Man
All different kinds of people clutter our
dream landscape. The men in your dream may include family members
or total strangers. You may dream about your father, son,
husband, or friend and should interpret the dream according to
its details. A man, particularly the father figure, may represent
collective consciousness and the traditional human spirit. He is
the Yang and his energy, when mobilized, creates the earthly
realities. Depending on the details of the dream, the masculine
figure could be interpreted as the Creator or Destroyer. At
times, women dream about men that are strangers to them. These
men may represent the women’s unconscious psychic energy. Carl
Jung called the stranger in a woman’s dream the
“animus.” He represents autonomous, unconscious energy
and he plays a vital role in obtaining a deeper understanding of
self. At times, a strange and ominous man in men’s dreams could
represent their “shadow” or their negativity and darker
sides of personality. See also:
People, Woman
Map
The interpretation depends on whether you
are following a map to a particular destination and you feel good
about it, or whether you are trying to follow a confusing chart.
A confusing chart may indicate that you lack a clear sense of
direction in your everyday life or are in the midst of changing
long term plans. Following a good map in your dreams suggest that
you are feeling confident in your current path and pursuits.
Marriage
It is a symbol of commitment and, depending
on the details of your dream, you may be currently dealing with
this issue. The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or
to your partner. Mostly, a marriage in your dream represents the
coming together all various parts of yourself (feminine and
masculine, or spiritual and rational). It could represent a
greater level of awareness where by the dreamer’s conscious and
unconscious elements are becoming more familiar and are embracing
one another. The marriage dream is affirmation and encouragement
to grow in self-awareness and to transform yourself. On a more
practical level, if you are not married but would like to be,
this dream could also be a form of wish-fulfillment.
Mars
(Ares)
The “fiery” planet is named after
the Greek god Ares and Roman god Mars. He was the god of war,
spring and youth. Mars was the guardian of young men and was
himself highly impetuous. Mars represents energy, aggression,
violence, desire and the male sexual organs. He is sometimes the
symbol of life and death. In mythology, Ares was often beaten and
humiliated by his enemies. He was like an ill tempered child that
was unable to receive the amount of credit that he desired. Thus,
seeing this planet in your dreams may be symbolic of your own
frustrations that lead to aggressive thoughts and feelings. Mars
is a symbol of male energy. This energy, when used in positive
ways, creates permanent change and transformation. The dream
maybe encouraging you to get in touch with raw emotions and
desires, to ponder upon them, and then to use them to transcend
difficulties.
Masks
Masks might represent our persona and how we
appear to others. The roles that we play in life such as parent,
student, or worker. On the other hand, masks can be a symbol of
pretentiousness. If you are wearing a mask, look inside and check
if you are being sincere in your presentations, or if you are
hiding something and pretending to be something you are not. If
other people are wearing masks, it suggests that you may be
concerned about their genuineness.
Maze
The maze could represent your current mental
outlook. A maze is a frightening and confusing place. If in your
dream you are trapped in a maze and are having difficulty getting
to the end, then you need to stop and consider your current
emotional and psychological status. I don’t mean to suggest
anything is terribly wrong. Simply speaking, are you often
confused and unsure of which way to go? If you are facing many
hard decisions this dream is a good indicator that you need to
step back and look at the entire picture. Edgar Cayce said that
being in a maze in a dream may be symbolic of an
“emotionally disorganized” person. At times we are all
emotionally disorganized and confused, but admitting this dream’s
message is step in the right direction.
Medicine
Taking medication is always indicative of an
attempt to restore one’s health. Your unconscious mind may be
encouraging you to take measures to insure your health and
happiness. Consider all of the details of your dream and decide
if the medication taken was helpful or hurtful. Try to connect
these thoughts to your situations in daily life. See
also: Drugs
Melody/song
Hearing sounds in your dreams can be looked
at from a spiritual point of view. Nice sounds are usually
positive symbols. Some may say that in your dream state you have
traveled to other higher and more spiritual plains. Traditional
interpretations tell us that if you hear a familiar melody, you
may bump into old friends. Psychologically speaking, you may have
heard a song during the day and in your dream state you are
simply replaying it. However, since dreams always have meaning,
the song that you are dreaming about may have messages in it that
will assist you in solving a problem or will help you to feel
better.
Menstruation
It is a common dream for women and its interpretation is mostly
positive. Dreaming about having your menses can be symbolic of
releasing tension and worry. Women are often concerned about
their reproductive system. (i.e. pregnancy, sexual relationships
or their body’s “time clock.”) Parallel to the
menstrual cycle there is a monthly emotional cycle that most
women are aware of and experience. During the time of
menstruation there is a release of anxiety and an attainment of
emotional balance. As a dream symbol it suggests that some
difficult times may be over for you and that you can relax. On
occasion this dream suggests a loss of energy and disappointment.
Mercury
(Hermes)
As a metal, mercury is a universal
alchemical symbol representing the yin. It is the symbol of the
passive and the undifferentiated state which may be found deep
within the psyche. Chinese refer to it as “liquid
silver” and it corresponds to the dragon and to bodily
fluids of blood, semen, water and, at times, to the kidneys. The
planet Mercury may be seen as following the Sun (universal
father; consciousness; life) and the Moon (universal mother;
birth; unconscious). In Greek mythology Hermes was the messenger
of the gods and the god of speed. This intelligent and quick
witted immortal, easily traveled between heaven, earth and the
underworld. Seeing the planet Mercury or the metal in your dream
may represent your need for communication, adaptation and
movement. All of these may be necessary for daily life. However,
this powerful dream symbol may be calling your attention to more
personal and intrinsic matters. It may suggest a need to look
carefully into your internal world. By doing so, you may become
aware of a need to the develop a more fluid ability to navigate
within your psyche, which includes your thoughts, motives,
feelings and intuition; then notice the way all of these
components are translated into and effect daily life.
Milk
Milk is a symbol of leaning, knowledge,
plenty, fertility and immortality. Milk as a symbol of
immortality may be found in different cultures and literature,
including India, Greek mythology, in Celtic writings, in Islam
and Christianity. In his recordings, Ibn Omar wrote that Muhammad
said “to dream of milk is to dream of learning or
knowledge.” Dreaming of milk is a very positive message from
your unconscious. It may suggest that you are in need of the
deepest and most fundamental type of nourishment and that it is
available to you. You unconscious may be suggesting that it is
time for you to grow and to learn and that it is possible for you
to do that at the current time. The interpretation of dreaming
about milk can also be looked at from a very different viewpoint.
Milk can be a safe representation of semen and you may have
unconscious (or conscious) desires for sexual relations. However,
in my opinion is is unlikely that milk in dreams represents
sexuality. Finally, milk is a lunar symbol and as such it is
feminine. It suggests a renewal in spirit and thought, just like
springtime is the renewal in nature.
Mirror
It is a symbol of vanity and superficiality.
You may be concerned about your image and the way you present
yourself to the world. Some say that if you see a clear image,
you may be getting a glimpse of your true self. Broken mirrors
always seem to be a sign of bad luck, or, at least, represent
some distortions. On a deeper level the mirror can be considered
to be a representation of the intellect. The intellect is an
instrument of navigation and is constantly persuading us to
identify ourselves. When we think about this, it makes a lot of
sense. Our self-identity is very much connected to the way we
look (not only superficially but also characteristically as man –
woman, young – old, etc). We use this self-identity, which is
greatly a production of our intellect, to navigate through life.
Money
The significance money has in your waking
life is reflected in your dream state. Money is a symbol of power
and wealth. We often judge ourselves based on our ability to make
it, save it, and spend it. First consider your own relationship
with money and your current financial situation as this dream
could be simple wish-fulfillment. As always, consider all of the
accompanying details in your dream because they will help you to
understand where your issues lie. Traditional dream
interpretations indicate that losing money in your dream is a
good omen, and that probably the opposite will happen. Generally,
money may represent those things that are most valuable to you
and not necessarily cash.
Monkey
The monkey is a symbol that needs to be understood by considering
the various associations that we make when thinking about them.
Monkeys may represent lust, self-satisfaction and trickery. A
monkey may also represent positive attributes, such as agility,
inspiration, a sense of freedom and a capacity to imitate. In
Japan, toys that look like monkeys are given to children because
monkeys are supposed to be able to drive out evil spirits. In
India, the monkey is a symbol of soul. Thus, monkeys as symbols
appear to have a double or twin meaning. Whether positive or
negative, the monkey is revealing something to you about what is
going on in your inner world. People usually think that monkeys
are far less evolved and the expression “stop monkeying
around” is understood by all. The dream with a monkey may be
an encouragement from you unconscious to continue to develop your
personality by staying close to your own nature.
Monster
Dreaming about monsters and demons is very common. They may
represent negative forces inside of yourself and in your life.
Most of the monsters are representing your own negative
characteristics and tendencies. The monster in your dreams could
be your fear, bad temper, negativity, smoking habit, or anything
else that is hurtful and needs to be changed. The way that you
deal with the monster in your dream is generally symbolic of the
way you are dealing with the corresponding negativity in your
daily life. If you wake up from this dream and are very
frightened, just remember that your mind created those images and
that their purpose is to teach you something about yourself.
Moon
The moon is an interesting symbol that
connotes feminine energy; it is associated with the irrational
and the intuitive. The moon effects the ocean tides, and it has
been linked to madness or lunacy. As a dream symbol is can
represent all of these things and more. As always, pay attention
to the details in the dream before making conclusions. The moon
could represent romance and our earthly impulses and passions. It
could reveal things about the nature of soul and the unconscious.
For those lucky people, the moon can reflect their inner peace
and feelings of serenity and security.
Morning
When you are interpreting a dream, the
setting is generally important. It provides clues about the
larger and the true meaning of the dream. The morning is a symbol
of new beginnings and of purity. It suggests endless
possibilities and a unique innocence. The early morning is a time
of peace and quiet. It is a perfect time for reflection and is
symbolic of the birth of man in Eden. Thus, some consider the
morning as a time of blessings and of promise. If the setting of
your dream is the morning, then its interpretation should be made
in the light of positive aspirations and optimism.
Moth
A moth is not very attractive, desirable, or
known for many positive attributes. There is the story of a moth
being attracted to the flame, which got to close to the flame and
was destroyed. The moth in your dream may be pointing out a
personal weakness or may be bringing to light a deception in your
life. It could be suggesting that you are being lead to a place
where you will be hurt unless you recognize the danger. Since
dreams are very rarely literal, the danger could be emotional or
psychological, not necessarily physical.
Mother
The relationship that we have with our
mother is the most psychologically significant relationship of
all. Rarely all good or all bad, our mothers always invoke
powerful emotions. We may dream about our mothers in many
different forms. She may be disguised in our dreams, and it is
our job to find her in there. If you are dreaming about your
mother, you may be addressing some issues or concerns in your
dream, or your dream may be based on a valuable memory. The
general image of “mother” in a dream may symbolize a
variety of feelings and ideas: caring, nurturing, love,
acceptance, hard work, sacrifice, martyrdom, etc. The mother in
your dream could also represent the “collective
unconscious,” the source of the “water of life,”
and the yin. Carl Jung
suggests that women in dreams represent our collective
unconscious and men the collective consciousness. Thus, the woman
is that force, or current, inside of you that nudges you on and
inspires you. It is your intuition and the knowledge that in not
necessarily attached to words. Men, on the other hand, represent
the active part of us that use the information received to create
the physical reality of our lives. When the two are working
together well, we have balance and experience awareness leading
to peace and productivity. See also: Parents
Mountain
Climbing a real mountain is not always fun but it usually
challenging and rewarding. Some say that the mountain may
represent spirituality while others suggest mental development
and self-awareness. The most literal interpretation of climbing a
mountain is that it represents attainment of goals. If you are
ascending a mountain you may be are working hard and trying to
accomplish your goals, whether they are spiritual, emotional, or
material.
Music
Hearing music in your dreams has positive connotations. Music is
healing to the soul, and as you are listening to it in your
dream, you may be connected to the wonderful, creative spirit or
flow of life suggesting a degree of inner harmony and emotional
expression. See also: Melody/song