falling backwards off a ladder DREAM INTERPRETATIONS

Seeing a ladder in your dream symbolizes a change in your life. Dream of falling from a ladder means you will lose some friendly ties, difficulties and risks or failures. Dream of climbing up a ladder means you will reach a new level of achievement and higher knowledge. The dream indicates prosperity, job promotion and public recognition. To dream that you are climbing down a ladder represents your repressed thoughts. Also it refers to the setbacks that you will experience in your life and that they will be difficult to be realized. To dream that someone climb up a ladder means you will find success and rise to prominence with the help of others. Seeing a broken ladder in your dream indicates consistent failures in your business….

Climb up a ladder means job promotion. It also shows public recognition. Going down a ladder means purposes and desires that you cannot perform. Falling from a ladder means loss of friendly ties….

To dream that you’re a mountaineer or alpinist and are hiking through difficult slopes, but you finally reach the top, suggests that you have a great capacity to overcome obstacles and will soon achieve success, but if you fail to reach the top, the dream suggests the opposite. To dream that you’re climbing a ladder to reach the top indicates success in your affairs, but if for any reason you can’t reach the top or if the ladder breaks, it suggests the opposite and the risks will be greater. To dream that you’re climbing a wall or other means to enter a house through a window suggests that you want to experiment, usually in illegal matters, like stealing or having dishonest, dangerous and adventurous love relationships. Dreaming that you’re climbing a slope indicates that to achieve your goals you must make a greater effort. The higher you climb during the dream, the greater your chances of success will be. To dream that you fall down while you’re trying to climb suggests setbacks and failures, the higher you fall, the more severe will those setbacks and failures be. To dream that you’re going down a slope suggests that if you don’t pay much attention to your business, it will worsen each day. To dream that you’re fleeing from danger through a slope suggests that the risks that you’re facing may be postponed and perhaps they’ll even disappear. To dream that you’re exhausted and feel like you’re choking because of the effort that you’ve done to climb a slope suggests that you’re accepting more work and responsibilities than the necessary or appropriate. Dreaming about a broken non-mechanical ladder indicates that you have no chance to succeed in what you are planning. To dream that you’re walking under a ladder indicates that you’re taking unnecessary risks. To dream that you’re falling from a ladder insinuates upcoming failures. Dreaming of stately and luxurious stairs suggests that you have to work harder to be able to enjoy some of these stairs as your own. To dream that you’re sitting on some steps suggests that you doubt about your ability to achieve what you desire….

Falling indicates fear. If we fall and get up right away, it indicates that we will soon recover the confidence in ourselves. If we get up, danger of material loss. Slipping or falling from very low high, only warns us not to have oversights. Falling in the mud, disappointments. Falling in water, potential disease hazard. From an elevated place means adversity. If you fall in a deep place, it is a very bad omen. Seeing someone else falling, someone will possibly be ruined and we had a lot to do with it….

The ladder symbolizes the means to move from one level to another. If it’s a hand ladder the prediction is of success or improvement of temporal position. Furthermore, each step is independent and each represents unrelated problems. If it is a fixed ladder that same success will be lengthy and of significance that will mark our lives. In this ladder the steps have continuity; it represents continuous difficulties and obstacles. The spiral staircase symbolizes a vicious circle. Often accompanied by a feeling of anxiety and fear and symbolizes that we are spending our energy on something that does not deserve our effort. The ladder can almost have a highly spiritual meaning, which we will know by the number of steps (should be a sacred number, almost always seven) and, for the atmosphere of the dream. In these cases it represents the rise of the soul to God or the descent of God to the soul to grant his grace. To climb up a ladder, means success and triumph. To fall from one, means failure and loss of position. Passing below one, means humiliation, shame. Seeing a ladder on the floor means disease. To lift it, indicates healing. Seeing one leaning against a wall shows danger….

Dreaming of falling indicates, depending on the degree of danger of the fall, that you’ll face difficulties and perhaps losses. If you fall but didn’t suffer a serious wound, it indicates that, even though it won’t be easy, your problems will be solved. But if you end up severely hurt in your dream, then the difficulties will be very serious and even insuperable….

If it is a lamp’s light or a candle, it announces difficulties. If it’s a fire, your concerns will cease. If what we “turn off” is our thirst, it is a sign of success and achievements….

Dreaming about a fall that’s more or less dangerous, hints that soon there will be setbacks in life and possibly losses. If the dreamer isn’t seriously hurt from the fall and there are no severe wounds, it indicates that although there might be some difficulties, problems will be solved. But if the dreamer gets serious injuries from the fall, then the setbacks will be very serious and even insuperable….

Desire to escape certain trials….

This dream shows insecurity, fear and anxiety. It warns us that we have entered a new slippery ground that can take us down. (Also look at the meaning of “To fall”)…

We should be careful with swindles….

Symbolically stair is a passage from one level to another, and we must take into account the kind of ladder, the shape of the steps, and if we are rising or falling when interpreting the dream. Sometimes, when a spiral staircase appears in the dream it’s accompanied by some anguish that indicates a waste of time and energy by achieving a goal that seems to have little value. Many authors also attend the spiritual meaning of the rise….

Usually involves feelings of insecurity, guilt or fear reflected in the dizzying sense when falling. If we interpret the dream as an omen, a fall from a low height means being unprotected, falling from a house or building means running away from the family, and falling by a push means the possibility of accidents….

Dreaming about other people being naked symbolizes that you want to have illicit pleasures. It may also suggest that some of your friends are not recommendable and will entail problems. When a woman dreams of undressing and worse if she does it in public, it’s a warning of the risk of falling into a scandal because of slander. This dream can be a self-reproach to the behavior which will produce negative situations. Dreaming of suddenly seeing your own nakedness insinuates that you are falling into bad behavior, contrary to the normal behavior of the dreamer. When a woman dreams of admiring her own nakedness it suggests that she longs to have relationships with men. If in the dream she sees that her body is deformed, it suggests that she is a victim of gossip with the consequent loss of prestige because of her misconduct. If she dreams of swimming naked, it hints that she is falling into the wrong relationships. If a woman dreams of men swimming naked, it suggests that she wants to be admired by men without aspiring to nothing formal….

Dreaming of an enormous depth, abyss or precipice is always a warning of upcoming dangers. The best thing you can do after one of these dreams is to stay prepared, watchful. But always serene, waiting for whatever the dream was trying to announce. Usually these dreams reveal themselves in no more than two weeks. Dreaming of being at the edge of a cliff or abyss is usually a warning that some enemies are trying to hurt the dreamer. Dreaming of depths or abyss also suggests that the dreamer has an altered mental state and, if left untreated, he or she could suffer from psychological shocks or panic for almost any reason. The following interpretations are for the case that the dreamer, male or female, enjoys of reasonable good health and that is not being affected by serious concerns: Dreaming of falling off a cliff is an announcement that something is being neglected and that this can make the dreamer an easy victim of fraud or from suffering serious illnesses. It’s a warning of dangerous accidents such as being run over by vehicles, and surprise attacks such as assaults. When a woman dreams of looking at the bottom of a cliff it could mean that she is worrying too much about her inner self and her affairs, which could actually be insignificant and in this case the abyss is the counterpart. If the dreamer falls while looking at the bottom of the cliff, this could mean that soon the dreamer will suffer from unpleasant situations and will feel disappointed in certain friends or lovers. If the dreamer doesn’t fall, it could mean that all worries will be gone and problems will be solved, which will seem absurd at the end. When a man dreams of looking at the bottom of a cliff it could mean that he is thinking of taking something that doesn’t belong to him and this will affect him for the rest of his life. This is a dream of warning….

Dreaming about a ventriloquist suggests that someone is trying to deceive the dreamer while using tricks. Dreaming of oneself as a ventriloquist suggests that one isn’t acting honestly when managing his affairs. If a woman dreams off a ventriloquist that is performing, then she is at risk of falling into illicit adventures….

Falling off a cliff, canyon, etc., indicates lack of security and self-confidence. If you fall and get up several times, you will achieve your goals, but you’ll have to go through many difficulties. If you are dropping objects or furniture, it means problems at work….

Dreaming of children playing and riding donkeys suggests that everything is well. Dreaming that you somehow acquired a donkey, it indicates that you’re going to solve your problems. Dreaming of trying to kill a donkey but it recovers and throws you to the ground, indicates that your affairs are going from bad to worse and the difficulties will soon increase. Dreaming of being kicked by a donkey indicates that you’re managing your affairs wrongly or you’re involved in shady and illegal things, which will naturally give you very bad results; this is a dream of warning. Dreaming of one or more donkeys indicates problems resulting from mistakes, perhaps for being deceived or for pursuing merely unreal goals, or chimerical objectives, all of which, in some cases, can lead you to have legal problems, if in the dream the donkey is very dark or black. However, when it’s white it suggests that problems are going to be solved favorably because the white symbolizes intelligence and self-control. Dreaming that a donkey licks your face or that brays very near your face, indicates that the hypocrisy of who call themselves your friends, is causing you trouble. Dreaming of abruptly guiding a donkey, for example, hitting him or using harsh words, suggests that you’re spending energy and time uselessly and/or trying to avoid the insidious attacks of opponents. If a lover dreams of pulling a stubborn donkey that doesn’t want to walk, it indicates that he unconsciously know that his passions will cause serious problems, but if the donkey obeys without difficulty, it indicates that the dreamer is properly managing his affairs and ultimately he will succeed in the things he wants, including the emotional part. Dreaming of donkeys suggests that businesses, awards and news that you have been anxiously expecting, will take some time to arrive. The donkey is a symbol of patience, which can be related to the dreamer himself, or maybe he is exaggerating in his own patience with problems that require dynamism. In women, this dream is usually a warning which tells that they shouldn’t exhaust the patience of those around them. Dreaming of one or more donkeys loaded with food suggests that, even if it takes time, the news and expected recognition will eventually come. Dreaming of being chased by a donkey and being afraid of it announces that the dreamer will soon be victim of defamation. Dreaming of riding a donkey suggests that soon there will be fights and this is a warning to avoid them. Falling off a donkey indicates losses in business. Dreaming of a donkey running for no reason suggests that soon there will be failures, if the dreamer tries to stop it, then it indicates slanders, if the animal is braying, then it announces problems. When the donkey is white, it announces good news; if it’s black, it means bad news and unpleasant situation; if it’s grey, it indicates infidelity and betrayal by friends. When it’s red, it indicates hidden evil. Dreaming of one or more dead donkeys suggests an environment or atmosphere filled with vice and degeneration, in which the dreamer is probably trying to fight against what is practiced there. It is a warning against negative practices. Dreaming of people riding donkeys like biblical prophets, suggests that the dreamer is unfairly creating judgments about others, which will create problems; if the ones riding the donkeys are people from the present, it suggests that a friend of the dreamer is in trouble and is seeking for help. Dreaming that you hear a braying from afar suggests that someone in the family is about to die and the probable inheritors will start fighting. Dreaming of cheerfully riding a docile donkey suggests that you will soon make fun and short pleasure trips. This same dream for a woman suggests that her desire to have a status in society will be a reality soon. Dreaming of a donkey drinking milk indicates weird whims and eccentricities that are preferred above the things that are right and reasonable, which will lead to failures….

If we dream pear tree full of fruit it’s a symbol of material wealth and spiritual fruitfulness. If it’s dry due to lack of water or the pears have falling it’s an indication that we are neglecting our material, sentimental or spiritual issues. To see the flowers of the pear tree fresh and beautiful is a good omen. If the flowers are wilting or falling it might be a sign of illness….

When a woman dreams of looking at earrings without touching them, it’s a sign for job or an important business in the future (and the more valuable and beautiful, the better). If you dream that you are wearing earrings, it indicates a serious risk of loss of prestige among friends, even if the dreamer doesn’t give reasons for this. This same dream for a married woman announces problems at home, with her husband or family, particularly his husband. For a woman, who dreams of looking at the beautiful earrings of another woman, it indicates that someone close is at risk of falling into several problems, including legal issues that will somehow affect the dreamer. For a woman or a man, who dreams of broken earrings, it indicates that he or she is at risk of falling into trouble, perhaps because of his or her recklessness….

As it happens with all fruit trees, if we dream of it being full of fruit, it symbolizes material abundance and spiritual fruitfulness. The tree being dry because it’s lacking water or it has falling pears, indicates that we are neglecting our material, emotional, or spiritual matters. Some authors adhere to the appearance of the flowers on the tree, authors indicate that the dream predicts health if the pears are on the tree, and sickness, if they appear wilted and falling….

To dream about lamps, lanterns or any handheld device that serves to illuminate your way as you walk, suggests that you always keep an eye on your own affairs, which will benefit you at the end. To dream that you’re lighting a lamp suggests a successful start. To dream about a lighting object, but that it’s turned off, suggests that you’re experiencing mental confusion and that you don’t know which way to go, but if the light is dim, it suggests that you’re about to loose everything you’ve desired and so must work hard to avoid this and fix any errors. To dream that you’re holding a lamp in your hands and it falls to the ground, and even worse, it’s destroyed, suggests a serious risk of failure. On the other hand, if the lamp’s intensity increases, it indicates certain success in the immediate future. To dream that you’re cleaning a lantern, flashlight, etc., suggests that soon you’ll conquer the success you’ve been awaiting, but only if you carefully review the way you work. If you dream that you’re buying a lantern or flashlight suggests that you’ll have a good business or improve those that already exist. When a young woman dreams that she’s illuminating the face of her lover with a flashlight, it suggests that she doubts that he is the right man for her. If the light turns off, it means that the relationship will break up. To dream about lamps, flashlights, torches, etc., announces a future success in the matters being handled by the dreamer. To dream that you’re holding a flashlight or torch in your hands and are lighting the floor where you are walking suggests that you’re looking for ways to improve yourself or at least to feel confortable in your ongoing activities….

Dreaming about crabs indicates that the dreamer is managing affairs illogically and in the wrong way, this will create diverse and severe problems. Consequently, it is a warning dream. In the case of young people, in love or not, dreaming of crabs indicates frequent arguments and even break-ups. The crabs have a very peculiar manner of walking, and it’s even said that they walk backwards, and precisely this is their symbolism in dreams….

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.)….

Desire to climb up the social ladder….

Dream of writing a manuscript signifies your fear of not achieving great desires. Dream that your manuscript is rejected by a publisher denotes temporary despair. To dream that a manuscript is on fire means your hard work will give you benefits and a rise on the social ladder….

Dreaming of yourself as a mountaineering or alpinist that’s climbing difficult slopes, and that reaches the mountain top in the end, means that you’re fully capable of getting through any obstacle and that you’ll achieve success soon; nevertheless, if the top is not reached in the dream, the meaning could be the contrary. Dreaming of yourself climbing a stepladder until you get to the top indicates success in the businesses you’re handling. But if for any reason you don’t manage to get to the top, or if the ladder breaks, this indicates the opposite and risks will be higher. When you are dreaming that you fall as you’re climbing, the setbacks and failures in your life will be as big as the fall. Seeing yourself climbing during a dream is a sign of your own will to find the right solutions to the tasks that must be completed. The ease with which you get to your final goal, as well as the difficulties found, will also work as useful indicators to understand the dream’s meaning….

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….

Dreaming of horror means restlessness and anxiety. Also, horror indicates danger of falling into contradictions if you do not speak the truth….

Dreaming of planes in flight suggests future success in all the affairs that you handle. Dreaming of a plane that it’s not moving, and worse if it appears broken, torn or falling to the ground, indicates future failures that can be dangerous for the dreamer….