Dream Symbolism:

Interpretations Unveiled (or Meanings Exposed)

People are always curious - and keep on thinking what their dreams are about, their meanings and how these would affect their lives. They wake up in the morning wondering why they had that kind of dream. Some becomes happy after having a dream and some are troubled with the dream they had. There are still those who believe that dreams are mostly nonsense - only a result of worry and indigestion.

Some studies revealed that dreams could be an outlet of deprived emotions. Have you experienced not being able to express your emotion to somebody during wake time? Those times when you were angry but cannot express them. These frustrations and anger may show up in your dream. Or when you have a nice feeling toward your mate and you are unable to express this - you may play out your emotion in your dream.

Dreams may also be a revealer of creative mind, feelings, intuitions, and inner thoughts, which a person may be aware or unaware of. This may be an echo of a person's true self - that the subconscious mind would like to bring out.

Are there dreams that come true?

There are times that people are eager to know if dreams really do come true because they are afraid of those dreams that are life threatening. Some on the other hand, are also overjoyed of their dreams - that they want it come true.

Constantly thinking of a situation in their lives, will store that event in the subconscious mind. And there will then be a greater possibility of dreaming about it. But this does not mean that it will always hold true in reality.

Dreams, generally, do not predict people's futures - although there are people who claim that some of their dreams actually happen in their waking time. Some attribute this to coincidence, while others believe that it is a result of the power of one's mind. Above all these, the fact remains to be, that dreams are mere outlets of strong & repressed emotions - and however one understands its effect on reality will be on a case-to-case basis.

Can we interpret our dreams?

There have been studies done if dreams can be interpreted - and it revealed that people could do so. These interpretations may even give insightful realization into one's life. It can also bring healing and wholeness that makes a person change his direction in his life.

Since dreams are very personal, a dream interpreter should only do interpretation. There have been many dream dictionaries available nowadays, which you can use to see the symbols and what your dreams foretell.

Dream Symbolism

Below are some common symbols and what they are believed to mean:

? Baby

When you dream of a baby, it symbolizes your own nature that is vulnerable, innocent, pure and uncorrupted.

To dream of a clean and bright baby indicates many warm friends and love. Crying babies denote disappointments and ill health. A baby walking alone is a sign of independence - and to dream of a woman nursing a baby will signify deception by the one he most trusts.

? Earthquake

Having earthquake in your dream denotes that your stability is being threatened and you are going through problems & rough times in your life. You may also be experiencing a feeling of helplessness, fears and insecurities.

? Candles

When you dream of a lighted candle, it denotes a search for truth, intellect and enlightenment. And to dream of a candle that is lighted with a steady flame indicates your faithfulness and good fortune. Hope and good luck will also come into your life.

An unmarried woman who dreams that she is shaping a candle signifies that she will receive a proposal of marriage and will have a visit from a distant relative. She will meet her lover in secret because of parental objections if she lighted the candle.

? Ghost

When you see a ghost in your dream, it generally denotes some aspects of yourself that you always fear - which may include death, repressed thoughts, painful memories and guilt.

If you see a ghost of either of your parents in your dream, it foretells that you are prone to danger. You will suffer disappointments and you will have a long journey with an unpleasant buddy, when you see a ghost of a dead friend. And a woman who dreams of a ghost will experience deception and may become a widow.

? Mad Dog Dreaming of a mad dog indicates that there will be enemies who will make insulting attacks toward you and your friends. But you will overcome their unpleasant opinions and you will financially prosper when you succeed in killing the mad dog.

? Water

To dream of water symbolizes your emotional state of mind and your subconscious. It is the flow of life energy and is essential of one's self to live.

? Clear Water

When a person dreams of clear water, it foretells of pleasure and prosperity that will come into your life. Calm and clear water symbolizes that you have a peace of mind and you are in tune with your spirituality.

? Muddy Water

To dream of muddy water symbolizes a negative emotion and that you have a cloudy and unclear judgment & thinking.

When you dream that you fall into muddy water, it is an indicator that you will suffer emotional grief and you will make many mistakes and sickness will come if you intend to drink it. You will fight to resist evil when you see in your dream that the water rises up in your house - and you will yield to dangerous influences unless you see the water decreases.

? Heart

Having a dream of a heart illustrates your present feelings, emotions, love, truth, romance and courage.

If you see your heart in your dream, may denote that you will have a health problem. And when you see in your dream that your heart is suffocating and aching, it indicates that there will be troubles in your business.

? Home

When you dream of your home symbolizes your values, security and basic needs. And having a dream of visiting your old house foretells that you will receive good news.

There may be sickness and death of a relative when you see in your dream that your house is ruined.

? Ocean

When you dream of an ocean, it illustrates tranquility, spiritual refreshment, feelings and state of your emotions.

? Shallow Ocean

If you dream of looking into the ocean that is very shallow that you can even walk, signifies pleasure and prosperity that are mixed with adversities and sorrows.

? Calm Ocean

There will always be prosperity for a person who will dream of a calm ocean and for a young man - it denotes that he will get delighted of his lover's charms.

? Clear Lake

Warm friends and joy will come when you see in your dream the reflection of yourself in a clear lake. If you dream that you are sailing in a smooth and clear lake denotes that you will have enough financial resources to meet your demands, more happiness and friendly companions.

? Muddy Lake

When the lake is muddy, it denotes that many adversities will come and there will be regret of neglecting moral teachings and past extravagances.



Dream Meanings And You

All people are considered dreamers. When a person sleeps, he has chances of dreaming - and these can either be good or bad. And in the waking hours of his life, he may always wonder & imagine what his dreams mean to him.

Dreams can inspire, upset or confuse a dreamer. However, this has still remained a powerful force in people's lives because of their eagerness and curiosity to find the real & true meaning of their dreams.

Some people may find out that their dreams have helped them solve their problems, gather insights - and to some people, spark creativity in their lives.

Dreams, in one way or the other, influences and affects the lives of the people. When people try to interpret & understand what a dream symbolizes - it may uncover answers to his questions and solutions to long time dilemmas.

Though there are books about dreams and there are even experts about dream interpretation, one should understand that it is you - the dreamer - who is in the better position to interpret your own dreams. All others will serve as just a guide, and at the end of it all, you will know better how to relate it to your real life.

In reading out the symbols and their meanings, always keep in mind that this should be taken in the context of your own experiences. Some may be happy interpretations, while some turn out to be negative ones. Yet one should understand that you are still in control of your life and destiny - it is a matter of will, prayers and faith to a Divine Being's Grand Plan. Just take the meanings of your dreams as tools to improve yourself and your situation - all for a better and happy you.