Interpreting dreams
Unlock your subconscious by interpreting dreams with expert-backed insights. Explore diverse symbolism and meanings, tailored interpretations, and enhance self-awareness.
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Hair lice are annoying parasites which infest the scalp of the human head. They are especially common among children. Their very mention can bring up memories of letters from the principal and, for some, a pre-emptive shorn head. Another important aspect is that the person with head lice rarely notices...
Dreams are a process by which we internalize our conscious experiences. The vast majority of them we don't remember, but there are some which stick with us. Unfortunately, they are often the ones in which something shocking or scary occurs. This is the case when we dream of a dog biting us. While it is...
When we become ill, we don't always consciously recognize the effects, even if we are changing on a cellular level. For viral infections, this is known as the incubation period[1]. This is the time when the infection begins, but there yet to be any symptoms. If an illness is impending, we might not know...
Dreaming about luggage can have significant symbolism to our waking lives. More often than not, it aludes to the emotional baggage we have been carrying around. Luggage can represent any kind of burden you are metaphorically lugging around. This may have to do with your profession, relationship, behavior...
The devil is present in different religious texts and belief systems. For many he is not only evil, but the representation of all evil. He relates to darkness, ill thoughts, fear and danger. Since childhood, we may have a fear of the devil by religious parents or other influences on our young minds. When the...
From star signs to Biblical allegories, fish are very common symbols. As this extends from antiquity through to current popular culture, it stands to reasons they might swim into our dreamscapes every once in a while. Some ancient cultures see visions of fish as being signs of good fortune or even bringing...
A knife is a classic symbol of separation. Just as it is used to trim fat from a loin, it may symbolize cutting off certain things from your life. These could include jealousy, frustration, anger and even enemies. Dreaming about knives is often regarded as a very negative symbol, the physical trauma...
Interpreting dreams is not a straight forward process. Often symbols we associate with something in our waking life have different meanings in our dreamscape. One way or the other, they are the reflections of our inner thoughts, fears and emotions. If we dream of being in prison, then it is understandable...
Exams are not something in which most of us take pleasure. They can cause a great deal of anxiety or are, at the very least, taxing and time consuming. However, they are also important and afford us opportunities to progress and invest in our future. When they appear in our dreams, however, they may...
Vampires are creatures of the night known to survive by feasting on the blood of living beings. In popular culture, vampires are symbolic of danger, possession, wild sex and seduction. But dreaming about them can have different meanings in different contexts. Have you dreamt of becoming a vampire? Maybe...
Dreams are reflections of our deepest subconscious. The experiences we live and the messages we receive from our mind should not be taken literally. In most cases, they can mean things very different from those that they refer to in real life. Within the dream world, dreams are evocations of our interior life....
If you have seen a tiger up close then you are fortunate to both have the experience and still be alive to read this oneHOWTO article. The largest of the big cats, the tiger's powerful build gives it a mighty presence which can be both awe inspiring and fear inducing. Their lithe movement means they can enter...
We dream of different types of animals all the time. Sometimes it's our cat that is in our dream, and sometimes it's a bug or insect. Depending on the animal, the meaning can vary since each animal has their own meaning. While dreaming of cockroaches can mean you have some obstacles up ahead, dreaming of...