Important changes caused by mental crisis Decay (often of a building) frequently points to a deep mental crisis in which the previous ideals, values and principles have lost their importance and meaning, unless they were replaced by new ones. You will get through these changes without loss only with psychotherapist help.

Large depth, draft, infinity, all-embracing width.

Question:

What lies deeply inside me? What limits do I need?

General Meanings:

Emptiness and Risky ventures To dream of an precipice, points to the fact that the dreamer recognizes in himself so-called ” barrel without bottom ” or the empty spaces. This is an aspect of the unknown part, which every person must face at some point in life. Behind the picture hides risky undertakings, which the dreamer has to tackle without knowing what will come out. Precipice can be interpreted differently, depending on the circumstances. The following symbols are quite often faced with a similar meaning:

• Upcoming dangers and overcoming them To look to a precipice may mean that you look into your own unconscious and perceive things, which you would not rather been detected. Perhaps this announces also about approaching dangers which can arise from your own behavior, actions and desires. However, you have to look forward bravely to upcoming dangers because you can recognize them in time, that you can avoid or overcome and master them.
• Stand very close to precipice often warns against a “downfall” in grief, sorrow and distress, for example, if you keep current intentions.
• Slip into the precipice, it should be understood as even more massive warning, which perhaps indicates that you will not escape from difficulties any more.
• To fall down into an precipice, this announces an impending personal disaster, that can’t be stopped anymore. The fall depends on the personal circumstances, this can mean unexpected  fortune, if you particularly land softly on the ground. But it is often  signifies emotional sorrow inside you, sometimes the dream is then a momentary situation from real life which appears in the picture (such as the fall out of bed, when you immediately wake up).
• This is favorable sign when you throw stones into the precipice or boulders rolls down this symbolizes the liberation of worries and troubles that weighed like a rock your soul.
• Throw a man into the precipice, it is expected that soon you will release from an interpersonal relationship, which only represents as a burden.
• To turn away yourself from precipice, means that you close your eyes against wrong actions.
• Go down in the precipice, marks that you should find the reason why this a seemingly hopeless situation happened, that you can overcome it easily, then you can move upwards.
• Dream a bridge over the precipice, signifies that you can overcome all difficulties.

Psychological Meanings:

To see precipice in the dream is a warning or danger signal. Critical life situations or problems are symbolized through this. However, you must consider the context: the only path leads up to the precipice and ends there, it means a warning to the dreamer, that you should go back you are on the wrong way.

Fear of loss of identity /Exceed of your experiences The rocky, steep or difficult looking path which leads through the precipice. This is an indication that you are aware of your situation and will follow the path into your own depths. The dream points to a fear of control loss or loss of identity or before the failure in any respect. More positively can be expressed, it is possible that you will exceed or cross your own borders and limits of your own experiences.

Critical situation In the dream you hold on a handrail and watched – terrified – into an precipice (and rapid river, flowing stream, waterfall, etc.), so you just live in a critical situation.

Worries The ground is slippery under the feet, or the bridge has cracks, the problem is not solved yet and stress is still here. You have to look more exactly in your own environment to see for details about who (or what) can take stress and problems down.

The crisis is overcome Stand on firm, dry ground, you dealt with a crisis precisely, but the rest is necessary in order to overcome the accumulated stress. The precipice also points to the fact that the dreamer resigns himself to contrast as correctly and wrongly or well and badly.

Spiritual Meanings:

The underworld and low things appear in dreams as an precipice.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Danger if see – The unconscious sees a danger that is given to those who will see the precipice in the dream. This dream also shows that your aura is in misfortune;
• Troubles and disaster if look to precipice – In the dream you look to precipice, signifies illness, impending disaster or accident and the failure of large plans;
• Conflicts if stare – This dream announces about disputes and allegations of a personal nature, because you are unable to cope with everyday problems;
• Sadness if slowly slide into precipice – In the dream you are dreaming that you are moving slowly into precipice, you can expect sorrows and afflictions;
• News if plunge into precipice – The dream marks about a large inheritance and unexpected good and glad news;
• Worries for others if see others in precipice – The people who you see and you know them, denotes that their position is presumably disastrous.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• More care to your health if be afraid – In the dream you are standing near it and you are afraid, this means that you have to be more careful about your health;
• Success if fall into it – The dream shows that success is yours;
• Release from worries if throw something – In the dream you are throwing something, signifies that soon you will be freed from big loads and worries;
• News from friend if your friend falls into precipice – In the dream your friend falls into precipice you will soon hear from him good news;
• Relief if throw a stone – Means that soon you will be freed from a serious concern;
• Help from destiny if save someone – In the dream you save someone from falling into it, the fate will help you to reach your goals.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Misfortune if see – In general a precipice in the dream announces misfortune and tribulation;
• Warning if staying in front of it – The dream is a warning that you do not have to seek and search for deliberately dangers;
• Danger will pass you if view from far away – In the dream you are looking at the precipice from far away, this shows that a threat will pass you.

* Please, see meaning of fall, slope.

Food, shared resources; association.

Question:

What nourishes me together?

General Meanings:

Bread stands as basic food for the material needs of the life, also can embody friendship, experience of life and wishes, or can emerge as a religious symbol. Often it is understood as an indication to a positive development of further life in material, social and spiritual or intellectual aspects.

• Desire of fulfillment of wishes Fresh bread in sufficient amounts stands for the wish of fulfillment of physical desires.
• The dreamer is not sure Bread tastes badly and strangely in the dream, then the dreamer is not sure, what he wants from life. Maybe he made wrong decisions.
• Brotherly love The loaf is also a symbol of humanity, friendship and sharing.
• Inner growth Food of life which strengthens both equally body and soul. Who dreams of the bread, whose life gets a sense, because he grows inside together with a community.
• Prosperity Pay attention to the size and form of bread in the dream. The prosperity and success is announced if you see big loaves of bread.
• More humility The bread sometimes requests more modesty.
• Anxiety, sorrow Only old, hard or moldy bread announces distresses and crisis from which you will find the way out only with big efforts and great difficulty.
• Egoistic love The loaf of bread can indicate a beloved person who you would like to possess completely for yourself.
• Share your experience Share bread with other people in the dream, shows that it is the way and the ability of the dreamer to transmit and to share fundamental experiences.
• Jealously See other eating bread and you are hungry, means that you envy everybody their success social position.
• Success You bake or eat bread in the dream, signifies that you will be successful.

Psychological Meanings:

Bread as certainty to survive and Positive values to live A dream of bread is about the emotional and physical satisfaction of basic human needs. Bread is the classic symbol of nourishment, strength, stabilization, social security and certainty to survive. The harvested grain becomes bread. This has its original importance as a basic food, which is the result of careful effort as a distinctly cultural product. Dreams of bread is not for physiologically hungry people, this shows the life course, spiritual art, the last supper, or mental nature. The bread gives us a lot, but it is not for the luxury, it is always for what we really need, to survive. The woman gets folded, beautifully baked bread in the dream. It was obviously her small family which she found after emotional difficulties. Bread and loaf can also mean a loved human body. You have probably also observe what sexual forms have small loaves of bread. All simple vital values which feed us, can be placed in the dream as bread in our hands. Who gets this bread, has got a positive value which are not allowed to waste.

Spiritual Meanings:

Bread is a symbol of life itself and can also represent the need to share with other people. It is a symbol of our essential food in all cultures.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Friends if see (yourself) buy or eat – In the dream you are buying or eating bread, means that the life brings true friends;
• Success and happiness if bake – When you are baking bread in your dream, this announces happiness, for the rest of life and a secure livelihood. Also you will be very successful through your own ability;
• Improvement of life if look fresh and crumbly – The bread is fresh and crumbly, means that you will improve your life and also you will meet pleasant guests;
• Worries if see a lot of dirty bread – This dream signifies that you have to reckon with hardship and poverty;
• Anxiety and difficulties if see old – In the dream you see an old bread, this denotes anger and disputes in family. You are going to have great difficulties;
• Worries if eat old or tough – You can expect big difficulties and you have to struggle through them;
• Success if eat white bread – This dream displays a rich success and poor losses;
• Poverty if eat black – This dream means vice verse, that you will have troubles and poverty;
• Success for friend if someone is eating and you are hungry – in the dream you see someone is eating bread while you yourself are hungry, means that your friend or girlfriend will have a success that she/he didn’t hope for themselves;
• Luck if loaves of cake – This dream will bring you happiness, love and health;
• Don’t cheat if cut slices of bread – In the dream you cut bread into slices, you should not “steal butter from the bread”, shows that you have to work harder if you want to improve your life and don’t try to cheat;
• Longing for friends if rich bread – This dream shows that you are longing for calm and harmonious friendships;
• Anger if broken loaves -You see broken loves of bread in your dream, indicates disagreement between lovers;
• Happiness if quickly increasing loafs of bread – This brings happiness in your life line, especially for lovers;
• Worries with kids if eat (young woman) – when a young woman is eating bread in a dream, soon she will struggle with kids mess which demands your time, effort and nerves.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Don’t complain if eat – You do not have to complain, because for other’s is worse than for you.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Success with project if bake yourself – The dream gives you the green light that you can run your project or plans safely, they will succeed;
• Luck if see baking – This dream is a good sign, that everything what you do will be  good and brings luck;
• Good friends if eat or see -In the dream you eat or see the bread, means that you have lots of good and trustful friends, who will help you anytime;
• Honor if have – You have bread in your hands in your dream, signifies that you are very honorable person;
• Infidelity if cut – In the dream you are cutting bread, signifies that you will meet unfaithfulness and betrayal of the friend or colleagues;
• Harm if carry – In the dream you carry the bread, announces you damage;
• Prosperity if eat white bread – This dream denotes wealth and satisfaction;
• Misery if eat black bread – The bad dream, which announces poverty and misery;
• Disease if warm – The dream brings illness;
• Enemies if moldy and old – In the dream you see moldy and old bread, warns that you have enemies;
• Luck sways if destroy – In the dream you see destroyed bread, your happiness fluctuates.
• Fortune if eat warm – Eat an oven-hot bread, you will acquire a considerable fortune, but with trouble and torment because of the violence that comes out of the fire;
• Prosperity if eat cold bread with butter – In the dream you are eating bread with butter, you will have wealth and happy times, as measured by the amount he consumed;

* Please, see meaning of bake, bakery, food.

Good sign Bridesmaids in the dream may show your desire of a marriage. They are generally regarded as a sign of a favorable event that causes drastic and pleasant changes in life.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Luck if see bridesmaids – In your dream bridesmaids appear then this promises you success of any kind;
• Crisis if be bridesmaid – You are a bridesmaid during the ceremony in the dream then this means that you have reached a critical period in your life.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Newborn if see a bridesmaid – To dream of bridesmaids then this dream will bring you new family member this indicates birth of a child.

Fortified and magnanimous self.

Question:

What walls do I want to tear down?

General Meanings:

Safety The dream of castle is associated with the feminine principle which is closed and defended by privacy. Castle first of all is an indication of safety and security, especially in interpersonal relationships.

Fight The siege of the castle in the dream may be a warning that you may meet unexpected obstacles and risks with which ones you have to fight.

Psychological Meanings:

• To be imprisoned in a castle, this dream denotes that the biggest difficulty for you is to liberate yourself from the old settings and beliefs.
• Try to enter or to go into a castle, then this means that the dreamer will recognize the obstacles and will overcome them.
• The main function of a castle is to give a shelter, but at the same time it has something threatening for us.
• The dreamer lives in the castle and he is surrounded by knights, landlords and ladies, or he takes a part in a tournament,then this dream marks that the dreamer has inhibitions to express his own physical or emotional desires, or he suffers from feelings of inferiority.
• In the dream the courtyard of the castle indicates communication and success in business.
• The dungeon and the torture chambers of the castle marks the oppression and inability to solve the problems by yourself.
• The castle dungeon depth refers to the need of maternal protection against hazards. Usually this means your mental imbalance which one you have to bring in order.
• A ruin of the castle marks mental disorder and a chaos of conflicting emotions that can lead to the crisis.

Spiritual Meanings:

The castle as a dream symbol is an indication of spiritual testing and the ability to overcome obstacles in order to gain deeper insight. A biblical symbol of a castle stands for safety and refuge.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Safe place if see a large castle – In the dream you see a large castle then this dream marks that you will find protection from danger;
• Happy event if see a castle – The castle as a dream symbol may bring you an adventure in near future;
• Worries if stuck in a castle – In the dream you can not go out of the castle then this dream means danger or obstacles that will be difficult to overcome;
• Need of protection if be in a castle – You are in the castle in the dream, then on the one hand you are happy with your own life circumstances, on the other hand you may need for protection or the feeling of having a barricade against the world;
• Unexpected events if be locked in the castle – This dream announces that you will experience something unexpected in your life if you are locked in the castle;
• Misfortune if see ruin of a castle – In the dream you see the ruin of the castle, then this dream has a negative meaning which shows that you will have failure;
• Troubles if see a burning castle with lots of smoke – When you see a burning castle in the dream, then this dream announces that you will have some worries and unpleasant events in your life;
• Better time if see a ruined castle – The ruined castle in the dream will bring you hope that you will have better times.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Reaching aims if see a castle – In the dream you are in the castle, then this dream denotes that you are in protected and safe place where you will have an ability to reach your goals;
• Fear if live in the castle – This dream may show that you feel distrust of yourself, you are afraid to start something in your life;

Arabian (Islamic)

• Happiness if see a castle – The dream of castle indicates that you will have great things and pleasant events in your life which will bring you satisfaction;
• No worries if enter into a castle – When you enter into a castle then this dream denotes that you will have unexpected obstacles which will harass you, but no worries you will overcome them.

* Please, see meaning of drawbridge, building.

Nature; the ability to tame yourself; freedom.

Question:

Which part of me wishes to be set free? What kind of features of the animals I can relate to myself?

General Meanings:

In General all of the animals are leaded by instincts. The desire to get what they want brings descendants and helps to improve the quality of life in all means – sexual, playfulness and other. The animals just like human-beings have an ability to warn others about the danger that is lurking for them.
In dreams animals represents those aspects of the dreamer’s personality that are related to instincts. It is very important to notice what kind of the animal the dreamer was dreaming of. There are many different meanings and explanations related to animals in general and the most common ones are these:
Baby animals – usually the dreams that are related to baby animals, shows the reflection of your surroundings. Maybe you are working in the environment where are lots of children or maybe you have many of them yourself. If the baby animal is injured, then such dream might indicate the difficulty to mature;
Animals that have human characteristics – to dream of animals, that have the characteristics just like people have, indicates the creativity of the dreamer. Consider not to be afraid of such dreams, because the aspects of humanity that are integrated in animals shows your ability to see things differently and positively. Make sure you keep that connection within yourself and try to improve it even more;
Killing of animals – if the dreamer killed the animal it could have both – good and bad meanings. As the bad omen, it is said that when you kill the animal, you kill the instincts that lies within you, otherwise it shows your ability to be powerful and strong;
To tame the animal – if the dreamer has tamed the animal, such dream shows the ability to control your own instincts and/ or to used them properly and when it is needed;
When the animal runs away – to dream of being in contact with animal, but seeing him running away for no reason, indicates the doubts you have on your mind. There is a ambiguity within your personality, which you keep fighting. Keep calm and try to divide the animal and human aspects, only then you will be able to keep the peace within yourself.

Psychological Meanings:

Animals in dreams represent the instinctual power that lies in every human – being. The animal in us, shows the actual meaning of the dream.

Wildness in you
It is known that people are different from animals, because of their ability to control the wild aspects which everyone of us has. At these days people live in society, where the use wild side of us is more and more suppressed and controlled. Because of these factors people dream quite often about animals. At least in their dreams they are free to express the suppressed emotions and feelings. Consider, dreams of wild animals is a good and positive omen, because only in them the energy of life is expressed the way we want.

Domestic animals
Domestic animals also have an important meaning in your dream, only it is interpreted lighter, because they are already tamed and more close to human nature. Otherwise, the domestic animals play much more important role than wild ones. People share the life with them day by day, not seeing them only on certain occasions.

Emotional impact in everyday life
The dreams that are related to animals have a very important and big impact with everyday life. When we have an emotional crisis it reflex in our dreams.
For example, someone that just broke up, having the dream of the animal attacking him, then such dream might show the anger towards that person.
Another example, the dreamer has a dream of seeing the animal feeding his babies, then such dream might indicate your parental instincts or the environment which includes children you are surrounded by.
The third example explains man’s relationships to his divorced wife. He was dreaming of being a tiger and trying to eat his ex wife. The dream shows how angry he is, and because in reality these feelings are suppressed, the dreamer experience those feelings through dreams.

Past, present and future
Dreams that are related to animals might represent past, present or future and what impact it has in your life. People very often hold on to past being afraid of moving forward. Some types of the animals might represent the past, for example sleeping bear, because it shows how sleepy, lazy the dreamer is, staying at the same place and not moving forward. The other explanation of animals could show the present state of your mind and life, which could have many different meanings, for example, the dreamer has experience problems with his own pet or thinking of getting one. It also could show the present state of his mind, such as anger (if dreaming of tiger), softness (if dreaming of kittens) and laziness (if dreaming of sloth). Everyone thinks more or less of the future what they would like to do and achieve in life. The dreams that are related to animals could show your desire to have children if, for example you see the pig feeding it’s babies.

Different dream explanations depending on type of the animal:

Monkey – this animal shows the playful, childish, curious and mischievous side of dreamers personality. Sometimes monkeys are seen as aggressive animals, but in reality it just the consequence of curiosity, therefore the dream may show the nosy aspects of his personality.
Bear – this animal represents independence, death, rebirth and power. Polar bear symbolizes the rebirth of your personality. Consider that the bears have very strong instinct of motherhood. It shows how devoted and loving they are when it comes to dealing with the family. The dream could show the important role of motherhood in your life too. For man the dream may have the same meaning and show the parental instincts he has and how much of it playing in his life.
Chameleon – is highly specialized reptile of lizards. If the dreamer dreams of being a chameleon, such dream indicates his ability to adapt himself to different environments and surroundings. The dream also signifies prudence when making important decisions, because the chameleon is known for being fast when it’s needed.
Squirrel – in dreams has a negative meaning. If the dreamer sees the squirrel in his dream, then it shows that the relationships he is in are useless, or the love life is going not according to plan, or you should be aware of making important business deals.
Lizard – to see the reptile called lizard, denotes to your primal instincts. Because instincts have big influence of your life, sometimes you are controlled by them more than you like.
Otherwise, there is a positive meaning, which shows your creativity, tough skin and high opinions.
Unicorn – the main meaning of this dream symbolizes purity. In old book, it is said that unicorns can be seen only by women. The unicorn represents the goodness and innocence of any female. There were many stories about unicorn, which always included love and happy ending, therefore the dreamer should interpreter this dream only as a good omen. Alternatively, the dream could suggest to be more open and do not take everything unilaterally.
Elephant – when dreaming of such animal as elephant, there is a warning to work on aspects of your personality, which requires patience, good memory and stability. There is also a sign, that you hold on to past, keeping memories, longing for old times and ignoring the present. Consider, that elephants also symbolize the royalty.
Frog – for a dreamer to see a frog in his dream means changes or transformations. Everyone knows the fairy tale about the frog becoming the prince, therefore in dreams it might also represent important changes within you or those you are surrounded by. Alternatively, the frog may indicate dirtiness or fertility.
Fox – not only in dreams, but in reality too the fox is known for it’s cleverness, hypocrisy and attention to details. In dreams the fox may indicate you – how smart and careful you are or that you should be more indulgent with some people and do not judge them so quick. The fox can be a warning of someone in your life that is not honest and trust full.
Rabbit/Hare – such animals represent fertility, fear, rashness. Consider to see which aspects of the rabbit you can relate to yourself. Rabbits are known for the ability to fertilize quickly and often. They also are afraid of many things, maybe there is something that you are afraid of? Make sure you do not make any rash decisions, just in case you will be sorry for them later on.
Domestic animals – the animals that we see every day have the biggest impact of the meaning in dreams that are related to animals. They are living close to us or with us, therefore the features these animals have in a dream are most common are recognizable to us. If there are some features that have to be settled down, make sure you do so within yourself either.
Stag/Reindeer – these animals are very hierarchical, which means that the dreamer has very high and good opinion about himself. He knows what he wants out of life, makes the prioritizes, is very opinionated and sometimes even too arrogant.
Dog – is known as the best friend of people. Such dream shows the trust, loyalty, protection and many more positive features. Consider, that it is not always good to be good, because sometimes to achieve things we’ve got to be a bit more stricter. The dream about dog might also indicate someone in your life, that has these features, which means that you should be happy having someone so special and loyal-full. There are more conditions related to dog such as dying dog or sick dog, which would show that the friendship you were holding on is not so special anymore.
Hyena – such animal in dreams is interpreted as the sign of impurity, selfishness, instability and lies.
Hedgehog – as the symbol is known as a bad omen, because of the bad behavior of the animal. The dream warns you to keep a distance with certain person, do not make any important deals, because you will be deceived and misled.
Cobra – is very silent and speedy animal that has potency to keep the balance between bad and good.
Kangaroo – is very rare animal that represents motherhood and strength. Mostly kangaroo is dreamed by people who live in certain places such as Australia.
Cat – is a symbol of femininity, power, creativity and independent spirit. Alternatively, it is a symbol of misfortune and unluckiness. To know the meaning of the dream, you’ve got to tell, if you are a cat lover or not, then you will be able to interpreter your dream as a bad or good omen. Usually when the cat is being angry, bad it signifies your lost connection within your femininity. It is also known that black cat brings bad luck, which in dreams doesn’t have negative meaning if you felt comfortable about it.
Body parts of animals – to dream of animal body parts, have very similar meaning to dreaming of people’s body parts. Being without one or more particular parts of the body, shows that you’ve lost the connection within yourself. To find out more about your dream, please read more meanings about human body parts in dreams.
Toad – causes negative emotions, because the toad as the creature is ugly and disgusting. All of these features reflects in your personality or some person that you are having relationship with.
Leopard – such animal represents power, aggression and loneliness. Maybe you have too much energy and and directing it in wrong direction. The leopard might show the anger which you suppressed.
Lion – this animal is know as the king of the animals. It has the features of strong, grand and powerful animal. In dreams the lion represents the leader and confidence the one has. If the dreamer fights with the lion and wins the battle, then such dream indicates a successful development, as long the lion doesn’t die. If the lion eats the man, such dream shows the risks you will take or lost features which leads to success. Alternatively, the lion might indicate your desire to control everything. Consider, that it is not always good to be over controlled, as others have their opinions and needs too.
Lynx – this animal is known for being very mysterious and secrecy. As in the dream it also suggests you too look closer into your secrets,which means that there is a lot to learn from the problems you have.
Mole – to see this animal in your dreams represents the danger and confusion. The dream shows that you are organizing something to work against others. Alternatively, the dream may be a warning that somebody else is talking behind your back or trying to harm you in any other way. Look deeper into yourself and/or the situations you are in.
Mouse – because this animal is so small, in dreams it might represent the wish to be understood and seen. Maybe you feel like no one pays attention to you, therefore you feel so small. It could also show your actual fear of mice which reflects in your dreams.
Deformed animals – to see animals, that are without some parts of their body or looks completely deformed, signifies about the dreamers features, which are not acceptable to ordinary norms.
Otter – is a symbol of easy life, good fortune and happiness. The dreamer flows easily through life, being happy person. The otter is also known as being industrious animal, who builds things in life, without any complaints.
Horse – this animal in dreams represents strength, power, virility and sexuality. There are many meanings of the horse depending on your sexual libido, ability to handle the difficulties and generally how strong you are as a person. Consider, how the horse looked in the dream, only then you will be able to interpreter the dream in the right way. If the horse is weak, some of your personality is also weak.
Very often the the dream about horse is related to the color of the horse:
black horse – signifies mystery, unknown and wildness;
white horse – purity, innocence, good things in your life, search for eternal love;
Very often the horse have two heads in a dream, which represents your confusion, because you do not know which direction you should go. Make sure, you think of every detail, only then take the important decision.
Rat – this kind of animal causes negative emotions both in reality and dreams. It is known as a symbol of sickness and unknowings. Maybe the dreamer is in the environment at work, home or any other one, that feels unhappy at. The rat can also represent the symbol of rejection. There is a possibility that you feel refused by your family, friends or colleagues.
Reptiles and other cold-blooded animals – these kind of animals are least ones that human-beings have anything in common. The dream of reptiles signifies the features of your personality that are very unusual and unacceptable. Usually the one has such dreams is in fear of something and/or finding it hard to know himself as acceptable person to others. Everyone is afraid of stagnation or death, therefore we should not be afraid to change ourselves and become better people.
Cow – the symbol of femininity, especially in a parental way. It is also a symbol of nourishment, because the cow provides milk to people. The dream shows how devoted and patient you are as a person, as the cow is known for the stability and devotion to others.
Bull – in dreams represent negative aspects of personality such as anger, fear and confusion. If the dreamer kills the bull, such dream indicates the wish to become an adult, where you are powerful and the strongest.
Pests – these parasites represents the rejection of something in your life. Maybe you are surrounded by people, who gives you a bad influence and maybe there are some things that you do not like about yourself.
Sheep/Lamb – the most known thing about sheep is their instinct to go with the herd, therefore the most common explanation of the dream is the dreamer’s habit to do things and live just like the others. The Lamb is known for it’s innocence and goodness. They are also related to low intelligence and the fear of God, which means that the dreamer stays faithful and honest in all cases of the life. If the dreamer dreamed not only of the sheep/lamb, but also the wolf, then such dream indicates the conflict in your life between good and bad. You should consider to choose the good in life instead of bad, because things will go smoothly only when you will behave in appropriate way.
Jackal – as the symbol stands for death and cemetery, which doesn’t have to be interpreted as the bad sign, because it shows the connection you have with another world, because in esoteric theory the symbol of jackal that the dreamer sees in his dream leads the soul of the earth into another dimension – light.
Snake – is the symbol of both females and males, death, reincarnation, rebirth and sexuality. The snake represent instincts of human-beings.
On the sexual aspect, the snake shows the fears and desires that are related to sexuality. For females it could show that she is afraid of sexuality or alternatively is trying to seduce someone. Woman has a power of seducing men, especially those that are horny. For males it is also the symbol of sexuality. It could show their fears of losing the libido or ability to perform as a man. The shape of the snake reminds the organ of the man – penis. It gives the power or the impotency for the men, therefore the dreamer might have the fear of losing it and having those dreams that are related to snakes.
On the death aspect of the dream, some snakes are known as very poisonous, because of the bite of the snake which causes death. Some people are threatened by the snakes, because they seem mysterious and poisonous. If the dreamer saw the snake, that is biting him, then such dream might indicate the actual fear of snakes or it could be a warning of your hidden fears and worries.Alternatively, it could symbolize the forbidden sexual needs and desires.
The snake could also be a symbol of healing and recovery, because of their ability to change the skin. Consider, that if someone is sick, they will get well very soon, as the snake promises the cure of the sickness.
Other snake interpretations depending on circumstances:
Sexual act if snakes are going out of the mouth – such dream may indicate your unfulfilled sexual desires or the lack of the sex;
Refusing to see the danger if see the snake without head – such dream shows that you are ignoring some situation or problem, which will lead you to disappointments if you continue to ignore it;
Looking for sexual fulfillment if eating snake – for a dreamer to eat snake, that is dead or alive, shows your intention to have sexual act.
Pig – in some of the cultures the pig associates with dirtiness, disgusting and stupidity. Alternatively, it represents wholeness, richness and wealthy life. The interpretation of the dream depends on such factors as: if in reality pig for you is not disgusting or dirty, then it means that the dream has a positive meaning, which promises life fulfilled with happiness and joy. If the pig for you seems like dirty and unattractive creature, then the dream suggest you to look deeper into yourself and clear your negative thoughts. Seeing pig being cooked alive, signifies that you got rid of negative aspects in your life.
Seal – the dream about seal, signifies that the dreamer has one vivid element of his personality, which overwhelms the others.
Tiger – is the symbol of dignity, power and kingdom. In dreams it represents the qualities of you such as the ones lion or lynx have. It means that you like to dominate and be the leader of the situation.
Dragon – such animal represents the fear or dignity the dreamer has. If the dreamer is afraid of something, new surroundings or is unable to make important decisions, then such dream shows the fear of the dreamer, therefore he sees or fights the monsters – dragons. He is not taking actions to fight for what belongs to him, instead he steps back and waits for the problems to disappear. If the dreamer fight the dragon and wins the battle, then such dream indicates good luck and fortune you will have. Consider, that in some cultures, especially in eastern ones, the dragon is seen as spiritual creature, which leads to another dimension and/or world.
Injured animals – those that are sick or injured, represents the hurt that is done on emotional or spiritual level.
Transformations into animal – if the dreamer transformed from human-being into any animal, then such dream indicates his ability to adapt to different circumstances.
Prehistoric animals – if the dreamer dreams about animals that no longer exists, such dream shows unhealed wounds from the past.
Whales – in dreams the whale is explained as the symbol of rebirth and reincarnation, because in reality they live underwater, they show hidden dimensions.
Weasel – as the symbol in dreams is known as the deceiver, which means that you have some negative intentions towards someone. It could also show that there is a lack of trust when you are communicating with others.
Wild animals – these kind of animals associated with danger and unknown places, therefore if the dreamer has such dream, it means that he doesn’t feel secure and safe. Alternatively, the dream may indicate that the dreamer has to slow down and tame his behavior. The dream might also indicate the freedom the dreamer wants or getting one at the moment.
Vertebrate animals – those that have a backbone are known as vertebrate animals, which in dreams means that those who dreams of these kind of animals have stability and balance in their life.
Wolf – to dream of one wolf, usually symbolizes the dreamer who feels alone and lonely. The dream may also indicate your fear of other people. Alternatively, the dream shows your grace, self – confidence and pride. The dream shows that you are able to fit in any situation and join any circumstances you are surrounded by.
Zebra – this animal is not dangerous and denotes to balance and harmony of the dreamer’s personality. The zebra also shows the opposites: good and bad, white and black, which means that maybe sometimes you are the person that goes into extreme situations.
Goat – this animal represents the creativity of male energy and vitality. Alternatively, the goat can be interpreted as the bad omen, where the human – being behave in an inappropriate way, has negative thoughts that are related to sexuality. If the dreamer was riding on the goat, then such dream indicates the strong bond between the dreamer and his negative thoughts.
Hybrid animals – if the dreamer saw the one or more animals that are composed of few animals and looks unnatural, then such dream signifies the confusion you are in at the moment. Consider, what kind of hybrid animal you saw, because only then you will be able to indicate the important details of your dream. The parts of the hybrid animal that are dominating are also the parts that make an influence of who you are and what you dreamed of.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

In general the animals represents the hidden instincts and characteristics the dreamer has through his dreams. To interpreter the dream in a correct way, you have to look into individual animal, only then will be able to make a good and correct explanation of your dream.
You will overcome the obstacles if dream of wild animals that you’ve tamed – the dream indicates your ability to deal with the most difficult tasks;
Shows the soft side of your personality if see small animals – such dreams usually indicates the positive aspects of you, such as innocence, goodness and tenderness;
Happiness if feed the animal – to dream that you are giving the food for animals, promises luck and happiness in your life;
The enemies trying to get close to you, if you are pursued by animals – if in a dream one or more animals are going after you, then it means that you are very close to danger, therefore try to be careful with those you are in contact;
Be cautious if talking to animals – if the dreamer sees himself talking in a language of human – beings, then such dream warns him to be careful with his friends, family or colleagues;
Cardinal changes in your life if see many different animals – if the dreamer sees many different types of animals, then such dream means that there is a havoc in your life and many things are going to change in a positive or negative way, it all depends on you;

Hindu (Hinduism)

Will achieve great results if tamed the animal – such dream promises great future for you and your family;
Do not be as much sincere as you are at the moment if hear animals talking – the dream is a suggestion to be aware of people, because you are so good to them, they might use it against you.

Arabian (Islamic)

Will get a profit in a questionable way if tamed the animal – if the dreamer saw himself taming the animal and achieved it perfectly, such dream means that he will get rich, but in unknown way;
Someone will cheat on you if hear talking animals – such dream shows that someone will be unfaithful or will deceive you, Beware of those people and try to protect yourself;
Happiness if feed the animal – to dream that you are giving the food for animals, promises luck and happiness in your life;
Freedom if dream of wild animal – the most common explanation of the wild animals is the desire of the dreamer to be free and independent. Such dream shows the instinct of the human – beings to be as much free as the animals are;
Loyalty of your friends if dream of pastures – such dream shows how lucky you are having friends that you can trust of;
Cardinal changes in your life if see many different animals – if the dreamer sees many different types of animals, then such dream means that there is a havoc in your life and many things are going to change in a positive or negative way, it all depends on you;
The enemies trying to get close to you if you are pursued by animals – if in a dream one or more animals are going after you, then it means that you are very close to danger, therefore try to be careful with those you are in contact;
Fortune and good future if you are in friendly contact with animals – to spend time with animals, feel safe between them and be absolutely happy about that, signifies your calm and harmonic life.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidoros the dreams that are related to animals is a good omen, especially when the dreamer is fighting with them. The man that is fighting with an animal will provide the meat for many people. For slaves such dream has a good meaning only if the one who wins the fight is the animal, because it announces the end of the slavery and freedom which was wished for. Alternatively, the dream promises bad life when the animal is sick and carrying the disease, because he will not be able to provide good and healthy meat.

Medicine Wheel Meanings:

Keywords

Nature; instincts; the kingdom of animals; support; mental and physical nourishment.

Description

The kingdom of animals is divided into four different types which are: swimming, crawling, flying and walking animals. Each of them are very individual and have completely different characteristics. Animals are more dependent on various factors, than plants are. Otherwise animals are more independent than human-being are. Because of the need to feed themselves, some animals are inseparable from hunting. However, not all of them are as much rapacious as the other ones.

General Meaning

The most intense features of animals are the instincts, knowledge how to survive and fecundate. The ability to survive even at most difficult circumstances is enormous.

Association

Natural instincts; ability to adapt to different circumstances; feel the nature.

Transcendent Meaning

A gift in the form of help, knowledge , food supplies, songs and other qualities.

Contexts’ Meanings:

* Please, see meaning of pet, predator.

Fire is mostly seen as a symbol of anger. Also, it represents some combination of difficult circumstances in waking life that is mentally painful and very hard to accept. Do you feel intense bitterness currently in your life? Or maybe there is a situation that goes far away from what you have expected.

Anything what is being on fire could represent the complete loss of something. Fire stands for destruction. And that destruction occurs because of some problem in life has gotten out of control. In other hand, dream of fire may indicate your personal fear of possible knowledge about losing something very precious to you. The more fire you see – the more control you have lost in relation to the control of a loss. Alternatively, fire dream mean destructive impulses, ground breaking jealousy or hard reaching emotionally intense reactions that is taking over a logical mind.

To dream of a house on fire symbolizes a loss of solid clear thinking. Maybe your mind-set has changed recently due to personal experience that was not expected. Additionally, fire in a house might show that security and safety being lost because of not giving careful attention and doing some mistakes. In your waking life might be some huge problems that are destructive and consume everything in its way until all become lost. Alternatively, house fire means enormously strong feelings which control you more than it should be. That makes you weaker and eventually those emotions totally overrun your clear thinking. But if a house in the fire dream becomes rebuilt after all devastating fire, it may represent you will rise like the Phoenix from the ashes. You will recover from serious troubles or unavoidable crisis.

Dreaming of starting fire on various things denotes your deep desire for doing damage to something. Maybe you have a wish for complete destruction in some aspects of your life. It could be a situation or a person, which you want to get rid of. Alternatively, it could represent lack of success in your dealings. Maybe you had a failure and it shows up in dream of setting fire.  In other hand, you might be in a situation which puts you in position where you have to start a problem. Anyway, it shows that you might be doing intentionally some troubles. Also, setting fire dream could mean your burning desire to start something new.

Dream of city on fire could symbolize social connections that are being damaged or completely destroyed because of strong enough emotions to be out of your control. Some relationship might look like being eliminated from your waking life forever.

To dream of an evil alive fire, it could be a monster or a demon, feeling like nightmare, means something very horrible has been experienced physically or mentally. It shows that some troubled situations gives for you very terrible feeling and seems like to be intentionally out here to destroy you.

Fire dreams also can be a reflection of our agitation that something is going to burn. It shows our anxieties about fire safety. Dreaming about fire is very common to people who have been touched by fire, have some burnings or have experienced trauma from a fire just seeing something burning. Mostly after seeing serious fire in waking life, the dream of the fire will visit you soon.

To rescue people from burning buildings in a dream means our ability to solve problems and to help others. Also, it represent that we are able to receive good outcomes of any bad situation. Something is going to change and will give a lot of joy.

As prognostication, fire dream might be very helpful to keep in order with requirements of fire safety. Try to install smoke detectors and other devices, like fire extinguisher in your home.

Sometimes we dream what is going around us in waking life while we are asleep, so the fire could be induced by external and internal stimulus. Smell of the smokes, the sounds of burning fire or a memory about forgetting to turn some electrical device of also can be the reasons of dream about fire. Those can be seen as external stimulus. For internal stimulus, increased body temperature or some issues with health of the heart can be the reasons of fire dream.

Children may have nightmares about fire if they have anxiety of fire or fire safety drills. Also, for those kids who witnessed a serious fire, the fire dream might rise in sleep.

Spiritually dreams of fire could reflect constant anxiety of eternal after death punishment. It also might show that the dreamer is feeling guilty and has powerful tendency to be very punishable personally with moral issues. Alternatively, fire dream can mean spiritual re-birth since it is devastating natural power after which something new must come.

Identity crisis
Alternatively, driving permit means that you are facing catastrophe in your individuality. To lose your driver’s license in dream indicates that you have lost your true self. Maybe you became vulnerable to opinion of others.

Actual fear, real value and spiritual status
As internal stimuli, the dream about driving permit shows your true fear of losing driver’s license.
As external stimuli, dreaming about this license represents how important this permission is for you.
On spiritual plane, the dream about license to drive is like the authorization to seek superior spiritual enlightenment. You are in right path if you have this license, but if you lost it – you in trouble. It means that you don’t have enough reasons for being more spiritual.

Ability to control
Psychologically and emotionally, the authorization to drive is associated with right qualification and controlled feelings. It means that you are able to provide yourself with right decisions without hurry or uncontrolled thoughts. If you lost in the dream, then it represents your fear of losing your control and ability to make decisions. Also, it can represent your current situation, in which you’re feeling disabled. To find – means to solve problems or to bring your qualities back.

Solitude and isolation if driving drunk, on drugs or without license
Driving without license means that you are wandering throughout your life without plan, without goal, without identity. You are trying to find these aspects by yourself, without any help. Also, it means that your actions is not controlled or is not permitted by someone who should be in charge. Are you in relationship? Maybe you are the one who acts without consultation with partner. Additionally, driving without permit means that you are the person, who thinks that he is always the right one. Thus, you don’t go into anything where you can be controlled. Dreaming about driving without license doesn’t show that you are bad, you are just different. But if you get caught by police in the dream, it shows that sometimes you have feeling of being devious. Also, to be caught without permit shows your fear of being isolated from everything what you are doing. Are you afraid to lose what you have now? As superstition, dream about driving without permit and/or being caught by police, foretells dangers in professional activities, alerts against unlawful doings of adversaries, or shows current/future trouble in relationship.

Pursuit, success through effort.

Question:

What am I ready to get?

In general:

Mount according to the ancient Egyptians rise up when the mountain is too steep in a dream, obstacles in the life of the dreamer, which will be overcome only with great physical effort. Mountain can often get a better overview of the future life or symbolize impending obstacles. He points to problems that loom ahead. The exact meaning arises from the different circumstances, for example:
– Mountains symbolize the general self-confidence and personality, while the summit is always a certain goal.
– Are high mountains shrouded in clouds, the unity of mind and body is emphasized.
– If you stand timidly at the foot of the mountain or getting dizzy, lacks confidence and self-confidence.
– Bring the dreamer the courage to climb a mountain, then he is freed from fear and is rewarded with increased self-consciousness.
– Sets the ascent to a rest pause, you should divide his forces and better protect themselves in everyday life.
– Crashes from the dreamer, refers to this imprudence he committed in life and he will probably fail and have to give up hope.
– If the climb is not too steep, we will succeed and the rise in life.
– Climbing the mountain often means that you have set high goals, but may also indicate that you will overcome obstacles and difficulties, then it is perhaps in a dream at the summit.
– A difficult climb up a steep mountain points to life, where you could easily fail.
– If the summit is not reached, the dreamer of lofty goals.
– If you arrive safely above can look forward to a success.
– Be on a mountain and be looking into a beautiful landscape is a good omen for next time.
– The descent may indicate the end of an important sub-section in our lives, but also that we have finally made it and that now a more peaceful time ahead of us, perhaps to be solved but also by excessive targets, but not unavailable, or arrogance store.
– The fire-spitting mountain (volcano) can simply warn about risks to before haughty plans and objectives. Psychoanalysts interpret it as well as a need, certain feelings, memories and other distressing emotional content to remove from life, then it may also be important to watch what will be ejected from the crater of the mountain.

Psychologically:

Every person must cope with difficulties in life. Often, it is important how you meet these difficulties. The symbol mountain offers many possibilities of interpretation. The behavior of the dreamer to the mountain reflects his psychological behavior in real life. From the summit hopes of dreaming a better overview. Important for the interpretation of dreams is what the dreamer finds on the hill or what happens there. Is the way up the mountain very arduous and difficult, the general can relate to the life situation of the dreamer.

Spiritually:

On the spiritual level of the mountain is in a dream the center of human existence dar. He symbolizes and meeting place of heaven and earth and human advancement.

Traditionally:

European (Judeo-Christian)
– mount in a dream in general: difficulties will be overcome;
– rugged mountain beyond the green level: promises trouble;
– snow-capped mountains in the distance: warning that bring your dreams and aspirations of any worthwhile progress;
– bald mountain: shows the hunger and suffering from a variety;
– look in the distance: the goal is still far away, can be reached but, be prepared for early misunderstandings;
– see waver: enmity and persecution of others;
– see a fire-breathing: does damage, is looming as a danger, an unpleasant event, with which it has been calculated;
– a view with a lock: the beginning of a time with good financial conditions;
– with a ruin: profit, warns of the approaching old age;
– see a green mount with trees: does good hope.
– climb easy is always a good omen;
– go down from a rocky: small success, loss of a loved one;
– in a pleasant and green way to go down: quickly come to prosperity; gain notoriety, it has overcome the difficulties, a new understanding gained and now get a well-earned harvest after heavy work;
– wake up when you arrive on the way down to a dangerous point: dreary affairs will get a positive change;
– to climb with great effort: to show us how hard we will arrive at the destination;
– rugged climb and reach the summit is not: expect setbacks in life;
– come up at all: is a sign of wasted effort, fruitless labor, you have put a lot of his goals in life is too high;
– stand on one: is joy and surprise;
– overthrow of one: means loss of money and property; brings a disappointment, but if you see blood you see, this bears witness to a serious crisis of their own situation;
– crosses the mountain is a young woman accompanied by her cousin and dead brother, the smiling, then your life improve significantly, but is warned against temptations. Is she tired and wants to not go, they will be slightly disappointed at not taking a position quite as outstanding as they hoped.

Hindu
– stay on the path you have entered;
– to climb: you will emerge victorious in your struggle for survival;
– be surrounded by them: see to it that you stay at an advantage;
– be on top of a mountain: you will defeat your wrong environment;
– forested mountains: infidelity;
– climb and can not continue: failures in the next few days are recorded, they will shake you but not for the luck is still on your side.

Arabian (Islamic)
– Dreams of the emperor, he let his land to build mountains or hills, he will send to their size and number of new senior officials to manage the land. This face can only look to the emperor or a prince, by no means a different person.
– see mountain forest with fresh grass: your steadfastness will have good success;
– board: hardships will be granted you;
– climb: you will eliminate obstacles;
– climb and go no further: your company is in reverse.
– be at the summit: you succeed, to overcome all obstacles and thou shalt triumph over your enemies;
– go down: have slight difficulty in his company;
– some want to climb and can not: your project will be unsuccessful;
– at the bottom look up and sitting: your wishes will not come true;
– see a beautiful castle: big successes, wealth;
– view with a ruined castle: experiencing unfortunate coincidences;
– fire-breathing: high risk;
– see stagger: you are persecuted by powerful enemies;
– be surrounded by mountains: you let a good opportunity unused.

* Please, see meaning of chasm, crashing, upgrades, wall.

Remains.

Question:

What is over me? What will I get rid of myself?

General Meanings:

Ash is in a dream often of remorse and grief. The dreamer is aware that he has behaved in a situation of over-anxious and stupid and that he can change it any more. This situation has been completed. After an event has gone over, or a person from the life of the dreamer, he dreamed of a burnt-out fire, perhaps, the only remains of the ashes. Ash can announce that expectations and hopes will not be fulfilled. You can also refined rise from the ashes, so that the symbol represents in part the personal growth in a crisis, you will succeed. If you collect ashes, may still be a large, unexpected financial gain.

Psychological Meanings:

The ash is in a dream symbolizes feelings extinct, exhausted forces, lost interest in a matter or person, indifference or resignation. Located in the ashes still glow, it means maturity, personality development, self-reflection or catharsis. In order to interpret the dream completely, it is important to know what is or has been burned. Ash may be on the psychological level of grief. When she appears in a dream, then it may be an indication for the dreamer to escape a long grieving process already pending in any longer. From his experience, only ash remains. Ash points to the conclusion of a matter: It has burned a little and gets a sense like a phoenix from the ashes. Sometimes you have also acted wrongly and then spread as a penitent “ashes on his head”, or it is sad for any reason and will – according to biblical model – “in sackcloth and ashes.”

Spiritually:

Ashes symbolizes purification, repentance and death, the mortal human body and its mortality.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• - to dream ashes is not a good sign: it is a symbol of mourning, of death and disappointment;
• - see a lot of ashes: one will be bitterly disappointed and deeply offended;
• - soil himself with it: anger, sadness;
• - ashes scattered: close mourning, bereavement;
• - collect: capital appreciation;
• - in the ashes fall into or come into it: a risk of losing money; caution in all financial decisions;
• - for the farmers: crop failures;
• - for the dealer: unsuccessful businesses.

Arabian (Islamic)

• - see that your earnings will be low: sorrow and remorse;
• - or see it go: you’re greedy, but will achieve nothing so;
• - sprinkle: you are in for a bereavement;
• - collect: you have to expect an inheritance;
• - fall into it: you lose a lot of assets;
• - sprinkle: to suffer loss.

* Please, see meaning of fire.