Understanding Dream Imagery
Interpreting and analyzing dreams can be great fun for the
adventurous dreamer. Simply keeping a dream journal for a few
days can sometimes provide you with valuable insights into both
the meaning of your dreams and unresolved issues in your waking
life.
Dream interpretation can even be part of many people's careers.
In particular, therapists and psychologists often used dream
analysis as part of their practices, especially when working
with people who suffer nightmares as a result of trauma and
stress.
This article, though will take a more lighthearted approach to
dream interpretation. Let's start with an examination of the
colors often seen in dreams, and what those colors may symbolize.
Dreaming in color Most dreamers report dreaming in color at
least some of the time, and for many the colors encountered in
the dream world are even more vivid than those encountered in
the real world. A quick dream color quick is listed below.
Pink - Pink is generally understood to be a symbol of
love, and dreaming of pink objects can symbolize a happy love
affair.
Red - Red has several different meanings, including
passion and anger. The actual meaning of red objects in a dream
is dependent on its context within the dream.
Black - Black is often seen as a negative symbol.
Black can symbolize the a void in the dreamer's life, or a fear
of death or aging. Grey - Grey is a color midway
between black and white, and therefore grey is often seen as a
symbol of fear or of confusion. People struggling with an
important decision will often dream in shades of grey.
White - White is generally understood to be a symbol of purity,
but like black it can also symbolize a fear of aging or death.
Dreaming of white objects can also indicate a fear of change or
of new surroundings. Green - Green can be a symbol of
the yearning for spiritual or physical renewal, or for growth
and healing. Blue - Blue can often symbolize
spirituality, but in some circumstances it can indicate sadness
as well. To understand the true meaning, it is important to look
at the context of the dream. Yellow - Yellow is often
seen as a symbol for calm, peace and hope. Yellow is the color
of sunshine, and dreams of yellow are often sunny, happy dreams.
Dreams about numbers Numerologists probably have their own
interpretations of every possible number encountered in a dream,
and every number can mean several different things depending on
the context of the specific dreams. Many people put great stock
in dreams about numbers, even going so far as to play those
numbers in the lottery. While we can't guarantee you a winning
lottery ticket, we can provide some common explanations for
dream numbers.
One - The number one can be a symbol for wholeness or
unity. Dreaming of the number one could mean that you feel your
life is complete. Two - The number two can stand for
balance, such as spiritual balance. Dreaming of the number two
could indicate a life in balance. Three - Three is one
of the most commonly seen numbers in dreams, and it is often
thought to symbolize spiritual fulfillment, harmony or unity.
Five - The number five can be an indication of an
upcoming change. How the number is encountered in the dream
could indicate whether the change in your real life is welcomed
or feared.