TYPES OF DREAMS

Nothing is off limits in the dream state. We are open to experiencing all levels of self, all fears, frustrations, suppressed images, unknown territory, visionary insights. We will become more comfortable with all dream images when we learn to welcome them, whatever they are, as symbolic messengers of self. There is no such thing as a bad dream symbol. The most grotesque or frightening dreams have the most positive insights once they are worked out. Remember, dream images are just trying to get your attention, so do not resist them. Seek to recognise the insight so you can move on to more joyous awareness.

Nightmares: -----------

A dream known to most all of us is the nightmare. It is one of our most valuable teaching dreams because it shows us a fear that has been blown way out of proportion or something we have suppressed that is affecting us negatively. Often we do not remember the happy dreams, but the frightening ones will make more of an impression and we will be more inclined to work them out. Some nightmares are recurring until we "get the message" and move forward. It is like we receive the same movie tape over and over until we understand the plot. For example, a man had a recurring nightmare that a large rat was eating away at his neck. He would awaken screaming and clawing at his neck to remove the rat. Upon analysis, he discovered that the neck represented the throat chakra. He was not verbalising his needs, and the suppression was gnawing away and resulting in self destructive behaviours. The rat was an insecure part of self that was betraying him. We must always nurture the inner self, taking care to verbalise and express what it is we want and need. After he began to take assertive steps to resolve problems both at work and in his personal relationships, the rat dream no longer continued.

Disaster dreams: ----------------

Whether earthquakes, flood, fire, or tidal wave, a disaster indicates a sudden change in some area of your life. A flood means an emotional upheaval, and an earthquake means a big rearrangement of your affairs. They usually indicate turning points or opportunities to take advantage of a new direction.

Sexual dreams: --------------

Sex is a big part of many dreams, and usually has little to do with the literal meaning of intercourse. Usually it indicates learning to balance the male and female polarities of our being. Remember that each one of us is male and female, manifesting in a particular body. To have sexual energy in a dream represents a merger of energies. If having intercourse with a man, it is a merger of masculine energies within the self; with a woman it is the merger of feminine energies. If you are a female (or male) and dream of making love with another female (or male) you actually know, it represents taking within the self qualities you associate with the particular individual. Making love with a member of the same sex usually has nothing to do with homosexuality. Also, having intercourse in a dream with members of your family does not indicate incest. If making love with your mother or father, it represents a merger of wiser, nurturing qualities of the masculine and feminine self; with a son or daughter, an integration of the more childlike or youthful qualities of self. Remember all persons in the dream are an aspect of you. A sexual dream accompanied by an orgasm may indicate a need to release and balance physical energy, and this is a way the body has of restoring equilibrium. We must remember that we are physical, sexual beings and this part of the self needs to be honoured.

Costume dreams: ---------------

If you find yourself in a costume, it may represent a past life. It may be that a problem you are facing now was the same you were dealing with in another time and place. Remembering and understanding the dynamics of the costume dream will help you gain a perspective on whatever is presently confronting you.

Direction dreams: -----------------

The direction in which you are travelling indicates whether you are on the right track. If you are going up in a dream.....up a mountain, up a road, ladder, staircase, elevator, whatever.....you are going in the right direction. If you are going down, you are going the wrong way. If you are going both up and down, your energy is scattered and you need to get centred. Going around in circles speaks for itself. If you are going to the right, you are following the path of intuition and guidance, and to the left is the intellect and reason.

Flying: -------

Flying dreams are great fun, and usually mean you are consciously out of the body. If you gain control of a flying dream you are free to go anywhere you like. You may think yourself in different places in time/space and instantly be there, or you may transcend dimensions. If you are flying around and then start losing altitude or think you are going to crash, it simply suggests that you have a fear of exploring higher dimensions and breaking out of limits. Try again the next night.

Falling: --------

If you dream you are falling, you may be having a bad landing coming back into the body. We all leave the body at night, and if you experience a "jerk", it is a bad exit. If you wake up and cannot move and talk, it means that you are half in and out of the body. We cannot move until we are totally in. Think yourself down to your feet, as this will "ground" you.

Obscene dreams: ---------------

Nothing in a dream is obscene once you understand the meaning. Nothing is meant to insult you or offend you, but to get you to look at a level of self or limitation that you have avoided. Work it out and usually you will find a great deal of humour behind it.

Recurring dreams: -----------------

Like a movie re-run, there is a message you are not seeing. Recurring nightmares mean that you have not dealt with a particular fear. Recurring fence or barricade dreams mean there is a limit you imposed upon yourself that you have not yet recognised and removed. These are most important to write down and work out, as once you "get the message", they will stop.

Money dreams: -------------

When you dream of coins or dollar bills, it generally represents changes coming into your life. Small coins - small changes, big bills - big changes. The surrounding "plot" also must be considered around the money seen, for the fuller picture.

Toilet dreams: --------------

These dreams concern how well we are taking care of our inner garbage. Are we letting go of unneeded thoughts and experiences? Are we releasing the past so that we are able to live fully in the present? Difficulty in elimination and constipation indicates suppression. Diarrhoea suggests forced elimination whether ready or not, and we are out of control in the process. A stopped up toilet means you are not releasing, flushing out negativity and wastes.

Blood and guts dreams: ----------------------

Blood in a dream means loss of energy. If you are being stabbed, note the area of the body and check the associated chakra to see how you are losing energy. If you are being murdered or are murdering someone else, you are killing off a part of the self. This may be an aspect no longer needed, or a part that you are failing to nurture that is still valuable to self growth.

Death dreams: -------------

A death means the ending of the old and making way for the new. A death seldom means a literal death, unless it is a precognitive dream. Rather it suggests the dying of a part of self necessary in the process of growth and regeneration. It may mean you are dead inside and need to awaken feelings and sensitivity, so check carefully the symbols in the dream to get the message.

Chase dreams: -------------

If you are being chased, or trying to run away from something, you are avoiding looking at a problem. If you cannot get your legs to move, or are moving in slow motion, you soon will have to confront the fear you have been avoiding. When you are being chased, you are putting yourself through unnecessary anguish and pain. Remember to turn around and confront whatever aspect of self is chasing you, make peace with it, and the drama will end.

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