the meanings of dreams

How many times have you wondered what the meaning of a dream you had during the night was? This question makes perfect sense. Each of us dreams for about two hours every night.

According to experts on the subject, dreams provide valuable data about the unconscious. Understanding the messages is a form of self-knowledge. The book 1001 Dreams, by Jack Altman, brings the meaning of the most frequent themes, according to the theory of psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. See some interpretations.

animals

1. Tiger and lion: When the two are fighting, it shows father-son rivalry.

2. Turtle: Projects an image of perseverance, common sense and longevity.

3. Pork: Traditional symbol of gluttony, ignorance, selfishness and filth. It can evoke dark impulses from the unconscious.

4. Goat: As the personification of the devil – with horns and hooves -, he demonstrates feelings of guilt related to sexual impulses and unbridled libido. On the other hand, she can acquire the sanctity of an innocent victim. That’s why the dreamer knows he is being punished unfairly.

5. Vulture or vulture: Flying in circles, symbolizes imminent death. But maybe you’re just waiting for the end of a task you’re looking to take advantage of.

6. Elephant: Due to its apparent longevity, it may be linked to the dreamer’s grandparents, evoking the patience and wisdom of old age.

7. Snake: In addition to the obvious phallic symbol, the snake embodies other aspects of the ego, obscure, incomprehensible and mysterious, which have to be confronted.

8. Geese: They symbolize marital fidelity. When flying in formation, they herald the change of seasons and may indicate adjustments in professional or personal luck.

9. Turkey: Associated with the Christmas party, the turkey is reminiscent of family gatherings, whether happy or not. The image of the carcass without the meat may indicate the desire to break with family hypocrisy.

Body

10. Hair: To dream that you had your head shaved indicates, in both sexes, the feeling of loss of power.

11. Blood: If he runs or comes out of a wound, it represents violent emotions or excessive self-sacrifice. The person may be making an effort, perhaps even in a relationship, and not being properly recognized.

12. Teeth: Dreaming of teeth falling out can represent fear of losing youth and vitality – by extension, sexual capacity. A menacing row of teeth shows caution towards someone who proposes friendship.

13. Eyes: If they are bright, it means clarity of ideas, perception and objectivity. On the other hand, closed or opaque eyes indicate feelings of anxiety, emotional blockage or lack of communication.

12. Head: It can symbolize an authoritative figure, perhaps the father. Seen from behind, it can be a distant parent. If he died, it means loss.

15. Nose: A prominent nose is also a sign to trust your nose, you should follow your instincts more.

Family

16. Baby: Appears a lot in dreams of new parents, generally in danger. This expresses concern for the newcomer, but in some cases it may indicate unconscious jealousy on the part of one parent for the other’s love shown to the child.

sexuality and home

17. Make love: It could be because that person is sexually attracted to you and it’s illicit. But it also indicates the intense yearning for creative expression.

18. Kiss: It derives more from the act of nutrition than from sexuality. The dream about the kiss has to do with the memory of breastfeeding.

19. Not being able to enter the house: To be standing by the door, without finding your house keys, indicates that perhaps you are facing difficulties in knowing what to do in the face of seemingly insurmountable barriers.

20. Dark house: Usually the house is interpreted as a symbol of the dreamer himself. It represents the place where we shelter from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The empty interior, dark or cold, symbolizes a sense of loss suffered.

Death

21. Burial: It suggests both the unconscious repression of desires and anxieties and the welcome closure of a traumatic phase. Being buried alive can indicate feelings – real or abstract – of claustrophobia.

22. Casket: If you are inside the coffin, it could indicate your fear of death. Or even the feeling that your old life is slipping away and an exciting new phase is beginning.

23. Strength: Expresses sexual insecurity.