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Dream Symbol: Water Bills
This is a relatively straight forward one but I found it interesting. In the dream the dreamer received 4 water bills. They were connected to each other on fanfold paper and each has the question 'Why?' written on a post-it in his wife's handwriting and traced over many times.
The reason I find this one interesting is that bills and fines often represent karmic debt but here that is totally overridden by the dreamer's own associations. In reality he is self employed and now just managing to stay on top of bills after a long struggle and previously needing loans to cover them. The fact that it was water bills puzzled him because that is not a problematic big bill in his reality.
We all have issues. Those issues are designed to help us grow spiritually (by working through them!). Because we are often blind to our issues we sometimes only see their reflection in the world around us. In this case the bills are the flash point for his wife but they are not the cause. Counsellors are well aware of this phenomenon and help people connect with the real issues.
It is interesting to note that a karmic obligation to your partner could mean that you have agreed to suffer huge debt in order to let it bring up the issues / feelings she or he needs to deal with. You may have nothing to gain spiritually from the experience but you have nothing to lose either. When you know this to be the case (as it is for this dreamer) it allows you to stop trying to solve the perceived problem, i.e. the bills, in the knowledge that it is a requirement to spur growth in other areas.
The reason I find this one interesting is that bills and fines often represent karmic debt but here that is totally overridden by the dreamer's own associations. In reality he is self employed and now just managing to stay on top of bills after a long struggle and previously needing loans to cover them. The fact that it was water bills puzzled him because that is not a problematic big bill in his reality.
Interpretation
The dreamer is just keeping his head above water (water bills) due to a series of non-stop bills (bills connected to each other). The number 4 shows this is limiting and the limitation is the focus. The dream asks him to focus on his spiritual path (water) and in particular the issues in his relationship (wife's repeated question) that surface as a result of the bills.We all have issues. Those issues are designed to help us grow spiritually (by working through them!). Because we are often blind to our issues we sometimes only see their reflection in the world around us. In this case the bills are the flash point for his wife but they are not the cause. Counsellors are well aware of this phenomenon and help people connect with the real issues.
It is interesting to note that a karmic obligation to your partner could mean that you have agreed to suffer huge debt in order to let it bring up the issues / feelings she or he needs to deal with. You may have nothing to gain spiritually from the experience but you have nothing to lose either. When you know this to be the case (as it is for this dreamer) it allows you to stop trying to solve the perceived problem, i.e. the bills, in the knowledge that it is a requirement to spur growth in other areas.
Parades & Saint Patrick
A PARADE in a dream can symbolize identity regardless of whether you are watching or participating in it. Generally it is pushing you to discover who you are - your strengths and limitations. If you have made recent changes in your life a parade can indicate the changes are indeed helping to increase your awareness. Increasing awareness of who you are is the ultimate spiritual quest!
A parade can also be used to heal a dreamer of an excessively shy nature. The expressive outgoing fanfare of the parade coupled with the appreciation of the onlookers gives permission for the dreamer to express himself or herself openly in public.
To dream of St. Patrick is a little different. This indicates the dreamer is a spiritual leader since that is what St. Patrick was. Spiritual leadership requires an open and compassionate heart so green in the dream would help as it is the color of the heart chakra.
A parade can also be used to heal a dreamer of an excessively shy nature. The expressive outgoing fanfare of the parade coupled with the appreciation of the onlookers gives permission for the dreamer to express himself or herself openly in public.
To dream of St. Patrick is a little different. This indicates the dreamer is a spiritual leader since that is what St. Patrick was. Spiritual leadership requires an open and compassionate heart so green in the dream would help as it is the color of the heart chakra.
Odd Symbol Combination: Tattoo & Printer
I received a dream recently that had a rather odd symbol combination. In this man's dream a picture of a tattoo from his female supervisor's neck somehow printed along with a document being printed.
The printer is clear enough and indicates the dreamer has a writing skill. The tattoo on the other hand was trickier to decipher. Since it comes out of the printer on a document it is connected with writing in the dream. Tattoos are written with ink so there is the writing connection there too. However, they are typically artistic and symbolic so we now have writing that includes symbolic expression. I didn't make the connection myself but when I later asked the dreamer about writing he confided that he loves to write poetry. So there we have it. Poetry is writing that includes symbolic expression! Just to close it off the neck in dreams typically represents expression as it is connected with the throat chakra.
In summary, among other things, the dream encouraged the dreamer to express himself (tattoo on neck) through writing poetry (tattoo on printed document) to the point where he gets his work printed (printer). You have to love it!
The printer is clear enough and indicates the dreamer has a writing skill. The tattoo on the other hand was trickier to decipher. Since it comes out of the printer on a document it is connected with writing in the dream. Tattoos are written with ink so there is the writing connection there too. However, they are typically artistic and symbolic so we now have writing that includes symbolic expression. I didn't make the connection myself but when I later asked the dreamer about writing he confided that he loves to write poetry. So there we have it. Poetry is writing that includes symbolic expression! Just to close it off the neck in dreams typically represents expression as it is connected with the throat chakra.
In summary, among other things, the dream encouraged the dreamer to express himself (tattoo on neck) through writing poetry (tattoo on printed document) to the point where he gets his work printed (printer). You have to love it!
An interesting symbol: An Improved Signature
It's always interesting to make changes in life and then see your dreams comment positively on that change. One such person reported having many dreams in one night where they were writing their signature and they specifically noticed how it had improved. In the dream all they saw was the tip of the pen writing on the paper.
This dream literally shows the dreamer making a name for himself! The simplicity of the dream is brilliant. From this positive dream we can infer that the recent changes were the correct ones to make. We can also see that writing will be part of how the dreamer makes their name, as that was the focus.
This dream literally shows the dreamer making a name for himself! The simplicity of the dream is brilliant. From this positive dream we can infer that the recent changes were the correct ones to make. We can also see that writing will be part of how the dreamer makes their name, as that was the focus.
Dream with Analysis: Fake Tan
I dreamt that college students were having a water fight and I was walking by in summer time in a white skirt and they splashed me with the water washing false tan off my legs?
The Analysis
The college setting makes this a spiritual dream (learning about oneself). In that context the water fight represents debate about life / spiritual themes but that the dreamer is not liking it. It may not feel like a debate to her - rather more like people taking shots. It is washing away the foundation (tanned legs) on which she wants to be seen moving forward. White represents faith, purity and perfection but we'll stick with faith here. The skirt represents a feminine role / attitude so it has to work that into it since it was prominent in the dream. It would read along the lines of have faith (white) in adopting a female energy role (skirt) as you move forward (walking) in deepening your spiritual understanding (college).
Absorbing different view points helps remove anything fake in our own foundation (fake tan washing away). The fake could be as simple as pretending to fit in with a catholic upbringing for the sake of not offending parents, for instance. Whatever it is, the dreamer already knows it because she knew in the dream that she was wearing fake tan. Female energy has to do with listening, compassion, forgiveness, dialogue and an open heart.
The interesting part of this dream for me is the fake tan being washed off the dreamer's legs. I love it. So simple, yet meaningful.
The Analysis
The college setting makes this a spiritual dream (learning about oneself). In that context the water fight represents debate about life / spiritual themes but that the dreamer is not liking it. It may not feel like a debate to her - rather more like people taking shots. It is washing away the foundation (tanned legs) on which she wants to be seen moving forward. White represents faith, purity and perfection but we'll stick with faith here. The skirt represents a feminine role / attitude so it has to work that into it since it was prominent in the dream. It would read along the lines of have faith (white) in adopting a female energy role (skirt) as you move forward (walking) in deepening your spiritual understanding (college).
Absorbing different view points helps remove anything fake in our own foundation (fake tan washing away). The fake could be as simple as pretending to fit in with a catholic upbringing for the sake of not offending parents, for instance. Whatever it is, the dreamer already knows it because she knew in the dream that she was wearing fake tan. Female energy has to do with listening, compassion, forgiveness, dialogue and an open heart.
The interesting part of this dream for me is the fake tan being washed off the dreamer's legs. I love it. So simple, yet meaningful.
For Valentines: ROMANCE IN DREAMS
I was asked to write a dream related post that was 'nice' for Valentines Day. So here goes...
People who relate sexual dreams to me often express feeling guilty when they wake up and remember the dream and point out they are happy with their partner. Given the above you can see that these dreams are not usually about sex and are merely symbolic. Being attracted to someone or indeed having sex with them in your dream is not a comment on your current relationship unless your current relationship is devoid of sexual intimacy. When that is the case the dream provides you with safe expression of what is lacking in your life. In all cases there is no need for guilt as the dream is not encouraging you to stray.
In the second case, when you dream of a former relationship that was not good, the dream reminds you that you are still living in the shadow of that relationship and that you need to move your attention into this one and look at it with a fresh perspective. Again the message is the same - commit and give more of yourself in your current relationship and project less of former relationships into this one.
ATTRACTED TO SOMEONE IN A DREAM
These are good dreams to have even apart from the good feeling they create. In the dream state we fully understand the message of the dream. That's why nothing feels out of the ordinary in a dream. A person is often used as a lure to entice you to accept the message of the dream. For instance, if a beautiful woman is coming on to you the dream is asking you to develop your female side. Literally it is asking you to get to know your female side intimately - just like in the dream! Likewise if you are attracted to a handsome man the dream is asking you to build your confidence, creativity, etc. (male energy related traits).HAVING SEX IN A DREAM
Continuing from above, if the dream goes as far as getting into bed with someone you have clearly accepted the message. It is always important to look at the traits of the person in your dreams. For instance, a friend had a dream where she was getting into bed with her male cousin. In reality her cousin teaches music so having sex with him in the dream attempts to build her confidence (male side) in her own teaching ability. She had this dream while she was developing a night time course which she now teaches.People who relate sexual dreams to me often express feeling guilty when they wake up and remember the dream and point out they are happy with their partner. Given the above you can see that these dreams are not usually about sex and are merely symbolic. Being attracted to someone or indeed having sex with them in your dream is not a comment on your current relationship unless your current relationship is devoid of sexual intimacy. When that is the case the dream provides you with safe expression of what is lacking in your life. In all cases there is no need for guilt as the dream is not encouraging you to stray.
DREAMING OF A FORMER PARTNER
This is the most common relationship dream and is actually a comment on your current relationship. There are two main reasons for the dream. If the relationship with the partner you dreamt about was fantastic and you never wanted it to end the dream is telling you to bring that same energy into this relationship. Sometimes, because of previous bad relationships we wait for our partner to prove themselves before fully committing. Dreams give us a symbolic kick in the ass to remind us that we are holding back. The more you put in the more you will get out of it or to put it another way, why expect your partner to commit everything when you don't.In the second case, when you dream of a former relationship that was not good, the dream reminds you that you are still living in the shadow of that relationship and that you need to move your attention into this one and look at it with a fresh perspective. Again the message is the same - commit and give more of yourself in your current relationship and project less of former relationships into this one.
HAVING SEX WITH SOMEONE OF THE SAME GENDER
This one shocks many people and they are sometimes embarrassed to tell it as they feel it is a comment on their sexual persuasion. When you consider the points above about attraction and sex in dreams you will realize the dream is simply luring you into accepting or developing a trait within yourself that uses female or male energy depending on the gender of the partner in the dream.DREAMS OF YOUR PARTNER DYING
Okay! You're wondering why I'm putting this one in here since it is a light article. You'll be happy to know that this is really a good dream and is not a prophecy of disaster for your partner or your relationship. When someone tells me a dream with this symbol I know they are in a truly loving relationship. You only get this dream when you have found the partner you want to spend the rest of your life with. It is ironic in a way but this dream shows your fear of losing your partner and you can only have that fear if you never want to lose them!Another Interesting Symbol: House sitting
Maybe they are only interesting to me but here goes anyway. A friend of mine had a dream where she's house sitting and just puttering around sweeping leaves on the ground. The dream was a nightmare that included a spirit and she's been having nightmares along this theme for 8 days now.
The reality is, of course, that we ARE temporary inhabitants of a physical body. I used to ask the trick question on my courses, "Does everyone agree we have a soul?" It's a trick question because we don't have a soul. [pause for effect] We ARE a soul - and we have a body. We will lose the body and continue without it as the soul that we are. It is more complicated than that but that is a topic for a different day.
For the record, I used to be an atheist, not believing in life after death. That changed suddenly for me when out of the blue I started seeing spirits. When I first saw them, and for some weeks after, I still didn't believe in them. Ironically, they didn't need me to believe in them for them to exist. I don't think anything other than how it happened for me would have changed my views. That was my awakening and while I welcome it now, at the time it scared the daylights out of me. What is happening to my friend now is hers and it's having a similar affect.
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THE ANALYSIS
In this dream the house sitting symbolizes that we are temporary inhabitants of a physical body. More importantly it symbolizes her realization of that. Her view is expressed in the dream with her own words, "I'm just puttering around on the ground". The nightmares started when she was scheduled to have an operation. It is not a life threatening one but the dream reveals the impact accurately.The reality is, of course, that we ARE temporary inhabitants of a physical body. I used to ask the trick question on my courses, "Does everyone agree we have a soul?" It's a trick question because we don't have a soul. [pause for effect] We ARE a soul - and we have a body. We will lose the body and continue without it as the soul that we are. It is more complicated than that but that is a topic for a different day.
For the record, I used to be an atheist, not believing in life after death. That changed suddenly for me when out of the blue I started seeing spirits. When I first saw them, and for some weeks after, I still didn't believe in them. Ironically, they didn't need me to believe in them for them to exist. I don't think anything other than how it happened for me would have changed my views. That was my awakening and while I welcome it now, at the time it scared the daylights out of me. What is happening to my friend now is hers and it's having a similar affect.
Posted with permission :)
THE CHINESE YEAR OF THE SNAKE SHOWS UP IN DREAMS!!
Usually snakes are something you don't want to dream about because of what they symbolize. However, due to their meaning in Chinese culture that is not always the case.In the Chinese zodiak people born in the year of the snake poses wisdom and for that reason a snake in your dreams can indicate you have the gift of counseling.
Counseling is a spiritual ability and comes from within. The best counselors make a huge sacrifice before being born. If it applies to you your sacrifice is to choose a life where you feel like you don’t fit in. It is this feeling of isolation that begins your training. You may try lots of things in life but while you can clearly see how things work for others, you always end up, from your perspective, looking on from the sidelines, even when in the middle of a crowd. You simply cannot switch off your ability to see the uniqueness in everyone, including yourself. It is this life of observing individuals that trains you for a later role in counseling. You look at everyone around you and see how they interact with and are affected by others. You don’t see a crowd. You see a a group of individuals.
This feeling of isolation carries from childhood right through your adult life. Counseling works through your female side requiring a great deal of compassion with an open and non-judgmental heart.
As a counselor you draw to you people who need your help and you can be counseling without even realizing it. Your friends seek you out for help with their problems. When you think about it you realize that this has always been the case. Strangely enough, that is the one time that you feel you belong. While counseling you know it is your part in the big picture.
Do People Dream In Color?
There is a myth that people only dream in black and white. If you have not dreamed in color or cannot remember doing so it simply means just that. It does not mean that others do not!
When I am asked, it always reminds me of an argument between my mother and eldest brother. She was arguing that cats can only see in black and white but he was having none of it. Voices got raised and my sister came in to see what the commotion was. "Oh, Jimmy was here in his last life as a cat", smirked my mother with victory in her eyes. Quick as a flash Jimmy replied, "And mother was here as a color blind one!"
Our association with colors is also precise when it comes to their meaning in dreams.
You'll find detailed descriptions of the meaning of colors in your dreams at color-in-dreams
When I am asked, it always reminds me of an argument between my mother and eldest brother. She was arguing that cats can only see in black and white but he was having none of it. Voices got raised and my sister came in to see what the commotion was. "Oh, Jimmy was here in his last life as a cat", smirked my mother with victory in her eyes. Quick as a flash Jimmy replied, "And mother was here as a color blind one!"
You already know what some colors mean
The interpretation of colors in dreams comes from their interpretation in the human aura. Instinctively we know the meaning of some colors. Have you ever been red with anger or green with envy? Have you been down with the blues? Ever called anyone a yellow belly? Do you have a friend who sees things as black and white? Have you described things you are not clear on as a grey area? A bride wears white as a symbol of purity (I'm ignoring its older association with wealth!) and we give red roses to our lover.Our association with colors is also precise when it comes to their meaning in dreams.
You'll find detailed descriptions of the meaning of colors in your dreams at color-in-dreams