Dreamwork: Dream Interpretation
In last week's post we discussed creative triggers that can spark lucidity in dreams. This week I would like to discuss dream interpretation. I will not be listing a dictionary of what all symbols could possibly mean. There are several resources online where you can find these meanings.
Interpreting your dreams is fascinating work and gives an interesting perspective on your subconscious mind. Even if you remember only one thing from your dream last night, look up the symbol meaning. I have listed my two frequented resources for dream meanings at the end of the post. Write the interpretation down in a notebook or your phone. Many people suggest keeping a dream journal, to be honest, I very rarely journal, but I do have a place to write down those really weird dreams before they're forgotten.
When first interpreting your dreams do not over analyze. The number one factor in interpreting a dream is how you felt in the dream, or immediately upon waking. The feeling and atmosphere dictate more clearly how the dream symbols should be interpreted than the symbols themselves. If you dream that you're in the dark, but you are not afraid then this is good indication that this dream is about learning and integrating unknown aspects of yourself, bringing them into awareness for learning and growth. Another could dream that they are in the dark and terribly afraid - same dream symbol - however, they are in denial or have fears about these unknown aspects of themselves. Same dream, different meanings.
For the next week, pick out 1-3 things you remember from your dream and note their interpretation. Include the following information: how you felt in dream/upon waking, what resonates from the dream symbol interpretation, what doesn't resonate from the meaning, how you feel this applies to your waking existence.
If you don't remember any dream symbols, then take note of how you felt, or how you think you felt in the dream. E.g., happy, sad, scared, weird, etc. For further clarification, dream symbols are anything from a person, place, thing, colour, animal, plant, ocean... You name it and there is a dream meaning for it!
Interpreting your dreams is fascinating work and gives an interesting perspective on your subconscious mind. Even if you remember only one thing from your dream last night, look up the symbol meaning. I have listed my two frequented resources for dream meanings at the end of the post. Write the interpretation down in a notebook or your phone. Many people suggest keeping a dream journal, to be honest, I very rarely journal, but I do have a place to write down those really weird dreams before they're forgotten.
When first interpreting your dreams do not over analyze. The number one factor in interpreting a dream is how you felt in the dream, or immediately upon waking. The feeling and atmosphere dictate more clearly how the dream symbols should be interpreted than the symbols themselves. If you dream that you're in the dark, but you are not afraid then this is good indication that this dream is about learning and integrating unknown aspects of yourself, bringing them into awareness for learning and growth. Another could dream that they are in the dark and terribly afraid - same dream symbol - however, they are in denial or have fears about these unknown aspects of themselves. Same dream, different meanings.
For the next week, pick out 1-3 things you remember from your dream and note their interpretation. Include the following information: how you felt in dream/upon waking, what resonates from the dream symbol interpretation, what doesn't resonate from the meaning, how you feel this applies to your waking existence.
If you don't remember any dream symbols, then take note of how you felt, or how you think you felt in the dream. E.g., happy, sad, scared, weird, etc. For further clarification, dream symbols are anything from a person, place, thing, colour, animal, plant, ocean... You name it and there is a dream meaning for it!
Brightest Blessings,
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Dream Interpretation Resources:
-www.dreammoods.com - they also provide a great app, completely free, you can log your dream symbols, they even offer a voice recorder so you don't have to type first thing. Just try and understand your morning ramblings later in the day, hah! :)
-The Complete Dream Dictionary: A Practical Guide to Interpreting Dreams, Pamela Ball, Castle Publishing 2000
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