Dreams And Their Meanings

1. Morpheus Morpheus   Few cultures delved as deeply into the world of dreams as the Greeks. As with most facets of life, they had a god that personified the dream world: Morpheus. He was the son of Hypnos, the god of sleep, and had the power to enter the dreams of mortal men to deliver messages from the gods Morpheus first appeared in the epic poem Metamorphoses , which was written by the first century poet Ovid. Though he could take the shape of a human when he was delivering dream messages, his true shape was a demon-like figure with massive black wings that allowed him to pass quickly through the dream world. Morpheus was chosen as a messenger because, out of Hypnos’s thousands of children, he was the best at disguising himself as a human.  2. Dream Catching The Ojibwe are a Native American tribe who originally lived near the shores of Lake Superior in the northern United States. According to their own legend, however, their people began on the...

1. Mary Shelley: The World's First Sci-Fi Novel In 1816, the story of Frankenstein , often cited as the world's first science fiction novel, was inspired by a vivid nightmare. At just 18 years old, Shelley visited Lord Byron by Lake Geneva in Switzerland. They were locked in a cold volcanic winter caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora the year prior, creating Europe's "year without a summer". Stuck indoors and huddled around a log fire, Byron suggested they each write a ghost story - but, night after night, Shelley was unable to think of anything suitable. Then one evening, when discussion turned to the nature of life, Shelley suggested "perhaps a corpse could be re-animated" backed by the thought that "galvanism had given token of such things". Later that night after turning in, her imagination took hold and she experienced what she described as a vivid waking dream: "I saw the pale st...

Most days, we go about 16-18 hours without sleep. Then our biological rhythms compel us to hunker down and get some shuteye. But what if you refuse? Or, worse, what if you're unable to sleep? This is the question that inspired some grueling sleep deprivation experiments in the 1950s and 60s. Perhaps the most famous is the world record set by the New York DJ Peter Tripp. He stayed awake for 201 hours (8.4 days). He spent most of the ordeal in a glass booth in Times Square, and the rest in a hotel room across the street being monitored by scientists. After three days, Tripp began laughing hysterically at nothing at all. He also became upset, confused and paranoid. He hallucinated - at first, simple patterns like cobwebs on people's faces, or insects which were really specks of paint on the table. But soon, they became more intense, like waking dreams. He famously saw mice and kittens scurrying around the room. ...

To dream that you are eating alone signifies loss, loneliness, and depression. You may feel rejected, excluded, and cut off from social/family ties.  Eating may be a replacement for companionship and provide a form of comfort. Alternatively, eating alone reflects independent needs. Also consider the phrase, "what's eating you up?" in reference to anxiety that you may be feeling.   To dream that you are eating with others signifies harmony, intimacy, merriness, prosperous undertakings, personal gain, and/or joyous spirits.   To dream that you are overeating or not eating enough signifies a lack of spirituality and fulfillment in your waking life.  Food can represent love, friendship, ambition, sex or pleasure in your life. Thus, food is a metaphor to fulfill and gratify your hunger for love and desires. I f you are...

Apple Dream To see apples growing in a tree in your dream symbolize knowledge, wisdom and great prosperity.  Rewards are on the horizon for you. Consider also the common phrase, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" which may imply that you need to take better care of your health.  Perhaps you need to go to the doctor.    Or the dream may also be a metaphor for an apple computer.  To dream that you are eating an apple denotes harmony, pleasure, and fertility. Alternatively, eating an apple in you dream symbolizes your sexual appetite, lustful desires, and sexual awareness. To see green apples, represents developing love or love that has yet to blossom.  To see rotten or eaten apples in your dream, denotes that what you are striving and aiming for may not be fulfilling, and even harmful to you. It may also represent your carelessness.

Paper money or bills May be a reminder that you have a bill that is due or needs to be paid. May represent someone with the name of the person depicted on the bill. May represent someone named Bill. Coins May be a metaphor for a change that you currently going through or a change you need to make in your life. Coins are also referred to as ‘cents’ and so may be suggesting that something makes ‘sense’. The year on the coin may be of significance to you. The phrase, “In God We Trust” (found on American coins) may be a reminder to have faith. Figures of Speech to Consider These are some common idioms related to money that may or may not make sense in the context of your...

1 may represent a celebration of a waking life event 2 may represent a birthday or anniversary 3 may be a result of stress if you are planning a party in waking life 4 may represent your social circle or status 5 if you are hosting the party you may be feeling responsible for others' happiness Possible puns, metaphors & archetypes: 1 life of the party (the person who always has the most fun) 2 party-pooper (someone who spoils the fun for everyone else) 3 the party's over (a good thing is co...

Hospital Setting in a dream A dream about a hospital may be an indication that you or someone close to you needs to heal a physical, mental or spiritual issue or healing may already be taking place. It may be a warning that there is a medical issue that needs to be addressed in waking life. Hospital may be a pun on 'hospitality' or being welcoming, generous and kind to others. If you are a Patient in a Hospital May be a reference to your overall physical or mental health. May suggest that you are not taking responsibility for your own physical or mental health. You may be looking to others to “cure what ails you.” If you are visiting someone in a hospital Your relationship with...

To see a baby in your dream signifies innocence, warmth and new beginnings.  Babies symbolize something in your own inner nature that is pure, vulnerable, helpless and/or uncorrupted. If you dream that the baby is smiling at you, then it suggests that you are experiencing pure joy. You do not ask for much to make you happy. If you find a baby in your dream, then it suggests that you have acknowledged your hidden potential. If you dream that you forgot you had a baby, then it suggests that you are trying hide your own vulnerabilities; you do not want to let others know of your weaknesses. Alternatively, forgetting about a baby represents an aspect of yourself that you have abandoned or put aside due to life's changing circumstances. The dream may serve as a reminder that it is time for you to pick up that old interest, hobby, or project again. If you dream that you are on your way to the hospital to have a baby, then it signifies your issues of dependency and your desi...

"My Boyfriend Cheated On Me!"       Being cheated on in a dream can often feel so real that you actually go and accuse your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or significant other of it. Such dreams are unsettling and disturbing. It often leaves you questioning your relationship. Often dreams about infidelity are rarely about cheating, but rather more about your own feelings of insecurity. So what is this dream exactly about? Being cheated on points to neglect: A lack of attention from your mate may trigger a dream where your mate is having an affair. Since they are not paying attention to you, then you start to think that their attention is focused on someone else. Perhaps your significant other is working longer hours or traveling more or spending more time at the gym. All is innocent, but your dreaming mind manifests time spent away from you as an affair. Being cheated on points to fear of abandonment: To dream that your mate, spouse, or significant oth...

Medical treatment for sleepwalking is necessary when it's caused by an underlying medical problem. In some instances, medications may be prescribed to control sleepwalking. There are also a number of steps a person can take to lessen the impact of sleepwalking. Tips to Prevent Sleepwalking There is no known way to absolutely prevent sleepwalking; however, certain steps can be taken to minimize one's risk. These include: Get adequate sleep . Limit stress. Meditate or do relaxation exercises. Avoid any kind of stimulation (auditory or visual) prior to bedtime .  Tips to Protect Yourself When Sleepwalking These are steps you can take to prevent harm if and when you do sleepwalk: Keep a safe sleeping environment, free of harmful or sharp objects. Sleep in a bedroom on the ground floor, if possible. Lock the doors and windows. Cover glass windows with heavy drapes. Place an alarm or bell on the bedroom door. Medical Tre...

To see God in your dream signifies your spirituality and expression of your feelings about divinity. God also symbolizes an untouchable, unreachable, and unattainable notion of perfection. Thus such a dream may highlight your struggles and attempts with trying to be perfect. To dream that you are worshipping God signifies repentance of your actions and errors. To dream that God speaks to you signifies feelings of guilt, eternal punishment, and damnation. To dream that God has the bluest eyes refers to your deep and intimate connection with God. Through his eyes, you also see his wisdom and devotion. He is your spiritual guide.

Nudity indicates vulnerability: When you are without your clothes, you are also most vulnerable. There is absolutely nothing that you can hide behind. Thus the dream may parallel a waking situation where you feel helpless or where you have completely let your guard down. Perhaps you are in a relationship where you have opened yourself up at the risk of getting rejected. Nudity indicates fear of exposure: Becoming mortified at the realization that you are naked in a public place may reflect your fear of being exposed and feelings of shame. You may be hiding something and are afraid that others can see right through you. Hence, you dream of yourself naked! Metaphorically, clothes are a means of concealment. And depending on the type of clothes you wear, you can hide your identity or be someone else. But without your clothes, everything is hanging out for all to see. You are exposed and stripped of your defenses. Thus your naked dream may be telling you that you are trying to be someone w...

To dream that you are a superhero represents your above-average talents, ideas, and other hidden abilities that you may not realize you possessed. Alternatively, the dream parallels some extraordinary problem or issue that you are trying to deal with in your waking life.�You need to approach the issue head on. To dream that a superhero has weak powers suggests that no one is invincible; everyone has their weaknesses. This superhero in your dream may represent someone in your waking life who you idolize and who you thought was always so strong. Perhaps this person disappointed you or this person suddenly fell ill.

To dream that you are running away from someone indicates an issue that you are trying to avoid. You are not taking or accepting responsibility for your actions. In particular, if you are running from an attacker or any danger, then it suggests that you are not facing and confronting your fears. To dream that something or someone is running towards you refers to your willingness to confront any situation head on. You need to analyze the significance of what is running towards you. If  you are the one running towards someone or something, then it refers to your determination to go after what you want. Consider who or what you are running towards for additional analysis. To dream that you are trying to run but cannot make your feet move as fast as you want them to signifies lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. It may also reflect your actual state of REM paralysis during the dream state. To dream that you are running alone refers to your determination and motivation in the pursui...

Taking an exam in your dream implies that you are being put to the test or being scrutinized in some area of your waking life. As with most common dream themes, dreams about taking a test have to do with anxiety. In such dreams, you may find that you cannot answer any of the questions on the test, that the test is in some foreign language or that your pencil keeps breaking during the test.  Sometimes you may be overly anxious about a real life exam, interview, etc. You always think of the worse case scenario. As a result, such anxiety could manifest into a dream where you fail a test. Most of the time, though, people who have such dreams are unlikely to fail a test in real life.     If you set your goals too high, you may also experience a test taking dream. The dream may be telling you that you are setting yourself up for failure because you have set unrealistic goals for yourself.  In order to better understand your test taking dream, identify what...

Dreaming of your own death symbolizes inner changes, transformation, self-discovery and positive development that is happening within you or your life. You are undergoing a transitional phase and are becoming more enlightened or spiritual. Big changes are ahead for you where you are making a new start and leaving the past behind. If you are getting married or divorce, being promoted to a new position, moving to a new country, you may experience dreams of your own death. If you dream of faking your death, then it suggests that you are taking control of your life and making a fresh start. You want change in your life.  Metaphorically, dying can be seen as an end or a termination to your old ways, bad habits , destructive behavior or some other aspect of yourself. So dying does not always mean a physical death, but rather an ending of something. In such dreams, the death is often represented by someone else. So if you dream that someone is dead, then it means that you want...

To dream that you have committed a murder indicates that you are putting an end to an old habit and a former way of thinking.  This could also refer to an end to an addiction.  Alternatively, the dream indicates that you have some repressed aggression or rage at yourself or at someone.  "Note also that dreams of murder occur frequently during periods of depression." To dream that you witness a murder indicates deep-seated anger towards somebody. Consider how the victim represents aspects of yourself that you want to destroy or eliminate.

To see a killer in your dream suggests that an essential aspect of your emotions have been cut off. You feel that you are losing your identity and your individuality. Alternatively, this dream may represent purification and the healing process. You are standing up for yourself and putting a dramatic end to something. Bookmark us and for continues updates like our page. All comments are welcomed....

It’s not that we women don’t dream about sex. It’s just that we dream about being chased more (83 percent for women versus 78 percent for men). According to researchers at the University of Montreal , who have been collecting data over the last 11 years, women (73 percent) confessed to having sex dreams occasionally. That's compared to 85 percent for men. Dreams of falling came in third for both sexes. The similarities between the sexes end there. The  Toronto Sun  reported that women suffer from more nightmares, and are more likely to dream about someone dying, being paralyzed by fear, failing an exam, and my personal nighttime hell: snakes, spiders, and insects. Men, apparently, believe they’re superheros. “Men are more likely to dream they fly or float in the air, they have magical powers or higher mental faculties, they kill someone, or they travel to other planets and meet aliens.” This is all well and good—if you're not me. You see, ever since I was a little girl, I’ve t...

To dream about your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend or ex-husband/wife, that you and your ex are fighting/kissing or that you and your ex got back together again suggests........ That something or someone in your current life is bringing out similar feelings you felt during that relationship with your ex. The dream may be a way of alerting you to similar behavioral patterns in your current relationship. What you learn from that previous relationship may need to be applied to the present one so that you do no repeat the same mistakes.  Alternatively, you may be reflecting on the positive experiences and good times that you shared with your past love. Dreams of getting back together with your ex or of your ex wanting to get back together with you may not necessarily be a reflection of reality. This dream may be triggered by some major change in your current relationship and how far you have come from those past relationships. To dream that your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend is missing you su...