Freedom, especially in regard to instinctive drives.Freudian: An emblem of the male penis, primarily when combined with tunnel imagery.Similar to other vehicles in terms of movement and transitions (see Bus,...

If a light appears at the end of the tunnel, this symbolizes hope.A voyage toward self-discoveryFreudian: A sexual dream, especially it a train is traveling through the tunnel.Because tunnels often...

Birds are a symbol of spirituality since the time of ancient Egypt, not only in the West. The Hindu tradition also says that birds represent higher states of being. In...

Nightmares draw your attention to the many hidden fears that may be preventing you from moving forward.In general, nightmares are those dreams that are painful, unpleasant and frightening. Dream analysts...

What Does It Mean to Dream About Speaking Appealingly?Dreaming about speaking appealingly can be a profound reflection of your inner thoughts, desires, and even insecurities. It might indicate a yearning...

For freudian thinkers, concern about one’s ego.

1. From a freudian perspective, sports serves as an arena for acting out sexual drives.2. A projection of how one plays the game of life.3. Encourage abuse (sounds like “sock...

From a Freudian point of view, pockets may symbolize the female reproductive organs. However, for many people this dream may have an entirely different meaning.The pockets in your dreams could...

Loss of property is augured here, a plausible interpretation from the gypsy standpoint, while the Freudian erotic meaning is less obvious.

The dream of a rich powerful enemy; to overcome a bear in your dream is a favorable sign (Artemidorus). Although the cult of Artemis worshiped the she-bear, in Christian thought...

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...

Many experiments have been done using hypnosis in connection with dreams. In the early pan of this century Carl Schroetter hypnotised Miss E, a pharmacist, in an attempt to test...

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...

(see Closet, Wrapping Paper)Unexpected surprises, good or bad.For example, birthday gifts are usually pleasant, whereas what awaited inside Pandora’s box was not.Gifts, talents, and abilities that exist within you, but...

(see Abyss, Balloon, Basket, Bowl, Cauldron, Chalice, Coins, Satellite Dish, Zero)Wholeness, totality, centering. Halos, for example, symbolize spiritual wholeness and focus (see Light).Freudian: A vaginal emblem or symbol of femininity...

(see Animals by type, Field, Trees)Obscureness (e.g., “not seeing the forest for the trees”).Dark and filled with animals: Personal instincts and drives, reflected in the type of animals or their...

(see Abyss, Cliff, Underground)Freudian: A vaginal emblem.Jungian: The subconscious, or an opening to this realm. Aspects of the self that you’ve hidden or fear.Manholes represent pitfalls and traps that can...

(see Ascetic, Ascent, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs)Achievements. Overcoming the odds and getting a second chance. Many heroic figures await their rebirth in a mountainside tomb. Merlin is one such figure.Doing...

Matters of communication and self-expression.If you dream of being gagged, for example, this represents either swallowing your words, or having your speech repressed by societal or situational standards.An overexaggerated mouth...

(see Authority Figures, Cage, Judgment, Warrants)A source of protection that stands between you and danger (see Angel).Your conscience is policing your decisions or actions, based on your own sense of...

(see Trees, Rods, Wand)Depending on its size and shape, this can be an emblem of leadership (e.g., “speak softy and carry a big stick”).Freudian: An alternative phallic symbol.A metaphorical message...

(see Crowd, Men, Women) Freudian: Unsatisfied or unrecognized libido; repressed emotions.Situational: Think back to see if you met someone recently who made a stronger impression than initially realized.A part of...

(see Ascension, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs) Freudian: A phallic symbol.Being rescued from a tower: Getting long-awaited relief from a constraining or cage-like situation. Frequently this assistance is from someone you...

(see Animals, Lycanthropy)Tilings that you fear about yourself, a situation, or others, and have been unwilling to face directly.Some type of obscured threat (e.g., the “wolf in sheep’s clothing”). In...

In Freudian dream analysis, a symbol for physical passion.If the dreamer is the one doing the shooting, then he is consciously or unconsciously searching for a partner.If the dreamer is...

A Freudian symbol for sexual passion.See GUN.A knife being used to sever anything in two implies the impending end of a relationship of any kind - business, friendship, love.A rusty...

For dog enthusiasts, a dream of friendly dogs portends many friendships and a need for pleasant surroundings. Dogs that attack or bite indicate anxiety. Dream analysts of the Freudian trend...

(1) The symbolism may be Freudian: a bottle represents a vagina.(2) If the bottle is not empty, the meaning may be provided by the contents - wine, for example, or...

(1) The sea may represent the unconscious. Putting out to sea may, therefore, symbolize an exploring of the unconscious. Drowning may represent (the fear of) having vour conscious mind swamped...

Dreaming that you shoot an arrow suggests that you must be precise in your objectives.If you hit the target it means that you will achieve your goals. Instead, shooting an...

Bread represents food in general, as well as effort; as the Bible teaches: “You earn your bread by the sweat of your brow.” Therefore, when it appears in dreams, it...

An anchor transmits stabilizing force. It usually appears when you need confidence and a decisive influence in life. On the other hand, it also has negative connotations, as it may...

The apple is related to sex; it symbolizes pleasure and sensuality. It’s the forbidden fruit, the sin that Adam and Eve committed in paradise. In oneiric terms, it reveals a...

The right side represents integrity and rationality; the left side, instincts. However, the body as a whole refers to the ego. Dreaming that your own body is stained indicates ethical...

It is an element of double meaning: support or an instrument of punishment. In the first case, if the dream in which it appears is pleasant, the image represents a...

The oven can predict food in the future. At the moment, despite everything, you must wait patiently for the reward. For Freudian psychologists, the oven symbolizes the uterus and denotes...

From a Freudian standpoint, diving into water may represent sexual intercourse. Also, bodies of water appearing in dreams often symbolize the unconscious, so diving may indicate jumping into and exploring...

Fingers and thumbs have a rich symbolic association because of the wide variety of meanings in various hand gestures. Thus, we may do everything from thumb a ride, to point...

From a Freudian perspective, a stranger in a dream may symbolize meeting a part of one’s own psyche, or shadow self. According to an ancient Chinese belief, a stranger in...

According to Freudian analysis, a lock is commonly interpreted as a symbol of the female sexual organ with the key representing the phallus. A dream of unlocking a box of...

It represents hearing and therefore, communication. The presence of one ear in a dream means that you must pay more attention to the instructions of your inner voice. This image...

Fear in dreams reflects a latent state of anxiety. Insecurity, fears, and concerns are taking a worrying toll on you. First, to interpret such dreams properly, you must analyze the...

By proximity to the sea, many cultures have considered fish to be sacred. In fact, in Asian rites, fish were worshiped; and priests, for this reason, were forbidden from eating...

The head embodies the soul and intelligence.It is your conscious.If your head is separated from the body and the feeling is nice, the image indicates changes in your personal situation,...

If you are a creative person, a dream about making a pot may refer to another aspect of your life that is just as important as your creative work.If you...

If a farm appears in your dream, you may be longing for a more simple, down- to-earth approach to life.If there is manure in the yard, this may point to...

To dream of a balcony suggests a need for an objective viewpoint. You need to take a step back, move away from involvement and try to see the bigger picture;...

The current of a river symbolizes vital energy. A river with clear water that flows is a symbol of happiness and satisfaction.If you dream of this element, everything indicates that...