Archive: The Dream Dictionary

To dream of seeing your own face in a mirror denotes some type of trouble ahead for you. To see happy, smiling faces show that good luck will reward your efforts. A dream of weird, leering faces is warning you of potential danger to your person, or misfortune will dog your steps.

To dream of failure is a dream associated with fear of being inadequate and a fear of not having a winning personality. To dream of failure in a business means you are letting fear cloud all your dealings and must change this or suffer a real loss in revenue. A woman who dreams of failing in love will if she does not change some of the things she has been doing and become more self reliable.

If you dream of an Indian fakir who is able to cloud the mind to show you many wonders then will you be in danger of being duped by an ingenious person known or unknown to you. To just see a fakir shows that you will have many changes in your life.

To dream that you are hunting with a falcon shows that you are in danger of ruining your business reputation by being too aggressive and bringing harm to others. To see a falcon on the wing shows that you will become an object of jealousy.

If you dream you are falling but you are not frightened or harmed shows that you will meet with adversity but overcome it with ease. If the fall greatly frightens you then will you under go a major struggle in life. If you are injured in the fall you will lose many friends.

If you dream of famous people this portends that you will soon see an increase in your prosperity and a rise to you own place of honor. If you dream of yourself having fame and fortune then you must take the dream in reverse and expect disappointments in your field of endeavors.

A dream of being fat might be a concern about your diet, but it could also be a metaphor for wealth and abundance, or overindulging.

The appearance of your father can have many connotations, depending on the context of the dream and your relationship with him. Typically it represents a need for advice over a troubling situation.

To dream of your father-in-law suggests strife with friends or a family member. To see him happy and well augurs pleasant family relations.

If you are experiencing great fear in your dreams, you are having nightmares. These types of dreams are positive because your unconscious mind is trying to tell you something. If you have repressed issues, they may be coming to the surface. Think about the fear in your dreams and try to be honest with yourself. Face your fears and as a great American president once said "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself." Having fearful dreams seems to be relatively common. Most dreams are unpleasant and that is the nature of our private unconscious. Issues and concerns, repressed emotions, and daily stress all contribute to an uneasy sleep and to fear filled dreams.

To dream of a feather floating through the air bodes well. Your burdens will be light and easily borne. To dream of an eagle feather implies that your aspirations will be met.

A dream of this short, winter month suggests continued ill health and melancholy. To dream of a sunshiny day in this month may suggest an unexpected change in fortune and outlook.

Dreams containing feces may be odd but they are not uncommon. Feces represent those things that you no longer need, things that are currently garbage or waste and need to be discarded. This dream may represent healthy psychological progress. It may indicate that you are cleansing yourself of unnecessary and possibly hurtful attitudes, ideas, and emotions. At times, and depending on the details of the dream, feces could represent a contaminated area of your life, mind, or spirit. Look at the details and consider if the image of feces is in regard to something that you have been trying to clean or if it brings up stress provoking thoughts, confusion, and difficult and unresolved areas of your life. In some cultures people believe that if you are dreaming about feces you will soon prosper financially. (Feces in the dream means money in the hand.)

The interpretation of feet depend on the action in the dream. Generally speaking: Washing the feet denotes freedom from worry, itching feet means you will walk on new land (travel), to see a strangers feet means you will meet someone new, hurting feet denote family problems, cold feet denote a reluctance to go through with something, losing your feet shows unexpected problems, children's feet bring small worries, large feet shows that you have good health, small feet brings many small worries.

A dream of a fence can indicate that you feel fenced in. A fence can block you or it can protect you. If you are on the fence, the dream might suggest that you are undecided about something.

The Ferris wheel could be symbolic of the circle of life. It may represent the ups and downs of life which create the total life experience. The circle is one of the most important dream symbols. It points to the center of personality and our being which in turn brings up issues of completeness and wholeness in our lives. Since the Ferris wheel is associated with fun and excitement, this dream may be an encouragement for the dreamer to lighten up, see the larger picture, and possibly develop a more positive attitude.

To dream that you are suffering from a fever suggests a needless worry over a small affair.

To fight in a dream may represent a conflict or the need to resolve an issue. Pay attention to other details in the dream in order to interpret it. Are you winning or losing a fight? Are you fighting with a loved one?

Fighting is a no nonsense dream of change, and the dream itself will have to point to the area of your life that will be changed. This signifies a change in job, or a change of enterprise if you own your own business. The degree of change can be determined by how hard you fought, and if you won or lost the fight. If you dream of others fighting it is telling you to be more careful with your financial dealings, and watch your spending.

A symbol of distress and ultimately of protection, to dream of a fire engine indicates worry over an important matter at hand that will soon be resolved.

To dream of fighting flames suggests that hard work is required before success in a matter at hand is achieved. To dream of a fire fighter may suggest solid friendships. To dream of an injured fire fighter indicates that a close friend may be in danger.

A dream of fireworks suggests a celebration, a joyous explosion, or a release of repressed feelings.

Fish swimming symbolize exploration of the unconscious or that which lies below the surface. In the Freudian interpretation, fish are phallic symbols and dreaming of fish is related to sexual desires. The Jungian interpretation is that fish symbolize a spiritual quest or seeking.

Floating in water can be symbolic of floating on top of your emotions and being in harmony with the unconscious. Floating through the air has the same symbolism as flying. Floating usually represents your current feelings of peacefulness and general freedom. On a more negative note, floating could also be symbolic of your aloofness, lack of connection or a need to become more grounded. In order to interpret any dream appropriately some self evaluation and honesty is required. Meaning of dreams is very personal and specific for each dreamer.

A dream of a flood might suggest that you are being overwhelmed by a rising awareness of the unconscious aspects of your being. A dream of flooding can also serve as a warning that personal matters are spilling over into other areas of your life. Alternately, a flood can relate to a release of sexual desires or a need to do so.

Flowers in a dream can symbolize love and beauty. Flowers can also be a symbol of the inner self. New blossoms suggest the opening of the inner self. Withered and dead flowers can mean disappointment and dismal situations.

A flying dream may suggest the dreamer is soaring, or flying high as a result of a successful venture. Flying can also symbolize breaking free of restrictions or inhibitions. But flying itself can be a joyous experience in a dream no matter what the symbolic meaning.

A forest suggests an exploration of the unconscious. It also can symbolize a need or desire to retreat from everyday life, to restore and revitalize your energies. To dream of a lush forest in complete foliage may mean prosperity and pleasure, whereas finding yourself in a dense forest may signify unpleasantness at home. A forest fire may symbolize the successful completion of your plans, with wealth and prosperity to follow.

A dream of a fountain can suggest longevity and virility. Water is related to the emotions and unconscious, so a fountain can indicate an emotional surge. Alternately, a dream of a fountain can indicate an examination of your emotions. What is the condition of the fountain? A clear fountain suggests vast possessions and many pleasures. A dry and broken fountain symbolizes the end of pleasure. A sparkling fountain in the moonlight can indicate an ill-advised pleasure.

(or Friends) If you dream of good friends in a congenial and happy setting then you will soon here good new of them or a close relative. If they exhibit staunch friendship for you in your dream then all your current activities will be successes. If you see them as sad or unhappy you will receive news of an illness.

Frogs, like the prince who was turned into one, are transformative creatures. They start as tadpoles, grow legs and arms, and develop lungs. To dream of a frog may imply a major change or transformation in your life. Since frogs live part of their lives in water, a frog may also symbolize a leap into the unconscious.

Frost, like ice, may represent an emotional state of the dreamer or a person in the dream. To see a friend or lover in frost could mean chilly feelings regarding the relationship.