"Dreaming is one of our most intimate experiences. Every dream, every night, is unique. Our dream world, however confusing, frightening, wonderful, or saucily sexy, reveals all our secrets. Every human emotion and experience can be reflected in our dreams. They mirror our deepest desires, hopes, fears, and fantasies. Our hidden self, the one we try to keep from the outside world, emerges from our subconscious. We see ourselves in the raw, sometimes quite literally! Its this complete exposure that makes our dreams so important."
-First paragraph from the introduction in the book The Illustrated Dream Dictionary by Russell Grant

Below are some of the most common dreams and what they mean. I got the meanings from the book The Illustrated Dream Dictionary by Russell Grant. I'm only putting some of the most common dreams below, so if your dream isn't here, you should consider buying the book. It has the meanings for every dream you can dream of. Search for the book at amazon.com

Alien- Meeting aliens predicts important changes. See yourself as an alien and valuable new friends are about to enter your life.

Audience- If you ask for an audience with the Pope or Royalty, you may be getting yourself into difficulties you will find hard to overcome.

Autumn- Dreaming of autumn during another season means you will find friends and friendly gestures where you least expect them.

Bathing- Bathing in the sea forecasts a fortune beyond your wildest dreams. In a lake, and your difficulties will pass. In a river, there's a happy surprise coming. Bathing with others is a sign a friend needs your help.

Boy- A schoolboy shows what a generous soul you are. See an altar boy and it's a warning to stop being so flighty! See boys fighting, and it's a sure sign you're not really in love with your partner.

Crash- Any kind of crash heralds a big achievement. The bigger the crash, the more you'll achieve.

Dancing- Generally this is a good dream. If you are dancing, there are gains on the way. Dancing in public signals a meeting that could change your life. Alone it signals sadness. You may as well stop hoping, you won't get what you want.

Dogs- Dogs symbolise friends. A friendly pooch means happy times ahead in good company. A snarling one means don't trust one of your chums. If the dog actually bites, then a so-called friend is up to some trickery which can harm you. See a dog barking and you could be in some legal trouble, so don't park near any fire hydrants or try avoiding your bus fare! Dogs fighting suggests you'll be asked to intervene in a row between friends. A white dog is a sign of good luck. A black one means treacherous friends. A watch dog predicts an argument with your lover. A police dog means lean times ahead. A stray, and bad news is on the way. If your married, a dog means your in for a spat with the other half. If you are single, watch out, you're about to be seduced!

Falling- Dreaming of falling is very common. It is a symbol of fear in real life- perhaps of falling at work or in your love life. Falling often expresses a need to let yourself go more and enjoy life more. Dreaming of falling can often stem from isolation, however successful you are, you can still feel isolated, and this dream is common among professional men and women. Falling in the dream is an unfulfilled need for support and affection. It's a dream that often occurs when the dreamer is feeling misunderstood or not accepted in a situation.

Flying- As with falling, this is a very common dream indeed. Its interpretation is largely sexual. Flying is a kind of boast about sexual powers. Dreaming of flying tends to indicate that you're unhappy and not in control of your life. Your ambitions are not being fully realized. Self-esteen is low, and dreaming of flying is often making up for lack of sexual experience.

Hiding- Do this and one of your schemes will give you regrets later- and deep down you know it, don't you? Dream of hiding something and it's a warning not to be secretive about your problems. Confide in someone and they may be able to help you.

Invisibility- Quick and unexpected changes are round the corner. But never fear, they are for the better.

Love- Dream of falling in love and someone somewhere loves you- and is about to tell you so. If love passes you by it is in fact an omen that you will soon marry.

Nakedness- Nakedness in a dream is quite common. If you see yourself naked then things are about to improve. You may even have a stroke of money luck. See others naked and you will uncover some kind of deception among those close to you. Walk naked in the street and you are in for disappointment. If others are naked it can be a great time for love.

Running- You are trying to escape from a tricky situation if you see yourself running. Find yourself unable to run and it suggests a lack of self-confidence. Try and be a bit more pushy. Run scared and you will be cut off from something you enjoy. Running to catch something is a sign of good fortune.

School- Different schools mean different things. You are going to have to make a few changes if you see a primary school. A secondary school and you will have to make a choice between a great number of options. A boarding school shows you have supportive friends. A private one and you will face something risky. Go back to school and money plans will go well.

Teacher- See yourself as one and it's a warning you can't ride every horse in the race. Decide what to do and stick to it.