Dream Symbols Continued S-Z
Searching
Searching in our dreams can have literal meanings as well as obscure. If we are searching for someone we may be lonely. If we are searching for something then we may be aware of a desire that we have . Searching, as well as being lost can show the struggle to find ourselves, in the midst of spirituality usually.
Sailing
As the seas of our lifes change we can choose to follow the current or we can fight against it if our goals are hard to reach yet attainable. A small saling boat suggest individual progress where as a large boat signifies a group progress.
School
Dreaming about school shows us that we can learn new things. It links us to our childhood memories when we struggling to come to terms with our life in the present. It will sometimes appear when we are trying to remove unwanted parts of ourselves or become to accept authority.
Shot
To be shot is for our emotions to be suffering or our personality is injured in a way. If we are being shot it can suggest we feel like targets for someone else anger possibly projected on us. It shows us that people may be stopping us from achieving what we want whether we notice it or not.
Table
The appearence of a table in our dreams can alert us to a decision that we must make. It suggests something needs to be worked through.
Tornado
The tornado symbol appears to us to show us that some aspects of our behaviour and emotions are wild and out of control with a possibility to be destructive to those around us and to ourselves. We may be scared of some emotions we feel we cannot keep in check.
Terror
Terror is existent in dreams as a symbol of our unresolved problems. We need to isolate these problems that our affecting our dreams and work them out. We need to identify why we are terrified.
Tower
The tower shows us an illustration of our characteristics through its architecture. Study the detail of the tower you can remember. Things like locked doors suggest we are not ready to face our subconscious and no windows says we are too shy.
Undress
Undressing and being naked show us that we wanting to be fully expressive and allow everyone to see the real us. We can be honst and open in the world because we know who we are and who we want to be. If we are embarrassed then we may not be ready to stand and be judged. We cannot put ourselves out there until we are fully convinced that we love ourselves. To watch someone else undress is to be aware of their sensitivity.
Vampire
A vampire can appear in our dreams when we feel that our world is becoming too much to handle and we are literally being sucked dry of motivation and the will to carry on. The vampire is a fascinating myth to alot of people and this interest in the nature of evil can sometimes be warned of in our dreams.
Volcano
To dream of a volcano first we must be aware of the imagery. A volcano is seen as unpredictable and built up if not dead completely. If it is inactive then there may be a part of ourselves that has been allowed to die however it may be that something is close to surfacing. An errupting volcano tells us that we are not in control of our emotions or a situation in our waking lifes.
Veil
When a veil appears in our dreams it can represent the keeping of a secret or a reluctency to let something out into the open. A veil is mistaken to always be a mask to hide behind however it can actually signify freedom and security.
Violence
We act violently when all other options are closed to us and we do not feel like we can cope. Any violence in dreams can represent this and show us that we need to look for ways to solve our problems so that we do not feel helpless.
Wall
Walls appear in dreams as the boundaries that we have set ourselves. If we are inside then the wall may be showing that our wall is built to keep people out. If we are trapped it could be that we are being held back by our own emotions and issues. The wall can symbolise trust so a hole can show a breach of that trust. We have to locate as to what the walls purpose is. A supporting feature or an obstruction.
Water
Water is a universal symbol of life and refreshment but it is also a destructive symbol at times. Entering water suggests beginning something new and deep water can represent the subconscious. Man made water features such as canals and reservoirs can show we are stuck within our own limitations. Natural sources can suggest freedom and creativity.
War
War in our dreams shows an inner conflict and war as a whole is an organised conflict caused by controlled attacks so be aware that our problem may be orchastrated against us. After a war there is usually order but this takes time. Acknowledge that there is a war process being fought inside of you.
Work
Often work appearing in our dreams can either signify one or two things. The first that there may be an issue with the work place or that we need to 'work' something out such as a problem or an emotion for example. The second is that our work place and what we do there is not always seen to us as 'work', we may feel our work comes from somewhere else like a hobby or past time such as writing or painting for example.
X
If we are aware of an X in our dreams it could mean that there is an error somewere in our lifes. It is also a symbol for torture and of pain. X marks the spot as it would be.
Yes
This is a positive sign that you are allowing yourself to be aware spiritually and as a whole within your life. Embracing and succeding.
Xrays
An xray shows us that by looking past the obstacles we can see the soloution to our problems. We may need to take a clear look at things around us and within our lifes to search for the reasons we are feeling down or lousy.
Zoo
To dream of being in a zoo if to allow us acess to our instinctual natures. If we are caged then so are our desires and emotions. If we are free then they are loose to help you but you must learn to control them properly.