What Do Dreams Have To Do With “Real” Life? Part II by Jean Raffa

Following on from yesterday’s post from Jean Raffa, here is the second part that explores how dreams can have lasting significance to our lives. Thanks to Jean for allowing me to share this with you, and kindly offering to answer any questions you may have.

What Do Dreams Have to Do with “Real” Life? Part I by Jean Raffa

Today and tomorrow I would like to share with you a wonderful example of dream work undertaken from a Jungian/symbolic perspective.  If you have trawled through my posts on the symbols that appear in dreams, but still feel unable to string them together to form a meaningful story, I hope the process outlined by Jean … More What Do Dreams Have to Do with “Real” Life? Part I by Jean Raffa

The Meaning of a Feast in a Dream

The meaning of a feast in a dream is often associated with abundance and celebration. The dream may include a table laden with food as for a banquet, or many dishes being served. You may dream of a great many people sharing with you, or may discover the feast is for you alone. It is … More The Meaning of a Feast in a Dream

The Meaning of Being Pregnant in a Dream

The meaning of being pregnant in a dream is not always a literal one.  It is a concept that can be delighting, concerning or downright bewildering when it appears in dreams, you may dream of yourself or someone else being pregnant. To dream of being pregnant can be a bit of a shock to the … More The Meaning of Being Pregnant in a Dream

The Meaning of a Bird in a Cage in a Dream

The meaning of a bird in a cage in a dream can be quite varied as it is a “composite” symbol. This symbol is made of two other symbols, the bird and the cage. These two combine to create a range of unique meanings. Birds, with their ability to fly, are often symbols of freedom.  … More The Meaning of a Bird in a Cage in a Dream

The Meaning of Monsters in a Dream

Monsters in dreams can be our fears made manifest, but not all dreams of monsters are bad ones.Very often a bad monster dream can be about the parts of our own personality we like the least. These kind of dreams ask us to face what we don’t like, change what we can, and be kind to ourselves for those things beyond our control. … More The Meaning of Monsters in a Dream