Symbols
beginning with the letter A
Abandonment
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
You must consider this dream's
varying aspects in order to
interpret it. Your unconscious
may be giving you messages
regarding what needs to be kept
and needs to be let go.
Traditional dream
interpretations say that if you
are the one being abandoned in
your dream, it is a dream of the
contrary and you may experience
reconciliation or recovery from
trouble or illness. Please
remember that the unconscious is
attempting to compensate for an
imbalance in the conscious. For
example if you are overly
attached to someone in daily
life, in the dream state you may
be abandoned by him/her. This is
an attempt by the unconscious to
make you aware of your
dependency.
Abdomen
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Dreaming about any body part is
a way to bring the dreamer's
conscious attention to it. When,
in your dream, you are feeling
pain or discomfort in this area
or any other area of the body,
consider how well that part of
your body is functioning in real
life. Being health-conscious is
a positive thing and both
psychological and physical
factors need to be considered.
At times our unconscious knows
that something is wrong even
before we have any symptoms.
"Old wives' tales" tell us that
this is a dream of the contrary
and that you will have lots of
vigor and good health.
Abortion
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
A woman that had this experience
is most likely to have many
dreams about it. Even though the
dream may be disturbing or
anxiety-provoking, it is a
healing dream. It is possible
that in your dream state you are
working toward acceptance and
are resolving any unconscious
feelings. If a man is having
this dream, it usually means
that he is experiencing guilt
feelings and may be anticipating
failure of some kind. If a woman
who has not had this experience
is having this dream, it may be
a warning about her health or
may indicate that she is feeling
significant anxiety about
current endeavors.
Actor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Sometimes dreaming about a
famous actor or actress may be a
wish-fulfilling dream, or it
could hold important messages
about ourselves. We admire
celebrities and may wish to have
some of their characteristics.
Consider the personality traits
or any other trait that attracts
you to that person. This will
help you figure out why you are
dreaming about him or her. If
you are dreaming that someone is
acting, you may be dreaming
about yourself. The dream could
be pointing out some of the
roles that you play in life.
Among the many roles we play are
parent, spouse, lover, student,
professional, etc.. We behave
somewhat differently in each of
those roles. The actor in your
dreams could be showing you how
well you "play" some of your
roles in life or how others
perceive you.
Adultery
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Many people seem to have dreams
about committing adultery or
about their spouse committing
adultery (cheating or being
cheated on). In this dictionary
there is a definition for
cheating and here I will add a
few more thoughts about this
dream topic. Many dreams come
from the private unconscious and
are a reflection on thoughts,
fears, desires, issues or are a
response to stressful or anxiety
provoking situations. The
details of the dream need to be
considered before attempting an
interpretation. Details such as
who is cheating on whom and what
are the circumstances
surrounding this dream event,
need to be established. At times
people have dreams about
cheating on their spouses as a
response to a long and
monogamous relationship. The
dream may be a compensation for
boredom, monotony or
unhappiness. On the other hand,
the dream could be about you
connecting to deeper parts of
self, which is represented by a
desirable person of the opposite
sex. On rare occasions a person
may suspect, or feel on some
level, that their mate is not
faithful but is not willing to
admit this consciously. Thus, in
the dream state the individual
confronts his fears and from
there may begin to deal with the
situation on a conscious level.
"The dream reveals the reality
which conception lags behind."
Franz Kafka
Aging
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Dreaming about old people or
your own aging may have several
different meanings. An old man
may symbolize wisdom and
forgiveness while an old woman
may represent life and death. In
general, aging may represent the
wisdom that a person acquires
through experience. The dream
may also be giving you a message
in regard to life's lessons.
This may be a good time for you
to apply some of your experience
and knowledge to a current
situation. This dream may also
be a reflection of your concerns
about aging. If you are thinking
about your mortality and do not
welcome maturing and age, the
dream may be bringing out some
of your worries and/or vanities.
Airplane
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
We received an interesting
amount of mail about dreams
containing planes and plane
crashes. It appears that people
often dream about being in a
plane crash, witnessing a crash,
or being bombed or shot at from
planes. Airplanes, like all
other vehicles, symbolize a
portion of your life's journey.
The part of your life which is
represented is usually a memory,
material from your unconscious
mind, or something that is
physically far away from you.
Since we use planes to travel to
places that are far away, the
logical progression of this
interpretation is that the
airplane is symbolic of an
event, individuals, or emotions
that are either in the past,
physically apart from you, or
deep in the unconscious and far
from conscious thought.
Disturbing dreams in which you
are being bombed or where you
see a bloody crash scene may be
trying to bring up issues and
feelings that have been buried
in the unconscious mind (from
the past or the present) but are
still powerful and disturbing to
the dreamer. The more powerful,
vivid, and disturbing this dream
is, the greater the necessity to
interpret and obtain a
satisfactory meaning.
See also:
Car,
Travel.
Alcohol
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Understanding the symbol of
alcohol in your dreams depends
on the relationship you have
with it in daily life. If you
drink regularly, you need to
look at the other details of
your dream more carefully.
However, if you drink rarely or
never, then this dream could
represent a need for you to
escape from your daily stress
and your desire to get quick
relief. The alcohol could be
suggesting a need for healing
and getting in balance. Your
unconscious mind may be
suggesting outrageous things in
hopes that you get the message
to "have fun, dream dreams, and
get out of your own head!"
Please keep in mind that the
purpose of dreams is to raise
our consciousness and to assist
us in having better lives. The
message in the dream about
alcohol is most likely not
encouraging you to drink but it
may represent a need to feel
better or get better.
Alien
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
Occasionally, people will have
dreams about UFO's and aliens.
What these dreams symbolize,
collectively or individually is
difficult to explain and
understand. Meeting and talking
to aliens may suggests that
significant changes are coming
into your life and, at the
moment, things feel strange and
foreign to you. If you dream
that you are the alien, it
suggests that you may feel
detached from some parts of
yourself and from others. You
may be a stranger in your
immediate surroundings, and some
self-evaluation and
familiarization is suggested.
Alligator
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This cold-blooded animal
could hold several different
meanings in your dream. It could
symbolically represent something
from your memory, emotions, or a
current situation or individual
in your life. Some think that
the alligator represents verbal
power used in a destructive way
(angry and hurtful words).
Others believe that it
represents an enemy. Consider
the details in your dream and
your level of fear. This dream
symbol should encourage you to
look at some of your more
"dangerous" emotions, memories,
and experiences. The alligators
in your dreams will begin to
lose the power to frighten you
as your understanding increases.
Carl Jung said that all wild
animals indicate latent affects
(feelings and emotions that we
do not readily deal with). They
are also symbolic of dangers
(hurtful and negative things)
being "swallowed" by the
unconscious.
Ambulance
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
In old dream dictionaries,
dreaming about an ambulance
could be labeled as a dream of
warning. In more modern terms,
your unconscious mind may by
attempting to convey information
that you have been unwilling to
deal with consciously. Pay
attention to your physical body
and see if your health is an
issue. Otherwise, this dream may
be pointing to some urgent
situation in your life. Consider
all of the details in your
dream. Examine your daily life
and make an attempt to see if
there is something that requires
your immediate attention.
Amputation
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This is a frightening dream
which may be due to anxiety and
fear. It suggests feelings of
frustration, anger, and
powerlessness on the part of the
dreamer. This dream may also be
related to a radical removal of
something from one's life. Some
believe that you are trying to
get rid of something that is no
longer desirable or necessary or
that the limb or the part being
amputated has lost its power.
According to New Age thinking,
the right side of the body is
usually associated with the
ability to give emotionally,
psychologically and physically
to yourself and others, while
the left is linked with the
ability to receive. Carl Jung
said that the left side
represents the unconscious while
right indicates the conscious.
Amusement Park
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This dream may be pointing
to one of your perceptions about
life or be symbolic of life
itself. You may see some parts
of your life as lively,
interesting, adventurous and
entertaining. On the other hand,
depending on the details of the
dream you may see yourself as
being on a wild ride, where
nothing is terribly serious and
life is a perpetual "roller
coaster ride." If you have been
dealing with a significant
amount of stress in your daily
life or have been overworked,
this dream may be a form of
compensation. The dream's
message may be to encourage you
to find time for fun and
relaxation as well as to remind
you that life is full of ups and
downs and that a light-hearted
attitude may be a refreshing
change.
Anchor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Dream interpretation is very
personal and each dream speaks
to you in the most intimate way.
The anchor symbol could have
varying meaning depending on
what is going on in your life.
It may be saying "Stay put!" or
"This is a good place to lay
down your anchor." Dreams
involving anchors are hints from
your unconscious and may suggest
a need to reflect and economize.
Angels
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
In the past ten years there has
been a renewed appreciation and
interest in angels. They
represent goodness, protection,
and the heavenly realm. As a
dream symbol they may attempt to
focus the dreamer's attention on
his own divine qualities and the
supportive and loving aspects of
life. Some say that dreaming
about angels is a symbol of good
luck, while others believe that
you will see an angel in your
dream around the time when there
is a birth or death in your
family, or in your close circle
of friends. Angels are mystical
and spiritual symbols;
traditionally they have been the
messengers of God. The
interpretation of your dream
angel depends on your own views.
Generally, the message coming up
from your unconscious may be of
important magnitude, so record
your dream and think about all
of its details and implications.
Anger
dream
interpretation
meaning of dream
This may be a carry-over from
your daily life. In our dreams
we can experience and express
such feelings safely. Feeling
great anger in your dream may be
disturbing but pay attention to
it and attempt to deal with all
of your emotions in a more
appropriate and productive
manner.
Animals
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Carl Jung said that all wild
animals indicate latent affects
(feelings and emotions that we
do not readily deal with). They
are also symbolic of dangers
(hurtful and negative things)
being "swallowed" by the
unconscious. The interpretation
of the animal in your dream
depends on your relationship
with it in daily life. Animals
represent the qualities in our
character or specific aspects of
our personalities. They could
symbolize our more intuitive and
instinctive parts, or they could
serve as messengers for the
unconscious. Please look up each
animal individually by name.
Anxiety
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Experiencing much anxiety in
your dream state may be related
to your current difficulties and
everyday life. Gaps may exist
between the way things are and
the way you would like them to
be. Older interpretation books
suggest that when you dream
about anxiety, the contrary is
true and that your worries will
be lessened. However, always
keep the compensatory nature of
dreams in mind. If you are not
feeling anxiety during the day,
it could be that you are
ignoring it and that it will
appear in your dream. Therefore,
look at the details of your
dream and attempt to identify
the anxiety-provoking situations
in your daily life.
Apology
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This dream always has something
to say about our relationships,
the relationship that we have
with ourselves and/or with
others. Apologies are associated
with forgiveness and honesty.
Thus, consider the details of
your dream and consider whether
an apology is necessary in order
for you to move forward in a
particular relationship or with
an area of your personal life.
Apple
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
This simple and basic fruit
is a powerful symbol in
religious writings, literature
and in dreams. It fundamentally
represents knowledge and the
freedom that is associated with
it. With knowledge and freedom
we are in a position to make
positive or negative choices.
The apple should be interpreted
with the consideration of all
the other details in the dream.
Is the apple a symbol of
positive movement and spiritual
and emotional liberation, or is
it a symbol of runaway passions
and the resulting negativity?
Are you giving into temptation
and making hurtful choices or
are being wise and enjoying the
fullness of life?
Aquarium
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Water in all forms is a very
meaningful symbol. It may
represent emotions, the
unconscious, sexuality, and, at
times, life itself. Before
interpreting this symbol first
consider the other details in
the dream and the overall
quality of the dream experience.
The aquarium could represent a
portion of your life or a "slice
of life." Aquariums are
generally balanced and fully
contained ecosystems. People
enjoy aquariums because they
find them soothing and relaxing.
Thus, this dream's message may
be a call for contemplation and
relaxation. It may represent
life in a small setting as a
compensation to the stress and,
at times, overwhelming
complexity of daily experiences.
See also:
Water,
Ocean,
and
River
Armor
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Armor could represent your
defense mechanisms, those things
that you use to protect yourself
from self and/or others (e.g.
denial and repression). Physical
barriers may keep others away,
as will your more negative
behaviors and attitudes. On a
more spiritual note, some
believe that dreaming about
armor may be a good sign which
represents a shield of
protection from difficulties and
temptation.
Arrow
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
The interpretation of this
dream symbol may vary depending
if the arrow was a tool or a
weapon, or a sign pointing
direction. Dreaming about an
actual arrow may have a range of
meaning that includes swiftness,
powerful and speedy intuition,
mental alertness, precession,
illuminating thoughts, and, last
but not least, it could be a
phallic symbol. To interpret the
dream, consider its setting,
context and emotional tone.
Then, attempt to connect and
apply the suggested symbolism to
your current situation or state
of mind.
Attack
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Research shows that the
content of most dreams is more
frequently unpleasant than
pleasant. Most people have
experienced violent dreams or
dreams in which they are being
attacked. To understand your
dream consider all of its
details and think about whether
you are the attacker or the
attackee. If you are being
attacked, then maybe you are
feeling somewhat vulnerable in
some area of your daily life. If
you are doing the attacking, it
may be that you are releasing
some of your frustrations and
anger while expressing negative
feelings in such ways that you
are unable to do in daily life.
Attic
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
Any part of a house usually
represents a part of yourself
(dreamer = house). The attic is
the last thing built. Consider
the details of the dream and try
to figure out what your
unconscious is trying to tell
you. Some believe that the attic
symbolizes the higher self, or
best self (i.e. the self that is
in contact with the eternal).
Others think that the attic
symbolizes the sum total of your
life's work or it may predict
how well you will do in old age.
If the attic is full of "neat"
stuff, it may imply that you are
accomplishing wonderful things
and are living up to your
potential in this lifetime.
Avalanche
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
The material which makes up the
avalanche is snow, and snow is
frozen water. Water symbolizes
your emotions, the unconscious,
and, at times, life itself.
Therefore, this dream is about
rapidly and violently descending
emotions and thoughts. Emotions
which may have been repressed
have finally been unlocked and
may be overwhelming you. You may
have this dream during
emotionally turbulent times of
your life, or in your dreams you
may be remembering and reliving
some difficult emotional
experiences. Old dream
interpretation books say that
burial in an avalanche may
result in good luck in the near
future. Therefore, they think
that it is a dream of the
contrary.
Ax
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
An ax is generally associated
with destruction. We use it to
break things up, and in popular
horror movies it is used to kill
people. The ax can also be used
to carve and create art,
furniture or other tools. If
your dream was violent, then you
may be experiencing frustration,
anger and hostility. If there
was no violence in your dream,
then the ax may be positively
interpreted as a symbol of
productivity and creativity.
Either way, an ax is a powerful
tool, and as a dream symbol it
may be saying something about
your personal power and its
expression.
