Interpretations and Meanings of Dreams
In this dream the action happens here and now, if not so this is another dream, for example, if we see relatives and characters from our childhood we refer to children. To see a relative in dreams announces surprises or news. To see that deceased relatives are alive, announces some good or bad event, depending on whether the relative has a calm or agitated expression….
Gossips, risk of falling into contradictions and errors, disloyalty….
Dreaming of your father indicates authority and protection. It also indicates your independence in real life. Dreaming about your father’s death is a warning about a development in your job or business….
Since ancient times, death has been interpreted and understood only as a change of one life to another one. Perhaps from a difficult life, challenging and intensive work to one of peace and tranquility. Whether it’s true or not, that is precisely one of the main symbolism of death in dreams: change of life. For example, dreaming of death can mean the disappearance of ambitions and selfishness and that leads into spirituality. Dreaming of death somehow suggests the desire to have a change in life, for example, economically, at home, in employment, business or a renewal of life. Dreaming of death may also be a consequence of extreme fatigue and physical exhaustion, which among other things produces melancholy and disappointment over little things in everyday life. This dream also usually happens after living with great enthusiasm due to false optimism and high hopes, but having it all fail. Therefore death only symbolizes pessimism and depression that will not last long and will lead to new hopes and wishful thinking. Dreaming of being in agony implies that the suffering and effort in your life will allow you to enjoy a better life in the future. Dreaming about someone else dying suggests that some relatives or friends are going through a streak of bad luck, which can affect the dreamer. Dreaming of almost dying, but not exactly agonizing, warns that your affairs are getting worse, including your health. Dreaming of wild animals dying suggests that troubles that you might have will soon come to an end. If a pet is the one who dies, then it indicates that problems will get worse, and this dream acts as a warning for the dreamer….
Death dreams do not announce a physical death, just say that something is dead mean something disappears. It may be a relationship, a love, a friendship or just a quality or a defect, something intimate and personal that only we know about. They’re very rare occasions when we perceive the physical death of another person. When this happens there is no doubt that this is a telepathic process or contact with a transcendent reality. Also there is another kind of dreams about death and is the one that appears when our age makes us sense its proximity….
To dream your own father indicates that you will have big responsibilities to afford. If your father is dead and you dream of him, it presages a bad step which you will overcome. In a dream to live with your father is a sign of security and good news….
Dreaming of one’s father could mean that there are upcoming problems that will require fatherly advice in order to be solved. In the case that the father is already dead then this could signify that the problems are serious and that the dreamer must act with extreme caution. If a young woman who is in love dreams of her father being dead, while in real life he’s still alive, it could signify that her love relationship is not going on the right track and that her significant other is not acting seriously and honestly….
Dreaming about death does not anticipate your physical death, it affirms that something has come to its end and it’s going to disappear. Death relates to changes in life….
Dreaming of your father-in-law, especially if he looks happy, may mean that family and friend ties are in great shape and they’ll continue that way. On the contrary, if he’s angry in the dream, it means the opposite. Dreaming that your mother-in-law is happy indicates that everything’s going great at home, there’s harmony. But if she’s angry, then it may mean that the dreamer is doing something improper. When a woman dreams of herself arguing with her mother-in-law, who’s angry, this indicates that there are family problems or friendships that must be avoided….
In general, when you are dreaming about sons-in-law, then it is a good omen and usually predicts success in emotional and familial relationships, pleasant encounters, peace and tranquility. It could also symbolize a forthcoming relationship that is very beneficial to both persons who are involved….
Dreaming with people who in real life have died and were dear to us reveals dissatisfaction with our present life. If the deceased acts in an accusing and vindictive way it means a guilt complex linked with this person. If we dream of a loved one who has died and they die during the dream it indicates that from that moment our soul accepts as fact the death of the beloved….
A dead one means bad omen, destruction, loss or ruin. To talk with the dead means impossibility or powerlessness to solve certain conflicts. To watch the death of a person who is already dead is sign of an excessive passion. A dead person inside a coffin represents problems that are hard to overcome. To bury the dead foretells fatal events and adversities….
Watch your interests, attend your business and do not waste your money. Possibility of having to make heavy spending that will put you at an economic disadvantage….
Your interests will be threatened and your initiatives will need to have some support….
It indicates that family structure will be changed….
To dream with her means there will be certain clashes between family members….
Family reconciliation. Return of loss friendships….
Family interests may cause long conflict….
Parents or guardians usually symbolize intellectual relations and conflicts with the outside world. This dream represents the world of the commandments and prohibitions, because parents are those who restrains and hinders freedom and subversion of instincts. If the father appears in severe attitude it means a guilt complex or the imminence of discussions with our superiors. If in a dream we mourn his death the guilt is even greater. If we dream him with a benevolent, loving expression, it can reveal a great need for protection and affection, or it can show that we have good relations with our superiors. If in adulthood we dream of the father too often it’s an indication that something is wrong in our psyche and we would do well if we consult with the psychoanalytic….
Dreaming of a very friendly dog could mean that the dreamer has very good friends and that he or she will get new ones as well. If the dog is white and it gets near to the dreamer in a friendly way, it could signify that soon the dreamer will achieve the success that he or she is looking for, either in sentimental aspects, business, or at work. If a young woman has this dream it means that there are probabilities of future marriage. If the dog is black, then it suggests that there are hidden enemies that are trying to harm the dreamer. Dreaming of being the owner of a smart dog that knows how to do various tricks (this dream is like thinking about one-self), could signify that prosperity is approaching and that it could create an economic boom. Dreaming that a hunting dog or a hound is chasing the dreamer, could mean that the dreamer is involved in illicit relations that are dangerous (it is equivalent to saying that the law is watching the dreamer). Dreaming of several small and playful dogs could signify that the dreamer is acting frivolously, without seriousness and without being constant. Dreaming of skinny and ugly dogs could mean that there will be problems in business, in the family, and even illnesses, particularly in the children. Dreaming of dogs barking could mean that soon there will be various problems, including losses. This dream should be taken with caution, since there could actually be a dog in the neighborhood barking. Dreaming that some dogs are biting you or are about to bite, could mean that soon there will be serious problems with matters that are being handled, with friends or family, all of it provoked by the dreamer’s selfish attitude, which means that the dreamer should analyze his or her behavior. Dreaming that dogs are chasing a fox or are hunting another animal announces good luck and happiness in the immediate future. When a woman dreams of being the owner of a cute dog, it could signify that she’s selfish and possessive. If this same woman has a lover or at least a suitor, it could signify that the man is a fool, liar, and very vain. Dreaming of being in front of a fierce-looking dog and being really scared of, it could mean that there are internal doubts concerning business due to receiving high offers that the dreamer didn’t have before. If a woman, who is of age and planning to get married, dreams of what has been said previously, then this could signify that she pretends to get married to a very distinguished man with a high level in society and perhaps very rich. However, she’s scared of not being able to achieve it. Dreaming that dogs are growling could indicate that other people are criticizing and are disrupting family relationships. Dreaming of listening to the howling of dogs announces the possibility of death or the disappearance of much loved people, relatives or friends. Dreaming of several ferocious dogs growling and fighting warns that there’s a risk that the dreamer will suffer from attacks of enemies that are trying to humiliate the dreamer. If dreaming that cats and dogs are in peace, but suddenly start fighting, it could signify that the dreamer will soon go through break-ups due to misunderstandings. Dreaming of a dog with several heads means that there is insufficient mental concentration and futile effort in trying to simultaneously handle various affairs and businesses, this leads to wasting a lot of energy that could expose the dreamer to an illness. Dreaming of an angry dog that’s trying to attack the dreamer without achieving it, could mean that the dreamer’s effort and work are not producing the expected benefits, and that he or she is also exposed to a serious illness. Dreaming of being bitten by an angry dog signifies problems at work, bad relationships, disadvantages in business and the likelihood of an unfortunate event. Dreaming of being followed everywhere by a dog indicates that the dreamer has the protection of superior forces, and that he or she counts with goof friendships and that the dreamer will succeed in matters that are being handled. Dreaming that the dog that’s following you is swimming in water, indicates future success, fortune, and happiness. Dreaming of a sleeping dog indicates that there’s internal peace in the dreamer due to having a clear conscience. Dreaming of an angry dog killing a cat announces pleasant surprises. Dreaming of a dog killing a snake announces good luck in the future. Dreaming of an angry dog announces that enemies are trying to harm the dreamer. But if the dreamer dominates the dog, and even better if the dreamer kills the dog, it could mean that he or she will solve any problems by defeating enemies or competitors. Dreaming of a hound who is out hunting suggests that soon there will be favorable changes. When a woman dreams of a hunting dog it suggests that soon she’ll fall in love with a man who has a lower status in society. When a woman dreams of being chased by hounds it suggests that she has several admirers, although they don’t all have good intentions….
Dreaming about grave, besides being unpleasant is a bad omen, because it doesn’t mean death, but bad health, bad business, bad luck, adversities and problems. Dreaming about new graves announces that you will be harmed by the errors of other people. When a woman dreams about being inside a grave, finding it as the only place to rest, is a sign that she will have a disappointment or sadness due to friends she believed were faithful to her. It also hints that she will have difficulties and emotional problems. Dreaming about one looking into a grave or crypt suggests that there will be multiple social conflicts, business or loss of friendships and several dislikes. If you’re looking to an abandoned tomb from a certain distance means that there are going to be family and friends difficulties, which will cause sadness and bitterness. To dream about one visiting recent graves means that there are several risks around, so you have to be warned. Walking among graves announces a death of a family member or a very close friend. In case of an upcoming marriage, this won’t be a happy one, at least at the beginning. Dreaming about looking to a known person inside a grave covered with soil, except for the head, means that person is in serious trouble and for any reason one is likely to suffer from those same issues, maybe caused by the same person in the grave. Dreaming about picking up a corpse for burial, but then the corpse is not there anymore, is a warning that rivals are spying to harm you. Dreaming about looking at your own grave is a sign that rivals are trying to prevent you to get more success than the one you already have. Dreaming about an abandoned tomb with little details of joy, like a fresh flower, or something that indicates a recent visit, means that the bad streak you’re going through is about to end, giving way to joy, expectations and new hopes. Dreaming about digging a grave while bothering other people, suggests that misconducts or indiscretions can create enmities. If you end the grave in the dream, it may mean that simple enmities will become serious enemies. If this happens in the sunlight, it means that there will be solutions to the problems. If you are the corpse inside the grave it means that you’re in serious depression, sadness and despair, which must be fought. Dreaming about mausoleums is a sign of sickness and death of a beloved one, in some cases. To dream that you are inside a grave is a warning of close disease….
Symbolizes resistance, tenancy and perseverance. If it is a volcanic stone, then it represents petrification or hardening of the senses. If it falls out from heaven like meteorites, then it becomes a sacred omen. If it converts into tiny stones or sand, then it symbolizes the dismemberment, disintegration, illness and death. Dreaming about the extension of stone, warns us about our inner strength and sterility. If the water or rain appears, then some situation will be softened and dissolved. If the territory is covered with stones, then it expresses our resistance to change and if we decide to walk over them, then it indicates that life will be difficult and painful. Dreaming about cleft stone portends illness or familiar division and if it is broken, then it portends the death of something, family, business or our own personality….
Seeing a wedding in a dream symbolizes a new beginning or transition in your life today. Dreams involving weddings are often negative and highlight some anxiety or fear. They often refer to feelings of bitterness, pain, and death. In addition, the wedding dreams reflect your thoughts on independence. Dreaming that you remarry with your current wife/husband represents truth and happiness. It can also mean a new phase (such as parenthood) of your life. If you are going to get married and dream of your wedding, then it indicates the stress of organizing a wedding. The excessive details of the wedding, the conflicts, and tensions with family, fear of commitment and loss of independence may be the cause of the anxiety produced by the wedding. Research has shown that 40% of brides dream about their ceremony, even though the preparations are going well. Dreaming that you are planning your own wedding, it is a metaphor that symbolizes the union of the masculine and feminine side. It represents a transitional phase in which you are seeking some sort of balance between your aggressive side and your emotional side. If you are the person who marries means you will be very happy. If you attend a wedding is that, on occasion, you wish to make changes in your life. If you see a wedding without participating means death and bitterness are approaching….
Candles have symbolic meanings in dreams. Lit candle: life; Unlit candle: death. Dreaming of lit candles with a firm and bright flame signify emotional stability and strength of character and it’s also announcing success. Dreaming of candles with a smoky and movable flame symbolize an uncertain future and perhaps a disease that has already begun to manifest. Dreaming of lit candles whose wax trickles down, signifies closeness of hypocrites who intend to harm you. When the wick is falling to a side and the wax or paraffin is melting, then it announces the death of someone close. If a young person dreams of himself or herself lighting a candle, then it is a symbol of marriage, or at least of looking for someone to share his or her life with….
Dreaming of mourning crepes (black silk or imitation silk, used for mourning clothes), no matter the site, suggests that early news about the death of a loved person will be received. Dreaming of people dressed in mourning cloths, implies suffering of others but that somehow this will affect the dreamer as well. Such suffering doesn’t have to be precisely because of the death of someone, but by a disaster, such as the loss of a harvest, business or property. If young lovers have this dream it usually announces troubles, fights, rifts and even break-ups….
Many authors state that when black amber appears in our dreams that symbolize that a death will occur near to us. But tradition says it will be a death that will bring us surprise but no real pain….
To dream that you’re attending a funeral and burial of a very dear person or a family member suggests that in your family everything is doing great and that soon there will be a wedding. In some cases this dream reveals that the dreamer deeply desires for someone to die. If it rains during the funeral, it suggests tears, in which case something bad is expected to happen, such as an illness, a terrible business or an unfortunate accident. Dreaming about an epitaph suggests up coming bad news, or at least a very unpleasant notice. To dream that you’re standing alone in front of a tomb reading an epitaph announces an up coming disease. To dream that you’re writing an epitaph indicates loss of a friend for which you have great esteem. To dream about your own burial sometimes implies that in real life you’re giving much self-gratification, self-tolerance, self-pity, without correcting your mistakes, you rather prefer to hide them. This dream is usually a warning that you are making serious mistakes, which eventually will cause you problems, including legal issues. If you dream that you’re taken from your coffin, it suggests that you’ll suffer serious damages, but that you will recover your prestige and tranquility within time. To dream that you’re witnessing a funeral announces an unfortunate marriage or disease. To dream that you’re in the funeral of an unknown person announces concerns. If it’s a child or parent’s funeral it usually indicates serious problems of various kinds that will affect the whole family, but fortunately it doesn’t involve death. If you dream that you’re attending a relative’s funeral all dressed in black symbolizes widowhood or at least that you’ll suffer a nervous system condition, reason why you may fear death….
Any dream of agony or death is very painful and annoying for the dreamer, since the imagination makes the body to shake and the pulse to accelerate, however, in reality it rarely announces death, because it usually refers to significant material losses, depending on what is driving the dreamer, but always with a probable solution. Curiously, these types of dreams it often indicates great health, depending of the elements on the dream. This is because many of the dreams indicate precisely the opposite of what could be naturally understood. Dreaming that you’re in agony usually indicates that you’re living with uncertainties and, more or less, imaginary fears, but they are almost always unjustified. However, this usually announces an upcoming disease for you or for a loved one, but it won’t be serious. This dream is common in apprehensive people. Dreaming of a woman in agony insinuates that a good business, a heritage or an important opportunity to improve employment is escaping from the hands of the dreamer….
To kill in a dream means to erase, to disappear. Killing someone in a dream reveals our desire for this person to stop interfering in our affairs. Seeing someone being killed indicates a state of confusion and bewilderment at the behavior of others. If the victim is you, it’s a dream of death. (See the meaning of death) If what we kill or see being killed in a dream is an animal, means that we want to eliminate a situation or an event that is annoying, painful or difficult for us….
Darkness or something black in a dream can mean the absolute vacuum symbolizing death, mourning and darkness. The black, which is the synthesis of all colors, is symbolizing virginity. Although almost always when black or darkness appears it’s the negative aspect that alludes to the inferior and left side of the human psyche, symbolizing all evil, the sinister, melancholy and death. This absence of color dominates the dreams of psychopaths and those of normal people when they are mired in depression….