete Dream Book

A man dreaming of gold will be the recipient of honor, wealth and love.... The Complete Dream Book

Dreaming about numbers often reveals connections to past or future events. Numbers can mean a birth date, house number, or the number of a year. They always refer to important events—or our unconscious would not use them as reminders. Numbers are also visionary inspirations that we can use playing the lottery or other number-games.

And last but not least, each individual number has its own profound meaning that has been interpreted by numerology and the Kabala and are categorized as follows:... Dreamers Dictionary

If you dream of gold bars, ingots, jewelry, etc., this, is an omen that you are too careless with your money and will soon suffer losses if you don’t change.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

The old saying of ‘everything that glitters isn’t gold’ certainly doesn’t apply in the spiritual sense.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

It is more the spiritual assets that we have, such as incorruptibility and wisdom, love, patience and care. These enable us to apply the principles of alchemy and turn base emotional dross into ‘gold’ and finer feelings.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If you lose gold, you have suffered negligent.

If you dream that you touch gold, look for a new hobby.... Psycho Dream Interpretation

How- ever, there are many vari- ations dependent on the action and details.

Gold cloth, garments, embroid- ery, or trimmings signify honors and/or recognition; looking for gold indicates that a successful change of unsatisfactory conditions can be made through your own initiative. Finding and/or mining, melting or working with it is a re- minder that “all is not gold that glitters,” and you must guard against a ten- dency to be too easily taken in by appearances.

Hiding it suggests that you are not aggressive enough about protecting your own interests; take positive ac- tion. Stealing or counting gold is a warning that “the love of money” is truly a root of evil and can be very costly.

Items made of gold, such as tableware, jewelry, medals, coins, etc., or gold-plated items, are a forerunner of steady fi- nancial gain.

See also under separate listings: Coins, Medal, Buttons, etc.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

For alchemists, gold represented the treasure that is the result of the transformation of the spirit. In mythology, it appears as the spiritual prize for defeating dragons and monsters of ignorance.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

The theory goes that it arrived here from space in the early formation of the solar system. As a symbol, gold represents the highest and most precious thing to strive for, both as a material possession and in more amorphous constructs. In the myths of the alchemist, great effort was put toward taking baser metals and turning them into gold.

This is symbolic itself of the notion that lower consciousness, such as fear, doubt, and lack, can be transmuted into the gold of consciousness: love. What are you valuing above all else in your life? Is your search for the gold in some situation bringing out the best in you or the worst? Let the context of your dream answer these deeper questions when gold shows up as a symbol.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

The color gold also represents a high state of illumination.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

(2) Gold, as something valuable, may symbolize either your true self, as distinct from your conscious ego, or some faculty in your psyche which, if accepted and activated, could bring you closer to your real self.

(3) Gold fruit (like the golden fleece) features in mythology as a hero’s prize for overcoming monsters or other evils. This symbolizes the rewards of facing up to the contents of the unconscious, taming those that - through neglect - have become wild or aggressive, and integrating them into your conscious life.... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols

The portent is less unfortunate if you dream of finding gold.... The Complete Dream Book

Depth Psychology: Gold treasure is a symbol of your present or future level of energy. Gold is a sign that you have (or wish you had) influence, power, and wealth—and in a more stable form than money. Sometimes, gold may also be a symbol of your intellectual knowledge and talents; particularly when it appears in the form of a golden disk.... Dreamers Dictionary

Folkloric: Discovering the hidden treasures within yourself. This flower marks underground springs, which on the dream plane equates to creative flow or the subconscious (see Water).

Healing your wounds. In China and among Native Americans, this plant was used regularly as a curative. What’s ailing you?

Growing near a home, goldenrod portends good fortune for the family therein.... The Language of Dreams

See also Colors, Flowers, Fo~ liage, etc.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

For a young woman, this dream is indicative of a wealthy union with a pleasing man.

If the fish are sick or dead, heavy disappointments will fall upon her. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

The special Fish. Life in the water of the emotions brings forth the true essence of your personality.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

They could also symbolize the nourishment of body and soul, and navigation through the unknown depths of ourselves. Generally, fish in a bowl or aquarium suggest constricting emotional conditions in which aspects of your personality are prevented from expressing themselves. They may also refer to aspects of yourself that need to be nourished emotionally. To dream of a goldfish bowl may simply suggest boredom, or a lack of privacy or confidentiality.

If the fish in your dream are goldfish, the symbolism of gold—suggestive of the most valuable aspects of yourself—cannot be ignored. Crucial to your interpretation will be the condition of the fish and your attitude towards them. Are they enjoying their safe and secure life in captivity, or are they suffering? If the latter, is it time for you to be a little more adventurous and creative in your waking life?... The Element Encyclopedia

A goldsmith in a dream also could represent falsehood, lies, cheating, forging, defrauding, or he could represent a poet, knowledge, guidance or children.

A goldsmith in a dream also represents an evil person, for he molds words from fire and in smoke.

If one is seen heating gold or silver in a dream, it means lies and deception. Ifone is seen placing gems on a ring in a dream, it means that he will bring unity between people and deal with a subject matter that begins with evil and ends in goodness.

(Also see Gold; Jeweler)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

2. Innocence. ... New American Dream Dictionary

Try to get more relaxation.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

Folklore: Don’t let others dominate you.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

If a sick person sees himself in a hermitage in a dream, it may mean his death, or it could mean suppressing one’s sexual desires. Occupying a hermitage or building one in a dream means rising in station.

A beautiful and a newly built hermitage in the dream represents a wife.

A hermitage in a dream also could mean migration, bewilderment, severing a friendship, hiding, power, or it could represent one’s son. Whatever may affect a hermitage in the dream also could manifest in the life of one’s son.

(Also see Retreat; Temple)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

According to Freud, the personage is almost always the symbol for a father or mother. According to Jung, if the name of such a person is mentioned in your dream, you should find out about that person—who he was, who was around during his time, and what he did.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

The man was subservient to the woman who holds the keys and keeps control’ (Carol J). There are five aspects to holding.

To control, as in controlling or holding one’s breath’; to be able to manipulate, kill or do something with what is held; this includes holding on to something for support or protection.

Ownership—this is mine, to share or not.

In touch with, knowing; having a grasp’ of.

Responsibility, left ‘holding the baby’; one’s situation.

Intimacy, taking to oneself, taking hold of oneself, as in masturbation; as in the following example: ‘I was in a large removal van with a woman sac on my lap. I held her breasts with pleasure1 (Tony C).

Idioms: Get hold of; have a hold over someone; hold back; hold in. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

If the light and rays of the sun are seen shining on someone the interpretation is the same as above.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

2. Lack of mobility. ... New American Dream Dictionary

A hostage in a dream also represents mistakes, errors, exposing people’s private life, divulging people’s secrets, slander, or a debt that keeps the person subject to constant harassment. Being a hostage in a dream also means adversities, trials, or falling in love with someone, whereby, one’s heart becomes a hostage of his beloved.

(Also see Enemy; Enmity)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

The dream suggests that you may experience feelings of powerlessness and can not see you way out of a difficult situation. Because a hostage is taken against his will, you may be feeling as though you have been trapped by another or by circumstances. Also, the hostage situation in your dream may represent a part of your personality that is not being expressed. It could be your creativity, intellect, or inner freedom.

The purpose of this dream may be to make you more aware of the limiting conditions in your life. Additionally, the dream may trigger your imagination and problem-solving abilities enabling you to see new possibilities.... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

On the other hand, feelings of heat or warmth suggest passion for something in your waking life, or feelings of a sexual or loving nature towards someone. Remember, too, that heat is associated with fire and ice is associated with water. Dreams of a romantic sunrise or sunset may contain elements of wish-fulfillment, but they may also suggest feelings of inner optimism if it is a sunrise, and inner contentment with a sense of finality if it is a sunset.... The Element Encyclopedia

If the broom is damaged, you may be suffering from low self-esteem or feelings of insecurity.

If the broom is being used outside, are you taking too much interest in the outside world and neglecting what is really important to you?

Dreams of scissors can be related to decisiveness and cutting out unwanted emotional aspects of the dreamer’s life.

If the scissors are unused, this can express a desire to begin a new relationship or make an existing one stronger.

Dream scissors may also suggest that you are dividing your attention among too many people.

If you are cutting with scissors, you are in the process of making an important decision. Another interpretation for scissors is that they are a symbol of sexuality, either male or female, depending on whether they are open or closed. A knot in a dream symbolizes the various ties in your life and relationships with others.

If you carefully untie a knot in your dream, this suggests a readiness to deal with a problem, rather than ignoring it by impatiently cutting the knot in two. The knot also has sexual symbolism, representing a couple’s personal and sexual union.

Dream envelopes suggest messages to or from the dreamer.

If the envelope is open, this signifies daily problems that can be tackled but if the envelope is closed, it may be harder to solve the problems.

If the envelope is bulging, you may be feeling that your life is overburdened with worries and emotional expectations from those around you. A ladder in your dream may relate to work in your home, such as painting, but if you cannot make a practical connection, try and think of the purpose of the dream ladder. How is it being used? Like elevators and stairs, ladders in dreams relate to your progress or lack of it. See also HOME.... The Element Encyclopedia

To set up an image in your home, portends that you will be weak minded and easily led astray. Women should be careful of their reputation after a dream of this kind.

If the images are ugly, you will have trouble in your home. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

To see images show that you will have difficulties with friends or family.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

To see images show that you will have difficulties with friends or family.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

A broken image portends a broken vow and is a very unlucky dream.... The Complete Dream Book

2. Frustration in thinking that goals will be difficult or impossible to attain. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2. Liberal attitude toward social standards, especially sexual relations. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If you are the victim but don’t feel afraid, this could lend a sexual connotation to your dream.

If you are held hostage in a dream, this could indicate that you feel someone has a hold on you, or that you are subject to some influence that prevents you from doing what you need to do. Hostage-takers often make demands for money, personal recognition and so on. Is there someone in your waking life who is placing unnecessary demands upon you, or making you feel guilty? In some hostage dreams, as in real life, a rapport develops between the victim and the hostage-taker; if this is the case, it could indicate a love-hate relationship in your waking life. Finally, might this kind of dream not also suggest that you are held hostage, not by a person, but by your fears?

See also CHANGE AND CONFLICT; NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.... The Element Encyclopedia

2. An inability to under­stand, awkwardness in social situations. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If one can speak in all tongues in a dream, it means that he will acquire wealth, strength and fame.

(Also see Reading; Speaking)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

2- As we become more open to possibilities, the various facets of our personality can achieve their own method of communication with us. This is often experienced in dreams as strange language, and often comes across as sleep-talking.

3- In Spiritualism, hearing language is communication by discar- natc beings.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

Overhearing or being spoken to in an unfamiliar language in a dream can symbolize anything we are having difficulty understanding in other parts of our life. Alternatively, another part of our mind might be trying to communicate something to us that we don’t quite understand.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

If you are speaking in a new language, this suggest that you need to broaden your horizons. Perhaps you need to take on a new challenge or embark on a new adventure.

If an interpreter appears in your dream, this may suggest that you need to have something explained to you.

If you are doing the interpreting yourself, perhaps someone in your life is relying too heavily on you in social situations and this is placing too much responsibility on you.

If your speech is broken or you cannot get the words out in your dream, this reveals insecurity about your communication skills.

If code language is involved in your dream, try to remember the code signals and see if they have any relevance to your waking life. Finally, if you or a character in your dream says something totally out of character or unexpected, this may be giving rise to something you aren’t yet ready to say to yourself or to hear. For example, if your best friend tells you that you are going to fail your driving test, perhaps this indicates that your friend isn’t as supportive of you as you like to think they are. Alternatively, these surprising words may reflect your own self-doubt, or that old issues and negative voices from your past are coming back to haunt you.... The Element Encyclopedia

The uncon­scious, as in speaking in tongues—glossolalia—and of course in dreams, frequently moves towards clear awareness in stages.

The strange language is a halfway house, as is a dream.

If we bring focused attention to these, as explained in dream processing, the next step, clear verbal expression, can be reached. Speaking in language we are learning: the language is becoming habitual, making it possible to think in it. See speaking. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

If your dream was about someone, or yourself, using foul language, this will show that you will soon find yourself in an embarrassing situation brought on by another.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

For example, if your family originated in Italv and vou dream in Italian, this may be a subconscious desire to learn more about your heritage.

The letters in some languages, like the Norse and Germanic runes and certain Hebraic characters, have very specific symbolic values.

For more insight, peruse a book on the appropriate language at your local library, or ask someone who is familiar with the tongue (see Pictographs).

If the language is unrecognized, write it phonetically in your journal for future reference. This may he a past life memory, a spiritual message, or a type of glossolalia (speaking in tongues) that can be interpreted later.

Communication difficulties (e.g., someone who is not “speaking your language”).... The Language of Dreams

If your dream was about someone, or yourself, using foul language, this will show that you will soon find yourself in an embarrassing situation brought on by another.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

If you know more than one language, then dreaming in different languages is a reflection of where you are in your life and what the language in question means for you from your past. Words are the basis of all thought and all reality. When words that you do not understand show up in a dream, the unconscious is deliberately masking some information by changing the rules. Use the context of the dream to assess the height of the stakes. This would apply both to the information that is being expressed by the unconscious and to the emotional meaning attached to your reaction to being unable to decipher any literal meaning.

If you recognize the language being spoken by virtue of sounds and cadences, then apply whatever associations you have with that culture to the dream interpretation.

If the language is made-up and you can remember any specific words, sounds, or phrases, use them in your process to see if you can draw any parallels with words you know. There may be a rhythmic or phonic connection to the nonsense words of your dream. Do not be afraid of being overly literal.

If someone else is speaking to you in the dream, then the message is coming from the deep unconscious.

If you are speaking the foreign tongue yourself, it may indicate that the new information is already integrated as part of you. More investigation will likely need to be done before you will be able to understand and utilize the information being presented.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

Personal Meaning
Because dream symbol meaning is subjective and personal to the dreamer, consider what the symbol means to you personally. To help yourself better understand its personal meaning, you could ask yourself:

• What thoughts and feelings come up when I think of this thing?
• How would I describe this thing to someone who has never seen it before? (See also TOOL: Caveman Explanation.)
• How would I feel about this thing if I actually saw it in real life?
• What would I say if someone asked for my impression of this thing?

Context
A dream symbol’s meaning can be very specific to its context in the dream. So, think about how the symbol appeared in the dream and what that may convey about its meaning. For example, pay attention to:

• Where was the object?
• Was there anything unusual about its location or position?
• What was it near or surrounded by (objects, people, etc.)?
• What was its environment (indoor or outdoor, lighting, mood, weather, etc.)?
• (If an inanimate object) What was happening to it?
• (If a living being) What was it doing, how, where, and with whom?
• How were the characters (including you) viewing or relating to it?
• How did you feel about all of the above?
• Look Beyond the Obvious

A dream symbol often represents something beyond its obvious meaning. A rose could represent a real-life rose, but it’s much more likely to represent something else more symbolic (such as a feeling, characteristic, or event). So look beyond your symbol’s literal meaning by asking yourself, “What else could this symbol mean?”

Let Intuition Be Your Guide

• As you work toward understanding a dream symbol, the goal is for your intuition to recognize the symbol’s true meaning. The process of reaching that your subconscious mind to reveal the symbol’s meaning, and to give your intuition a chance to recognize the meaning when you see it.
• Whether a particular meaning from this book or elsewhere in your mind is the true meaning of your dream symbol.

(For more on intuition as a dream interpretation tool, see Recognizing Dream Symbol Meaning.)

Take the Winding Path
“When you start down the path of exploring a particular dream symbol, be willing to persevere even if the path is a winding one. You may not always know which way to go, but your intuition will guide you if you pay attention to it.

Since your goal in symbol exploration is to intuitively recognize the symbol’s true meaning, it’s a good idea to give your mind a chance to encounter that meaning so your intuition can recognize it. Sometimes the true meaning simply comes forward within your consciousness and then your intuition confirms it. However, more often you’ll need to put in a little more effort to discover it. If the true meaning isn’t evident, you can use a technique that parades various possible meanings past your “inner intuitive eye,” giving it a chance to confirm the true one. The technique can be as simple as mentally listing the meanings you associate with the symbol or reading the symbol’s description in this book. You could also use a dream analysis tool that prompts your subconscious mind to reveal the meanings it associates with the symbol, such as TOOL: Caveman Explanation, or many others in the Dream Analysis Toolkit in the first book of this series, The Curious Dreamer’s Practical Guide to Dream Interpretation.... Dreampedia

If you are carrying your own luggage, you will be so full of your own distresses that you will be blinded to the sorrows of others.

To lose your luggage, denotes some unfortunate speculation or family dissensions To the unmarried, it foretells broken engagements. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Coming change, often in a relationship.

3. Repressed emotions or recollections.

4. Sense of self, self-worth. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2- When luggage appears as a symbol in our dreams we should perhaps look at whether it is ours or someone else’s.

If ours, it signifies those views, altitudes and behaviours which we have brought through from the past.

If it is someone else’s, then we may be looking at family or global concepts which no longer are useful to us.

3- Spiritually if we are to travel ‘light’ we must often find a way of unburdening ourselves. Luggage in a dream can help us to envisage this.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

For the lover, it foretells quarrels, slight or important according to circumstances.... Mystic Dream Book

The heavier your baggage, the more unresolved the emotional business you have. Consider the contents of your luggage. Your subconscious mind is giving you the message to resolve these issues so that your load can be light and your karmic debt can be resolved.... Strangest Dream Explanations

If ours, it signifies those views, attitudes and behaviours that we have brought through from the past.

If it is someone else’s, then we may be looking at family or global concepts that no longer are useful to us.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

It is as though the energy has taken on a different quality.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

• Clutter is anything you don’t use, need or love. Everything you own has a call on your attention however subtle.

• When that is an old emotional pattern or stuck behaviour it can be incredibly draining. Learn to let go of what no longer serves you.... The Premier in Dream Dictionary

(2) It may symbolize a desire to - or a need to - get out of some present situation; or fear of having to do so. Perhaps your unconscious is hinting that it is time you ‘packed your bags’. See also Bag.... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols

If it is too heavy and you can hardly move it, the dream indicates that you need to make concessions and revise your values.

If you give your luggage to someone the dream can express your desire to get rid of certain responsibilities.

Sometimes you carry too many material possessions, desires, concerns, and needs. This weight is delaying your spiritual progress. The lighter this luggage the more pleasant your life journey will be.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

(See Bag.)... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

2. Forgiveness.

3. Aging and death. ... New American Dream Dictionary

To dream of seeing a marriage, denotes high enjoyment, if the wedding guests attend in pleasing colors and are happy; if they are dressed in black or other somber hues, there will be mourning and sorrow in store for the dreamer.

If you dream of contracting a marriage, you will have unpleasant news from the absent.

If you are an attendant at a wedding, you will experience much pleasure from the thoughtfulness of loved ones, and business affairs will be unusually promising.

To dream of any unfortunate occurrence in connection with a marriage, foretells distress, sickness, or death in your family.

For a young woman to dream that she is a bride, and unhappy or indifferent, foretells disappointments in love, and probably her own sickness. She should be careful of her conduct, as enemies are near her. See Bride. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Death, either of close relation or friend.

3. Commitment, either need for or fear of. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband. Ifone marries an unknown woman, and ifhe could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one.

If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness.

If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.

If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty.

If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.

If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress.

If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer.

If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.

If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned.

If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house.

If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.

If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son.

If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.

If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished.

If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits.

To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity. Ifa sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness.

If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.

(Also see Cage; Duel; Sanctuary; Wife; Yoke)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or to your partner. Mostly, a marriage in your dream represents the coming together all various parts of yourself (feminine and masculine, or spiritual and rational). It could represent a greater level of awareness where by the dreamer’s conscious and unconscious elements are becoming more familiar and are embracing one another.

The marriage dream is affirmation and encouragement to grow in self-awareness and to transform yourself. On a more practical level, if you are not married but would like to be, this dream could also be a form of wish-fulfillment.... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or to your partner. Mostly, a marriage in your dream represents the coming together all various parts of yourself (feminine and masculine, or spiritual and rational). It could represent a greater level of awareness where by the dreamer’s conscious and unconscious elements are becoming more familiar and are embracing one another.

The marriage dream is affirmation and encouragement to grow in self-awareness and to transform yourself. On a more practical level, if you are not married but would like to be, this dream could also be a form of wish-fulfillment... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

If the marriage was between strangers, then the death pertains to a not too close acquaintance or friend. See Wedding for more information.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

Folklore: Unfavorable omen, because after the so- called “happy ending,” “things” are just getting started.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

The state of being married may comment on a creative project that fulfilled some longtime wish or desire. Dreaming about mamage may also symbolize your readiness for matrimony.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

It is a happy augury to dream of being a bridesmaid, a maid of honor, or a best man at a wedding, for you will have cause to be thankful for the loving attentions of those who are close to you.

To dream of being present at a wedding where ail the circumstances are joyful, means happy years ahead If the guests are dressed in black or dark colors, the dreamer has sorrow to look forward to.

A woman who dreams that she marries a man of advanced years is likely to have much trouble in the near future.

It is a portent of illness, bad news and other kinds of ill luck.... The Complete Dream Book

The best of all possibilities would be that the dream reflects harmony between your conscious and unconscious.... Dreamers Dictionary

To dream of a marriage proposal indicates that some issue will influence you negatively.

To dream that you are getting married to your ex implies that you have come to terms with lessons and errors that you made in that relationship. You have been able to grow and discover new truths about yourself. It may also suggest that if you are in a relationship now, there are similar aspects as your previous relationship. You will not commit similar errors though. You have learned how to make changes. *See Wedding.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

If the marriage was between strangers, then the death pertains to a not too close acquaintance or friend. See Wedding for more information.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

If you are married, then dreaming of marriage may be a processing dream about the current circumstances you and your spouse are grappling with.

If you are not married, then this dream may represent your desires and hopes for what your idealized marriage would look/feel like. See Wedding, Wish Fulfillment Dreams, Commitment and Vows.... Strangest Dream Explanations

The sense of rightness is sometimes felt first in dreams.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The concept of the sacred marriage or sacred love ceremony originated with the ancients, who enacted annual ceremonies to bring fertility and prosperity, signifying commitment. Today dreams of marriage have that symbolism of dedication to someone else.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Dreaming of monogamy highlights this commitment.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If the dreamer is marrying someone whom she does NOT want to marry, then she may be headed for a task that she’d rather not perform.

If the dreamer is a guest at someone else’s wedding, the success of a long-term goal may depend on others. Astrological parallels: Venus, Jupiter, Libra, Sagittarius Tarot parallels: The Empress, Justice... Dream Explanations of Astro Center

The exception is if you dream of being forced into marriage, which means you are having strong doubts about a situation or relationship everyone else thinks is perfect for you.

If you dream your friend is getting married, you may be worried she is leaving you behind.

If you have a dream that your friend marries your boyfriend, you may have noticed some flirting between them in real life.... My Dream Interpretation

To see a marriage, happiness for the dreamer.

If everybody is mournful at the wedding, sadness awaits the dreamer.

For a married person, a dream of another marriage signifies distrust or deep-seated jealousy toward the present mate.

A dream of bigamy indicates uncontrollable emotions or suspicion of some other person related to the dreamer.... Psycho Dream Interpretation

Otherwise, see Wedding.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

If you are one of the marriage partners, consider the spouse in the dream as representing the quality of personality that is being called forth at this time.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

If you are already married and dream that someone else, a person you know or a stranger proposed to you, you need to think about what your dream suitor could represent to you, as this will hold the key to the interpretation. The dream suitor may represent a commitment that you may be being asked to make in real life, for example a new job offer. Your dream reaction to both the proposal and to the engagement ring will give you an indication as to how you feel about committing yourself to this person or project.

Like dreams about proposals, dreams about weddings and marriage may be simple wish-fulfillment.

If you have such a dream and are about to get married, pay attention to how you feel. Are you beaming with joy or filled with panic? If you are feeling anxious, your unconscious may have been urging you to acknowledge your qualms and either come to terms with them or call off the wedding.

If the church altar features in your dream marriage, bear in mind that this is a symbol of sacrifice too; if you are wearing white, this is a symbol of purity and innocence. Are you in danger of sacrificing yourself to someone who isn’t good for you? If a wedding dress or cake appears in your dream, this may refer to your feelings and hopes about relationships and wedding.

If the wedding dress is given by your mother, it refers to qualities and strengths associated with your mother that are relevant to your relationship. Listen to the uncertainties your unconscious is expressing and try to resolve them before the wedding day.

If you have no intention of getting married in real life and you are getting married in your dream to someone you know, this could suggest that you harbor unconscious romantic feelings towards them. Alternatively, your dream may be sending you such a dream to highlight another form of joining together, such as a marriage of ideas or a merging of plans and projects. Another interpretation suggests that your dreaming mind has conjured up a marriage scenario to indicate the need to bring together two opposing aspects of your personality—Jungians would suggest the masculine and feminine qualities we all possess—to create a harmonious whole. Could your bride have been your anima if you are a man and your bridegroom your animus if you are a woman?

Similarly, marrying a stranger in your dream may suggest the possibility of uniting two different but complementary aspects of your personality—your intuition and your intelligence for example. Such a partnership may empower you to take a new direction in your life and any children of this marriage may suggest the outcome or result of this new potential.

If you dreamed of being at someone else’s wedding, your unconscious may also have been highlighting two different aspects of your personality. On the other hand, if you know one of the partners getting married in your dream, perhaps you are worried about losing a close relationship with them.

If you were the best man or bridesmaid in your dream, pay attention to your feelings; if you felt jealous, this could suggest your fear of loneliness in waking life as in ’always a bridesmaid and never a bride’. Finally, if you have been married for many years and dream of marrying again, this may suggest that your feelings for your partner are as vibrant as ever. It may also suggest that your mutual commitment is showing signs of strain and needs special care and attention to revive it. In some cultures, to dream of a wedding signifies a death in the family or change in the family’s circumstances. To dream about a honeymoon may reflect a period of happiness in your waking life.... The Element Encyclopedia

For instance, the intellect and feelings - or perhaps the practical and intuitive sides may need to be united. Often a marriage or wedding can be precognitive in that one may subconsciously be aware of a relationship between two people, but it has not yet registered on the conscious level. So, to be attending a wedding may indicate that one is aware of such a relationship.

To be dreaming of wearing a wedding dress is to be trying to sort out one’s feelings and hopes about relationships and weddings.

To be dressing someone else in a wedding dress can indicate one’s feelings of inferiority ‘always the bridesmaid, never the bride’.

2- Bccause the human being is always looking for someone to complement him- or herself, to dream of a wedding can give some indication of the type of person we are looking for as a partner. We may, for instance, dream that we are marrying a childhood friend - in which case we are looking for somebody who has the same qualities as that person. We may dream we are marrying a famous figure and again the qualities of that particular person will be important.

3- Spiritually there is a proccss of integration which needs to come about. Firstly the masculine and feminine sides of our personality need to unite, then the physical and spiritual sides need to harmonise. This is usually known as a Mystic Union.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

To revoke the bond of marriage in a dream also may mean selling a product for a term, requiring its return, or it may mean apostasy.

(Also see Marriage; Yoke)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

To dream that you are being Married, either as Bride or Bridegroom, is a most unfortunate omen.... Mystic Dream Book

Folklore: Separation.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

If his relationship with them was estranged, it will be re-established.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Example: ‘1 am at the wedding of my best friend.

The groom doesn’t turn up and she decides to marry the first per­son who comes along. I wonder whether this is a good thing to do’ (Mary T).

Dreaming of wedding if single: Mary could equally as well have dreamt she was the bride, but being in her 30s and unmarned it is easier for her to consider or exper­iment with the idea of marriage using the image of her friend. Should she marry whoever offers? When single one often dreams of marnage as a way of clarifying. What would it be like? Could one succeed in it? Is the present panner OK? How will one achieve it?

Example: ‘When I was engaged to my present husband I dreamt we were married and I looked down at my wedding ring. It was twisted and bent. In fact I now see it as a warning because we have not made a good marriage’ (SW). ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

2. Nurturing.

3. Signifies a message that the person receiving the massage should stop being defensive. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If you dream of giving a massage, you have a lot of love to give and you are waiting for the right person.... My Dream Interpretation

To dream of giving a massage indicates approaching good news.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

If the dream repeats frequently, you should be alert to possible health problems. The correct interpretation of this dream depends on the circumstances of the dreamer in real life and the analysis of all elements and events that occur in it.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

Depth Psychology: The massage is a suggestion either to be less rigid or to let go of emotional tension.

If you live alone, the dream means that you are in need of human touch and/or contact.... Dreamers Dictionary

To dream of sending a message, denotes that you will be placed in unpleasant situations. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

Depth Psychology: Receiving a message: thinking things through first will clear up uncertain or problematic situations. See Letter, Telephone.... Dreamers Dictionary

To remember the input suggests the information is useful, to forget, that we have the information but must rediscover it.

A message in a bottle signifies that contact is being made from the less accessible parts of our personality. Consult the entries for bottle, communication, email, letter and parcel / package for further clarification.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

To dream that you are receiving a message, signifies a changes in your affairs.... My Dream Interpretation

If one desires something, then sees a mirage in his dream, it means that his desire is impossible to attain, or that he will be deprived from attaining it.

A mirage in a dream also represents hypocrisy and ingratitude, disbelief in God’s oneness and love to amass the world and to indulge in its pleasures.

A mirage in a dream also may denote false hopes, or unattainable goals.

If one is summoned by the court to testify in a case, and if he sees a mirage in his dream, it also means that he will give a false statement.

A mirage in a dream also represents a story that has no basis, or deception and lies that are reported as if they were true.

(Also see Ghost)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

(2) It may represent the way you see yourself; or the way you want others to see you; or the role-playing you do in life. Sooner or later, even in a business context, you may want to base your life - attitudes, beliefs, values, relationships and behaviour - on something more substantial, on the real centre of your being, which means finding your true self and fulfilling your ‘destiny’. Perhaps that is what you are doing in the mirror in the dream - looking for yourself. (On persona)... A Dictionary of Dream Symbols

2. One feels the need to discard something one has long carried around. ... New American Dream Dictionary

2- Dreaming of a miscarriage can also suggest the loss of work, a project or even a part of ourselves, and we need time to acclimatise.

3- A miscarriage can represent aspects of early death and the fear it can engender.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

Something that you hoped for suddenly being waylaid or totally called off.

Metaphorically feeling that there has been a miscarriage of justice or other honorable qualities in a specific situation or relationship.

For a pregnant woman, a reflection of fear that probably needs no further interpretation. ... The Language of Dreams

A pregnant woman’s dream about a miscarriage might indicate guilt feelings. Watching a miscarriage: someone will let you down or abuse your trust, and all your hopes will turn to ashes.

Depth Psychology: Dreaming about a miscarriage means either failure in a close relationship, or that efforts to mature have been abandoned. Too many anxieties, guilt feelings, and insecurities stifle your true personality.... Dreamers Dictionary

A miscarriage of justice suggests that all aspects of a story have not been taken into consideration.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

A miscarriage is simply a change in direction such that you will need to begin again. While such a dream may have emotional connotations to it, the actual meaning connects more to making space for something new to be created.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

This is almost always a symbol of their anxiety about the baby rather than a prediction that the baby will be miscarried. Miscarriages are also potent symbols of projects or business deals that have gone wrong. (Also see Baby, Embryo, Pregnant).... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

A silver casting mold in a dream means profits. Pastry molds in a dream also denote profits. Ashoe mold in a dream represents the property one walks on, and a mold for a hat represents the leading person, or the head of a business, or the head of a household.

(Also see Molder)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you are breaking the mold, you are creating your own, unique path through life.

If you are creating a mole, then you are connecting with your unique creative genius.... Strangest Dream Explanations

If mold appears in a dream, you are being called to take a look at the impact of ignoring certain matters for long periods of time.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

A mold maker practicing his trade, buying and selling what he casts in a dream represents someone who is well acquainted with his profession, and who knows how to promote his services.

A molder in a dream is also interpreted as a person who encourages people to travel even as far as China to acquire knowledge.

(Also see Mold)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

To take, or hold one, against others, is ominous of adequate wealth to liquidate your obligations.

To find yourself reading or examining mortgages, denotes great possibilities before you of love or gain.

To lose a mortgage, if it cannot be found again, implies loss and worry. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Obligation. ... New American Dream Dictionary

To hold a mortgage on someone else’s property indicates a wish for great wealth and prosperity.... Psycho Dream Interpretation

Look at it this way...a dream is like a puzzle, and although there are several pieces that are quickly pieced together because they are so obvious, the puzzle isn’t complete until all the pieces are placed together bit by bit. Then you have the complete picture...until then, you’ll only have disjointed images that don’t add up to anything coherent, and you’ll still be confused.

So please remember that and try not to piecemeal a dream...it needs to be fully interpreted or it will most likely be totally wrong.

Let’s look at some of the more common dream images and what they could mean.

Teeth Falling Out
This is probably the most prevalent dream image that people report. It is disturbing to them because it affects vanity and personal appearance – but only in the dream! a dream about one’s teeth falling out usually symbolizes that the dreamer is having a challenge getting their voice heard, or feelings acknowledged.

This may be referring to their conversations with a particular person such as their significant other, boss, or friend; or can be generalized for people who are shy, to include almost everyone they come in contact with.

The dreamer needs to brush up on conversational skills, believe in the value of their own opinion, and learn how to be less intimidated by aggressive people, and become more assertive and make their voice heard. Once they do that, this dream (which is a common recurring dream) should evolve & show improvement...or disappear altogether.

Another theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of flirtations, whether it is a dazzling and gleaming smile or affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is natural and healthy.

There are cultural interpretations of this type of dream as well. A scriptural interpretation for bad or falling teeth indicate that you are putting your faith, trust, and beliefs in what man thinks rather than in the word of God. The bible says that God speaks once, yea twice in a dream or a vision in order to hide pride from us, to keep us back from the pit, to open our ears (spiritually) and to instruct and correct us.

In the Greek culture, when you dream about loose, rotten, or missing teeth, it indicates that a family member or close friend is very sick or even near death.

According to the Chinese, there is a saying that your teeth will fall out if you are telling lies.

It has also been said that if you dream of your teeth falling out, then it symbolizes money. This is based on the old tooth fairy story. If you lose a tooth and leave it under the pillow, a tooth fairy would bring you money.

Flying
Dreams about flying usually represent freedom from the physical body, as we experience in sleep while dreaming where we don’t use our physical bodies but instead use our mental & spiritual bodies to experience our dreams. It’s one of the first things people attempt to do when they gain control of their dreams and start lucid dreaming.

Everybody seems to have a natural inclination to want to fly, unless that is changed by a fear of flying due to a frightening incident in their waking lives. Flying = freedom; either a desire for freedom, an “escape” from restraints in your physical life (like a mini-vacation for the mind) or any number of possibilities.

Tie it in with the context of your dream...what were you doing in your dream besides flying? How did it make you feel? Also, the type of flying here is the person flying on their own without an airplane or any aircraft at all. That would be a different symbol dealing with spiritual awareness, among other things.

Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. Many dreamers have described the ability to fly in their dreams as an exhilarating, joyful, and liberating experience.

If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power.

Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. You may be struggling to stay aloft and stay on course. Things like power lines, trees, or mountains may further obstruct your flight. These barriers represent a particular obstacle or person who is standing in your way in your waking life. You need to identify who or what is hindering you from moving forward.

If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that you feel that you are flying too high then it suggests that you are afraid of challenges and of success.

In reality, we do not have the ability to fly. Thus such dreams may represent that which is beyond our physical limitations. In your mind, you can be anybody and do anything. Another way of interpreting flying dreams is that these dreams symbolize your strong mind and will. You feel undefeatable and nobody can tell you what you cannot do and accomplish. Undoubtedly these dreams leave you a great sense of freedom.

Being Caught In A Tornado
This symbol points to emotional turmoil, as in a “whirlwind of emotions”; and/or rapid or sudden changes in your life. It is a sign to “get a grip” on what is possibly spinning out of control & deal more effectively with your emotions. Meditation and finding some private “think time” for yourself would be a good idea.

Being Naked
Dreaming that you are completely or partially naked is very common. Nudity symbolizes a variety of things depending on your real life situation.

Becoming mortified at the realization that you are walking around naked in public is often a reflection of your vulnerability or shamefulness. You may be hiding something and are afraid that others can nevertheless see right through you. Metaphorically clothes are a means of concealment. With clothes, you can hide your identity or be someone else. But without them, everything is hanging out for all to see. You are left without any defenses.

The dream may telling you that you are trying to be something that you really are not. Or that you are fearful of being ridiculed and disgraced. If you are in a new relationship, you may have some fears or apprehension in revealing your true feelings.

Nudity also symbolizes being caught off guard.

Finding yourself naked at work or in a classroom, suggests that you are unprepared for a project at work or school. You may be uninformed in making a well-formed decision. With all eyes on you, you have this fear of having some deed brought to public attention. You fear that people will see through your true self and you will be exposed as a fraud or a phony.

Many times, when you realize that you are naked in your dream, no one else seems to notice. Everyone else in the dream is going about their business without giving a second look at your nakedness. This implies that your fears are unfounded; no one will notice except you. You may be magnifying the situation and making an issue of nothing. On the other hand, such dreams may mean your desire (or failure) to get noticed.

For a small percentage of you, dreaming that you are proud of your nakedness and show no embarrassment or shame, then it symbolizes your unrestricted freedom. You have nothing to hide and are proud of who you are. The dream is about a new sense of honesty, openness, and a carefree nature.

Being Chased
Chase dreams often stem from feelings of anxiety in your walking life. The way we respond to anxiety and pressure in real life is typically manifested as a chase dream. Running is an instinctive response to physical threats in our environment.

Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker, who wants to hurt or possibly kill you. You are running away, hiding, or trying to outwit your pursuer.

Chase dreams may represent your way of coping with fears, stress or various situations in your waking life. Instead of confronting the situation, you are running away and avoiding it. Ask yourself who is the one chasing you and you may gain some understanding and insight on the source of your fears and pressure.

The pursuer or attacker who is chasing you in your dream may also represent a part of yourself. Your own feelings of anger, jealousy, fear, and possibly love, can assume the appearance of threatening figure. You may be projecting these feelings onto the unknown chaser.

Next time you have a chase dream, turn around and confront your pursuer. Ask them why they are chasin you.

One may be consumed by their own anger, jealousy, love, or self-destructive behavior. For example, you may be drinking too much or exhibiting open hostility toward others around you. You may subconsciously be threatened by these actions which have been jeopardizing your relationships and/or career. Your dreams are a way of calling attention to these self-destructive actions.

A more direct analysis of chase dreams is the fear of being attacked. Such dreams are more common among women than men, who may feel physically vulnerable in the urban environment. These dreams are inspired by fears of violence and sexual assault in which we are so over-exposed from the media. The violence that the media portrays magnifies our fears and how at risk we all are.

Falling
Falling dreams are another theme that is quite common in the world of dreams. As we said earlier, contrary to a popular myth, you will not actually die if you do not wake up before your hit the ground during a fall.

As with most common dream themes, falling is an indication of insecurities, instabilities, and anxieties. You are feeling overwhelmed and out of control in some situation in your waking life.

This may reflect the way you feel in your relationship or in your work environment. You have lost your foothold and can not hang on or keep up with the hustle and bustle of daily life. When you fall, there is nothing that you can hold on to. You more or less are forced toward this downward motion without any control. This loss of control may parallel a waking situation in your life.

Falling dreams also often reflect a sense of failure or inferiority in some circumstance or situation. It may be the fear of failing in your job/school, loss of status, or failure in love. You feel shameful and lack a sense of pride. You are unable to keep up with the status quo or that you don’t measure up.

According to Freudian theory, dreams of falling indicate that you are contemplating giving into a sexual urge or impulse. You may be lacking indiscretion.

Falling dreams typically occur during the first stage of sleep. Dreams in this stage are often accompanied by muscle spasms of the arms, legs, and the whole body. These sudden contractions, also known as myclonic jerks. Sometimes when we have these falling dreams, we feel our whole body jerk or twitch and we awaken from this jerk. It is thought that this jerking action is part of an arousal mechanism that allows the sleeper to awaken and become quickly alert and responsive to possible threats in the environment.

According to biblical interpretations, dreams about falling have a negative overtone and suggest that man is acting and walking according to his own way of thinking and not those of the Lord.

Taking An Exam or Test
To dream that you are taking an exam indicates that you are being put to the test or being scrutinized in some way. Such dreams highlight your feelings of being anxious and agitated. You may find that you cannot answer any of the questions on the test or that the test is in some foreign language.

Is time running out and you find that you can not complete the exam in the allowed time? Or are you late to the exam? Does your pencil keep breaking during the exam? Such factors contribute to you failing this test.

These dreams usually have to do with your self- esteem and confidence or your lack of. You are worried that you are not making the grade and measuring up to other people’s expectations of you. You may also experience the fear of not being accepted, not being prepared, or not being good enough. You feel nervous, insecure and tend to believe the worst about yourself.

These dreams also suggest that you may feel unprepared for a challenge. Rarely, are these dreams about the content of the test, but rather the process and how you are feeling during the exam taking process. Generally, you feel distressed and frustrated. These feelings may parallel how you are feeling in a particular challenge or situation in your waking like.

Dreams of this nature are also an indication that you are being judged and this dream is a signal for you to examine an aspect of yourself that you may have been neglecting and need to pay attention to. You may harbor some guilt because of your neglect in preparation for a school exam, meeting, business project, or some challenge. Most of the time people who have such dreams are unlikely to fail a test in real life. This dream goes back to their fear and own anxiety that they may not meet other’s standards of them. They are afraid to let others down.

Now let’s look at some specific symbols that appear in dreams and what they might mean.... Common Dreams

If you feel anxious in your dream, this signifies that you are feeling out of place in some situation.... The Element Encyclopedia

If you are the one pinning up a message, this suggests that you are the one who wishes to communicate with someone but haven’t yet found the right time.

If you can’t read the message on the notice board, then perhaps you are feeling left out of a particular social group or need to branch out on your own.... The Element Encyclopedia

2. Feeling one is not up to solving one’s problems.

3. Fear of becoming old.

4. Wis­dom.

5. Listen to experience. ... New American Dream Dictionary

An old man appearing in our dreams puts us in touch with this part of ourselves. He can also represent our feelings about time and death.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If something seems particularly ancient, the meaning may be ambiguous; either it has outlived its usefulness or has been imbued with special significance because of its antiquity.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Dreaming of historical figures usually means we are aware of the qualities that those people possessed. Perhaps we need to develop those qualities within ourselves.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The wise old man and his female counterpart, the crone, are staples in Jungian psychology, as they are the archetypes that represent human wisdom. This is a character aspect shared by every human being on the planet, and it connects us to our inner guidance and our highest thought. We can only connect to this powerful energy when we can learn from our mistakes, a trait often associated with the insight that comes with age and is usually unavailable to us in our youth. An older person whom you know from life may also represent wisdom, but an interpretation of any person must connect to the individual’s traits as you experience them in life. When the old man or the crone appears in archetypal fashion, they will not be known to you personally. They may offer insight, wisdom, or a gift. This archetypal character aspect is often the first one that most people encounter on their inner journey toward integration. This is because all human beings have access to the wisdom that comes with age, making this archetype very accessible within each of us.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

Dreaming of historical figures usually means we are aware of the qualities that those people possessed. Perhaps we need to develop those qualities within ourselves.

2- Old people in dreams tend to suggest traditional thought or wisdom arising from experience (see People). We may also need to consider our attitude to death. Old buildings can signify a past way of life which we thought we had left behind. Antiques will often represent elements of our past experience which might be worth keeping.

3- The Wise Old Man (see Introduction) is a part of ourselves which is not always consciously available to us.

An old man appearing in our dreams puts us in touch with this part of ourselves.

He can also represent our feelings about time and death.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

Women also feel freer to explore the world in bold new ways in this stage of their life. They often feel confident and full of energy; dreams in which the animus expresses itself or in which they find hidden rooms and valuables are not uncommon. Although the menopause marks the beginning of the second part of life rather dramatically for women, men are also subjected to reminders that time is chasing them and these may show up in dreams of being chased by a tiger or escaping a fire. Dreams of losing teeth or body parts at this stage of life may reflect a concern with aging and the loss of their youthful self. Additionally, dreams with themes of impotence or loss of fertility signal a loss of sexual power.

Dreams of loved ones who have passed away may also occur, both as an expression of grief and also as a way to help us accept our own mortality.

Dreams about getting sick or ill may also reflect the typical concerns of this stage. Alongside dreams of loss and adjustment, however, dreams at this stage of life also reflect hope and renewal; for example, dreams in which you discover hidden treasure. You may dream of a well drying up in your garden, but then discover a casket of treasure at the bottom of the well, which suggests the uncovering of hidden resources and new opportunities.

If you aren’t in this stage of life and dream of it, your dream is most likely reflecting your hunger for the wisdom, calmness and maturity that only age and experience can bring.... The Element Encyclopedia

If the old man is of a pleasant personality and good looks, it means his pursuit is of a favourable nature. Otherwise, it is of an unfavourable nature.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

The old man may be either a specific person or a generic aged one who, regardless of his race or color, is usually adorned with white hair and a full beard. An old man can also stand for a deteriorating person whose only power lies in the memory of a journey that has already taken place. Whether the old man exhibits stamina or lacks physical strength also affects the dream’s interpretation.... Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

Depth Psychology: The old man is seen as a symbol of maturity in all aspects of life. This dream is always significant and should be examined carefully. Old men or old women represent either wisdom or malice, and are a warning to take a closer look at your (bad) habits. See Youth*... Dreamers Dictionary

If the old person is male – depending on the gender of the dreamer – he will stand for either the self or the animus.

If female then she will signify the great mother or the anima. All father figures, or representations of the father, will often appear old as if to highlight their remoteness.

A group of old people often appears in dreams. Usually this signifies the traditions and wisdom of the past – things sacred to the ‘tribe’ or family. Older people usually stand for our parents even though the dream figures may bear no relationship to them.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If she is beautiful, the year will bring good fortune.

If ugly, the year will prove a disaster.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

An old woman in a dream also could represent deceit, cunningness, duplicity, backbiting, or slander. Seeing an old and sick woman in a dream may mean impotence, weakness, or disability. Seeing a thirsty old woman in a dream means drought. Ifshe turns a young girl in the dream, then she represents rain.

If an unknown old woman visits a sick person in a dream, it means his death. Otherwise, if an unknown old woman visits a pregnant woman in a dream, it means givingher the glad tidings of a son. Ifone is engaged in an important project and sees himselfsleeping with an old woman in a dream, it means that his project will not succeed.

An old woman in a dream also represents non-arable land. Ifone sees her wearing a veil in the dream, it means that he will meet with hardships and regret. Ifone sees an ugly old woman, or a hagin a dream, it means adversities and war.

If a young woman sees herself as an old woman in a dream, it means earning respect and dignity.

An unknown old woman in a dream also represents a bad crop for that year.

If one sees an old woman descending from the skies and people are wondering about her, she represents the passing year. Seeing an ugly old woman in a dream also could mean glad tidings of an ending war, or the end of drought.

An emaciated old woman in a dream represents a year of drought.

If she gains weight and turns beautiful in the dream, she represents changes in the weather conditions, bringing a prosperous and a happy end for the farmers in that year.

An ostentatious old woman in a dream represents a prosperous life, or good news that will arrive shortly. Ifshe looks frowning or unhappy in the dream, then she represents distress and loss of prestige.

If she looks ugly in the dream, she represents facing adverse conditions. Ifshe is naked in the dream, she represents a scandal.

If an old woman enters a house in a dream, it means prosperity and business success and if she leaves a house in the dream, it means the opposite.

An unknown old woman in a dream has a stronger connotation than a known old woman.

If one sees himself frequenting an old woman in a dream, his dream denotes his attachment to worldly gains.

If an old woman who passed her menopause sees herself in a dream experiencing her menstrual period again and regaining her sexual drive, and if she sees herself engaged in sexual intercourse in the dream, it means that she will become religious and have strong material and spiritual success in her life ifher sexual intercourse in the dream is marital intercourse and ofa lawful nature. Otherwise, ifit is unlawful, then it represents her attachment to worldly gains and neglects for her spiritual values.

If a young woman sees herselfbeing an old woman in a dream, it means that she will prosper and have a successful marital life.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

To see Old people, without any question of loving them, is fortunate, but in a small and trifling manner. Some unimportant wish will be gratified. ... Mystic Dream Book

Example: I am standing in a bookshop.

It is a long estab­lished business. As I look at the books I find two which are about the life of Christ. They are leather bound and handwnt- ten—quite ancient. Both seem to me to be about the author’s own inner life. I believe one is written from a religious view­point and the other from a more occult one. I am not attracted to either’ (Bill O). Bill is looking back on past attitudes, one religious, one occult, which had been big parts of his life. Old people: wisdom, mother or father, past experience; traditions; old age, death. Old building: past way of life; former life with family or another person. Old things, furniture: past or out­worn ways of life or activities. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

2. Secrets soon to be revealed.

3. To send off old patterns of behavior, emotional baggage. ... New American Dream Dictionary

The image of opening a package often has to do with self-awareness.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

If the packagc contains gold or other valuable items: expect to receive a great deal of money, or you are going to be honored.

Depth Psychology: The package stands for life experiences with which you have yet to come to terms. Sometimes you are “packing” up sexual desires you have not admitted to yourself yet.

The only thing to do is unpack and take a close look. See Box.... Dreamers Dictionary

If you receive a package in the dream, you are acknowledging certain feelings or gaining new resources. But if you are giving or sending a package, you may be projecting your feelings onto another and not dealing with them.... My Dream Interpretation

See also Wrap, String, Box, etc.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

You will have a chance encounter with someone you have not seen in a while.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

If the package in your dream is meant for you, it represents the acquisition of something new and the expectation that what you are receiving could be beneficial to you. Check the sensation of the dream itself; if there is fear or anxious anticipation about what the package might contain, it could be revealing a level of pessimism and fear-based thinking.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

If a young woman dreams she acts as a page, it denotes that she is likely to participate in some foolish escapade. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Romantic pain; use caution to avoid a rebound or “next available” situation.

3. Misfortune in business affairs (to be paged).

4. Time to take things more seriously. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If the page is blank that means the story has not yet been written. Your dream may be giving you the message to keep an open mind.... Strangest Dream Explanations

A page that we cannot read suggests that guidelines are available but have not yet become apparent.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

The page being missing suggests we have not been given the correct information in the first place. Such dreams can be categorized as anxiety dreams.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If you dream of working as a page means you will get into some avoidable fiasco.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

If you dream of working as a page means you will get into some avoidable fiasco.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

2. Insecurities about personal appearance (beauty pageant).

3. Happiness, joyous spectacle. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If you dream of winning the competition, this means you possess the necessary skills to accomplish a goal or solve a problem in your waking life.

If you merely watch a pageant in your dream, you are wasting money on social pleasures which you will later regret.... My Dream Interpretation

2. An individual is trying hard to communicate.

3. Over­whelming feelings of demand and lack of privacy. ... New American Dream Dictionary

It is something that we can receive with joy.

The wrapping may also be important, brown paper being more utilitarian than a more festive kind.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

If the address is wrong or we discover that the parcel is not for us we have probably some doubts about our own abilities. When we are sending a parcel or package we are sending our energy out into the world.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

A parent may die, for instance, but we may not ‘unwrap’ the feelings evoked enough to see we have taken something to hean.

If we did we might find a regret at not expressing the love we felt while Mum or Dad was still alive, and we now want to be more daring in giving love. Also, one’s potential or latent skills; impressions or ‘gifts’ re­ceived from others—such as support, love, their example— but not made fully conscious. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

1- When we receive a parcel in a dream, we are being made aware of something we have experienced but not explored. At this stage, we do not quite know what the potential of the gift is, but by exploration can find this out. When we are sending a parcel or package we arc sending our energy out into the world.

2- Parcels and packages in dreams can also represent the gifts that one receives from others. It can often be important to note who is actually giving us the gift, whether it is being directly received from the person concerned or whether we are simply aware who the donor is and that it is something that we can receive with joy.

3- Parcels and packages can suggest latent potential and gifts or skills.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

If you dream about not being able find a parking space, you are having trouble finding your place in life. You are still searching for your talent or the special niche where you belong.... My Dream Interpretation

If you find yourself in a garage or a parking lot, two different inferences can be made. Consider the dream’s content and mood in it as well as your current dilemma or situation in life.

The parked car could represent a period of inactivity and indecision.

The dream could be pointing out that you have been idle for a period of time and that it may be good time to “get a move on.” The more positive interpretation of this dream might be that the parked car is symbolic of a reflective period or mood. You may be in “park” for a while so that you can rest, relax, and regroup while thinking things over.... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

If they see an open door, they get their way.

Depth Psychology: The passageway is a symbol of die female and strong erotic needs (in men’s dreams). In women’s dreams, it indicates the direction their lives should take.

If the passageway is dark, long, and without doors, your search for direction will take a little longer. See House, Tunnel.... Dreamers Dictionary

If you wake up before fully exploring these passageways, then it suggests that you may not know how to go about taking advantage of these opportunities or how to move forward with a relationship. Perhaps the newness and uncertainty of this discovery also makes you a little more cautious.... The Element Encyclopedia

The passageways are a positive dream.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

The subtlety here is in whether you are on stage because of heightened vulnerability or because you are hiding your true feelings by “acting” your way through an experience. By considering the timing of the dream with regard to current situations in your life, you can discover your true sense of preparedness for what is being thrown at you at the time of the dream. By examining this thoroughly, you can assess whether this dream means you are feeling incompetent to face a challenge in life or if you are feeling prepared to perform at your peak capability.

A highly stylized performance could indicate inauthenticity in some area. Conversely, it could connect to a powerful sense of creative originality. Forgetting your lines may represent your discomfort in some role or false persona you are putting on for the approval of others. Life is often like a performance. How you feel about this dream reveals how you feel about how well you are performing at this moment in time.... Complete Dictionary of Dreams

It is important what is being assembled, and in what way.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

2- A pilgrim can often represent the hermit or Wise Old Man (see Introduction) within. That part of our personality which is secure and may not need much input from others has the ability to direct our lives provided we create the correct circumstances.

3- A seeker of Spirituality must always undertake a journey of some kind. This is often represented by a pilgrimage to a holy place.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

If this dream occurs during the pilgrimage season, it means profits for a merchant, recovery for the sick, finding guidance after heedlessness, or it could mean that one will perform his pilgrimage ifhe had not yet fulfilled this obligatory religious duty. Ifone’s dream takes place outside the pilgrimage season, then it could mean the opposite.

If one sees himself as a pilgrim in a dream, and if he disdains from actually perform his pilgrimage, though he possesses the means to do so, it means that he is a reprobate and an ungrateful person. Performing one’s pilgrimage in a dream also indicates the necessity to serve one’s parents and to be true to them, or the duty to serve one’s teacher and be truthful with him. Performing one’s pilgrimage in a dream also means visiting a gnostic, a saint, a shaikh, a scholar, or it it could mean getting married, acquiring knowledge, satisfying one’s needs, recuperating from an illness, repenting from sin, or joining the company of pious people.

If one travels to perform his pilgrimage using a vehicle in a dream, it means that he will receive help from God Almighty.

If he travels on foot leading a camel in the dream, it means that he will do so with the help of a woman.

If he rides an elephant in the dream, it means that he will perform his pilgrimage as a member of a governmental delegation. Ifone travels on foot in the dream, it means that he has made a vow which he must fulfil. Seeing oneself returning from a pilgrimage in a dream means profits and relief from stress.

If one carries his provisions with him in the dream, it means that he stands before his Lord with piety and reverence. Carrying the pilgrims’s provisions in a dream also means paying poor people their dues, or it could mean payingone’s debts. Ifone sees himselfgoing to perform his pilgrimage alone, and the people standing up to pay their farewell to him in a dream, it means that he will die shortly.

(Also see ‘Arafat; Circumambulation; Cradle of Ismail; Ka’aba; Mina; Muzdalifa; Pelting stones; Responding; Sa’i; Station ofAbraham; ‘Umrah)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Depth Psychology: This dream is either a symbol of deeply held religious convictions or a promise that you will reach your goal. See Worship.... Dreamers Dictionary

If this is not feasible, it means that he may face adversities, though become known for his good nature and deeds.

If a learned person sees himself delivering a sermon at Mina, and if the people listen to him attentively in the dream, it means that he will rise in station and lead his people, or he could be appointed as a project manager or become an administrator.

If one does not complete his sermon or prayers in the dream, it means that he will attain such a position, though he will be quickly removed from it.

(Also see Pilgrimage)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you are crawling through the pipe yourself, it is a symbol of birth.

If the pipe is clogged up, it usually points to a problem with freely expressing your feelings. See Constipation.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

2- A bird’s plumage is its protection, but it is also its power and strength. Used in this sense, it is alerting us to the fact that we can use our own strength and ability to achieve what we want to do in the future.

3- Spiritual triumph is shown by a display of plumage.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

If you try to use cancelled stamps, you will fall into disrepute.

To receive stamps, signifies a rapid rise to distinction.

To see torn stamps, denotes that there are obstacles in your way.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. External guidance, often of a spiritual nature. ... New American Dream Dictionary

The apparently intuitive information in some dreams, when investigated, can be traced to an unconscious insight into the language of the living body. We all have this ability to understand body language, but it seems to be some­thing which is inherited from past times before verbal lan­guage. It therefore remains a largely unconscious ability. In our dreams, however, it is a major factor in how the dream is structured.

If you cannot find a satisfying description below, imagine yourself making the movement or posture in the dream to see if you can define what the feeling quality is, or what you are saying non-verbally. It can often be of value to make the movement or take up the posture physically instead of in the imagination. By comparing the movement/posture with an­other one, it can help to clarify its quality.

Example: Marilyn was expenencing emotional pain con­nected with her impending divorce. Marilyn had dreamt of seeing a dinosaur standing in her path, devounng all who approached it. We explored it by having Marilyn find a body posture and movements which for her expressed the feeling of the dinosaur. In doing so Marilyn did not sense anger or aggression, but she did feel like a predator which always had to take to gain her own needs. This feeling immediately re­minded her of her family life as a child. She remembered when she was sent shopping as a very young child of three or four; as well as buying what she had been asked, she pur­chased some sweets for herself. When she arrived home she was treated as if she had done a terrible thing, and that was where she began to feel like a predator. It seemed to her as if her own needs were always gained at the expense of someone else.

‘With this awareness, she could now see that the dinosaur standing iti her path clearly related to her present situation. Bargaining to gain a realistic share of the house and property jointly owned by her husband and herself, felt to her as if she were gaining her needs at his expense, like a predator. That made her feel so awful, she was almost ready to allow her husband to take all, leaving her without house or money to start again. Her awareness of where the feelings arose from, and the unrealistic pan they played in her life, allowed her to relate to the situation with less pain and more wisdom’ (from Mind and Movement, Tony Crisp). ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

To see others in a rage, is a sign of unfavorable conditions for business, and unhappiness in social life.

For a young woman to see her lover in a rage, denotes that there will be some discordant note in their love, and misunderstandings will naturally occur.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Caution needed in business or profes­sional life.

3. A need for self-control.

4. Quarrels may be in the offing. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If you are the person who flies in a rage denotes that your bad temper may cause unhappiness and harm to your friends.

If you see a lover or a spouse in a rage then will you have much discord in your affairs of the heart.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

If you are the person who flies in a rage denotes that your bad temper may cause unhappiness and harm to your friends.

If you see a lover or a spouse in a rage then will you have much discord in your affairs of the heart.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

A dream of trying to calm someone else’s rage suggests you are on a sticky wicket in regard to your current activities and a change of pace or location would probably be beneficial.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

If you purchased or sold a house through the agent in your dream, this predicts an increase in material wealth, possibly through inheritance.... My Dream Interpretation

Although the following dreams can occur at any stage of your life, you may find that the focus of your relationship dreams shifts during your lifespan. In your teenage years, dream scenarios in which you are suddenly thrown together with someone to whom you are attracted are very common. The goal of the dream is to help you determine if someone is or is not interested in you in waking life. By the mid-twenties, however, relationship dreams move beyond initial attraction and begin to explore who is or is not right for us. This is the time when strangers, celebrities and friends tend to appear as dream lovers and partners. You may find the images shocking but it is important to bear in mind that the images are unlikely to represent the real person and more likely to represent qualities that you are evaluating.

During your thirties and forties, romantic dreams focus on explanations for why relationships may have disappointed in the past and offer dreams that can show you what to go after or avoid in the future. Dreams in which your current partner or lover is unfaithful are extremely common at this time; it is as if your dreaming mind is urging you to pay attention to your relationship, and secure or safeguard what you have.

During your fifties and sixties, dreams shift their focus onto things you have learned to value in your life. Past and present partners become shorthand symbols for the quality or experience you had with them. For example, your first lover represents passion and excitement or the partner who was unfaithful represents someone who cannot be trusted. Although you may dream of people from your past, your dreaming mind is using them as symbols to refer to your current relationships. From your seventies onwards, dreams are more likely to zoom in on the very nature of love itself to help you gain a deeper understanding of love and affairs of the heart.... The Element Encyclopedia

If spirituality is taken to be an inner truth, and religion as that which links us back to source, then it must be the case that religious imagery partly assists in that function of recognition. Using images that cannot be interpreted successfully in any other way reinforces the idea of spirituality being something separate in us. Because the images are so specific they may be startling.

2- When the individual, through deliberate or spontaneous neglect, denies himself access to the store of religious imagery in waking life, dreams will often react to this lack and try to compensate by jolting the dreamer back into an awareness of his inner spirit. In today’s society it is very easy to fasten on the hypocritical aspects of religion and to acccpt that hypocrisy.

It is also easy to make the assumption that the outward forms of religion often deny the existence of a true inner reality. This rejection can be valid, since it is not until the individual accepts responsibility for his own existence that true spirituality emerges.

If spirituality the inner truth that we all hold is neglected, it will not go away: it will simply reappear in its negative and terrifying form. In waking life the closest image we have to that is the Devil (see Devil), or the more vengeful Indian gods. Our own personalised demons can be more frightening than those.

3- If we are prepared to accept that each truth will have its own personal slant, and that we must get back to the basic truth, all dreams can be interpreted from a spiritual point of view. This is especially true of religious imagery. Most interpretations have had to be stated in general terms and are given here only as guidelines. When the reader can throw away the book and say that the interpretations are not valid, then he will have taken on personal responsibility.

Angel In spiritual terms the angel symbolises pure being and freedom from earthly matters.

Angels tend to be androgynous, and arc not recognised either as male or female. There is a hierarchy of angels; 1) Angels (the realm closest to the physical), 2) Cherubim and 3) Seraphim. As more people are seeking spirituality; there are those who have become more aware of the angel form, particularly in dreams.

It is vital that the dreamer is able to differentiate between the personalised aspect of the Higher Self, and the angelic form, since they arc similar but different. Dark angels are reputed to be those angelic beings who have not yet totally rejected the ego or earthly passions. When this image appears in a dream, we are being alerted to a spiritual transgression, which often has already happened. Warning angels usually symbolise what should not be clone. Buddha (also see individual entry) The figure of Buddha appearing in dreams highlights the necessity to be aware of the Qualities of Being which Buddha taught. It links us to the power of renunciation and of suffering, but in the sense that experience of suffering is valid. Ceremony/Ritual (also see individual entries) Ceremony and ritual are all part of the heightening of awareness which occurs on the path to spirituality. In dream ceremony the images are even more vivid.

Christ appearing in dreams epitomises the recognition of the ability to reconcile the physical and the spiritual, God and Man. He personifies Perfect Man, a state to which we all aspire. Appearing on the cross he signifies redemption through suffering. We do not need to be crucified physically to suffer.

The ideal Christ is that part of ourselves which is prepared to take on our portion of the sufferings in the world by- working within the world.

The anarchic Christ is the part of us whose love and lust for life permit us to break through all known barriers.

The Cosmic Christ is the part that is prepared to take on Cosmic Responsibility that is, to be connected with the Universal Truth. While these aspects have been spoken of in Christian terms, obviously they- are also present in all religious figures. Church, chapel, temple (also see Church Buildings) We all are aware of our need for sanctuary from the batterings of the everyday world. Within the church we / are free to form a relationship with our own personal God. In dreams we may also have the realisation that our body is our temple. Church or Religious Music These sounds, dedicated to the perception of God that one has. are sacred sounds and are a way of expanding the spirit. Crucifixion images in a dream link with the human being’s need to sacrifice himself through passion and through pain. Devil (also see individual entry) In dreams the Devil represents temptation. This often arises from the repressed sexual drives which demand attention. It may also signify the Shadow (see Introduction). Ghosts (also see individual entry) Independent forces within, which arc separate from the individual’s will. It will depend on the dreamer’s belief as to whether lie accepts the appearance of ghosts as psychological or spiritual apparitions. Gods/Goddesses (also see individual entries) We are each given the opportunity to make real our fullest potential. In doing so, we must undertake an exploration and possibly a confrontation of our perception of gods and goddesses.

Hell is a state of being where nothing is ever as it seems and could be thought of as continually existing in a state of negative illusion. Reputedly it is a state of Spiritual Agony where one’s worst dreams are fulfilled. Heaven is a state of being where the energy is of such a high frequency that there is no suffering. In dreams it appears when the individual is transmuting his awareness into dimensions other than the physical.

It is reputedly a placc where bliss exists.

It is also known as Nirvana and Samadhi. Holy Communion The belief that Christ’s body was transmuted into heavenly food symbolised by the Last Supper appears in dreams as the intake of spiritual food. Holy Communion represents a sacred sharing. Icon (also see individual entry) An icon is a representation of a religious figure or concept. It can, through usage, become revered as a holy object in its own right. Incense (also see individual entry) Incense is an offering to the gods and a physical form of prayer through perfume and smoke. Initiation takes place when some barrier is transcended to enable us to have access to other ways of being.

Mary, the Mother of God/Virgin Mother flic symbolism of Mary, both as the maiden and as the mother, is a potent one. She epitomises all that is woman, and all that is holy Moses often appears in dreams as the holy figure who will lead us out of difficulty.

Old and New Testaments or all religious books A resource and a repository for knowledge is available in dream imagary this will often appear as books. Priest/Prophet A conflict between the present and the future.

A Religious Service is the act of worship which is used to bring people together.

It is recognised in dreams, perhaps as an act of integration of the whole self, and as an illustration that the whole is greater than the parts. Third Eye This is the developed clairvoyant perceptiveness that comes with spiritual development.

It is the Third Eye of Buddha and symbolises unity and balance. In no case does it represent a physical quality, though it is thought to link with the pineal gland.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

2. Realization that one’s approach to life doesn’t work. ... New American Dream Dictionary

For a woman to think she has too much in her viands, omens she will regret useless extravagance in love as well as fortune. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

2. Clarity.

3. Truth. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If a woman dreams she has over seasoned her food with it denotes extravagance that will lead to poverty.

To drink sage tea shows that you will meet a difficult situation with calmness.... Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

If a woman dreams she has over seasoned her food with it denotes extravagance that will lead to poverty.

To drink sage tea shows that you will meet a difficult situation with calmness.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

If you dream of burning sage, then you are going through a spiritual cleansing. See Prophetic Dreams.... Strangest Dream Explanations

To dream that you burn sage or use it in food, foretells that your extravagant lifestyle will leave you broke in the end.... My Dream Interpretation

To eat them, you will have a humble, but pleasant home. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

Depth Psychology: The sausage as a phallic symbol indicates sexual needs or a verv materialistic attitude.... Dreamers Dictionary

If you make sausages, the success of your projects will be secured; meanwhile, if you eat it, you will enjoy familial peace. In contrast, if you sell it, you will suffer an unfortunate event.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

Don’t be mischievous in the matter or it might backfire.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

It is related to the symbolism of FOOD or DEVOURING, as appropriate. It can also have sexual connotations represented in its phallic appearance. To that extent, eating it or rejecting it is indicative of the dreamer’s relationship with her own sexuality.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

To dream of many Savages signifies rescue by a friend from a trouble of your own making.... Mystic Dream Book

Confide in a trusted friend.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

maybe you are sufficiently mature to bring certain projects that you have in mind to completion. This dream could also refer to your sexuality. It may be trying to tell you that you should behave more diplomatically and tactfully in your sexual relationships.

Although you believe that your primitive and savage side cannot help you in life, it is certain that it could be very useful. More than anything, because it reminds you—from the heart, without materialism or superficiality—the things that are worth it and the ones that are not.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams

To ascend one, you will be misunderstood and censured by your friends for some action, which you never committed.

To decend one, you will be guilty of wrong doing, and you will suffer the penalty.

To fall from one, you will be unexpectedly surprised while engaged in deceiving and working injury to others. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

A fallen scaffold is an ineffective means, destined to fail; see “construction”... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

See also under Rope and Hanging.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

Depth Psychology: See Execution, Gallows.... Dreamers Dictionary

A hangman’s scaffold will suggest that a part of our lives must come to an end. We may, for instance, be aware that we have offended against some of society’s laws and beliefs, and must be punished. We also may need to look at our propensity to be a victim.

If scaffolding appears in dreams we should dccide whether it is there to help us build something new or whether we must repair the old. We need a temporary structure to help us reach the height we wish in either case.

If we are building new, that structure will support us while we build, whereas if we are repairing the old it will support the previous structure while we make the necessary changes.

2- Sometimes in dreams a scaffold will indicate an enforced ending. This can be death, but is more likely to suggest the death of part of our personality Rather than being able to achieve a successful integration, we actually actively have to stop the behaviour or activity which is causing a problem. We have to take the consequences of behaving in that way.

3- A scaffold suggests an enforced codc of spiritual behaviour and the need for self-control. Scaffolding indicates spiritual support.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary