The Meaning of Loved Ones in a Dream

Dreaming of the ones we love can be very confusing and at times upsetting.  We see their actions played out in our dreams and think somehow we are getting an insight into what they are really thinking or feeling.  But remember the things you dream about are usually aspects of you.  So your husband or …

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The Meaning of Wild Animals in a Dream (Part 2)

So you've had a dream about a wild animal, but you want to understand - why this one in particular?   To understand the message of an animal, try and understand its characteristics and what it may mean to you in your culture.  Does it symbolise freedom, strength, industriousness etc? But also look for what you …

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The Meaning of Wild Animals in a Dream (Part 1)

A lot of people have been asking me about animal dreams, so while to do this topic justice would cover too much territory for a humble blog post, I thought I could at least give you some starting thoughts. Wild animals in dreams can often represent a "wilder" part of our own nature, those aspects our personality …

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The Meaning of Other People in a Dream

Before we go on and look at some other big themes and common symbols in dreams, I thought it worthwhile clarifying a question that comes up a lot about the people who star in our dreams.  So many people say "I dreamt of this guy/girl at work, I dreamed about an old friend/relative/lover etc.  Why …

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The Meaning of Being Attacked in a Dream

To dream of attacking or being attacked often relates to issues of control in our life.  Even if you feel you are in complete control of your life, you may still have an attacking dream, because deep down, you could be waging a war to stay in control, and fear what would happen if you lost control.  …

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Welcome to the Dream Well!

Hello and welcome to my blog!  I am the founder of the Dream Well, a website that aims to help everyone understand the meaning of their dreams better, and to use the lessons our dreams teach us to enrich and improve our lives.   At the Dream Well, we believe only the individual who has the dream can understand their own …

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