1. Rite of passage.

2. Doorway to something significant. ... New American Dream Dictionary

An humbling, honorable entrance; see “humble”... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

Victory and distinction. Archways were often built in ancient Rome to welcome back conquering heroes.

Crumbled: The destruction of hopes with little warning.

An alternative type of bridge dream, in which movement from one side of the archway to the other marks a transition (see Directions).

A guidepost to follow. Just as we use important buildings for landmarks when giving directions, our ancestors used archways as meeting and business places, often at crossroads (see Cross). In this case, what’s below the archway or what’s happening there will give you more insight.... The Language of Dreams

An archway inside a house may represent the entrance into an open and creative space of the imagination.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Sexual desires or yearnings... Expansions Dream Dictionary

Vision: Looking at a closed box: others are keeping secrets. Does the box have a lock and is there a key in the lock? If so: you are bent on finding out about other people’s secrets. Looking at a box: you are either getting a present or will have a pleasant experience.

An empty box is a warning: you are going to lose something or somebody is stealing from you.

Depth Psychology: A box is the hiding place for our secrets and experiences (as well as memories). Why don’t you open the box and see what you find? See Box (Small), Suitcase.... Dreamers Dictionary

To see large and magnificent buildings, with green lawns stretching out before them, is significant of a long life of plenty, and travels and explorations into distant countries. Small and newly built houses, denote happy homes and profitable undertakings; but, if old and filthy buildings, ill health and decay of love and business will follow. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

1. The self, the body.

2. Symbol of achievement, success.

3. A need to assess attitudes—possibly toward relationships, likely toward situations. ... New American Dream Dictionary

Buildings symbolize areas and places you frequent. Any place where people come together can manifest itself as a building in a dream ... Christian Dream Symbols

Buildings in dreams represent the constructions we make in our lives. They are attitudes and beliefs we have built from our experience, perception, and often from our family habits and customs. Where in real life we can learn a lot about a person from his personal environment, so in dreams a building can also reflect the dreamer’s character hopes and concerns.

The features of the building mirror the features of the dreamer’s personality. Buildings in dreams can become composite, and therefore confusing. In understanding the dream, we should interpret the main appearance of the building first, as its main function, and the secondary appearance as qualities to be recognised. Various buildings have distinct meanings:

Boarding house or Hotel - also see individual entry in

To dream of a boarding house or hotel indicates that we may not feci secure within our living conditions.

Castle, Fortress, Citadel

The symbolism of the castlc or fortress is that of the defended spacc and therefore can be taken to represent the feminine or the Great Mother.

Courtyard

In dreams, the courtyard is a place of safety and often the shape will be relevant (see Shapes).

Church, temple etc. also see Church Buildings in C and Church in Religious Imagery As an environment for us to consider our system of belief, any religious building will suggest a place of sanctuary and refuge. Although we may not consciously adhere to any particular religion, most of us have principles by which we live, which will surface in dreams in recognisable images.

House

If we are aware that the house is not empty - that there is something in it (e.g. furnishings) it shows some aspect of the dreamer. Someone else in the house suggests that the dreamer may be feeling threatened by an aspect of his own personality.

If there are different activities going on it indicates there is a conflict between two parts of our personality, possibly the creative and the intellectual.

The front of the house portrays the front we show to the outside world.

Going into/out of the house

We may- have to decide whether we need at that time to be more introverted or more extroverted.

An impressive, awe-inspiring house In a dream like this we are conscious of the Self or the Soul.

Moving to a larger house

There is need for a change in our lives, perhaps to achieve a more open way of life, or even for more space. Being outside the house The more public side of ourselves is being depicted.

A small house, or the house where the dreamer was born

The dreamer is seeking security, or perhaps the safety of babyhood, without responsibility.

If the smallness of the house is constricting

We are being trapped by our responsibilities, and may need to escape.

Work on the house; cementing, repairing, etc.

Relationships may need to be worked on or repaired, or perhaps we need to look at health matters. We may need to take note of the damage or decay that has occurred in our lives.

Igloo - also see individual entry Because of its shape, the igloo stands for completeness and sanctuary. It is warm on the inside and cold on the outside and therefore signifies the difference between the internal and the external.

Pyramid The pyramid is considered to be a focus for power, so for one to appear in a dream is to be concentrating on the power within.

Temple - see Church Buildings in C and Church in Religious Imagery

Tower (obelisk, steeple, lighthouse, etc.)

Any image of a tower is representing the personality, and the Soul within. While there are obvious connotations that conncct it with masculinity, it is more corrcct to perceive it as the Self within a wider context. When thought of in this way attention can then be paid to other attributes of the tower, such as where windows, doors and staircases are placed. This leads to a greater understanding of the Spiritual Self.

Warehouse

The warehouse being primarily a storage place has the symbolism of being a repository either for spiritual energy or for spiritual rubbish.

Components of buildings Balcony (or ledge, sill, etc.)

We all have need for support within our lives and a balcony indicates both support and protec- tiveness. It can also represent the Mother in her protective aspect. Construction or demolition of a building. We all have the abil- itv within us to construct successful lives and equally an ability to self- dcstruct.

A dream that highlights construction or demolition gives us access to those qualities and abilities within ourselves. Doors also see individual entry Doors refer to the openings of the body and therefore, by default, one’s scxualitv.

The front door and back door signifies the vagina and the anus respectively. Breaking down the door can be taken to indicate an inhibition over sex and an unwillingness to face the issues. It can also represent rape or abuse.

Opening and closing the door

While often taken to stand for intercourse. this can show the dreamer’s attitude to sex.

Refusing to open the door

Although the dreamer may not technically be a virgin, for this to occur represents an innocent approach to their scxualitv.

A door between the outer and inner rooms shows there mav be a conflict between the conscious and the unconscious. Barring the door This highlights the dreamer’s need for self- protection.

If an animal or person forces his way in and destroys the lock

Our own protective mechanisms have let us clown. Escaping by another door indicates the dreamer needs to find a new solution to the one he thought of to solve a problem.

Someone knocking on the door signifies that the dreamer’s attention is being drawn to an external situation.

Hall/Passages

Any passage can stand for the passages within the body; for instance the vagina or the anus. Equally; on a psychological level, it signifies how we allow our personal space to be penetrated. Passages also represent the transitions between the various stages of our lives.

Lift A lift usually indicates how we deal with information.

For instance, a lift going down would suggest going down into the subconscious, while a lift going up would be moving towards the spiritual. It is believed that in the sleep state we leave our bodies. Thus, descending in a lift and getting stuck represents the entrapment of the spiritual by the physical body.

Rooms in a dream can describe various parts of our personalities or levels of understanding, but often signify either the womb or the mother figure. Thus the kitchen would be the home- making part of us whereas a sitting room would be the more relaxed, comfortable side.

A small room with only one door or a basement with water in it is a direct representation of the womb, and may indicate a return to the womb-like state.

A series of rooms

This refers to the various aspects of femininity and often to the whole soul. Anything in an upstairs room An upstairs room usually signifies mental or spiritual attributes, so any object will represent an idea or concept.

The basement or cellar This meaning can be ambivalent, since a cellar can represent the parts of ourselves that we have chosen to suppress. It can also represent family beliefs and habits, particularly if the basement is that of the parents. Leaving one room and going into another If this is a deliberate action in the dream, then it represents a change of state and of leaving something behind. Empty rooms Something, such as comfort or support, is lacking in our lives. Stairs Stairs are often an indication of the steps we must take in order to achieve a goal. Climbing the stairs is indicative of the effort that we must make in order to have access to the more mystical, spiritual side of our being. It can more simply be the exertion we practise in our everyday life. Going downstairs Conversely, in order to have access to the hidden unconscious side of ourselves, we need to ‘go down’ into the unconscious.

A golden staircase

This is such a basic image, with so many interpretations, that particular attention needs to be paid both to other aspects of the dream, and also the dreamers spiritual state at that specific time. Largely it represents a ‘death’, but not necessarily a physical death. It is more the realisation that we no longer need to be trapped within the physical, but can move towards a more fulfilling life. It is a way out of the mundane.

Walls A wall signifies a block to progress a difficulty we have or will come up against. Often the nature of the wall will give some clue as to what the block is.

For instance, a wall which looks old will signify an old problem, whereas a glass wall would indicate some difficulties with perception. Walls closing in could describe the remembered feelings of birth, but is more likely to represent a feeling of being trapped by the lifestyle we have.

A brick wall, rampart or dividing wall all signify the difference between two states of reality often the inner psychological state and the exterior everyday world.

Windows Windows will describe the means by which we appreciate the world we live in, the way we perceive reality. Dreaming that we arc looking outwards through a window can suggest that we have a more extrovert view of ourselves and will tend to look at external circumstances. Looking inwards through a window indicates we are looking inwards at our own personality, and perhaps at our own motivation. Opening a window The interpretation depends on whether we are opening the window from the inside or the outside.

If the former, we are dealing with our inner feelings which we may need to escape; the latter shows our attitude to outside opinion.

Breaking through a window (or glass door)

This can suggest the first sexual experience.

Stained glass windows

Because of the connection with churches, stained glass can be accepted as religious belief (also see Colour).... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

(see Apartments, Barn, Castle, Church, Monastery, Te?nple)

The condition of the building can reveal the condition of your health, a relationship, or a situation.

What does the building hold? If it is just an empty shell, consider if you’re living superficially, without gaining any real spiritual substance.

Of what is the building constructed? Just like the story of “The Three Little Pigs,” you want your hopes to be based on good foundational material if they’re ever going to materialize in reality.

Are the doors and windows of this building open and accessible? If so, this shows a very open-minded person who may be too exposed. Similarly, a building that appears locked up tight indicates narrow views and large obstacles to intimacy.

What type of building is it? Certain structures carry fairly direct meanings.

For example, hotels, motels, and mobile homes represent temporary conditions, change, movement, and transition, sometimes literally in our living space.... The Language of Dreams

Magnificent edifices in excellent condition, with well kept grounds, are an augury that you will rise to the top of the profession or business in which you are engaged.... The Complete Dream Book

Buildings in dreams represent the constructions we make in our lives. They are attitudes and beliefs we have built from our experience, perception and often from our family habits and customs. From a spiritual perspective, buildings in dreams allow us to see clearly the constructs we put in place to keep us safe.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Psychological / emotional perspective: Where in real life we can learn a lot about a person from his personal environment, so in dreams a building can also reflect the dreamer’s character hopes and concerns.

The environment we put ourselves in reflects our state of mind or the emotions we have about a particular situation. We all have the ability within us to construct successful lives and equally an ability to self-destruct.

A dream that highlights construction or demolition gives us access to those qualities and abilities within ourselves.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Material aspects: The features of the building often mirror aspects of the dreamer’s personality or what is going on on a mundane level. Sometimes buildings in dreams can become composite and, therefore, confusing. In understanding the dream we should interpret the main appearance of the building first, as its main function, and the secondary appearance as qualities to be recognized. As well as buildings themselves, the various components also have a great deal of relevance in dreams.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

A dream sequence of large new buildings indicates a need to expand, to travel, to find a new interest. Small buildings, a small but profitable undertaking. Old buildings, threat of failure.... Psycho Dream Interpretation

General Meaning: Established works or visions in your life. Different buildings will represent different visions or ministries.

• If you are dreaming of being in a building from your past, it is possible that hurts or what happened back there is being stirred up once again in your life.

If you dream of the house you grew up in, it could indicate that you are either facing conflicts from the past or perhaps putting things from the past to rest.

• Look up the subject of Healing Dreams in the Way of Dreams and Visions for more on this.

• Office Buildings • An office building is where you work and speaks of your life in the workplace and world.

• It is also a good picture of business and wealth. In the Old Testament such business was conducted at the city gate.

• Positive: We have often seen a ribbon cutting ceremony in front a new building.

• This is a picture of a new ministry or division of the ministry that the Lord has established in the spirit.

If you are in intercession and see something like this, then the Lord is calling you to birth the new vision in the spirit.

To release it through decree.

Negative:

If you see a building being demolished, you need to decide of this is a good or a bad thing. At times a prophet will be called of the Lord to speak destruction on a work that is not of Him.

• If you are a prophet you might see a building being built or torn down in the spirit. It is for you to speak that forth in the spirit.

• Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant..... The Way of Dreams and Visions

whoever sees in his sleep that there is a canal with him, if there was a ferrule in it then a child will be born to him. And if there isn’t ferrule in it, a young girl will be born to him.... Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik

(Herb) In a dream, caraway represents a profitable investment.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Your troubles will increase and then cease abruptly, especially if you should dream you cross over one and if your work is of an artistic nature.... Mystic Dream Book

(See Expulsion)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

also see Church in Buildings and Religious Imagery

1- A church represents our feelings about organised religion. In dreams it can be a placc of sanctuary, particularly in the sense that we can have a shared belief with other people. This may be as much to do with a shared moral code as with a code of personal behaviour.

2- A church building may or may not be considered to be beautiful, but its image links with our appreciation of beautiful objects which mark and enhance our sense of worship. We link with the forces of life within us which enable us to live life more fully.

3- A church becomes a ‘world centre’ since it marks all that is holy and essential in our lives.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

also see Church in Dream Dictionary: Religious Buildings and Religious Imagery

To dream of church buildings can imply we are formulating a new set of values or morals. It may also mean we are abandoning old, outdated beliefs.... Dream Meanings and Dream Interpretation

Personality aspects/alters.... Expansions Dream Dictionary

1. Spiritual change.

2. New prospects.

3. Moving from one level of understanding to another.

4. Fortune or wealth is at hand.

5. View of society (door opening out).

6. View of inner self (door opens in). ... New American Dream Dictionary

A person waiting at an open door can symbolize the pursuit of wisdom, Prov. 8:34... Christian Dream Symbols

Doorways represent open entrances for self- exploration.

If the door in your dream is in your own home, it may represent an open doorway to a more intimate relationship with family members.

A doorway in a house that is unfamiliar may represent a doorway into the soul.

A doorway in a friend’s house may suggest having an open invitation to get closer.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Connection to various alter groupings/families. ... Expansions Dream Dictionary

To dream about going up a driveway indicates that your travels have come to an end. This dream also suggests safety and tranquility. It can also indicate your journey to reaching a sense of harmony within yourself and your faith.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

Dreams of a driveway symbolize the need for a rest and pause between spurts of energy.

A driveway is a home base for your vehicle (body) that moves you through life.... Strangest Dream Explanations

If you see or drive up to a driveway in your dream, it symbolizes a positive end to a journey, security and rest. You are well on the path toward achieving inner peace and finding your spirituality.... My Dream Interpretation

(See Expulsion)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Harmonious, diligent worker, transformed heart... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

Suggesting an avenue of self-expression, an expressway is a fast and easy way to the top.

An expressway may mention that you need to express your feelings in order to get the results you want.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Finding fault with praiseworthy people in a dream means committing abominable actions or to desist or turn away from one’s religion.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

1. Reverse: feelings of loss—usually material, often in business matters.

2. Communication between aspects of self or level of consciousness.

3. Entering a new phase of a relationship, a pe­riod of growth. ... New American Dream Dictionary

If we dream of finding something, such as a precious object, we are becoming aware of some part of ourselves which is, or will be, of use to us. We are making a discovery or a realisation, which depending on the rest of the dream scenario may be about us or about others.

The mind has an uncannv knack of drawing our attention to what needs to be done to enable us to achieve our aims. It will use hiding, searching and finding as metaphors for effort we must make in the waking state. So to find something without having to make too much effort would show that events will lake placc which will reveal what we need to know.

3- We may be close to finding something within our spiritual search which will enable us to move forward.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

To find a new object, person or thing represents that you are discovering new aspects of yourself and are reconnecting with something you thought was lost, stolen or missing. Your dream is giving you the message that everything is coming together for you.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Finding something after a deliberate search in a dream signifies that we have enough spiritual awareness to move forward. Finding something by chance suggests an element of spiritual assistance.

A found object is something to be treasured.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Psychological / emotional perspective: The mind has an uncanny knack of drawing our attention to what needs to be done to enable us to achieve our aims. It will use hiding, searching and finding as metaphors for effort we must make in the waking state. So to find something without having to make too much effort would show that events will take place that will reveal what we need to know.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Material aspects: If we dream of finding a precious object, we are becoming aware of some part of ourselves that is, or will be, of use to us. We are making a discovery or a realization, which may be about us or about others.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

To dream that you find something, suggests that you are coming into contact with some aspect of your psyche or unconscious. You are recognizing a part of yourself that was previously repressed or undeveloped.

To dream that you find a person, indicates that you are identifying new facets of a relationship. You may be taking a relationship to a new level or direction.... My Dream Interpretation

Example: ‘I went into a cellar. It was rather cavelike. I had to scramble to get into it.

The entrance was difficult to find, but I had discovered it many years before and been in lots of times. I found objects in the cellar and was looking for something’ (Tony C). Usually, as in the example, to discover, realise, become aware of some aspect of oneself and gain access to or use of. One might be living with con­stant resentments about one’s past or present situation, and then ‘find’ release from this for a day, yet not be conscious how it was achieved.

The dream might attempt to define this. Or it might be a new idea you realise unconsciously in sleep.

Example: Then I was with my father (dead) and was showing him a handful of exotic banknotes I had found in the building. They were £100 notes. I wasn’t sure if the money was legal tender or not.

The notes had an unusual design’ (Andy). Andy has found a sense of his own value—the money —but is not sure if other people also value him.

The dream illustrates the attempt to ‘find a place* in society.

The effort to search and find is frequently to do with one’s own identity, and what one is searching through is one’s experience, as in Tony’s cellar above, or this example: l was looking into the crowd in the film to find me and it was like looking at a snapshot, it felt very important that I find me, I saw my green slacks just showing, right at the back of the crowd’ (Trudy K). See look; see. Idioms: find oneself; find fault; find out; find one’s bearings. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

This is an omen of contrary.

The more valuable the article you find, the greater will be your loss in business.... Mystic Dream Book

(See Compensation; Finding something)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

(Abandoned; Discarded item; Lost item; Gleanings) Finding something abandoned or discarded or lost in a dream means receiving a precious gift from an employee or a servant one will treasure, or it could mean receiving a cheap item one cares to keep, receiving an inheritance, or it could mean begetting a blessed son.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Courageous... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

1. The flow of forward progress, the ability to realize goals and ambitions.

2. A lack of inhibitions, sense of “freedom.” ... New American Dream Dictionary

Riding down the freeway may comment that you have chosen an independent or even irresponsible approach to life. Depending on which direction you are heading—north toward one’s vision, east toward spiritual attainment, south toward materialism and transformation, or west toward playful expression—you may find the journey a quick route.

A crowded freeway may comment on feelings that others are crowding you.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

A freeway represents the need for speed, and that you are on the fast track to success. You may be feeling impatient for the quickest route from A-B.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Should you cross it you have aroused the hostility of a rival. Take care not to lose what is now your own through over-confidence.... Mystic Dream Book

An impersonal space of temporary transition... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

(Corridor; Doorman) In a dream, a hallway represents a servant who controls and manages the business and life of his employer. It also represents a doorman, or one’s actions that guides him to his purpose, or one’s deeds that could lead him either to paradise or to hell-fire.

A hallway in a dream also represents one’s grave, since the grave is a hallway to either heaven or hell, or it may represent the steps of a sick person or a handicapped person. Its lights, size and the ease of crossing it in the dream reflect the outcome.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

You want to escape narrowness and restriction.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

A hallway or corridor in a dream represents a passageway of self-discovery. It may signify a passage through time.

If you pass someone in the hallway, it could represent a brief relationship in the future that will be short-lived.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Dreams of a hallway signify that you are on the verge of stepping into a whole new space, because the hallway is the transition place between where you’ve been and where you are going. You are preparing for change, gearing up for a life altering occurrence. See Threshold.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Hallways often represent spiritual growth and learning. They can also mean the dreamer has untapped psychic abilities.

A dream of walking through a long hallway or corridor can also represents your frustration in trying to escape a repetitive situation.... My Dream Interpretation

To dream about a hallway represents the initial steps of a new journey. You will uncover your unknown true desires. This indicates a spiritual quest, but can also take on physical and emotional aspects as well. This is usually a sign of a changing aspect of your life.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

There is not much significance to a hallway other then denoting an abnormal period of worry and concern, so this dream should be interpreted using the other symbols in the dream and reserving hallways under, ‘worries’.... Encyclopedia of Dreams

Pay attention to name and/or number, directions right or left, for each has a meaning... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

(See Wandering)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Symbolic of the path of an upright person, Prov. 15:19... Christian Dream Symbols

The road you are traveling. Notice any patterns stamped on the highway, they could be speaking of your internal patterns. ... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

On life’s journey, are you moving along fast, or are you stuck in a traffic jam? Are you rushing or taking a leisurely trip? As a traffic symbol, as in Driving a Car and Auto, it almost always has sexual undertones. Is the highway crowded (I must defend myself against many rivals) or is it empty (I am going my own way)? Are there any complications during the trip, like accidents, breakdowns, or difficult traffic situations? This would always correspond to problems in the present.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

Driving down a highway may comment that you have chosen the high road, a path least traveled, or a path of wisdom and spintual truth. It may represent a well-traveled or well- paved direction in which many can travel.

A crowded highway may represent frustration with others who are moving too slowly, such as in making a decision at work.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Vision: Seeing or walking along an endless highway is not a good sign: you must deal with and overcome many difficulties 011 your job or in business. Success is far in the distance.

Depth Psychology: See Avenue, Street, Walkway. ... Dreamers Dictionary

In dreams, highways represents your sense of direction and your life’s path.

A smooth, straight highway signifies inner peace and a trouble-free journey ahead for you, while a winding, bumpy road reflects emotional disharmony and difficulties in your near future.

To dream of walking on a highway during the daytime suggests that you are headed towards a big future - the possibilities are endless! If you were walking on a highway at night, this signifies your struggle for contentment.... My Dream Interpretation

Astonishing information which will be to your advantage.... Mystic Dream Book

(see Bits, Car, Path)

Highways carry you toward, or away from, someone or something. Other parts of the dream are important to meaning here, such as billboards, buildings, and people or vehicles that are traveling on the same highway.

Being lost on the highway: Needing to make a decision, but not having a clear picture of what all the options offer. Alternatively, feeling as if you have lost your faith or spiritual focus.

Stranded on a highway: A type of desertion dream. Also, a need within to reach out and ask for aid, otherwise the vehicle of your life may remain stalled.

Hitchhiking down: Wanderlust; the desire to release all responsibilities and experience some adventure. Alternatively, riding on someone else’s talents, abilities, or finances, instead of being independent.

Fork in the road: A determination that must be made fairly quickly or the opportunity may be lost. Two vehicles taking separate parts of this fork represent individuals or situations moving away from one another.... The Language of Dreams

A house nearly always refers to oneself, depicting one’s body and attributes of personality. Thus if we take a large house with its many functional rooms, the library would represent the mind, the bathroom cleansing or renewal of good feelings, the bedrooms one’s sexuality or intimacy, the roof one’s protectiveness or ‘coping mechanisms’. Large pub­lic buildings such as hospitals, factories, blocks of flats, depict particular functions suggested by their nature. But of course, if the house or building has a personal connection—the house you live in, or place you have worked—then you need to define what are the essential feelings about such. Or see dream processing.

If a house or building has a quality of some other type of construction, such as a library feeling like a factory, or a house a church, both aspects should be ac­cepted as important. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

A large room, etc., İs spiritually blessed; a large, muscular person is spiritually strong; see “obesity”... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

See size. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

Anything that grows in size during a dream should be paid attention to.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

see Size... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

See size... Dream Meanings of Versatile

(See Hall)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

interpreted upon 5 sides: sultanate, leadership, Guardianship, ministry & the captain of a military.... Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik

Viewing the milky way is searching for divine intervention... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

... Gypsy Dream Dictionary

Being one-sided. Also, a sense of feeling trapped, and a sign of focusing on a goal.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

See Package, Container. Often points to the unknown or to repressed emotions, obstacles, burdens, and complications that you carry with you. See Gift.... Little Giant Encyclopedia

Vision: If you find yourself in a long, dark passageway: you will confront an unpleasant surprise and search for a solution. Men who find themselves in a passageway are looking for sexual experiences.

If they see an open door, they get their way.

Depth Psychology: The passageway is a symbol of die female and strong erotic needs (in men’s dreams). In women’s dreams, it indicates the direction their lives should take.

If the passageway is dark, long, and without doors, your search for direction will take a little longer. See House, Tunnel.... Dreamers Dictionary

To dream of discovering hidden passageways conveys something new and/or electrifying. It may be in reference to new opportunities, associations, or a outlooks. Waking up before completing the passageway exploration implies that you may not know how to leverage these opportunities or proceed in a relationship. Perhaps the lack of familiarity caused your cautious approach.

The passageways are a positive dream.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

Driving a Nissan Pathfinder in a dream may suggest concerns about finding the right path in life, professionally or spiritually.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Depends on whether path is narrow or wide, paved or unpaved, up hill or down, straight, right or left; research accordingly... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

interpreted upon 5 sides: religion, [something] wanted, good deed, good, prosperity & comfort.... Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik

A dream of change (Gypsy). ... The Fabric of Dream

Lines, tracks: a communal or generally accepted direction, habitual pathways of thought or action; rigidly fixed to certain attitudes or way of life, inflexibility. Station: moving towards something new, changing scenes, i.e. from family to work environment, leaving something behind—a relation­ship, one’s youth, one’s ability to change, effort to get some­where in life or experience something new. Engine: the en­ergy which takes us through life; libido. Carriages: the compartments of our life. Train journey: the aspect of our journey through life which has connections with other people and has a predetermined end, limiting our individual will; journey into self awareness; can refer to ageing and death, especially where there is a feeling of “departing’ or ‘time of departure’; the train of thought or experiences which carry us through life. Leaving someone behind, being left behind, feel­ings about loss of spouse; or breakup of relationship. Missing train: feeling left out of opportunity; sense of inadequacy; held back by one’s own hesitations; hidden desire to avoid change or to make one’s individual journey. Idioms: go off the rails; lose track of something; make tracks for, on somebody’s track. See airport; ticket. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences

also see Train in Journey

1- A railway in a dream signifies the way we wish to go in life. We can take a way forward and can make informed choices.

A single track suggests that there Is only one way to go, whereas a multiple track suggests many more opportunities.

2- Psychologically; a railway suggests the idea of keeping to one goal (which may be a group one) and being single-minded about it. One early symbolism of the railway was the facility of being able to ignore obstacles, to go round, through or over anything which stood in the way.

3- Spiritually, the railway suggests a chosen direction which is usually fairly straightforward.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

See LOCOMOTIVE.... Mystic Dream Book

Spiritually, the railway suggests a chosen direction that is usually fairly straightforward. It may also indicate a predictable routine.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, a railway points to the idea of keeping to one goal (which may be a group one) and being single-minded about it. One early symbolism of the railway was the facility of being able to ignore obstacles, to go round, through or over anything that stood in the way. Seeing the points on a railway line change would signify a change of direction.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

Material aspects: A railway in a dream signifies the way we wish to go in life. We can take a way forward and can make informed choices.

A single track suggests that there is only one way to go, whereas a multiple track suggests many more opportunities.

A railway station would suggest a planned break.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

See Train.

A frequent dream symbol. Changes in the present life situation. At the train station, we often find out where our life’s journey is taking us. Also an image of rushing (“It’s high time”). Waiting for something or “being thrown off-track.”

The conductor might be a symbol for our better- informed self. Is the train coming, are we on the right train, where and to which train are we changing, the waiting room: all these symbols can easily be a reflection of our own emotional situation.

In depth psychology, the train represents our unconscious, which is trying to get us on the right “track.”... Little Giant Encyclopedia

(Such as a church, mosque or temple) as an environment for us to consider our system of belief, any religious building will suggest a place of sanctuary and refuge and a place where we can be closer to whatever concept we have of the divine or ultimate power. Although we may not consciously adhere to any particular religion, most of us have principles by which we live, which will surface in dreams in recognisable images. Also consult the information about religious buildings in spiritual imagery in the introduction.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

1. Feelings of social inadequacy, not belonging.

2. A fear of dealing with challenges—usually in life, frequently in relation­ships.

3. Actions or activities are an immature diversion, an es­cape.

4. Feelings that life or situations are extremely out of control (as in “runaway” vehicle, train or most modes of transportation). ... New American Dream Dictionary

(Escape; Fear; Take flight) Running away from something in a dream means turning to God Almighty and seeking refuge in Him for safety and protection. Runningawayin a dream also could mean receivingan appointment, or it could mean repentance from a sin, or it could mean one’s death.

If one sees himself running away to escape from an enemy he fears in a dream, it means that he will be safe. Ifa man ofknowledge or a scholar sees himselfrunning away from an enemy in fear in a dream, it means that he will be asked to sit as ajudge, or to govern.

If one sees himself running away but has no fear in the dream, it means his death. (Also see Escape {rom danger; Take a (light)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

If you dream of running away from home, this suggests you are trying to avoid an issue in your real life. Pretending it doesn’t exist could make things worse - you will not solve problems until you face them head on. This dream also suggests that you are not taking or accepting responsibility for your actions. In cases where the dreamer’s home life is very difficult, this dream can represent a straight-forward wish to live in a happier place.... My Dream Interpretation

To dream of an airplane runway represents creativity and freedom. You are about to enter an exciting time in your life.

If you dreamed of a fashion runway, whether you were walking on it or not, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed or pressured in real life. Give yourself a break and try to express any pent-up feelings to a good friend.... My Dream Interpretation

“Don’t step out of the mold” might be the message if you find yourself in a Safeway supermarket moving up and down the aisles for ideas to produce. It may express concerns about safely fitting into what is expected of you. It may also point to concerns about public safety.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

1. One is heading in the wrong direction in life.

2. One is trying to avoid a confrontation. ... New American Dream Dictionary

Buried memories.... Expansions Dream Dictionary

(Conveyor; Steps; Travels) In a dream, stairways represent the vehicle of rising in station, advancement in worldly gains, seeking the blessings of the hereafter, and the rising of one’s station in the hereafter.

A stairway in a dream also could represent the days of one’s life and their term.

If one sees a staircase which he recognizes in the dream, it could represent the servant of a house, its owner, or its accountant.

If a sick person sees himself climbing an unknown staircase which is leading him to the upper room from where he can see paradise in the dream, it means that he may die from his illness and reach what he saw.

If obstacles hinder his way or impede his climb in the dream, it means that he is detained, and the immediate blessings of such a gift will be veiled to him. Descending a staircase in a dream means arriving from a journey, resigning from one’sjob, impeachment, or it could represent a pedestrian.

If one’s descent leads him to his family, house, or farmland in the dream, it means money.

If what he reaches at the end of the staircase is unknown, and if one meets people, or souls he does not recognize in the dream, it also denotes what we have earlier explained.

If during one’s climb or descent he falls into a well, or if a giant bird grabs him and flies away with him, or if a beast devours him, or if he steps into a boat that sails away as he steps into it, or if he takes a step to find himself riding an animal, or a vehicle of some type, the staircase then represents the stages of one’s life and what he encountered during the journey of his life, all replayed or screened before his eyes at the point of descending into his grave, or as a book one reads after his death.

If he does wake up and finds himself healthy and fit, it means that he will become a tyrant, an unjust person, an atheist and a reprobate.

If one sees himself descending a staircase that leads him into a mosque, lush foliage, green fields, a fresh breeze of spring, or into a pond to take a ritual ablution to perform his prayers in the dream, it means that he will become a true believer, repent for his his sins and abandon his blameworthy conduct. Otherwise, ifhe descends upon adverse elements such as snakes,lions, steep hills, corpses, or a field of scattered remains in a dream, then it represents major trials and adversities.

If the steps are made of clay in one’s dream, they indicate positive signs. However, a stairway could be regarded as unfavorable if its steps are made of backed bricks.

If they are made of stones in the dream, they mean business success, along with a heart like a stone.

If the staircase is made of wooden steps in the dream, it means reaching a high rank which is compounded with hypocrisy. Ifthey are made of gold in the dream, then they mean achieving success and gaining authority.

If they are made of silver in the dream, they represent one’s entourage and attendants. Climbing a staircase in a dream also means sharpening one’s intellect and awareness. In a dream, a stairway is also interpreted to mean leading a life of ascetic detachment and devotion. Coming near a staircase in a dream also means attaining success and a growing piety. Each step represents a different station. Climbing a staircase in a dream also represents the dangers one may have to cross. Seeing a staircase with five steps in a dream represents the five time prayers, or the pulpit where the Imam stands to deliver his Friday sermon. That is why some interpreters qualify the staircase in one’s dream as glad tidings, good news, prayers, charity, alms giving, fasting, or a pilgrimage. God knows best.... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Literal... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

Figurative of the wrong way; regressing... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

Interpretation of subways is based on your experience with this mode of transportation.

If you regularly use the subway, you may need to look at the other parts of the dream more carefully.

If the subway is not a regular part of your daily routine but is the primary dream image then you can consider it to be symbolic of the way that you navigate through your own emotions and hidden parts of self.

The subway is under the ground and represents the unconscious parts of self. All of us interact on conscious and unconscious levels. We have intuitive feelings and unspoken understanding that direct our lives as much as the obvious and fully conscious things. Consider the subway ride in your dream and try to understand what it is conveying to you about your more subtle navigation through ongoing life experiences. See also: Train... The Bedside Dream Dictionary

A form of rapid transit that travels through underground tunnels, the subway may symbolize exploring the underworld and moving through psychological milestones to your destination of wholeness.

A subway may also indicate a preoccupation with getting to work and may reflect concerns in making a deadline.... Ariadne's Book of Dream

Dreams of a subway represents your ability to move in and out of your own underworld, your ability to connect with your shadow, your depths and reemerge into light. See Goddess Persephone and Integration Dreams.... Strangest Dream Explanations

Dreams about traveling on the subway are highly symbolic.

If you have this dream, you may reach a goal in real life by using the spiritual or instinctive part of your nature.... My Dream Interpretation

If you dream of being in a subway station, this foretells an unexpected delay or obstacle to your plans.... My Dream Interpretation

Any temporary building, such as a caravan, tent or site office, suggests some degree of impermanence. In a dream, such a structure indicates a transition between two states of being.... Dream Meanings of Versatile

To dream you lose your way, warns you to disabuse your mind of lucky speculations, as your enterprises threaten failure unless you are painstaking in your management of affairs. See Road and Path. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

(See Road)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

interpreted upon 6 sides: upright matter, or difficult matter, or fear or injustice by the authority or misdeed or hypocrisy with the people.... Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik

To dream of meeting a Wayfarer on a lonely path is a sign of a new friend.... Mystic Dream Book

Maker of wagons, industrious spirit... Dream Dictionary Unlimited

1. Heroic.

2. Indomitable.

3. False self-image (as re­vealed in a biography about him). ... New American Dream Dictionary

(Direction) To wend one’s way, or to take the road, or to go in the direction of the door in a dream means establishing the course of one’s life on the basis of righteousness, or finding the real cause of things, or it could mean success, depending on how close one gets to his goal in the dream. (Also see Road)... Islamic Dream Interpretation

Time travel.... Expansions Dream Dictionary