1、DREAMSDreams are often internal movies that portray the thoughts and feelings of your subconscious mind at the time of the dream. A dream is often a snapshot of your current or recent life, or one aspect of your life, portrayed the way your subconscious mind sees it. Often the subconscious mind will

2、 create a visual story using symbols that represent your deepest thoughts and feelings at the time of the dream.What are dreams?There are many theories about why we dream, but no one knows for sure. It would make sense that the subconscious mind would use dreams as a way to think through important m

3、atters or problems, to analyze potential problems or dangers, or replay past pleasant experiences or create new ones. Why do we dream?Often, the meaning of a dream is much different than the obvious meaning of events in the dream. For example, a dream that you have lost your keys most likely has not

4、hing to do with actually losing your keys, but probably has to do with a feeling of losing touch with your self-identity and who you really are.What do dreams mean?ClarificationA Clarification Dream provides insight into your experience of a current or past situation in your life. For example, a per

5、son might appear as another person you know who has similar characteristics. A clarification dream often conveys what you subconsciously feel or think about a particular aspect of your life even when you might not be consciously aware of those thoughts and feelings. Dream TypesInteractionAn Interact

6、ion Dream involves contact with another person, often a loved one who has passed on, but also can be a spiritual guide or someone who is still living. Dream content can vary, but often some particular feeling or sense is conveyed to the dreamer, such as a feeling that all is well with this person. S

7、ometimes unfinished business is resolved or the dreamers questions are answered during the dream state.Message A Message Dream contains information from a source outside of yourself; usually with an indication that you or someone else needs to know something or that some action may be needed. The pu

8、rpose of the message could be to clarify a situation in your life, reassure you that you are on the right track or tell you that you are off-track ,and the like.PremonitionA Premonition Dream predicts or gives some indication of actual future events. The only ways to discern a premonition dream from

9、 any other kind of dream are:Through your own intuitive inner knowing.By having it verified by an intuitive expert.By waiting to see if the premonition actually comes true.RehearsalA Rehearsal Dream involves a run-through of an actual planned event youre expecting in the near future. This type of dr

10、eam allows the subconscious to prepare in advance for an important or potentially traumatic event. Depending on your emotions about the event, your subconscious may choose to run through either the best-case scenario, or the worst-case scenario . The dream tells you what your fears are, you have a c

11、hance to work through them before the event, if you choose to.SymbolismA dream contains symbolism when one or more key elements, or symbols, are featured prominently and the dreamer experiences those elements as having great significance (even if the dreamer doesnt know what the symbol means). These

12、 key elements almost always represent something other than themselves and carry a hidden, deeper meaning.Timeline A Timeline Dream presents a sequence of events or elements from a portion of your life, beginning at a certain point in your life and ending at a later point. A timeline dream usually po

13、rtrays a series of events from the past, but can also include current and future events or situations.ToxicA Toxic Dream is usually a very realistic, upsetting dream . They are usually terrible nightmares and their purpose is often simply as a signal that you went to bed in a physically toxic state.

14、 These dreams can result from a number of factors the day before, including:Eating carbohydrates (sugar, white flour), processed or junk food.Eating any foods within 2 hours before going to bed.Ingesting drugs or other substances that stress the body.Encountering environmental toxins (exhaust fumes,

15、 etc.).Being stressedBeing emotionally toxic, such as going to bed angry or hatefulNot getting enough restActivities A particular activity or task in a dream can represent that actual activity in your life (usually something youve done recently or is on your mind for the future).Also, very often, an

16、 activity represents something completely different, but with some similar characteristic. For instance, dreaming that someone steals your keys often means youre feeling like youre losing your self-identity, or that someone or something is crossing your boundariesor youre afraid they will.Dream Cate

17、goriesAnimalsA dream about a particular animal often means that certain qualities of that animal are significant to you right now.Think of what that animal symbolizes to you, and what the standard ideas about the animal are. For example, a mule is usually thought of as stubborn).Notice what the anim

18、al is doing in the dream, and how they are doing it. For example, a dog who is digging a hole may mean that treasure lies in hidden places and youll need to go looking for it.ColoursOften represent moods, feelings, or a sense about the object or situation where the color appears. Colours that stand

19、out in a dream are often very important symbols. For instance, a person wearing all black can mean your subconscious is portraying them as sad or mourning a loss, or as very formal in their manner or styleConditionsThe condition or state of something in a dream can have important meaning, sometimes

20、even more important that the meaning of the object itself. For example, in a dream about a broken leg, the condition of the leg (broken) is the key factor in the dream. The leg is a symbol of moving forward, but the fact that its broken would mean youre feeling unable to move forward.Emotions: Emoti

21、ons in dreams often represent themselves, although the subconscious mind may be exaggerating them in the dream. For instance, if you are feeling angry or happy during a dream, you are likely truly angry or happy about whats happening in the dreamand also about what it represents in real life.An angr

22、y person in a dream who comes up and hits you could represent your feeling that the world is an aggressive or negative place, or a recent real-life event where you experienced someone elses angeror anger in some context that happens to be on your subconscious mind.Insects and BugsA dream about a par

23、ticular insect often means that certain qualities of that insect are significant to you right now. Think of what that insect symbolizes to you, and what the standard ideas about the insect are. For example, ants are usually thought of as industrious and well-organized. Notice what the insect is doin

24、g in the dream, and how they are doing it. For example, a bee that is gathering nectar might represent enjoying the sweeter things in life, whereas an angry bee buzzing around your head may represent a nuisance or threat.Objects An object in a dream often represents the characteristics you attribute

25、 to that object. Meaning, if you dream about your watch that has been stopping a lot lately, your watch may represent your feeling that youre life has felt stopped or interrupted lately.Also, the significance of an object in a dream may not be what it is, but its contexthow it is placed or where it

26、appears. For instance, an object thats out of place or in an unusual place can mean that whatever that object represents in real life feels out of place or off right now. Parts of the BodyA part of the body (knee, elbow, head) often represents one of the main functions of that body part. For example

27、, dreaming that you break your leg can represent trouble moving forward or making progress in your life, since the legs are what enable you to literally move forward when you walk. Dreaming that you cant open your mouth to talk might mean youre feeling unable to express yourself right now. Occasiona

28、lly, dreaming about a particular part of the body can result from actual physical pain or other sensation in that part of your body while youre sleeping. For example, dreaming that your head has swelled up 10 times its normal size could be a result of an actual headache while youre sleeping.PeopleA

29、person in a dream can represent that actual person, or the characteristics you attribute to that person. Meaning, if you dream about your boss who is always in a hurry, your boss may represent himself, or he may represent the idea of hurrying: for example, a feeling like you need to hurry something,

30、 or that you are hurrying too much or need more patience.PlacesPlaces can indicate the setting of a dream, a mood, an event, or many other things. For example, many people dream that they are in a housewhich usually represents the dreamers life or one aspect of their life (home life, work life). A d

31、ream that takes place in a graveyard can indicate a dreary or depressing mood or a feeling of dream or sorrow. Dreaming of a Superbowl stadium can represent an actual game or something that is sporting or game-like.House: Your life, or your family and/or household.Being chased or attacked: Persecution, hostility, aggression, criticism, boundaries being threatened.Falling: Helplessness, loss of security.Flying: Freedom, happiness or joy, positive attitude.Teeth falling out: Physical, mental, or life imbalance.Late: Neglect