The Meaning of Common Dream Symbols

Snakes In Dreams

Snakes are prevalent in many dreams and usually have one of four meanings:

• Most people interpret dreams of snakes as being a sign of trouble. You may be involved in a situation that is complicated or troublesome. This meaning may come from old adages such as “snake in the grass” or “snake pit.”
• If your dream is of a sexual tone, the snake may be analysed in the dream as a phallic symbol.
• Snakes can also be a symbol of transformation, especially if you dream that you are being bitten by the snake, but it is not fatal.
• Snakes can be symbolic of the afterlife. If you have had a person close to you die recently or you yourself are worried about death, it is not uncommon to dream of a snake.

Dreaming Of Guns

In dream analysis, guns can be associated with many things that are traditionally seen as masculine including power, aggression, and sexuality. If you dream that someone is threatening you with a gun, look at your life to see if someone has been trying to intimidate or bully you in some way. If you dream that you are the one wielding the gun, it can be symbolic of your desire for power. If you dream that you have a gun, but you cannot find it, you may be struggling to gain or resume power or control over a certain situation.

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What About Tornadoes?

Tornadoes or any type of storm can be symbolic of one of two things: either your emotional state or a force with which you must contend. Do you feel that an emotional storm is brewing in your life? It can be related to work, your home life, or anything else. Or is there someone in your life that is prone to temper tantrums or emotional outbursts that upsets you?

Knives In Dreams

Knives can appear in your dream when you feel you have been “cut” by words in real life or when you feel like you have been separated from a person or situation. For example, if you dream you have been cut, you may feel someone has made a cutting remark to you.

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Clothing In Dreams

Clothing, as might be expected, is symbolic of how we think others see us. If you dream you are dressed inappropriately, you may think that you are not prepared for a certain situation, such as a big business meeting. Or wearing a silly costume can mean you feel unprepared for a big event in your life, such as parenthood. If you dream your clothing is too tight, there may be a situation that you feel is constricting you.

Dreaming Of Elevators

Usually, when people dream of being in an elevator, something goes wrong. You may press the up button and the elevator either drops or flies through the roof. The elevator can represent your progress in life or a certain situation. For example, if you recently received a promotion, but the new position is putting you under a lot of stress and you worry if you can actually do the job, you may dream of an elevator soaring up at a swift speed.

We have so many common items around us each day; it is understandable that eventually, they will turn up in our dreams. Look at the people and situations around you – in all aspects of your life – to determine your dream interpretation and what the symbolism may be trying to tell you.

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