Interpretations and Meanings of Dreams
Symbolizes our experiences and our destiny. Therefore, many authors interpret that if see the river naturally going down, this indicates tranquility and small possibilities of unforeseen issues in our projects ahead, but if we see it overflowing, it’s a harbinger of misfortune, and a warning that indicates that we will not be able to contain the force of some events in our life, and we may be harmed by their arrival. Some authors translate this dream in reference to sentimental sorrow….
Dreaming of being a prisoner indicates that the dreamer is living in an unpleasant environment because enemies are constantly attacking and trying to harm the dreamer. Dreaming that others are being confined in a fortress or prison suggests that the dreamer has the ability and energy to dominate the competition and achieve success in his or her business or employment. Dreaming with weapons in hand defending a fortress suggests that some enemies try to damage the dreamer, but fail in their attempt. Dreaming of successfully attacking a fortress indicates that the dreamer will overcome enemies and obstacles that may come in the way. This dream, in a sentimental aspect, indicates probable marriage, and in married people it indicates reconciliation. A young woman who dreams that her boyfriend is in jail insinuates that he is not a trustworthy person and has already begun to disappoint her. When a man or when a woman dream that they are locked in a prison it indicates that they feel surrounded by extreme limitations, and in some cases it suggests various dangers around them that can be consequences of wrong behavior or plotting from their enemies. Dreaming of leaving prison hints coming success in activities, in spite of the dreamer’s enemies. Dreaming of other people being in prison indicates that there are loved ones who suffer due to their inability to avoid it. Dreaming about a prison of any form usually implies that the dreamer is surrounded by limitations and problems, especially moral situations that makes the dreamer constantly crave a release and at the same time shift away from himself or herself. Limitations and problems may be real or just mental, that is something that the dreamer must analyze and decide on. Dreaming of being in prison indicates that the dreamer might have problems with associating with dishonest people. Dreaming of escaping prison indicates the desire to break away from certain matters and that the dreamer will finally achieve it. Dreaming of a prison guard insinuates that something bad is being plotted against the dreamer, with the intervention of women. Dreaming of a riot caused by inmates who try to break the bars down in order to escape is a symbol of evil against the dreamer. Perhaps it’s the case of maneuvers to try to satisfy it….
Heading south in a dream symbolizes going down to hell….
Many authors believe that dreaming of flying lark, means the arrival of good times for our relationships. Also it is considered very bad for our emotional hopes to see the lark going down sharply. And if we see the lark on land, we must be prudent in our actions….
Dropping the anchor or see someone doing so, it is a warning that we must meditate if we are on the right track. If we haul down the anchor, it is time that we put ourselves into action….
Going up or climbing it means you will achieve your desired goals, not without going through great effort first. Going down it is a signal of childish arguments. A mountain collapsing means economic loss or distancing from a loved one….
You are trying to shut you down on yourself or trying to hide a situation or idea that can embarrass you if it´s made public. This dream reflects fear and need for external protection….
To feel hatred towards certain person is a sign that you will have to be a little more humble, accept your mistakes and apologize when you should. Be more honest with yourself and realize that deep down hatred has a lot to do with envy….
Dream of balloons indicates that your hopes for love may suffer a setback. On the other hand, balloons are a symbol of celebrations and joys; maybe you should recognize your internal desires. Balloons may also represent arrogance; perhaps you have too good opinion about yourself. Dream of black balloons symbolizes depression, especially, if the balloons come down. If a balloon explodes in a dream, it symbolizes a not realized object or a desire. Dreaming of a flying balloon means that the time to overcome your depression has come….
Dream of elevator indicates fear or concern of ups and downs in social positions because of external circumstances. If the elevator is empty, that means we may lose a chance to climb, but it may also be that we got rid of a let-down in our personal situation. It depends on the mood in which we contemplate the elevator in our dream….
To dream of a map means that you’ll walk down a path that will bring you satisfaction and will also help you make your dreams come true. If in your dream you’re consulting a map, it means that you’ll probably experience some minor economic problems. If you dream that you’re analyzing a map it suggests that in the future you’ll take a path that will lead you to achieving your goals….
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….
Seeing a lead in a dream indicates that you will have a problem blamed on you. Perhaps a relationship or blame is weighing on you deep down. Seeing a lead mine in a dream denotes deception, false situations, justice….
Dreaming that you climb on something (a ladder or a rope) signifies that you aim to overcome a big fight or have already overcome some aspects of your life. It also means that your goals are achievable. Going down a cliff means you should consider your subconscious mind. You may experience difficulties when seeking to enter in your deepest feelings. Perhaps you feel depressed or exhausted….
To tear it down or skip it manifests the desire to change things that are challenging us into a favorable situation for us. If we are inside the walls that means we are protected and isolated from external dangers. If it plummets when we are leaning on it, then it indicates that we have little confidence in our protections. If it’s in ruins that reveals fear and despair….
When you tear it down or jump it off, then such dream manifests the desire to change things that are difficult to deal with, to change to things that are easier to manage. If we are inside the wall, then it means we are protected and isolated from external danger. If the wall plummets when we lean on it, then it indicates that we have little confidence in our protections. If the wall is ruined, then it reveals fear and grief….
If we walk on the sidewalk, we have achieved some security in life. If we walk through it, it shows we feel confident in our position. If we get down, it indicates that we can lose this situation that gives us security….
Colors in dreams have the same symbolism and meaning than the one that is known in real life, and you should interpret them like that when you dream of clothes. Dreaming of hanging clean clothes on a clothes line, may mean that when it comes to intimate relationships, you are considered as a person that is responsible for his actions and that is not afraid of criticism. It also means prosperity, especially when the pieces of clothing are golden or yellow. Dreaming of hanging dirty pieces of clothing or handling those, means that you have fear of something bad happening, or at least being criticized for the things you have done; if it is dirty lingerie that you’re hanging, the meaning worsens. Dreaming of dirty and torn clothes means sadness, bad news, etc. When a woman dreams of holding her own clean clothes suggests that her immediate future is positive. If they appear torn, it suggests there may be sadness. If the pieces of clothes are stained, it suggests that you’re getting involved with people that are not good for your life. Dreaming that you have abundance of clothes suggests just the opposite, meaning that you want to have good clothes and to live a more comfortable life. Generally, it means intimate dissatisfaction with the life you have, since you aspire to have something better. Dreaming of old, dirty, torn and washed down clothes laying on the floor, suggests that you will soon be filled with concerns and various problems, perhaps more or less temporary diseases. Dreaming of trying on any piece of clothing belonging to someone else suggests intimacy issues, insecurity, and that you hope someone helps you to solve your problems. Dreaming that you are wearing your clothes inside out announces the loss of friends and people who previously collaborated in any way with you. Dreaming of wearing new and beautiful clothes means that you will soon receive a distinction or at least you’ll be complimented; this is especially true in the case of intellectuals, artists, etc. Dreaming that you have lost the clothes you wanted to wear suggests that you’re losing not only material things but perhaps mental and moral values. Dreaming of wearing with a metallic armor and feeling comfortable with it, suggests that you want to be flattered, earn some distinctions, and you may try to enter in high society or in important political circles. However, the metal of the armor suggests that you are imprisoning yourself, so you won’t get anything you want….
Dreaming of yourself eating a soup is a good dream that announces a loose life, and that if you’ve lost money or health, you’ll recover from it. Dreaming of other people eating soup indicates that the dreamer will have various opportunities of improvement. A young woman that dreams of herself eating soup indicates that she’ll enjoy a happy and loose life in marriage. If during the dream the soup falls down or spills, it means that hopes and dreams will never come to fruition….
When in dreams we stare down into the eyes of those before us that reveals the fear to betray something we want to keep hidden. To feel like we are being observed insistently but without seeing the eyes that look at us denotes guilt complexes. If we dream we are blind or blindfolded is indicative of an illogical fear of being cheated or persecuted or can also reveal our powerlessness over the circumstances in real life. To dream that we suffer from bad sight without wearing glasses shows a lack of courage that prevents us from looking straight at facts. If we go to an eye doctor it indicates the desire to find someone we can involve in our problems and who would help us….
Dreaming that you’re making any arrangements with one or more enemy, indicates that soon you’ll face various problems, including a disease. Instead, if you dream that you turn down those enemies, it suggests that those problems will be mild and that you’ll solve them quickly as soon as they arise. To dream that you’ve been maligned indicates that some adversaries are doing what’s necessary to make you suffer setbacks and failures in your job, business, etc. However, if you can dominate your enemies in such dream, then you can expect to be successful in the immediate future. To dream that you’re at enmity or rivalry with someone, though you can’t identify the person, it suggests that you will experience problems and uncomfortable situations due to the improper handling of your affairs….
When we shave the beard, the dream means that the time to undertake a direct and wilful action on an issue that concerns us has come. And when we let beard grows, it is a warning to tone down our excessive lust for power and honor. If the dream involves a barber we can expect cooperation and support of important people in our projects….
If in the dream, the dreamer’s abdomen is fat, then it usually means hopes of wealth, honors or professional success. On the contrary, if in a dream, the dreamer’s abdomen is slimming down, then such dream almost always is a symbol of poverty….
Dreaming that you get in a car indicates that a trip that you already have in mind, will happen soon, but with different conditions than the ones you previously thought. Dreaming of getting down of a car insinuates that the things, that have started out well, are likely to go wrong, if you don’t pay attention to the details. Dreaming of driving a car in a place or street where there are a lot of people indicates success, but also means that envious people are trying to damage the things you have achieved. Dreaming of driving a car on a road where high mountains are seen in front of you, indicates the desire to climb the ladder to reach important hierarchies, it’s possible to achieve this through hard work, perseverance and effort. The mountains are a symbol of effort and high status. Dreaming of many moving cars suggests that, in the immediate future, there will be some short trips made and some issues that disturb your tranquility will be controlled. Dreaming about being worried about losing your own car, but then finding it, indicates that these setbacks, you’re experiencing, will disappear soon. The solutions and the time in which you find the car are the same you’ll solve your problems in real life. Dreaming of a new luxury car indicates that you want to have, though not luxurious. It also means the visit of very dearly people, or that you will have to make a short trip to visit someone simply for affection and pleasure. Dreaming of driving a luxury car, especially if it’s black, it insinuates diseases because of neglecting your health. This is actually a warning so you can avoid greater evils. Dreaming of simply driving indicates that you are restless, despite of having nice living conditions; it also announces that you will soon make changes in affairs that you’re handling, and in this case you should be very careful with your behavior and character, since any mistakes will bring fatal consequences. Dreaming of driving a car accompanied by someone and you have an accident, suggests that even though your affairs are going well, there’s a risk of them ending abruptly and finishing with negative results. Dreaming of being saved from being run over by a car indicates that the dreamer must run away from situations or dubious business, light affairs and rivalries of all kinds. In short, it’s a warning to withdraw from anything that is not clear in the mind of the dreamer. Dreaming of seeking or trying to get a luxury car indicates huge ambitions that can’t be satisfied with simple work efforts. Dreaming of traveling in an old and dilapidated car of any kind, it’s a sign of bad luck in the immediate future (bad business, setbacks, illnesses, etc.)….
If a sick person dreams of galloping on a horse through forests, their condition may get worse. If the patient gallops through a city, they will heal soon. Mounting a steed indicates success and prosperity. Falling down of a steed means losses. If the horse is saddled but nobody rides it, then it signifies the meeting with a women. Selling the steed means property loss. To punish a steed symbolizes false accusations. Seeing a steed shoeing means that we must prepare for a trip. Feeding it will bring wealth. If the steed has a very long tail, we can count on our friends. If the horse is white, then we will receive good news. Black steed is known as the symbol of problems. Bay steed is known as the symbol of dignities. Sorrel steed shows difficulties. Gray, obstacles….
A ramp is a symbol of determination and ambition. To dream that you go up a ramp means your struggles in achieving a goal. To dream that you cannot go up a ramp means that you are not overcoming difficulties and that there still are obstacles in your way. Dreaming of going down a ramp refers to some instability in your life….
Dreaming of the excesses of all kinds accompanying orgies reveals sexual dissatisfaction, and we must ask ourselves what we should do, or revise living conditions that are too puritanical, or conversely, slow down our imagination….
When we orientate ourselves in dreams we do it so to choose between: North, which means go up to heaven. South, which means down to hell. East means to go back to our origins. West means to become resigned to our fate….
The abuse that you receive in this dream could be interpreted as feeling let down by something in real life….
Shut down an establishment means misery and loss. Open up an establishment means good events and joys….