Everything you need to know to interpret your dreams
Acting on a stage
If you dream that you’re acting on stage, perhaps you feel that you are pretending to be someone or something you’re not, or you feel that you’re putting up a front about yourself. You may feel insecure or self-conscious around you friends. If you forget your lines while acting on stage, you may feel insecure about something in your real life.
Anger/Hostility
Dreams about anger or hostility can mean a lot of things. If you dream about anger or hostility, you may have anger or hostility towards some person, even the person you have anger towards in your dream. It may also mean that you are anger towards yourself because you may feel that you just made a big mistake. Anger can also mean deep emotions in your real life.
Arguments
If you are having an argument with a specific person, that doesn’t mean you are necessarily angry with that person. It instead may mean that you have a conflict with yourself, or that two sides of you don’t agree. Perhaps you feel insecure about a recent decision you made. If you know who wins in your argument that could help your choice.
Bats (animals)
Bats in a dream could mean that you are seeing something you shouldn’t be (blind as a bat). Bats also indicate a keen sense of direction. IF bats appear after you made an important decision, it could mean that you made the right choice.
Being chased
Being chased in a dream is very common. It often means fear of something. In your dream, you should try to face your chaser or what you’re chasing to be able to face it in your real life. The night after you have such a dream, you should tell yourself that you will turn and face whatever’s chasing you. When you face it in a dream, it might mean that it will be easier to face in your real life.
Birds
Birds flying away in a dream mean freedom. If you see a hawk in a dream, it means that you should look at a problem from a distance or look at it differently.
Birth
Birth represents several things. It might represent your desire for a child of your own. Children also mean that you are happy that you finished something. Overall, though, children are encouraging and a good sign.
Buildings
Exploring buildings in your dream hints that you should explore your personality. However, certain parts of buildings mean different things. Windows represent eyes, stairs show improvement. Doors can mean lots of different things. It depends what the door is doing whether it’s closing, opening, you’re going in, or out. If the door is closing it means that you might be “closing the door” on something important in your life.
Calculations
Dreams about calculations usually signify that you are wrestling with decisions. It could also signify calculations that you left out.
Cars
Cars, too, can signify many things. If you are going very fast, it may denote your desire for power or your want to get ahead. If you have difficulty steering, you may see your life as out of control. If you’re out of fuel, you may be tired. If you can’t get the car into gear, it may be a problem you just can’t solve.
Cliffs, mountains, ditches and/or gorges
Cliffs, mountains, ditches, and gorges might imply problems that need to be solved. If you succeed in “beating” it, then it may denote success or your commitment to solving.
Clothing
Clothing is another very common appearance in dreams. If you are wearing old or worn clothes while everyone else is wearing new clothes, it may mean that you are insecure about your appearance. If you are wearing a hat or an apron, it signifies that you feel you did something you shouldn’t have or that you’re covering something. If your clothing is uncomfortable, you may be unhappy or irritated. If you’re naked in your dream, you might feel unprotected or insecure. It may reflect embarrassment.
Colors
Red in a dream represents anger. It also signifies passion or energy. Yellow or orange mean cheerfulness while blue represents your inner mood. Light blue is hopefulness while a dark blue means sad or loneliness.
Deaf/Blind
When you have a dream that you are deaf or blind, it doesn’t mean that you are going to lose your senses. It usually means that you aren’t hearing or seeing something in your real life.
Death
Death is another common dream. This doesn’t mean that you’re going to die, either. It usually symbolizes a change or rebirth in your life. If you see a coffin being lowered into the ground, it means your life has had a change. Dreams of death usually occur around marriage or divorce. If you die in the dream, it represents a shed of biases or beliefs.
Falling
Falling in dreams is commonly linked to fear. Falling usually shows insecurity you have. If you have a dream about falling, it usually is around the time someone close to you in your life is “on the rise.” For instance, if a friend goes up, like gets a promotion, you may feel as though you go down. Often, it also means a loss of control or helplessness.
Fences/Boundaries
These represent a challenge that you’re struggling with. They usually interpret you feeling of being restricted.
Figure Skating/Dancing
Figure skating or dancing in dreams means that you are enjoying life. If you are out of control, then it means your life is out of control. If you are stepping on your dance partner’s toes or just other people’s toes while dancing, it means you’re interfering with someone.
Fire
Fire in dreams can mean different things depending on the nature and atmosphere. If it is a cozy fireplace, it means something personal. Bonfires represent your need to communicate with someone/group of people. Most often represent intense emotion. If there is a candle that has been blown out, the flame represents the relationship with someone and the blowing out and ended relationship or a relationship with difficulties with them.
Flowers
Flowers are positive. They signify warm feelings. A bouquet of flowers means love or respect for the person you give it to. If someone gives it to you then it means they are fond of you. Flowers can also symbolize hidden feelings. Wild flowers are natural and down-to-earth. Buttercups usually correspond to childhood, while orchids are beauty and wealth. Lilies are a symbol or rebirth or innocence.
Flying
Flying in dreams is the most common of all. If you’re flying, you’ve recently succeeded at something, and risen above the problem. Flying out of control means, you guessed it; you feel that your life is out of control.
Food
If you dream of food, you may just be hungry! The food may also represent something you want. An apple symbolizes something you did wrong (Adam and Eve), or wisdom.
Giving a speech
You may feel you need to state an opinion, if you dream you’re giving a speech. If your audience likes your speech, so will your real audience.
Injuries
Dreams about injuries may actually reflect real injuries. If you’re losing blood, then you might need more vitamins and minerals. If you have a foot injury, in symbolizes progress in your life. A hand injury might represent an inability to perform a task. Ear injuries show that you need to listen to advice. A loss of teeth could mean issues with your self-image.
Lawyers, judges, and other law-enforcement officials
If you find yourself in a courtroom it represents a moral dilemma. If you find yourself a judge, you could be waiting to make up your mind about something. You may also be ton about something like if a friend shoplifted something, you’d be caught between keeping your friend and obeying the law.
Losing body part
IF you lose a body part, you may be missing something in your life. If you lose your best friend, you may dream that you lose your right arm. Loss of teeth is a sign of insecurity.
Marriage
Should you find yourself married, it is a sign that something you hope will happen actually will. It could also show your need to join a certain group or need to blend ideas. If you’re married to more than one person, you may be involved in too many activities.
Mazes
Finding yourself stuck in a maze could show you being stuck in a complex problem in real life. Mazes also show that you should give more thought or planning to something.
Mirrors
Mirrors in dreams show you looking at your self-appearance in real life. It may signify that you need to see yourself as others do.
Music
If music is an important part of you life, than you are likely to dream about music. Paul McCartney heard the tune for “Yesterday” in a dream. IF your dream has a piano playing alone, it means that you are solo in your life. If there are trumpets or cymbals, it shows that you are preparing to make an announcement.
Natural Disasters
Natural disasters indicate that you’re worried about losing control. A life preserver a light house signifies hope.
Paralysis
You are probably paralyzed in real life, either mentally, emotionally or physically. You may also be unsure about a decision. IT may reflect emotions.
Pets
Horses signify emotional balance or inner strength. However, some people believe horses signify discipline, artistry, and freedom. Cats are believed to symbolize cleverness or wisdom, while dogs mean friendship, loyalty, and obedience. If the dog is foaming at the mouth, or is attacking, it suggests fear or distrust.
Playing on a team
Pay attention to how the team works together. How the work together in a dream is probably how they work together in real life.
Punishments
Dreams of punishments may be caused by the feeling that you should have been punished for something, but wasn’t. This may also signify the fact that you think someone else should be punished.
Referees/Umpires
Represent a person of authority. If you’re arguing with a call, you might have disagreements with someone.
Taking a test
Dreams of tests may be caused by insecure feelings about an upcoming test.
Telephones
If you dream of telephones, you possibly could feel the need to communicate. You might have to tell someone something important or you may just need assistance.
Trees
Trees commonly represent the dreamer’s family. Leaves and birds are thoughts. Experts say trees mean wisdom and strength. Oak trees are also said to be something stable or something that will last forever in life. Walking, running, or jogging
The speed you are moving corresponds to the speed your life is moving. If you have been busy lately, your dream will be fast-paced. If your life has been boring, it would be slow. This could also mean that you need more exercise.
Water
If the water is calm, it means that you’re comfortable or secure. If the water is rough, your life may be out of control and you may feel afraid. An umbrella shows that you can’t deal with our emotions. If you’re swimming, you need to relax more and have fun.