Interpretations and Meanings of Dreams
It may be that dreaming of food is because we are following a diet that keeps us hungry but if it is not the case, and we find unpleasant the food that appears in the dream, that can be interpreted as we have to assimilate a situation we do not like in the not too distant future. But if we are with our loved ones around a table full of good delicacies, it indicates that harmony and communion of ideas in the family will reign….
If a rudder appears in a dream, it’s a symbol of security and a clear direction therefore, whatever happens to the rudder during the dream should be taken as an indication to be applied to our safety and direction in the course of our own life….
The interpretation will depend on the way the wood appears in the dream. If we see it as dry stacked branches ready to burn, it can be a harbinger of poverty in some aspects of our lives. If the wood is cut up into blocks or boards that are ready to be used, it’s a harbinger of prosperity….
Mother in a dream symbolizes life and death. The mother is security, shelter, warmth, tenderness; but she also represents the risk of oppression and suffocation. When the mother appears in dreams the dreamer situation is particularly important for good or bad. To dream about our mother, reveals deep anxiety states. Travelling with her means the desire to recover certain keys of our life rooted in childhood. To hear her call indicates sadness at her absence or a guilty conscience. To fight with mother implies the need and deep desire to do without her tutelage, to gain maturity and independence. An incestuous dream with our mother indicates insecurity and fear, and desire to return to childhood to feel protected and pampered. To dream our mother is dead when in reality she is alive reveals the desire to emancipate from home and her care….
To dream that you’re wearing rubber or plasticized fabrics suggests that you’ll receive attention and recognition for your constancy and good behavior at work, but if the fabric appears torn or wrinkled it’s a warning that you must not change your personality and character. To dream that you handle rubber objects suggests that you have a versatile personality and a ductile character, and that’s the reason why the people who regularly surround you mostly criticize you….
It symbolizes the life force of humans and of all beings. The dreams in which a spring appears, such dreams highlight our hopes for regeneration, purification or initiation into the mysteries of life. If the spring is dry it means that all our 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 spring and the water is clear and fresh it is an omen that all our needs will be fulfilled. If the water flows murky it’s a threat of moral or material ruin. If the spring is born in our garden it is the best symbol of prosperity in every way….
Dreaming of yourself wearing a flamboyant talisman indicates that you’ll have a good streak in company of family and friends. When a talisman appears in our dreams, it’s usually an omen for an intimate relationship that will help us avoid difficult times, or at least it’ll relieve us….
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….
In most cases this dream appears when everything seems to go wrong, to announce us, that the worst is over and that a new spring, full of opportunities in all activities is approaching. Other times it is about a dream of memories that actually talk of an unreal state of mind that is not adapted to the realities of life….
Dreams occurring in the morning and early morning foreshadow the future that lies ahead and appears as desirable and hopeful. If the dream is accompanied by unpleasant sensations or a sad dawn reveals that we are going through a period of depression and lack of confidence in the future….
When a man dreams that his wife is mopping, washing floors or walls, then it announces that he will suffer shame, sorrow, unavoidable commitments, which will put him at risk of becoming a victim of blackmail. It is the same meaning in the case if it’s the man who handles the mop. In both cases, if the mop appears broken, then it represents approaching hardships and failures due to social relationships or emotional problems….
When a man dreams that his wife is mopping floors or cleaning walls, it announces that he’ll experience shame, sorrow, unavoidable commitments, which puts him at risk of becoming a victim of blackmail. In case the man is the one who is mopping, the dream will mean the same. In both cases, if the mop appears broken, it usually suggests upcoming hardships and failures due to social relationships or emotional problems….
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….
Dreaming of a field that should be sown and bright, but instead it appears wilted and dry, may mean that only if you work hard you’ll achieve appreciable benefits. This dream also suggests that there hasn’t been enough dedication to work. Dreaming of a small and dry field with no vegetation, it may mean that, for the moment you don’t have friends or economic advisers that support you or help you to solve your problems, or give you some help with the affairs or business that you’re managing….
Dreaming of snakes is not only unpleasant, but it’s the usual harbinger of problems caused by lies, deceit, betrayal and sex, depending on how you dream of it. Dreaming that a snake attacks you and entangles in your body, it can mean that you can be the victim of rumors and soon suffer attacks from your enemies, all of which can lead you to prison (many of these problems will be because of your own fault). Dreaming that you hit a snake on the head and kill it, may mean that you’ll overcome your problems and triumph over your enemies, or that you or one of your close relatives will be healed of a disease. Dreaming that a snake attacks someone that is seemingly asleep and this person jumps, gets up and then both disappear from the scene, can mean that the dreamer will soon receive unpleasant news of a very sick person that is at risk of death, which will cause losses and discomfort. Dreaming of a snake that wraps in itself or that escapes from you may mean problems or enemies that decide to disappear temporarily, but they will surely come back. Dreaming that a snake moves smoothly, gracefully and that seems like it won’t attack you, is usually a sign of unfulfilled sexual desires, which requires an examination of your relationships with the opposite sex. When a woman dreams of one or more snakes, then it means that she will experience some disappointments and suffer from various problems. If the snake attacks, the meaning worsens. If she manages to escape, she will face less problems. Dreaming of one or more snakes is always a bad dream that announces betrayal, rumors, depression, despair, etc. Dreaming of snakes that fall on top of other snakes hints that a complicated situation somehow will affect the dreamer and will be presented. Dreaming of killing a snake insinuates that you have already resorted to all the resources to avoid a disaster. If you actually manage to kill a snake within dreams, it’s a symbol of success against your close enemies, both visible and hidden. Dreaming of walking on snakes that are moving on the ground is a sign that indicates that you live in fear of being attacked or getting a disease. Dreaming of a dead snake means that after fighting, insulting, etc., everything will remain unsolved and with a lot of hate and rancor. Dreaming of handling snakes and that they are not attacking, suggests that the dreamer will be a victim of an unpleasant but inconsequential jokes. A young woman who dreams of snakes or other reptiles indicates that she will have various problems. If she is bitten by a snake, it may mean that her romantic rival has a chance to succeed. If the snake appears curled up in your dream, then it is a sing of mishaps and illnesses. In general, dreams that contain snakes indicate treacheries and betrayals. If you kill the snake in your dream, then it means that you can get rid of all dangers….
Dreaming of a deceased is usually a warning that something unpleasant is about to happen. If in the dream you speak with the deceased, even though you do not remember the dialogue, it may be warning you to take care of enmities, or more likely, to monitor your own actions, behavior and errors. In spiritualism it states that this type of dream is actually a direct communication with the dead. If the person who appears in the dream is a known enemy, the risk is greater, but if you don’t know the deceased, then you should meditate on the case. For example, if the deceased is a beloved family member (parent, sibling, etc.) then the approach can be interpreted as a warning to protect the dreamer of possible unpleasant situations, but it can also be a visit or loving encounter between parents and children, in which case the dreamer must be thankful. Obviously what has been said changes the meaning, if the dreamer remembers the dialogue with the deceased….
Dreaming of a bonfire may be a way of showing the dreamer’s desire to be more assertive in reality through rituals, since the bonfire appears as a symbol in many traditional festivities, but it can also be interpreted as an invitation of your subconscious to burn all those situations, memories etc. This dream could be understood as prevention from taking new paths in life. It could be an invitation to be purified in any levels that you see necessary….
Dreams where a carpet appears often indicate tranquility….
When a mythological character appears in our dreams it has the meaning given to it by mythology. To dream Zeus or Jupiter announces fortune in business or employment. Venus predicts a happy love if she is in a good mood, or unhappy love, or even revenge if she is in an angry mood, and so on….
The character that appears with the diving suit tries to hide his intentions or personality to others or to himself. If diving suit with anatomical lines and undecorated, then the dream reveals that practical thoughts linked to direct action are hidden. A beautifully decorated diving suit can be a sign that what is hidden are thoughts of grandeur and adventure outside of reality….
Dreams in which a theater curtain appears, are generally indicating that you need to talk and behave honestly, especially in work related matters, because you’ll receive benefits. If the curtain is clean and in good condition, it means that your performances will be effective. On the contrary, if the curtain seems dirty or damaged in the dream, it’s a sign that you won’t accomplish your goals, no matter how hard you try….
Seeing a skillet or several pans within dreams is usually a sign of reconciliation with a person you love, depending on how it appears in the dream. If the dreamer is married, is a call for you to try to correct your behavior and to be cautious so you avoid serious difficulties that could cause problems with your spouse. If the dreamer is engaged and he usually cooks, it generally is a good sign that means he will be successful in his profession depending on the state of the pan in the dream….
Dreaming of white goats suggests that you’ll soon achieve your goals and you will receive good news. Dreaming of being attacked by an angry goat suggests that there are nearby enemies who seek to hurt you in some way, like stealing from you, spreading rumors, conducting espionage, altering documents, etc. Dreaming of controlling a goat by grabbing it by the horns means that having success in your business is really close, and the enemies or competitors will be defeated; but if in your dream the goat beats and defeats you, it indicates that you should take maximum precautions regarding your enemies, whether you know them or not. Dreaming of a herd of goats grazing quietly, insinuates that you’ll achieve economic and health benefits. When the field is dry or the grass is very scarce and animals in the herd are skinny, suggests that poverty is really close to the dreamer. Dreaming of black goats indicates that you will soon be suffering because of sorrows, misfortunes, losses, etc.; this dream is a bad omen. Dreaming of a dead goat, the darker the worse, suggests that the dreamer feels unable to perform many activities and that might show some issues with sexual strength; this current outlook will naturally lead everything he works on to failure, if immediate changes on the mind are not performed. This phenomenon is usually hidden of the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings, that’s why it appears in dreams. If a woman dreams drinking goat milk, it means that she probably wants to marry a wealthy man, not caring either for her love or her future. If a woman, especially if she’s young, dreams of riding a goat, it suggests unfulfilled sexual desires. This dream is a warning that, if you don’t repress yourself, you’ll be publicly discredited….
Termites are a symbol of consistent, organized, proactive, and destructive, work. So if this insect appears in a dream, it represents the existence of destructive, slow, clandestine and relentless work that’s making you a victim. It calls us to look around and take precautions….
Dreaming of a prison symbolizes a timeout before upcoming changes, and it will be necessary to remember our feelings in the dream, for a better interpretation. If we are distressed it may signify that we are not ready yet to face the reality, and if also appears a sullen jailer it means that we have to turn back and reflect on past events that originated these changes we fear….
If sapphire appears in a dream being in any shape, or the dreamer sees this beautiful gemstone, then it is usually a clear sign that he will receive a favor or possible gifts, or valuable friendships that will be formed or improved….
Dreaming of a cupboard containing clean and well-ordered objects indicates that you live with satisfaction and joy, surrounded by sincere friends. If the cabinet or cupboard appears disorganized and dirty, then it indicates the opposite….
Depending on the dreamer’s religion and beliefs, this dream is usually a good sign and announces that you’re getting some benefits, but they won’t necessarily improve your economy. This dream is usually an indicator that you have the necessary conditions to smoothly run your life in good way and also warns you that you shouldn’t deviate from the current path you’re following, since it’s the correct one; if you follow this path your life will be filled with peace and you’ll be free of concerns. This dream’s meaning can vary widely depending on the saint you dream of and the conditions and circumstances in which the saint appears….
When you dream that you’re getting an abscess, you must fear any little obstacle that appears in your life. If the abscess grows in your dreams, it means that, after many difficulties, you’ll finally achieve your goals….
When a professional appears in our dreams that reveals that something exists in the profession or in its symbolism that has a special importance for us and we can unravel it meaning by paying special attention to their level. The lowest level corresponds to sailors and fishermen because they work at sea level. Symbolizes the removal of the contents of the unconscious, we must confront the forces of the unconscious and passion. A higher level corresponds to the farmers, gardeners and other workers in the fields and valleys. These workers symbolize the same as the sea but with some more intellect. The shepherds and farmers work on the slopes of the mountain and symbolize the same. The miners extract the treasures within. The blacksmiths and potters are shapers of our inner raw material. The top corresponds to the ascetics and sages who lead their lives in the spiritual and material sense; the warriors who defend and martyrs who suffer. This meaning is applicable to any profession and we will frame it at the appropriate level….