A lot of us associate symbolism with the visual arts, literature, religion, or social/political causes, but we actually encounter symbols everywhere especially in our dreams which is more personal, but the question is…What does it mean?

Our subconscious selves also speak to us in symbols while we sleep, and understanding some of the more common dream symbols, or themes, can help us interpret what our “observers on the sidelines” are trying to communicate to us. Sometimes these messages are nothing more than a worry that we are unaware is niggling away in a dark corner of our minds.

At other times, our dreams bring us much needed awareness or information that we might not have noticed when our minds are busy with their daily work. And still other times, the messages embedded in our dreams are prophetic, alerting us to events yet to come.

Though dream styles differ from individual to individual, there are a number of widely accepted translations of the frequent dream symbols and themes we often encounter. Here, then, are some definitions to help you understand what your sleeping mind is trying to tell you.

• Water

Water is associated with our emotional selves. When dreaming about water, it is important to notice the type of water (lake, river, small brook or huge ocean), as well as its temperament (calm, gentle waves, slightly choppy or raging waves). Are you looking at the water or are you actually in it? Is the water clean, clear and sparkling, or is it murky, silty, brackish or dirty? How deep is the water?

All of these qualities are important to the messages our minds are trying to share. A smaller body of water like a pond or lake would indicate that we are keeping our emotions contained within boundaries. A moving brook or river suggests that we are allowing our emotions to flow. An ocean or sea tells us that our emotions are unbounded. The water’s temperament gives us an assessment of our own emotional states: Are we calm and happy? Do we have a few worries? Or are we facing an emotional storm?

Our proximity to the water also gives us clues about what is going on emotionally. If we are actually in the water, then it is likely that we are allowing ourselves to experience our emotions, while standing outside of the water could signify that we are simply observing our feelings rather than feeling them. If we are in the water and are at risk of drowning, then there is a good chance that we are feeling completely overwhelmed and need to find an emotional life boat.

• Nudity

Being naked in front of a crowd is another common scenario in dreamworld. In this type of dream scenario, it’s important to note if we felt comfortable or not. If we’re comfortable it signifies that we are “at home in our own skin, “and comfortable showing our true selves without the protective covering of clothing. If we are embarrassed or ashamed by our nakedness in the dream, it could indicate that we feel exposed, defenseless or unprepared.

• Teeth

When people dream about teeth, the theme usually involves losing or breaking teeth. For many, the attractiveness or health of their teeth is crucial to their sense of physical beauty or self-esteem, so losing or breaking teeth would seem to indicate that the dreamer was feeling less than beautiful/handsome, but the symbolism of teeth goes much deeper than that.

Teeth can also indicate major life changes and the loss of a tooth can have positive or negative connotations, depending on the situation. Was the tooth loose before it fell out? If so, it is likely that this change has been developing for some time. If it fell out suddenly, the change was probably unexpected and, if knocked or pulled out, can represent a radical change that we are unable to make on our own and for which we need assistance. Like change (expected or unexpected), the loss of teeth in a dream is not necessarily a negative thing, so it is important to identify our emotional state during the dream.

• Being Chased

Being chased is one of the most terrifying dream themes for many people and generally signifies that we are feeling overwhelmed by a situation from which we feel powerless to escape. But we need to keep in mind that this is occurring in our minds, and we are not powerless in the waking world. When waking from these dreams, we may feel very anxious or agitated and taking a few deep, slow, deliberate breaths will help put us back into our bodies and leave the unpleasant emotions behind.

• Flying

Finally, we have my favorite dream scenario—where I am soaring joyfully, unaided by wings or a plane, over a beautiful landscape. Flying represents freedom, liberation and being in control of ourselves and our lives. If we are flying without interference, the feeling is usually exhilarating and instills a sense of well-being. If there are obstacles to our flight (such as telephone lines), then we need to assess our goals and, perhaps, formulate a new plan.

Feeling fearful while we are flying often indicates a fear of success or transcending our limitations. Occasionally, we might dream of someone trying to prevent us from soaring. In these instances, our dreaming mind is sending a clear message and we need to objectively look at how or why this person is attempting to restrict us.

Esteemed psychologist Carl Jung felt that that the dream world is an insight into the soul.  He felt that in sleep, one expresses their true ideas without interruption from their conscious self.

Dreams allow us a chance to look within ourselves and gain an understanding of the psychological changes we have gone through while we are awake.  Thus, our dreams give us coded messages.

You can gain a lot of insight into your psyche by interpreting your dreams.  Keeping a dream journal is definitely an excellent way to begin. Keep your journal next to your bed so that you may record your dreams before you forget them.   You can also try setting an intention before you go to sleep.   You may also sleep better by not eating heavily before bed.

Here are a dozen of the most common symbols found in the dreams and their meanings. Please note that only you can truly understand and interpret they symbols in your own dreams:

1. Being chased

A memorable dream is image is the feeling of being chased. We remember feeling anxious and fearful.  The meaning in this kind of dream lies in what you’re running from.  Whatever it is, it symbolizes something you need to pay attention to in your waking life.

2. The people in your dreams.

The characters in our dreams can be representations of the different facets of ourselves. These people can give us an idea of which of our characteristics need help. If you remember something very specific about a person, this is definitely a sign of something you need to address.

3. Dreaming of a house

It is said that the mind is made up of several different layers of consciousness. When you encounter a house in your dream, it can be seen as representative of the mind.  The different rooms and floors of the house are the various areas of the dreamer’s mind.  It is up to the dreamer to interpret the context of those rooms.

4. Dreaming of food.

When we dream of food it means our minds hungering for something, knowledge. Dreaming about food means that you are due for some new information and insights.

5. Dreaming about school or learning

If you dream that you are in a class or if you dream you are taking a test, it can be interpreted as your need to learn something from an experience, past or present. Take the time to see what needs further examination.

6. Dreaming about nudity

If you or someone else appears unclothed in your dream, it signifies that some aspect or emotion is being presented honestly and without pretense.

7.Dreaming of sex

If you dream about a sexual encounter, it can represent the unity of subconscious wants and emotions with conscious awareness.  It can also mean that you want to create a new relationship with someone.

8. Dreaming of cars or other vehicles

If you dream about transportation, it is simply a way to focus on the experiences happening in our waking life.  It also signifies the control we think we have over what we are doing.  The size and mode of transportation are all significant.

9. Dreaming about a baby

If you encounter a baby in your dream, it means that you are fostering a new idea or development and that you will have new growth in your life.

10. Dreaming of death

If you dream about death, it signifies the moving from one major part of your life to another.  This dream shouldn’t scare you; death doesn’t actually mean death. It is just a sign that a transition is happening.

11. Dreaming of animals

Encountering animals in your dream is chance for you to take a look at your habits.  It can help you get some insight into your daily patterns.

12. Dreaming of falling.

If you dream of falling, it means that you are in the process of waking up.  Most of the time, you won’t actually finish the fall.  The fall itself can signify that you feel that part of your life is out of control.

Online Dream Interpretations from PsychicOz

A powerful dream symbol is water. it is also one of the most common. The meaning of your dream depends on the body of water you had in your dreams. Water is all around us in our daily lives and essential to life. Since water is mysterious, dangerous, and destructive, you should take care when it is seen. The world of water is foreign to us because it is world, we cannot live in. Water can be nurturing but it can all be destructive.

Generally speaking, water tends to represent the unconscious, a powerful and large part of who we are that we are not aware of and do not recognize as “us.” Water is often associated with emotions and the expression of emotions. Emotions are often unconscious for us, and we express emotions through tears.

Water can symbolize motherhood because water is the source of all life. Water can also relate to spirituality and spiritual/religious beliefs.

When interpreting water in your dreams consider the following: 

• The cleanliness of the water: is the water clean and pure or is it polluted?
• The depth of water: is the water shallow or deep?
• The quality of water: is the water clear, cloudy, or dark?
• The motion of the water: is the water still? Rough? Flowing smoothly? Choppy? Is it peaceful or threatening?

The quantity of water: is the amount of water appropriate to the setting? Is there a drought or lack of water? Is there too much water flooding the dream?

• Oceans and large bodies of water can represent the state of your emotions and limitlessness of the unconscious and spirit. Oceans are often associated with tranquility, meditation, and retreat.

This symbol can have both negative and positive meanings. On one hand, the ocean may represent something larger than ourselves that we respect, are in awe of, or appreciate, something we go with the flow with as we sail through our life’s journey.

On the other hand, oceans can be overwhelming and rough. We are no match for the ocean and are unable to control it. Your movement in the dreams can help interpret them.

Because roads are similar to rivers, they often represent your life’s journey and your emotional, psychological, and spiritual state that is either supporting your journey or hindering your progress.

What direction are you moving in your dream? Is it a positive or negative movement. Raging or muddy rivers often reflect emotional turmoil. Clear and calm rivers often reflect inner peace, balance, and harmony.

A person who is not over-controlling or under-controlling, and positive feelings of joy and happiness in general can be reflected by clear and calm water. Crossing a river may represent overcoming an obstacle or moving from one stage to another.

• Dreaming of Waterfalls often relate to a great release of emotion, rejuvenation, and renewal of spirit. Waterfalls can also have sexual connotations for people.

If the waterfall was negative, it could relate to feelings of overwhelm (if the dreamer was at the bottom of the waterfall for instance) or fears of “taking the plunge” or falling/losing control (if the dreamer was falling off of a waterfall).

• Pools often relate to relaxation and enjoyment associated with summer, spending time with family or friends, and vacation.

Pools can often have deeper meanings. Since they are manmade, they can represent the compartment we have built to hold our emotions. Seeing a pool may represent your need to get in touch with and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of these feelings.

An empty pool may represent feeling numb, drained, and without emotions. Although not always, many individuals with substance abuse issues report dreaming of empty pools. Perhaps escaping emotions and coming down from a high leave the dreamer feeling empty and void of all emotion.

• Ponds are often associated with tranquility, quiet time, the need to sit quietly with oneself and reflect, and being emotionally calm in general.

Although pools contain emotion since there is no outlet, they are natural bodies of water and often represent the quiet, tucked-away emotions and unconscious self that has been present all along but not yet fully explored.

Ponds typically contain a lot of life. It may be beneficial to explore what is contained in the pond. Are these plants or animals natural to the pond? Are these plants or animals thriving or dying? The qualities of the life surrounding the pond may give you further insight into your current emotional state.

A faucet often represents the dreamer’s ability to control the expression of his/her feelings. If you dreamed of a faucet, do you find you are able to turn your emotions on and off easily? Dreaming of a faucet could mean you cannot control could mean you are attempting to over-control your emotions and are feeling overwhelmed. Your feelings cannot be completely contained and will gush through whatever barriers you have put up.

Dreaming of water that is too hot could relate to “hot” emotions beyond your control such as anger or passion. Dreaming of water that is too cold could relate to “cold” emotions such as depression, sadness, and difficulty being in touch with your emotions.

A leaky faucet could relate to an indicator that something within you needs some maintenance or attention. It could mean your regulation of your emotions is not in is best shape and you need to review where you are putting your energy. If you are focused on the drain, perhaps you are feeling drained by your own decisions or by others.

• Dreaming of Bathing often relates to self-renewal, cleansing, and shedding the past burdens, stress, and emotional residue from a situation.

Seeing a bathtub or shower in a dream may indicate the need to relax, take a break, and take care of emotional and/or spiritual concerns. Bubble baths may indicate a need to pamper yourself and find time to relax.

If you associate bubble baths with your youth, the dream may relate to a need to honor your inner child and make time for the little things that make you happy and carefree. If you are a movie buff, a dream of rain may relate to a turning point in your life since it often rains during movies at a significant turning point.

• Rain dreams can be negative as well as positive. Although it could be a symbol of depression, sadness, and shedding tears, it could also relate to grace from God (or a higher power) and forgiveness.

If the dreamer gets wet, it could be a symbol of cleansing and becoming more in touch with a greater purpose and emotions/spiritual thoughts that were always there waiting to be discovered or rediscovered.

• Lakes are similar to ponds in that they are natural (usually) and can be a place of peace of mind but may also reveal the dreamer’s lack of an emotional outlet. Lakes are larger than ponds and tend not to carry a meaning of solitude the way a pond does.

As with all water dreams, the quality of the water and the overall context of the scene is important. A lake may represent the emotional state of the dreamer. Turbulent water tends to mean emotional turmoil.

As with all symbols, lakes can refer to something very personal to the dreamer. It is worthwhile to explore your experience with lakes. Perhaps this was a place you would vacation with family when you were younger for instance. In this case, the lake could represent fond childhood memories or a retreat to the security of the past.

• Streams can represent the flow of emotions for many dreamers. Streams can also represent new and inspiring thoughts or ideas. A stream may indicate to a dreamer that thoughts are spontaneous, free flowing, and not over-thought.

Since streams are smaller than rivers, they may give a gentle, slow feel to the dream. In most dreams, the stream ends up relating to a little hint or a spark of something significant that can grow and develop over time for the dreamer.

• Floods can be damaging. In dreams, they tend to relate to emotional pain, devastation, and feelings of overwhelm.

Floods can have many different characteristics within a dream. It is important to explore if this was a biblical-type flood (destroying your world and starting over), a slow flood, or a threat of a flood.

Threats of devastation that do not actually materialize in the dream relate to excess worry, fears and negative thinking. This aspect of a dream may be most helpful to the dreamer because what needs to be addressed (negative thinking patterns) is in the dreamer’s control.

Some dream dictionaries will tell you a flood relates to pent up sexual desires. This is a narrow interpretation of this significant symbol since sexual feelings are just one of the many feelings that may overwhelm, and we may repress or experience in a rush or in which we may feel swept away. In general, feelings need to be expressed and acknowledged in some way. When they are ignored or repressed, tension builds up. Eventually, the feelings overwhelm and flood, forcing the person to express them one way or another.

This inner dynamic and struggle between over-controlling and being controlled by the emotions is not a healthy one. Emotional well-being is achieved when we find a balance in which we regulate emotions steadily instead of blocking them or being overtaken by them. Floods tend to tell us we lack harmony between our mind, emotions, body, and spirit.

• Puddles often represent the emotions we have overlooked. They can be minor although they may develop into something bigger the dreamer will need to address down the road. The location of the dreams may be significant to the meaning. For example, dreaming of walking down a path and encountering a puddle so large you would need to either turn around or walk through may indicate that in order to proceed forward–the dreamer will need to process the emotions
• Dreams of Waves and Tsunamis

As with most symbols, waves can have both negative and positive meanings.

Riding a wave is a positive symbol of effectively managing emotions and difficult challenges in life. This often represents the dreamer’s ability to go with the flow at times and act decisively and deliberately to work with circumstances at hand. This type of flexibility allows the dreamer to surpass obstacles and achieve goals.

Creating a wave demonstrates the dreamer’s ability to control emotions, thoughts, and behavior and use creativity and their own personal power/choices to shape the circumstances around them. Tidal waves tsunamis and other disasters tend to relate to emotions that are sweeping away and threatening the dreamer.

These emotions may relate to a real situation that is troubling and threatening the individual (financial troubles for example) or the dreamer’s perception of their place in life and negative anticipation of future events. When emotions and past issues are repressed and avoided, they push back until they are acknowledged by the dreamer. Problems often grow and become overwhelming when ignored for too long.

Emotions represented within floods and waves are often layered. The wave may have begun with negative and dark emotions that were compounded with the dreamer’s feelings about their feelings and the expression of these feelings. This type of dream may indicate to the dreamer a need to address the anxiety and fears associated with addressing the deeper emotions that have been avoided over time.

Since aquifers are an underground layer of water, they often relate to the unconscious and unconscious emotions. Although not visible, these unconscious aspects of self are present and may influence the emotional terrain of the dreamer. Dreams of aquifers can be very positive. Since aquifers are often the source of water levels within other bodies of water, the dreamer may be exploring the core issue or underlying cause of emotional distress.

• Dams are a rather direct symbol indicating the dreamer is repressing emotions that need to be expressed. This is not natural and cannot be sustained. If it continues over time, the dam eventually will burst because the repression, avoidance, and compartmentalizing of emotions is not an effective way to manage emotions. This method of emotional regulation often backfires for the dreamer.

Do you feel like you are being “hosed” in a situation? Hoses and sprinklers can relate to how the dreamer is directing emotion. Where is the dreamer directing his or her emotions? Is it appropriate or displaced? Tears in general relate to positive and healthy expressions of emotion that have allowed the dreamer to grow from a psychological and spiritual standpoint. Depending upon the context, tears can also indicate pain, compassion, and healing. The symbol of a teardrop may relate to the wisdom the dreamer has gained through a tough and emotionally-challenging experience.

• Sweat in Dreams

Sweat can relate to the need for hard work in order to achieve one’s goals. It can also indicate to the dreamer the need to cool down. Sweat may relate to specific emotions such as anxiety, nervousness, and frantic worry.

• Dreams of Sewage

This dream often represents the lowest of the low emotions. Sewage can relate to the emotions that have been discarded and disowned because the dreamer perceived them as vile and shameful. Sewage can also relate to the dreamer having low self-esteem and not valuing their life, their emotions, and/or their spirit.

Sewage can show the dreamer that unattended and unexpressed emotions are festering inside and becoming toxic. These are the things you have to consider in order to correctly interpret your water dream.

We don’t know a lot about what happens when we are asleep. There have been sleep studies that tell us that the brain goes through many changes while we rest, but that seems to just scratch the surface.

It has been thought that we sort through our ideas and information while we sleep.  There are studies that support the concepts that are brains process the daily input while at rest. What remains after the brain sorts through everything is part of our being

One little known fact is that we dream throughout the night.

All night? Really?

Many people have heard that dreams only exist when they accompany REM sleep.   That is not true. We dream constantly, we are just more aware of them when we have REM sleep. As our sleep progresses, the length of our REM sleep grows, thus most of our dreams happen during the last third of our rest.

Do animals dream?

The only way we can speculate on whether or not animals dream is by detecting REM in them. If a creature does not display REM, the chances are good that they do not dream.

It’s alarming.

When your morning alarm rings it is a sharp disruption, not just because you have to get out of your nice warm bed and face the cold cruel world, but because you were floating a sweet dream. If you want to remember your dreams, try waking up slowly and see if you can recapture the thread of thought.

No action fault

Those who can easily remember their dreams show different patterns of brain activity. There is just something in the way their temporo-parietal lobe processes information.  These people also demonstrate this activity when they are awake. These people also react to outside stimuli as if they were awake.

A common occurrence when people dream is being angry at someone who harmed you within the dream itself.  This is normal because we register the experience in our body as well as the brain. This feeling stays with us after we wake.

Time tells

While it seems as if our dreams are fleeting, the actually can go on for as long as an hour.  When we fall asleep, we may only dream for a moment or two. As we continue to sleep, the dream cycle lengthens.

Not what they appear to be

While bad dreams can scare us, they are not often caused by actual fear.

There are other emotions involved. Bad dreams can come from a fear of failure and other stressors. Men tend to have bad dreams about aggressions while women’s dreams are about conflict in a relationship.

Next to death experience

Another myth about dreams is that if you die in your dream, you won’t ever wake up.  Or if you fall in your dream, you will die if you ever touch ground. There is no truth to this. Our consciousness is not directly linked to our physical self. So, if you dream about death, do your best to remember it!

Have you ever had a dream where a random or maybe not so random baby appears? Whether you have children or not, babies can appear in your dreams from time to time. Having an appearance of a baby in your dreams can prove to be stressful not only in the dream but perhaps even longer after you wake up. Why did this baby appear in your dreams? Who is the baby? Where did it come from? And why is a baby showing up in the most random of places within your dream?

Not to worry, having the so called “baby dream” is common and comparable in frequency to its counterpart…the pregnancy dream. But having a baby pop up randomly in your dreams can definitely prove to be a bit unnerving since it can mean quite a lot of different things. On the positive side, a baby in your dreams can represent innocence or purity.

And on the more negative side, it can signify emotional regression, fear, and anxiety. So, how can you figure out what exactly a baby in your dream is representing? Let’s take a look at the different possibilities that will hopefully help you decipher that baby dream and put your mind at ease.

Seeing a Baby

It’s not uncommon to see a baby in your dream. And it can seem to happen at the most random times in the dream…almost like the baby just pops up out of nowhere. Usually when a baby just randomly appears within your dream, it can signify warmth, innocence, and new beginnings. It could also mean that it would be beneficial for you to get back in touch with that innocent side of yourself…to slow things down and take care of yourself.

Seeing a Crying Baby

If you experience a crying baby in your dream, it could mean a few different things from seeing just a random, non-crying baby popping up. A crying baby symbolizes the need to be nurtured and paid attention to. It could also be your subconscious telling you that you have unfulfilled goals and potentials that you may be ignoring, and so your mind is crying out to you to get you to pay attention much like a crying baby does.

Holding a Baby

When the baby appeared in your dream, were you the one holding it? If so, holding a baby in your dream could signify that you’re reminiscing about a time when you felt needed and were depended upon, just like a baby depends on someone to hold them and give them comfort. Holding a baby in a dream could mean that there was a time when you were caring for perhaps and actual child or someone else dear to you and it made you feel good, signifying that you might have a desire to feel that way once again in the present.

Finding a Baby

While finding a baby in your dream may feel like a complicated issue while your dreaming, it’s meaning is actually a bit less complicated. If you happen upon a baby…maybe find one abandoned on the steps of a church…in your dream, it means that you’re ready to accept newly found talents and potential. These things need to be nursed and cared for so they can grow into successful talents and potential…just like a baby needs to be nursed and cared for.

Forgetting a Baby

If you’ve ever had that dream where you feel like you’re forgetting something, but just quite figure out what it is…only to figure out you forgot your baby, don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you forgot something in real life…at least not physically. Dreaming about forgetting a baby can mean that there may be something in your life that you’ve placed aside and you are on the verge of rediscovering it. Then there’s also dreaming that you forgot you had a baby. This can signify that you’re trying to hide vulnerabilities and weaknesses so you can forget about them.

Seeing a baby in your dreams can mean a lot of different things. So, the next time one appears, don’t forget to pay attention to the details so you can figure out what that unexpected visitor paying your dreams a visit could mean.

It is common to see animals in our dreams. What’s even more interesting, is that snakes are a common animal to see, even if you don’t have one as a pet. Snakes have a bad rap, but is it warranted?

Most people have a somewhat justified fear of snakes. They can kill much larger creatures, including humans, with venomous bites and strong squeezes. It’s no wonder that we usually assume snakes in dreams symbolize something negative or dangerous. But snakes are actually very docile creatures when left alone and unprovoked, so there’s really no need to assume the worst.

Snakes as a Symbol

Snakes symbolize life, death, and the transition in between. This is why they often appear in dreams to people who have recently or are about to experience a change in their life or that of someone around them. Snakes also represent transformations because they shed their skin as they grow. If you’ve been feeling emotionally conflicted lately, it could manifest in your dreams as a snake.

In general, snakes are believed to represent our psychic awareness and intuition. They may simply be your spirit guide ready to take you on a mental journey. Remember, snakes are part of mythological symbols, and they represent a lot of things. They can even represent growth because of them gaining and losing their skins.

When Snakes are Bad

As we’ve said, snakes really aren’t such a bad omen as pop culture would have you believe. But there are times when snakes are not a positive visitor. If the snakes in your dream are aggressive or actively attacking you, take it as a warning sign.

You may be about to find yourself in a challenging situation. Like snake’s venom, it may make you feel out of control or paralyzed. Don’t let this new situation get the best of you. You can regain control if you keep a level head and assert yourself. And thank the snakes in your dreams for the heads up.

Have you ever dreamed about something only to have it later happen? Maybe you dream about a phone call with someone and a few days later the person called you and the conversation took place much like it did in the dream.

Some people dream about disasters weather it’s natural or manmade such as plane crashes before they happen. psychic dreams are those that seem to predict the future. While it can be exciting for many people to have psychic dreams, it can be terrifying for a lot of people.

Steps to Prevent Psychic Dreams

Unfortunately, there is not a prescription to prevent your psychic dreams, however you can follow simple and easy steps to control it.

1. Get a Deep Sleep

Stick to a bedtime schedule and sleeping daily routine, where you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. The deep sleep you will get the fewer dreams you will have. Dreams occur in lighter sleep stages. So, the deeper sleep you have, the fewer dreams you get.

1. Avoid drinking alcohol before you go to bed and also stay away from having dinner late
2. Exercise every day for about 20-30 minutes every day
3. Read a book and take a warm bath before you go to sleep every night.
4. Consider replacing your pillows if you have had them for a long time now
5. Don’t nap during the day

2. Stay Away from Stress

It’s a mother of fact that stress causes psychic dreams. So, try to limit the pressure on yourself. May be it’s time to reduce your work load or address a relationship issues and ask for help if needed.

3. Find a Therapy for Sleeping Problems

If you tried all things above and you still have psychic dreams, then you may just need to consider a therapy for your sleep problems. Consult your therapist to write you a prescription will help you sleep well.

4. Meditation

Meditation is a good technique to sooth your soul and mind and it will reveal the cause of your dreams and keep the dreams away.

Control Your Dreams

Learn how to Lucid dream. Lucid dreaming is to be able to know you’re dreaming while you’re dreaming. A lucid dreamer is able to go to sleep at night and wake up within your dream. Once you learned how to lucid, you can explore and even change elements of the dream.

Your Dreams Don’t Cause Bad Things to Happen

Stop thinking of your dreams as a causes of bad things to happen. Instead, think of your dream as a warning to prevent something happen or as a prediction for something that will happen in the future.

Not All Psychic Dreams are Bad

People don’t like psychic dreams, because they think of it as bad dreams and nightmares. But not all psychic dreams are bad, some psychic dreams are very beautiful like dreaming of something good will happen in the future. For example, dreaming of having a baby or owing a new house.

Don’t Stop Psychic Dreaming

Instead of focusing on preventing psychic dreams, allow them to come. It’s your choice to tap into information they are giving you or simply let them go.

Some people believe the old wives’ tale that if you dream about your ex, they must have been thinking about you. But, of course, this isn’t usually the case, and even if it were, it would be very hard to prove. So, what’s the true symbolism and meaning behind dreaming about your ex?

First, you need to know that this is a fairly common dream subject. It can happen whether you’re in a relationship currently, recently experienced a breakup, or just started a new relationship. So basically, it can happen to anyone, at any time.

Unresolved Feelings

These dreams may indicate unresolved feelings towards this person. It’s not uncommon to dream about your ex if your split from them was particularly bad, or traumatic to you. Sometimes, a relationship ends with things left unsaid, and you may end up harboring a lot of unresolved feelings as a result. Dreaming about your ex, in this instance, may be your mind’s way of gaining some much-needed closure, and it can be a very therapeutic experience.

It’s also not uncommon to dream of your ex after breaking up with someone else, your subconscious mind drawing parallels between the two events. You may even dream of an ex after a fight or rough patch with your current partner, fearing the end of your current relationship.

It’s important that you understand that dreaming of your ex doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re still in love with them, or even that you want to be in a relationship with them. It can be your mind’s way of wandering to good, happy memories of this person. Sometimes your mind takes these thoughts and runs with them, idealizing them or even fantasizing about them.

In a Committed Relationship

There are two different scenarios and meanings if you dream about an ex while you’re in a committed relationship with someone else. If your relationship is happy and healthy, yet you still dream about your ex, it could actually be happening because you’re happy. Feeling happy and secure can make you feel comfortable enough to deal with unresolved negative feelings from your past relationship and move on.

If you are having dreams about your ex while you’re currently in an unsatisfying relationship, this may be your mind’s way of getting you to think about leaving. You could be seeing similarities between the end of your last relationship and this one. Your brain may also be showing you positive actions of your ex that your current partner hasn’t been doing, or you may be thinking “Well, my ex didn’t treat me this way…”

If you’re in a new relationship and you dream about your ex, this is your mind comparing the two. You’re still learning about this new person, and your brain is comparing their positive and negative traits against those of your ex. It’s also not uncommon to dream of your ex for a while after you get in a new relationship. It might just mean that you really cared about them, and that thinking or dreaming about them is still automatic to you. Sometimes it requires time and healing for the thoughts and dreams to dissipate.

Events in Your Current Life

Often, in dreams, dreams about an ex symbolize hope for a type of love that you don’t currently experience while you’re awake. You could be dreaming about their desirable actions and traits. You don’t have to be in love with someone or want to be in a relationship with someone to miss some of the things they said or did. And you may wish that someone in your life had these traits or did things for you the way your ex did.

If you’re going through a particularly stressful period in your life, your dreams could be trying to show you a happier time in your life. This happy time period may be represented by your ex, even if you weren’t happy with them at the time. This is partially because one of the things you remember about the time period is your past relationship with your ex.

Interpreting the symbolism behind dreaming of your first love isn’t hard. You’re probably missing the feeling of being romantic without having adult responsibilities, or simply wishing that your life was more carefree with less responsibilities. This dream may be telling you to try to recapture some of your freedom and your youth.

Dreaming about an ex could symbolize the return of a bad habit or a problem. This could be something you do in relationships that you feel is destructive or unhealthy. It could also be something like being too lax with your health and fitness routine, smoking, drinking, or any number of other bad habits.

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It’s not always the case, but you may actually both love and miss your ex. This can be especially true of dreams where the two of you reconcile. These dreams could be a way for your mind to play out what you truly want. People often dream of marrying an ex or getting engaged to them. This could be because it’s how you felt about the person and what you genuinely wanted while you were with them. But it could also mean that it’s still what you want.

No matter what your current relationship status is, if you’re dreaming about your ex, the best way to interpret the meaning behind these dreams is to analyze them. Other than your ex being there, what happened during the dream? Was anyone else there? How did your ex-act in the dream? How did the dream end? By asking those questions and looking at what’s going on in your own life, you’ll have a greater understanding of the symbolism and meaning behind dreaming about your ex.

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There’s a very good chance you’ve experienced a nightmare at least once in your life. If you’re unlucky, you’ll have them fairly regularly… or even every night. Once you become aware that dreams are manifestations of your subconscious—causing suppressed fears to rise up and terrorize you during your sleep, you can see that you can understand them more. There are actually some nightmares that are shared by many people.

As such, these nightmare types in particular have common interpretations that might help you to better understand your anxieties. This will then make it easier for you to address the situation. Here are the ten most common nightmares explained.

The Apocalypse

These are the most straightforward nightmares to understand. If you dream that a tsunami hits your neighborhood, that a tornado rips your city to shreds, or that a deadly meteorite collides with Earth, chances are that you are deeply afraid of something that is just around the corner. (Unless you’re a meteorologist and tomorrow’s your first day on the job, it is unlikely that you are actually dreaming about the weather.)

A redundancy interview or a medical examination might not be the cause of your dreamed disasters; it can be anything from public speaking to a date or a high school reunion. Your anxieties over these liabilities are the areas to focus on if you want to prevent these nightmares from happening again.

Lateness and No-Shows

For those who live high-pressure lifestyles or work in high-tension workplaces, the panic of missing an important event is nothing new. However, nightmares often exaggerate these fears to magnanimous proportions. While this can certainly reflect a fast-paced lifestyle, it could also reflect the general anxiety of falling short on peoples’ expectations. For example, a nightmare where you miss your wedding might indicate that you are dealing with suppressed anxieties of not living up to your partner’s needs.

Dead Visitors

After losing a loved one, you may feel vividly as though you’ve been visited by them in your sleep, or perhaps you relive their passing over and over again. Quite naturally, this reflects your inability to come to terms with the situation; denial, after all, is an essential part of the grieving process.

Sometimes, though, it may be a little more complicated than that. If you are currently suffering from an illness of your own, seeing dead people in your dreams might reflect your fear of death (or at least the concern over your own health). It is more likely that you will have this type of nightmare if you are currently suffering from a terminal illness.

Breakups

It is fairly common to go to sleep believing you have a loving, stable relationship only to dream that your partner is leaving you. Bizarre, right? Unfortunately, though, this is one of the most straightforward nightmares a person can have. You may be experiencing insecurities regarding your own stake in the relationship, such as thinking you are not good enough for your partner or suspecting that you are not putting enough effort into your relationship. Discussing these dreams with your partner in the morning should help to alleviate your fears.

Nude in Public

Forgotten to wear your pants to school? You’re not the only one who’s had that nightmare. As it turns out, this is one of the most common manifestations of social anxiety, which means that you are probably dealing with some issues surrounding low self-esteem. Being publicly naked in your dreams is a clear sign that you have fears of being judged by others—at least subconsciously.

Losing Your Teeth

As with the nightmares of public nudity, oral trauma or teeth loss is another reflection of deeply-rooted anxieties over one’s self-image. Tooth damage is a stereotype of a poor image, so if you dream this is happening to you, there’s a good chance you are deeply concerned about not looking your best, or that other people are judging you for not looking a certain way.

General Body Damage

Tooth loss is one thing, but bodily injuries in general can signify a greater sense of vulnerability. It may be that you feel as though you have weaknesses that are being exposed, translating to the possibility of, say, your co-worker taking advantage of you. Psychologists say that isolating your weaknesses and tackling them head on can help to prevent having this dream again.

Deadly Pursuits

Everyone knows the dream where they are being chased by a deadly predator while moving too slowly to ensure their escape. What your mind is doing in these instances is equating an oppressive figure in your daily life with a cinematic chase sequence. This can be a person who is committing abuse or simply a bully of any kind; the common link is that the ‘deadly predator,’ so to speak, is something you are afraid of confronting face-to-face. Similarly, it may also reflect fears of confrontation in general. Targeting these emotions—or learning to deal with arguments in a better and much healthier way—can alleviate these feelings and prevent your mind form ever experiencing such nightmares again.

Claustrophobia

Most of the people who suffer from nightmares of being trapped are likely to suffer from claustrophobia in their waking life. Nevertheless, there are certain triggers for these types of dreams, and they usually consist of tough things like dead-end relationships, a stale job, or financial difficulties. It can also reflect any anxieties you might have regarding the lack of fulfilment of capabilities, which is usually attributable to the contexts mentioned.

Freefall

Whereas nightmares of being trapped are relative to being caught in dead-end situations, nightmares of falling into a bottomless pit or dark abyss often represent a sense of having no control over those situations. In general, it means that you feel as though your life is a literal freefall. However, there are always ways to regain command of your life, and to seek out those solutions is the way to ensure you never experience these terrifying nightmares again.

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People have been thinking dreams and their meanings for centuries, but it is only recently that dreams have been the subject of research and study.  Scientists and philosophers aren’t the only ones pondering over the true meaning behind the wall of sleep.

What do dreams mean? Why do we dream at all?  It is almost an unanswerable question, as no one truly can say what the secret workings of the mind mean.  Dreams are, indeed, a baffling mystery.  Understanding and interpreting those dreams feels almost impossible, particularly since dreams can take many turns over the course of one night’s sleep.

• Dreaming of being chased

Most people have claimed to have recurring dreams of being chased. This dream can cause anxiety because the feeling caused by the chase is very clear and very real.  The meaning of the dream lies not in the running, but what you are running from.  This dream can mean that you are not focusing on an important concern when you are awake.

• Dreaming of water

In our dreams, water is a symbol of our emotions or things that lie in our subconscious.  The purity of the water is parallel to how well we are coping with the emotional concerns in our daily lives.

• Dreaming of being paralyzed

This is an especially scary dream because we are so physically limited when we are sleeping. It is thought that when we dream that we are paralyzed we are actually moving through a stage of deep sleep and waking.  This type of dream indicates that we feel that we are out of control in our daily lives.

• Dreaming of death

A dream about death doesn’t necessarily mean doom and gloom, instead it means that there is a change coming and something is ending in order to find room for something new.

• Dreaming of flying

If we encounter flight in our dreams, it is a direct parallel to how feel about the control we have in our waking life.  If we are flying high, it is usually a symbol of jubilance. If our flight pattern is challenged, it can mean we are frustrated by the obstacles we encounter.

• Dreaming of falling

This is another common dream. This is often thought of as scary and definitely negative.  Some interpret this kind of dream as symbolic of letting go and serenity.  Also, the fall can also be seen as breaking away from something that is overwhelming in our daily lives.

• Dreaming of being nude

If you dream of being nude, it can mean that you are concerned with being vulnerable either emotionally or psychologically.

•  Dreaming about people

The people you encounter in your dream represent the different sides of your personality. How you interact with the people is can actually give you insight in how you relate to yourself.

Only you can truly understand what your dreams mean, because you know yourself best.  However, a dream dictionary or trusted psychic can give you some guidance.

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