I WILL INTERPRET YOUR DREAMS

Don’t worry! Dreaming of a monster is fairly common. It’s often an indication of your insecurities. Think about the parallels: a monster haunts your dreams by night, your insecurities haunt your waking life. They manifest as something truly hideous because that is the impact they have on every aspect of your life. And it makes sense that you’re afraid. These are your insecurities, after all.This monster could also indicate that you are repressing something significant. It could be your insecurities, it could be guilt, it could be something that happened to you long ago. The dream could be your subconscious trying to draw attention to it. No matter what, you need to face your demons.

Sometimes something will crop up in a dream that seems like a total departure from what we want in our waking lives. You dreamt in great detail of having a child, even giving her a name, hair, a personality. But you don’t want to have children. So what gives?Perhaps you want what a child represents: innocence, joy, a carefree outlook on life. And in the case of Ana, your dream child, I’d add that you desire energy, activity. This child has a lust for life. Have you lost yours?Consider taking a break from your adult worries and adopting a more childlike outlook. Fly a kite. Jump for joy. Stop worrying about your hair. If even for only a day, this will surely rejuvenate your spirit.I also liked the fact that the dream took place at your grandmother’s house. With your dream child, that makes three generations in one house. Perhaps the child in this dream also symbolizes your desire to be a part of your family ancestry. You might even say it’s a desire to be a part of the natural cycle of life, birth and death.If this interpretation sounds likely, try to think of some other way you can be a part of this cycle. Get to know the elderly. Spend time with a younger cousin. Write a family biography. Inclusion in a family group has been part of being human for thousands of years; while it’s fine if you don’t want to procreate, it’s still nice to engage with both sides of life, new and old.

Interesting dream. I’d be interested in seeing how this tattoo figures into all of these dreams. Is it just a background detail, or do you spend a lot of time noticing the tattoo in the dreams?To dream of having a tattoo can indicate that something has left an indelible mark on you. In your dreams, it’s a simple tattoo that takes over a large part of your body. Dots. They might represent sameness, monotony. But the dots in your dream are only on your left side, so I’m not sure your dream is indicative of a problem with the monotony and routine of daily life. Perhaps they’re an expression of your subconscious desire to stand out as an individual? To not be the same as every other dot in the crowd? It’s a subtle detail, this dot tattoo, but it would set you apart in some small way.Even if you don’t want to get an actual tattoo, maybe you need to consider a change, something that lets your uniqueness shine through.

Think about the person in your dream. What qualities do they have? Sex is about uniting and merging, both physically and emotionally. It’s about giving and receiving, a trade. With that in mind, consider this idea: whatever qualities this person has, perhaps your dream is telling you that you need to adopt them for yourself. A trade-off. If you cannot reunite with this person in your waking life, why not seek the same qualities elsewhere, including within yourself?

To me, this dream signifies a fear of letting other people see your true self. What aspects of other people are you afraid of? It’s significant that even when you became a mermaid - a beautiful, mystical creature that many of us dreamt of being as children - you were still alone and afraid. Pretending to be someone else is not going to help other people accept you.The fact that you found toys and a wallet full of money - human things - and returned them tells me that you want to have relationships with other people. Toys often symbolize joy and innocence, and a wallet of money represents abundance and security. You could keep these things, but you give them back. These are concepts many people wouldn’t trade for anything, but you value your relationships with other people more - even if you are afraid of joining in completely.But guess what? Anyone with such a complicated dream surely has a rich inner world worthy of sharing with other people. Don’t hide! There are people who want to know you if you give them the chance. Let your true self shine through.

The atmosphere protects the earth from the sun’s powerful rays and gives us oxygen to breathe. In this dream, the earth’s protective bubble is about to be popped. This signifies to me the feeling that perhaps your own personal protection is somehow at risk. Your mom and sister also appear in the dream. What have the three of you experienced that has punctured your sense of wholeness and protection? Has something happened to make you spiral off into the unknown?Alternatively, while being sucked into the void seems like a bad thing, what if this dream is your subconscious calling you into it? Perhaps now is the time to leave the comforts of home - of the protective bubble of your family and home - and explore the void on your own. Your mom and sister can be a part of it, but they can’t be with you every step of the way. Your life can only be experienced by you. Will you venture off on your own, or will you wait until you have no other choice? 

This sounds like an intense dream.I think the most significant part of it is that while you were shot in the head, it did not result in death. The gunman in your dream had some motive to keep you alive. Slowing you down and exhausting you could have been a way to keep you within his control. But why?If we transfer this idea to someone or something in your waking life, things get interesting. Is there someone or something in your life who has similar control over you? Are you feeling overworked? Used? Who or what is sapping you of the energy vital to your survival?Then we must consider that you were shot from behind, by a person so nondescript that the only thing description you have are that he was a man wearing black. This suggests to me that maybe you don’t even know that you’re being taken advantage of. This dream could be your first subconscious inkling that those you surround yourself with are not what they seem.I also thought that maybe the fact that you were shot from behind could signify some past occurrence that you are still struggling with to this day. Did something happen in the past that still hangs over your head, sapping your energy and stopping you from living fully in the present?Regardless of which of these interpretations you relate to (it could be both!), it is clear to me that you are feeling run down, perhaps even victimized. Carefully examine the different structures of your life, and consider who or what may be feeding off of your energy.

Dream: I dreamt of moving into a new apartment. A really big one, the kind in movies when talking about a flat in Paris. All white with dark wood floor, with rooms containing 2 normal flat and full of natural light. A really nice place. I wasn’t really worried about the rent. At the entrance, Philippe Noiret was waiting, probably the caretaker’s building … He was not nice, actually he was a fascist ! I thought to myself that I never thought he would be that kind of people, but what do I know ? I was not really alone but not with my usual people, and it was all about moving in and an inheritance, the flat, I was receiving, the money would buy furnitures. I was wondering why I’d move in and what would my partner think of moving back to Paris. Interpretation: To dream of inheriting something significant could represent opportunity. Are you waiting for a golden opportunity to come down the pipeline? Or perhaps one already has, but you're disappointed in the results. If you have some connection to Paris, you need to consider what it means to you. Is it your home? Have you visited? Does the city, in your mind, possess the qualities typical to Paris in movies, of romance and passion? The answer to this question will tell you why you might choose to move to Paris in your dream. It's notable that in your dream you weren't with your usual people. Do you wish to escape your current situation for a while? It could be that you need to take a break from the people and places you encounter every day. Is a vacation in order? Or maybe you want to be more independent. Are there any relationships in your waking life that make you feel stifled? You mentioned fascism, which ties into this feeling of being stuck. Free yourself of people and obligations that suffocate you. As for Philippe Noiret, depending on how significant he felt in your dream, you may need to consider what traits he represents to you. The fact that he was completely different from what you expected is particularly significant to me. Perhaps he shares the traits of someone else in your life, someone who also has not lived up to expectations? Don't let other people determine the path your life takes. All in all, this dream is about possibilities - and the influences holding you back from them. If you need to remove people from your life to achieve your most fanciful dreams, it may be worth it. Who or what is powerful enough to stop you from going after the opportunity of a lifetime, and are they worth it?

Immortality signifies longevity, staying power. The fact that you had to be convinced of your own immortality suggests to me a lack of excitement and energy in your waking life. Are you doubting yourself?That you were lost in the dream makes me think that you are. Usually being lost in a dream has some parallel to your waking life. Is there a part of your life that you have trouble moving forward in? Are you unsure of your next step?Whatever part of your life feels lost to you right now, I would recommend taking the steps to figure out what you truly want. Be honest with yourself, and be proactive in making it happen. Whatever you do - whether or not it’s something you’ve planned for - does have staying power. You need to turn your soul-searching into an actionable goal so that whatever happens as a result of your current stage in life is positive. Passivity will not help you stop feeling lost. Action will.

No limit! It may take me a little while longer to answer it, but I'll get to it. :) I only ask that multiple dreams be submitted separately.

Dream:  7 nights in a row I had terminator dreams, where the Arnold terminator tells me I’m being chased by the liquidy terminator and then rescues me much like in T2. This dream has popped up ever since I first saw T2 when I was 12, always when I’m feeling most vulnerable and struggling whether or not I should trust others. An invincible protector who literally can’t hurt or betray me, rescuing me from toxic people? This dream is transparent. Then Wednesday night I dreamed that I snuck into the amazing library of an elite university. After poring over all the books and artifacts, I was discovered by the staff who said they wouldn’t press charges against me if I began seeing a spiritual director on a regular basis. They sent me to a patient, knowledged, understanding old priest at a middle school parish. We had peaceful weekly meetings and he had me clean the church when it wasn’t in use, which I enjoyed. Thursday night I dreamed that I hiked through a park with a lake on my way to clean the church again. A great blue heron was sunbathing, I sat on a rock and watched it a while before continuing. The church was different this time, it’s appeared hundreds of times in my dreams. The basement is a museum of Church crimes, the main floor is an elegant but distant/cold/detached church with art deco windows, cream walls, and blood red shag carpet. A stairway to the left takes me up to a dusty hallway with windows on the left side showing a cloudy sky, an abandoned chapel with a decorative iron door on the right. I always go up there whenever this church shows up in my dream. Last night I dreamed that I was cleaning the shag-carpeted church when the liquidy terminator broke in. The Arnold terminator grabbed me and took me to a natural spring and baptized me. Interpretation: Well, I think your interpretation of why the Terminator might be appearing in your dream is spot on. It is indeed completely transparent. These are all separate dreams, but I'm not going to interpret them individually. The main thing I want to talk about is the one thing all of these dreams have in common: a connection to church. These two elements, Terminator and church, are an interesting combination. And while they seem completely different, it seems to me that they share a common quality: protection. And not just a strong armed protector stepping in when you need it - even the most trustworthy can turn on you at moment's notice - but an unconditional protector. In your waking life, especially when times get tough, this is what you desire most. But what if you're taking it too far? Are you trying to be invincible? Being an untouchable hero is fine in a movie, but in your waking life trying to be invincible is just a chink in your armor. Someone will eventually find it and use it to hurt you. And when someone does hurt you, you may not be able to avoid the pain. Try to stop finding a hero, and face your emotions head on. The fact that you act as a caretaker for this church goes along with this notion. Your inner world has you nurturing the protections you have built around you. It's easy to put up an impenetrable shield when you feel hurt or anxiety, but it's better in the long run to face the world. But that's not to say all you haven't been making great strides lately. The baptism in the most recent dream seems significant to me. A baptism can represent  a resurgence in your faith, both in yourself and in a higher power. Have you achieved greater self-realization lately? There are lots of symbols in this set of dreams to consider, but I hope I've given you something to think about with regards to the recurring church motif.

Wow, this is a really interesting dream. Thanks for submitting it!I think the three main things in this dream - you’re locked away, there are ghosts, and you commit suicide - all point to the overall theme. Your subconscious is crying out because you are feeling trapped in your waking life.First let’s look at the manor you’re locked in. Usually, a manor implies a very large home, wealth, prosperity. It may symbolize the dreams you have yourself. Maybe you’re living as if you’ve already achieved them. Are your big aspirations holding you back - trapping you in a situation that no longer works? Do you need to come back down to earth and reassess your behavior and your plans?The fact that there are ghosts wandering around this manor seems to underscore this idea. Think about the qualities of ghosts: visible but not quite tangible, here but also somewhere else entirely… We may be able to perceive them but we can never join them. Could these ghosts represent something similar in your life? Is there something that you want - or wanted in the past - but can never quite get your hands on? Are you still striving for it despite it being out of reach? Why?I ask why because the third part of your dream, where you commit suicide, seems to be an obvious yearning for escape. You want to escape the life that you’re trapped in. If the goals you’ve made for yourself are still what you desire, you need to think about how you’re going about achieving them. Is there a better way? Are you working hard enough? Now is the time to be truthful with yourself. Your subconscious is crying out for change. Let go of what you thought your life would be and embrace what it could become. If you don’t, you may stay trapped in the manor for a longer time to come, chasing ghosts instead of realizing what you could truly achieve.

I'd prefer that people use Submit rather than Ask to get interpretations. It's just easier so I don't have to go back after posting to tag the dreams. :)

To interpret this dream, we need to think of all the things a mother might represent: comfort, nurture, shelter, guidance. Mothers give life, so to have a dream where your mother is dying signifies that something is not quite right. There are several things your subconscious could be trying to tell you through this dream.The dream doesn’t have to be a direct relation to your mother in your waking life, though it certainly could. I’d advise you to consider your relationship with your mother. If you have a close relationship with her, this dream could well be an indication that your unconscious is worried about losing her and the guidance, comfort, nurturing, etc. that you receive from her. What has caused this sudden worry?But as I mentioned earlier, this doesn’t have to be related to your actual mother. It could be your subconscious voicing the anxiety you have about being alone. Is your life soon going to change in a big way? Are you taking a step into the unknown, into further independence? While these steps are important to take in life, it’s also important to have a firm grasp on those things you hold dear. No matter where you go, don’t lose sight of your past, the people you care about, and your home.Finally, to dream about the death of a loved one could be an indication that you are lacking in the things they represent. Since your dream has to do with your mother, perhaps your unconscious thought is trying to tell you that you need to be more nurturing, more gentle, more compassionate with those you care about. If not, you could end up alone.Regardless of which of these interpretations rings true for you, it’s clear to me that your unconscious is either aware of a coming change in your life or is suggesting you make one soon.

Maybe you, like the snail, need to strive for independence. But never forget how you got there in the first place