Interpretations and Meanings of Dreams
Symbolize the most primitive, voracious and creeping that can exist among us, our low instincts. The reptile´s cold blood symbolizes the lack of warm and good feelings. If we are devoured by a reptile, then it reveals that the instinctive life is taking over our will turning us into victims of the low instincts. –If we fight and overcome the reptile it will reveal the fight that we are holding to dominate our low instincts. (Different from “snakes” and “turtles”)…
This dream is usually a warning that our petitions won’t be attended and, most probably, won’t even be taken into account. If you dream of yourself being deaf, then it indicates that you wish not to hear, deafness is usually a call to open up and listen to what others have to say without any kind of prejudice. Dreaming of yourself talking to a deaf individual announces new and surprising situations that will lead to an improvement in your social and business relationships. Dreaming of being a deaf announces bad times, misfortune and possible hostility because of intrigues and slander….
Dreaming of yourself suffering implies that you’re too worried about non-important, inconsequential issues and easy-to-solve commitments. Dreaming about others suffering means that you’re making mistakes that could turn into serious issues. Dreaming of yourself suffering because of another person indicates that you will be assigned to tasks or activities that will seem very unpleasant. This dream usually announces a sickness that’s starting to manifest itself, and that’s the reason behind the dream….
Dreaming with high or low tides should be interpreted by taking into account all the meanings that were mentioned in the “sea” dream. Also if we see the tide rising then this needs to be understood as a warning to remain alert against possible difficulties in the near future. It will be the opposite if the tide in our dream gets low….
Represents our subconscious part of the mind and the dangers that threaten us are anxieties, instincts and hidden passions. So, once again, to interpret the dream we must take into account the feelings that the forest has awakened in us….
If you are turned into stone, symbolizes your anchoring in an issue of the past. If you see someone else in the form of sculpture, perhaps you’re missing a greater sensitivity on their part….
Most authors believe that dreams in which this animal appears in, are talking about an impulse or structure of the unconscious that will keep affecting us in our mental stability until we finally face it. This is why it will be important to take into account the circumstances of the dreamer and the rest of the details that appear in the dream in order to have an accurate interpretation….
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….
Dreaming of rough and violent seas indicates confusion, conflict and fear. A calm sea means friendly relationship with your superiors. A beautiful sea portends success in business or at work. Getting into the sea means abundance or wealth. Dream of drowning in the sea and not getting out of it is a sign of anguish and despair….
Sink into a swamp is an omen of danger or disease. If the sky is leaden and the waters pestilent the foreshadowing is worse. If we see vegetation and a ray of sunshine the omen is not as serious and indicates the ability to emerge unscathed from danger….
It symbolizes the unconscious along with instincts and memories. Thus the sea reflects what is going on inside of us. If the sea is rough or calm, then this reflects our emotional state. Letting ourselves sink into the sea, indicates that we are giving up, but trying to come up to surface tells us about our desire to fight with all our strength….
Opening a door using a key announces that we will enter a new situation, good or bad according to the context of the dream. To own a large bunch of keys symbols the purchase of goods or knowledge proportional to the number of keys in the bunch. Having problems turning the key in the lock promises that we will find difficulties and obstacles in obtaining what we want. A broken or lost key is an omen of trouble and problems that stop us from realizing our desires. To open a door and walk into a room where there’s a person of the opposite sex announces marriage….
In the case that awake we are not committing adultery, dreaming about it shows some kind of dissatisfaction with our partner. We also need to take into account the characteristics of the person we dreamed of to see if those characteristics match with conflictive aspects in our relationship….
Dreaming about being behind the wheel may mean that both at work and in business, you can succeed if you put effort into it, because you can’t expect things to go as you want, especially if you don’t really commit to them….
Dreaming of borrowing from a lender announces losses. If a financial man or merchant dreams of losing borrowed money to a competitor, it announces a serious fall in his or her own business. It’s a warning to take precautions. Dreaming that someone else is asking to borrow money from you or anything of value could mean that you will have to help people who you care about. Dreaming of negotiating with a lender is a sign that your own affairs are not going well and that they should be taken care of so they won’t become worse. If during the dream, there are arguments with the lender, then this means that everything will get worse. If the deal ends amicably, it means that soon all problems will be diminished and will be solved. Dreaming of requesting loans of any kind, but especially regarding money, could mean that there’s economic hardship or setbacks of any kind, reason why the dreamer is seeking help. Dreaming of lending something suggests that the dreamer is in risk of falling into misfortune, either by poor health, poverty, etc. Dreaming of lending money or valuables of any kind to other people suggests envy of the prosperity of others….
Dreaming of being a powerful person with a high social rank suggests that this is precisely what is being searched for by the dreamer in daily life, and that he or she is considered to have sufficient capacity and intelligence to be self-directed, but cannot find the right path. This dream is common during youth, when the dreamer has his or her own life ahead and wants to conquer great heights. However, these desires are often turned into big failures when there is over-confidence in the dreamer….
The dreams in which a fountain appears highlight our hopes for regeneration, purification or initiation into the mysteries of life. If the fountain appears dry those hopes are vain, but if we can drink from it and the water is fresh and clean it will be a good omen that our emotional needs will be satisfy. Other authors warn of unsafe water from the fountain believing that in that case the dream will be harbinger of moral ruin….
It symbolizes the life force of man and of all beings. The dreams in which a fountain appears highlight our hopes for regeneration, purification or initiation into the mysteries of life. If the fountain is dry in dream it means all hopes are in vain. If we are prevented from drinking from it that means we still have to wait some time before those hopes become reality. If we can drink from the fountain and the water is clear and fresh it means all our needs will be fulfilled. If the water flows murky it means risk of moral or material ruin. If the fountain flows in our garden it’s the best symbol of prosperity in every way….
Seeing a papyrus in a dream indicates that you’re looking back into the past, because of this you can learn a lot by analyzing your previous interactions….
Symbolically soil speaks of motherhood and fertility, but this message does not have to be taken literally, but taking into account that soil nourishes. For example, dreaming of rich and fruitful soil may be a harbinger of fertility in an economic sense. If we are plowing it in the dream it could be a signal that we need to work on an issue that we have in mind. Harvesting indicates that success will come soon, and if we see ourselves not being able to work on the land, it can be understood that the issue that worries us is not right for us. Some authors also indicate that the land can symbolize our unconscious, the figure of a loved one….
Dream of a guard means you need the help of one, some people will advocate for you. Dream of a guard on patrol means you should put order into things or papers. Dream of being prisoner by a guard means fear and distrust. Dream of a guard taking a prisoner foreshadows trust and support in family….
Symbolizes the duties and obligations that society subject to us. This dream often reveals that we are subjected to a form of coercion from which we want to free ourselves. If we are young and the dream is unpleasant, then it denotes a desire to integrate into the community and abide by its rules. If the dream is accompanied by an agonizing feeling of wearing the uniform which is incomplete, untidy or dirty then it refers that in our life we are subjected to constraints of professional, family or social aspects. If the weather is nice in the dream, then it is about our subordination and obedience to a higher law that come from ourselves. If we are not the soldier, nor we see them as isolated individuals, but armed and marching in formation, reveals the existence of some danger that threatens our independence or personal security….
Symbolize strength, the strength that we put into our actions. Seeing us with open and robust arms indicates that we are prepared to effectively deal with the new events that are coming, and the opposite if the arms appear weak or very thin. Some authors consider that seeing ourselves in the dream with the lack of an arm will be harbinger of death of a loved one….