Game
People dream about all different types of
games. Some are simple and borrowed from daily life, like
basketball or Monopoly. Other games in dreams are bizarre,
incredible, totally unrealistic, and some are even sadistic. To
interpret the dream you must consider its greater context and
your emotional reactions in it. Some games are simply a form of
entertainment from your unconscious. You may be having fun in
your dream. This is not all that common, but it does happen from
time to time. Other “game” dreams may represent the
challenges in your life, your competitive nature, or your
childishness. They may point out goals to be achieved or are a
simple way to let out steam. The game in your dream could also
represent “the game of life.” This is not an original
thought on my part, but it deserves attention and consideration.
If you are playing a strange game with people from your daily
life, consider your interactions with them and the role that each
individual plays.
Garage
This is an interesting symbol and many people have requested that
it be added to the dictionary. Traveling is very common theme in
dreams and traveling in a car is the most common. Traveling in a
vehicle generally can represent our journey through life — or a
portion of our life’s journey. If in your dream you find yourself
in a garage or a parking lot, two varying connotations can be
made. Please consider the content of your dream, the mood in it,
and your current dilemma or situation in life. The parked car
could represent a period of inactivity and indecision in your
life. The dream could be pointing out that you have been idol for
a period of time and that it may be a good time to “get a
move on.” The more positive interpretation of this dream may
be that the parked car is symbolic of a reflective period or
mood. You may be in “park” for a while so that you can
rest, relax, regroup, and think things over.
Garbage
The unconscious mind may be hinting to you
that the time for “throwing out” unnecessary things is
at hand. Letting go of clutter frees the mind and makes more room
in the closet! The garbage in your dream could also represent
those things from your past or in your life today that are not
worth keeping or are literally rubbish. It has been said that
“Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” and there is
something to that. Removing “garbage” from the mind,
spirit, and body is not only necessary, but it is also at times
accomplished in our dreams.
Garden
It may be a symbol of lost innocence or
youth. Folklore tells us that dreaming of beautiful gardens is
symbolic of great happiness and love. If the garden is wild, it
means that you may have difficulties but with some care and
attention you are capable of overcoming them.
Genitals
This is an obvious sexual dream which brings
out your attitudes and concerns in regard to your sexuality. If
you are feeling guilty, stressed or concerned about your sexual
activities (or a lack of them), they will be reinforced in these
explicit dreams containing sexual organs. If you are dreaming
about the sexual organs of other people, you may be concerned
about their sexuality or other troubling issues that are
surrounding them. Dreaming about sexual organs usually has
something to do with sex –BUT not necessarily, so consider all
the details.
Ghosts
Some believe that the ghosts in their dreams
are real representations of the dead. This is an unlikely
explanation of this dream. More likely the ghost is representing
a part of you that is unclear and that you do not understand. At
times, ghosts represent those things that unattainable or
fleeting. Demonic type of ghost images may represent your
negative tendencies, unpleasant parts of personality or your
“shadow.” Old superstition based dream interpretations
say that dreaming of friendly ghosts is a lucky omen, and that
you should be receiving unexpected good luck. On the other hand,
if you were very frightened by the ghost in your dream, then
others will try to impose their will on you and you must be
vigilant in order to stand up to it.
Gift
Giving and receive gifts is usually a pleasant occasion and both
parties benefit from the exchange. Dreaming about gift giving may
be a reflection on positive exchanges that are occurring in your
daily life. Some say that to give and to receive is the same
things. Keep this in mind and also remember that the most
valuable gifts may be emotional and spiritual in nature and that
your dream may be attempting to make you aware of such gifts.
Consider all of the details in the dream and make attempts to
connect them to internal and personal realities or daily events.
Glass
Very important things are made out of glass.
Amongst them are windows that allow sunshine into our homes,
drinking glasses, seeing glasses, etc. Glass makes our lives more
comfortable and we rarely, if ever give it any thought. Consider
the details of your dream and try to figure out how this dream
about glass is relevant to you. If glass is shattered in your
dream, it could symbolize breaking of both negative and positive
things. For example, it could represent the breaking of
illusions, denial, and deception. On the more negative side, it
could also represent the shattering of dreams or hopes that a
person has been holding close to his heart. Old dream
interpretation books say that looking through a clear glass is a
sign of good luck and through a dirty glass symbolizes domestic
difficulties.
Goat
When interpreting dreams with goats in them,
consider the characteristics that we associate with these
animals. We consider them to be sturdy and tenacious.
Historically, lambs are sacrificial and when we place blame on an
individual we may call him a “scapegoat.” Additionally,
in pagan mythology goats are considered to be symbols of sexual
vitality. Look at the details of your dream and see if you can
connect any of these characteristics to yourself or someone else
in your daily life.
See Also: Animals
God
Regardless of whether we believe in a God or
not, all of us have been exposed to the idea of a supreme and
omnipresent being. The dilemma over the existence of God is
probably the most common dilemma of them all. Everyone from time
to time will have a dream about “God.” Its symbolism
depends on the dreamer. God in our dreams can be considered a
positive or self affirming symbol. It represents truth, purity,
and love. It also represents the creative energy which is
abundant in all of us (whether we know it or not). For a certain
number of people, in the dream state, God may have negative
connotations. For them God could represent eternal punishment,
damnation, and invoke massive amount guilt. Most religions
consider dreams to be a pathway to God or to the spiritual realm.
Through dreams we have an opportunity to have experiences which
are not available during the day. Our unconscious mind may be
more capable of connecting to the eternal flow of spirit and it
may be the dwelling place of the soul. See
Also: Jesus
Gold
Dreaming about gold could be a reflection of
concerns that you have about your most precious valuables or a
reference to “alchemist’s gold” which is usually
spiritual in nature. If you are losing gold in your dream, it may
express your anxieties over a missed opportunity. However,
remember “All that glitters is not gold.” Your
unconscious mind may be reminding you not to judge things on
appearances alone.
Grave/Graveyard
Graves are generally depressing and
represent some form of death. On a very physical level this dream
does not appear to be a very happy omen. However, the dream could
also have deeper and more spiritual meaning. It could represent
things which require deep thinking and are not “on the
surface.” Graves could also symbolize the unconscious. If
someone close to you has recently died, it may be normal for you
to have dreams about graveyards and death. However, if this dream
is coming up and there has been no death in the family, consider
your feelings in daily life. If you are feeling depressed or
helpless in any way, “look inside” and make attempts to
increase your self awareness and your spiritual identity.
Guns
The gun in your dream could represent
several different things, so please pay attention to the details
and to the mood of the dream. The gun could symbolize the male
sex organ, aggression, harshness, and fear. This dream may have
sexual connotations, or your unconscious mind may be telling you
not to harbor your negative feelings but express them more freely
before they become explosive. On the more positive side of
things, the gun could simply represent your need to protect
yourself either emotionally or physically or both. If the gun in
the dream is used to hurt or kill you or someone else, please
consider your current difficulties, hostile feelings or serious
arguments, which you may have within yourself or with others. See
Also: Shooting,
Blood