Dreams
Dream Interpretation
4 types of dreams, techniques to remember them and interpretation of the symbols. From Freud and Jung to lucid dreaming.
Why do we dream?
Dreams are the language of our subconscious -- they speak in images, emotions and symbols. Two main schools of interpretation:
Freud and Jung: dreams process our experiences and help us become more whole.
The soul travels in the astral world and receives messages from spirit guides.
Types of Dreams
4 main categories
Cleansing
VentingThe most common dreams. They simply "take out the trash" from the day -- stress, impressions, conversations. Usually chaotic and without deeper meaning.
Prophetic
ClairvoyantVery rare, vivid and logical. The feeling they leave is strong and "real". They often occur at dawn and carry a specific warning.
Nightmares
WarningsA cry for help from the subconscious. They reveal a fear or problem you are ignoring in waking life. The nightmare recurs until you resolve it.
Lucid
Lucid DreamsA state in which you realize you are dreaming and can control the plot. A higher form of spiritual practice.
How to remember your dreams?
Everyone dreams every night, but forgets. Here are four steps for better recall:
Intention
Before falling asleep, repeat 3 times: "This morning I will remember my dream clearly."
Stay still
When you wake up, stay still with your eyes closed for 1-2 minutes.
Journal
Keep a notebook by your bed. Write down even a single word right after waking.
Vitamin B6
Some studies suggest that B6 makes dreams more vivid and memorable.
Frequently asked questions about dreams
Is it normal not to dream?
Everyone dreams 4-6 times a night, but 95% of dreams are forgotten within the first 5 minutes of waking. If you think you do not dream, you simply do not remember. The REM phase of sleep is a biological necessity.
What does a recurring dream mean?
Recurring dreams point to an unresolved problem or emotion in real life. The subconscious repeats the message until you become aware of it and take action. Pay attention to the emotion, not the literal storyline.
Should I worry about nightmares?
Occasional nightmares are normal and even useful -- they show what is bothering you. Frequent nightmares (3+ times a week) may be linked to stress, PTSD or medication. In that case, consider talking to a specialist.
What is lucid dreaming?
A state in which you realize you are dreaming and can control the plot. It is practiced through techniques such as "reality checks" (look at a clock -- in a dream the numbers shift) and the MILD method. It is considered a higher spiritual practice.
Are dreams prophetic?
Prophetic dreams are very rare, vivid and logical. The feeling they leave is strong and "real". Most dreams are cleansing (processing the stress of the day). A true prophetic dream is typically one that occurs at dawn and carries specific information.
Ready to decode your dream?
We have a rich dictionary of symbols and a tool that reads them against your own dream.
From the remembered dream to the dictionary
First record the dream in your own words: setting, people, event and feeling on waking. Then choose one symbol to look up.
For example, water may appear as the sea, a flooded room or a glass on a table. Preserve that context instead of replacing the entire dream with one general meaning.