Exterior Dream Meaning

Dream Interpretation from 2 Unique Sources About Exterior

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An exterior view of something - for example, the façade of a building - may symbolize the persona, the self-image you present to the world (and to some extent to yourself), as distinct from your inner self, or true self.

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The surface appearance, if inconsistent with the interior, is superficial

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Sources and Authors

  1. A Dictionary of Dream Symbols by Eric Ackroyd [Back to dream]
  2. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]

One’s contact with the world; what tactics we use to deal with others. Rough skin: rough exterior. Burnt skin: hun in relationship with outside world or people. Shed skin: like...

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also see Buildings1- The igloo is interesting as a symbol in dreams. It can equally represent a cold exterior containing a very warm interior, or the coldness of the construction...

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The true motive; one’s interior and exterior must match; see “cup”

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The female within the male, shown as a woman in a man’s dream. Physically a man is predominantly male, but also has nipples and produces some female hormones. Psy­chologically, we...

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Desire to be married or find a panner. Female dream: feelings about marriage or getting married; integration with intellect and exterior capability. Male dream: feelings about marriage; attempt to integrate...

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Sigmund Freud was the founder of modern therapeutic analysis of dreams. Freud encouraged clients to relax on a couch and allow free associations to arise in con­nection with aspects of...

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If we are not the hero/ine of our own dream, we are probably still not accepting responsibility for our own drives, potentials and weaknesses.The hero/ine frequently depicts our initiative and...

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Example: ‘I was in my bedroom, I looked up and saw the top of some long cunains were on fire. I thought “My God, now my sister’s setting fire to...

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One of Carl Jung s most interesting areas of thought is that of individuation. In a nutshell the word refers to the processes involved in becoming a self-aware human being.The...

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Feeling other people’s opinions or will forced on and influencing one; internal influence of something exterior, social pressure to conform or be obedient; sexual intercourse.If a sedative is given: return...

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Example: ‘When inside the house I dream of recur­rently, I am terrified of someone, a man who is trying to find and kill me’ (Barbara T). As a young woman...

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Because feelings arc often felt to flow within us, as when we listen to rousing music, or notice a feeling in the chest which moves to the throat, then may...

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Blank writing paper: unexpressed sentiments or ideas; opportunity; feeling a lack of communication with someone else. Wrapping paper: depending on the colour and quality, how you feel others see you;...

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Over the years many theories to ex­plain the ‘why’ of dreams have been put forward. These range from dreams being messages from spirits; being results of food eaten prior to...

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Left: if we are right handed, the left represents the less dominant or expressed side of oneself, or the parts of our nature we try to hide or suppress.If we...

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Our involvement in the exterior world of change, opposites, and needs which require expenditure of effort, our ‘standing’ in society, what one ‘stands1 for, being active, con­frontation; cooperation with others....

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The body represents the individual and is his outward physical manifestation of all that he is. In dreams, the body often represents the Ego (see Introduction). Since being ‘physical’ is...

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Buildings in dreams represent the constructions we make in our lives. They are attitudes and beliefs we have built from our experience, perception, and often from our family habits and...

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1- Stiffness in dreams would suggest some anxiety or tension is present. There is a holding back of energy that is causing rigidity.2- To be stiff with someone is to...

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Example: ‘1 dream insects are dropping either on me from the ceiling of our bedroom, or crawling over my pillow. My long-suffering husband is always woken when I sit bolt...

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It is reasonable and healthy for all of us to have a dream which surprises us or shocks us occasionally. As dreams partly deal with aspects of our urges and...

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Example: Then I was in a place where we were having a staff party. Not very big but people were sitting at tables eating, a party mood. I sat with...

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(see Barefoot, Body, Clothes)Being, or feeling, overexposed.Freedom; the loosening of conventional restrictions.The real you, devoid of all exterior ??iasks.Total comfort with yourself to the point where you need no trappings...

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A bag of Diamond nuts may mention that your radiance will be discovered once your hard shell has been cracked open. You may need to crack open your hard exterior...

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Grass in your front or backyard may represent the exterior carpet that you lay out to welcome others and thus reflects your presentation to the world.If it is overgrown with...

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Porous and soft, a sponge may symbolically represent spongy exterior boundaries. It may comment that you too easily absorb the energy of others. As in “sponging of£ someone,” it may...

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Because of its husk, dreams of an almond represent the substance hidden behind a rough exterior, as in the fact that your ego that might be obscuring your open and...

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As dreams apparently emerge from what has been named the unconscious, it is helpful to understand ideas regarding it, and something of its nature. In ancient cultures we occasionally find...

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Expression of oneself, not simply ideas, but subtle feelings or realisations. Spontaneous speech, voice that speaks through or to one: our personality or mind is not a totally unified whole....

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Example: I was looking at a little matchbox shaped thing and one looked into it like a window. I looked at my arm through the window, then my vision was...

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Dreams of a cactus symbolize your egoic exterior that keeps people and opportunities at bay. Your subconscious mind is giving you the message that when your spiky edges are revealed,...

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Dreams of getting dressed symbolize that you are suiting up and showing up in life, preparing to present yourself in a way that represents the image you show to the...

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1- When a particular position is highlighted in a dream it usually signifies our moral standpoint, or our position in life. It can also give an indication of how we...

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Dreams of a male who is man enough to care for his appearance is about the balance of masculine and feminine energy. You are allowing the masculine part of you...

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Dreams of the Orient signify that you have an emotionally cool exterior, restricted expression, and disciplined behavior. This dream might also be bringing your attention to eastern religions.See China, Buddha...

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Dreams of pineapple represent a juicy and delicious reward that comes after arduous labor, as symbolized by the prickly exterior and its delicious interior.The pineapple can also represent your protective...

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Dreams of a veneer reflect your façade, exterior, public persona/ego presentation. You are realizing the “you” that you show to the world as opposed to your true feelings that lie...

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Dreams of a yucca signify your ability to survive tough and barren times, and flourish even in a drought. Consider that the sharp edges of your egoic exterior is defending...

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also see Forest and Wood1- The tree is symbolic in dreams of the basic structure of our inner lives. When one appears in our dreams it is best to work...

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Symbol: Like a town or temple, a house stands for the center of the world and a reflection of your universe.Vision: The condition of the house represents your...

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Vision: Eating nuts means good fortune and recognition. Cracking nuts but not eating them means hard work but slow success.If cracking nuts is difficult: you will need every ounce...

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interpreted upon 6 sides: man of good exterior / appearance, nice words & a just religious sovereign, compliment, improvement & usefulness & wealth.

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The right side represents the more dominant, logical side.It is the consciously expressed, confident side that perceives the exterior world in perhaps a more objective sense.It is to do with...

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Material aspects: The roots of a tree are said to show our connection with ourselves and the earth. It could be more accurate to suggest that they signify our ability...

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Blinds symbolize the relationship you have the exterior. To open them indicates willingness and good intentions to communicate. To close them, a state of isolation or confinement. To let light...

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Its interpretation is similar to that of ABSCESS. It indicates an interior or exterior burden that makes you heavy and resentful. It tends to be a distressing dream in that...

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