Packing
This dream, as all dreams, could have
several different meanings. If you are packing your stuff and
storing it or packing to move, you may be concerned about
significant changes that are going on in your life. Otherwise,
your unconscious may be organizing and letting go of emotional
“baggage.” Some other interpretations say that dreaming
about packing is simply a hint from your unconscious that you are
involved in too many activities and may need to pack some of them
up and put them away.
Pain
When considering the interpretation of
feeling pain in your dream, first look at you physical health. If
you are feeling pain in your daily life, it may carry over into
your dream state. Additionally, if the pain is emotional in
nature, question the painful feelings and attempt to identify
their source. The dream state is usually a safe way to experience
negative feelings with which you may not want to deal.
Panic
The feeling of panic suggests lack of
control and confusion. If the primary emotion in your dream was
panic, consider the details and try to understand its cause. Do
you feel fear, a sense of confused helplessness, or were you
unable to make a quick and accurate decision? Answering these
questions will enable you to understand the message in this
dream.
Pants
Clothing generally represents the roles that
we play in life and how others perceive us. If putting on pants
or changing your pants, plays a major part in your dream you may
be questioning your role at work, home, or in any other area of
life. The physical look of the pants, who is wearing them, and
the emotional content of the dream will give you clues to its
meaning. If your were trying to cover up your genitalia, then the
dream may be bringing up sexual issues.
Paralysis
Dreaming that you or someone else is
paralyzed could be very frightening. Depending on the details of
your dream and your current situation in life, there are several
different, but equally reasonable interpretations. The fear that
paralyzes you in the dream may be symbolic of the fear that you
are experiencing in daily life. You may feel somewhat unable to
change a current situation which may manifest itself in your
dream in a form of paralysis. In addition, this dream may be
cautioning you to stay still and do nothing for now in regard to
a real-life situation that is on your mind and may be problematic
for you. In the dream you may be “frozen with fear” and
it is up to you decipher what that fear is and what it
represents.
Parents
In this dream you may be expressing feelings
and concerns about your parents that you could not express in
daily life. Some believe that this dream usually has nothing to
do with your parents, but rather the male and female sides of
personality or Self.
The father may represents the expressive, creative, and
protective sides of God while the mother His receptive and
nurturing side. Carl Jung suggests that women in dreams represent
our collective unconscious and men our collective consciousness.
Thus, the woman is that force, or current, inside of you that
urges you on and inspires you. This knowledge is intuitive and
unexpressed by words. Men, on the other hand, represent the
active part of us that uses 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: Mother , Father
Parking
Lot/Garage
These are interesting symbols and many
people have requested adding them to the dictionary. Traveling is
very common theme for our dreams. Traveling in a car is the most
common form of this type of dream. Traveling in a vehicle
generally can represent our journey through life, or a portion of
it. If you find yourself in a garage or a parking lot, two
different inferences can be made. Consider the dream’s content
and mood in it as well as your current dilemma or situation in
life. The parked car could represent a period of inactivity and
indecision. The dream could be pointing out that you have been
idle for a period of time and that it may be good time to
“get a move on.” The more positive interpretation of
this dream might 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, and regroup while thinking
things over.
Peacock
We have all heard the expression “as
proud as a peacock.” When you are dreaming about this bird,
you may be conveying a message of beauty and pride. We all know
that some pride may be a good thing, but too much pride is not so
good. Consider all of the details of your dream and try to
understand the message. Is the peacock in your dream beautiful
and proud, but unassuming, or is he noisily flaunting his beauty
to all that are willing to look?
Pen/Pencil
Having a pen or a pencil in your dream may
be symbolic of your need to communicate with yourself or others.
Our ability to communicate through written language is a vitally
important and necessary part of life. When we take our pen and
write a check to pay bills, it can still be considered a form of
communication! Writing is a form of self-expression, provides us
with another way to think and express our thoughts. Dreams with
writing tools in them, may be an encouragement for you to write
and communicate. Whether you need to communicate with yourself or
others, in private or professional life, is up to you to
determine.
Penguin
The penguin is an interesting earth-bound
bird that lives in and around the ocean. As a dream symbol it may
represent concrete thinking, feelings of being burdened by
unwanted emotions, lethargy, and a need to achieve balance. Think
about your dream and see if any of these ideas are relevant to
you. Superstition based dream interpretation books say that the
penguin indicates that your problems are not as serious as you
may think them to be.
Penis
The male sex organ is symbolic of fertility,
power, and energy. Your gender and sexual orientation play a part
when interpreting this dream. Are you dealing with issues of
sexual orientation, power, or aggression? Answering these
questions will enable you to interpret your dream. See
also: Sex
People
Usually our dreams are filled with people. We dream about our
families, our friends, our neighbors, and our classmates. We
dream about strangers, colleges, famous people, teachers, and, at
times, our supposed enemies. Each dream is very special and
carries its own unique message. When interpreting this dream with
people in it, consider all of the details and the feelings in the
dream. If the person is known to you, think about your
relationship with him or her and the issues that the dream has
brought up. We learn about ourselves through others, and probably
our most valuable possessions are our relationships. Some believe
that the strangers in your dreams represent different parts of
yourself and are extensions and projections of your own
personality. Many people believe that their dreams can predict
the future. When they have negative or frightening dreams, they
become anxious about the future. Alternatively, when their dreams
are a form of wish-fulfillment, the dreamers become very excited
and are hopeful that the dream will come true. Most dreams are
not prophetic but are psychological or spiritual in nature. Their
primary function may be to help us live better in the present,
rather than the future. See also: Ex-boyfriend/girlfriend, Siblings, Child, Parents, Father, Mother
Phoenix
In Greek mythology, the Phoenix was a bird with great beauty,
splendor and longevity. The legend tells us that the Phoenix
lived for five hundred years and then retreated to make a nest
where she would die. She made a nest of aromatic twigs that would
burn from the heat of its own body. The Phoenix is said to rise
from its own ashes. It comes alive though the transforming power
of fire and it lives again in full splendor. In the Middle Ages,
the Phoenix was often used as a symbol for Christ, as he
resurrected. This legendary bird is an archetypal dream symbol
that brings us positive and powerful images of rebirth. If you
dream of the Phoenix, it is most likely that you are receiving
message from the unconscious that are telling you that new life
and new beginnings are always possible. This bird is a reminder
that we have internal powers of regeneration and that we have the
power to change things for the better. As you are interpreting
this dream, try to visualize a great bird rising up from fire and
ash. It is a powerful image, whether produced by a dream or
visualization.
Photograph/Picture
Seeing old or even unfamiliar pictures in
your dream may be a reflection of how you remember certain parts
of your life. These pictures may represent longing for a time
that has passed. However, other interpretations can be made.
Although this dream may be difficult to interpret, the dreamer
may need to put significant amount of effort into its
understanding. Some believe that since a photograph represents
something real, it could represent a deception or distortion of
some kind. Someone may be trying to sell something to you and is
covering up the truth, or you may be doing the covering yourself.
New Age thinking points out that dreaming of pictures means you
have not learned a particular lesson in life. The dream may be
calling attention to past events and reminding you that you are
making the same errors all over again.
Piano
The piano symbolizes music, harmony, and
expression. All types of sounds may be uplifting symbols of
spiritual awareness. Superstition-based dream interpretation
books say that the piano is an omen for a good financial period
in your life, and moving a piano represents solid achievements on
the part of the dreamer. See also: Music, Melody/Song
Pier
Sometimes a dreamer may stand on a pier looking out over the
ocean (or other large body of water). Sometimes waiting for a
ship or a boat. The water symbolizes the unconscious and our
emotions. It could also be considered the “water of
life,” with meaning ranging form the simplest (as the
necessity for life) to the most profound (life itself and all of
its complexities). Its meaning can be drawn though analysis of
your current situation and internal dynamics. If we are waiting
for the opportunity to begin a new adventure, it could be
reflected in this dream. Additionally, you may have a desire to
get to know yourself better, to explore your own unconscious, and
to grow in an emotional, psychological, or spiritual way. You are
standing on a pier because you need or want to go on a journey in
daily real life or an internal journey to your own unconscious.
Pig
Dreaming about this animal in your dream
forces you to consider the negative characteristics of yourself
or others. There are not many positive characteristics associated
with pigs. In some cultures pigs are considered to be very
“dirty” and unfit for human consumption. At times, men
are referred to as “pigs” for their sexual desires or
attitudes. Pigs are also associated with other negative
characteristics: greed, stubbornness, and gluttony. Are you (or
someone important to you) being “hoggish” with money,
time, food, energy, or personal possessions?
Superstition-based dream interpretations
say that the pig in a dream may suggest a frustrating time in
family affairs but success in business. In some cultures the pig
is a symbol of prosperity because the families owning one are
assured of food for an entire year. As a dream symbol it
represents “korist,” which is loosely translated to
mean a valuable possession or event. Also
See: Animals
Pink
Pink usually symbolizes health and good
feelings. It is a traditionally a feminine color, and some feel
that it connotes love. Pink is soft and fuzzy, like girls!
Planets
Dreaming
about planets could represent desire to explore either our
internal world or the world of our egos (the external or physical
world). Planets could also represent deeper things such as the
way that we relate to ourselves. They can say something about the
relationship that exists between our soul and ego. An orbiting
planet could represent your ego. It is traveling around the sun
(i.e. soul) and the entire thing could be a huge circle that is
You. If this sounds like a very far out idea, well, it may be!
However, if what Carl Jung said is true, all dream images bring
us back to issues of self-identity and most evolved and profound
understanding of self.
Pluto
(Hades)
Pluto or Hades are synonymous with hell.
Pluto is the brother of Zeus and Poseidon and the ruler of the
underworld, or the land of the dead. The kingdom of the dead is
located underneath the surface of the earth. It is not only the
holding place for the eternally damned, but is symbolic of
metamorphoses, mineral wealth, germination and the transition
from death to life. From a psychoanalytic point of view, Pluto
may represent the deepest and the oldest part of the psyche. It
may be the holding place of the darkest and most negative and
disturbing elements of the individual. The most destructive
emotions and the greatest fears may be hidden there. However,
this dark part of the psyche may also hold the greatest amount of
transformative energy and power. As the unconscious demons begin
to surface and are processed and then assimilated by the
conscious mind, the individual begins to develop and experience
feelings of completeness and wholeness. Astrologically, Pluto is
symbolic of radical reconstruction that rejects harmful elements
and is built on a solid foundation. Seeing Pluto in dreams seems
to be an extremely valuable message from the unconscious. It
suggests that the dreamer needs to contemplate and to explore his
inner world; to face his fears and negative traits, to travel
inward and then to emerge stronger and more alive than before the
psychic or soulful journey began.
Pockets
From a Freudian point of view, pockets may
symbolize the female reproductive organs. However, for many
people this dream may have an entirely different meaning. The
pockets in your dreams could represent those things that you keep
just for yourself: your memory, your secrecy, your valuable
possessions, or your inner resources. If you were hiding your
hands in the pockets, it suggests that you may feel a degree of
helplessness or guilt, in regard to some situation in daily life.
Police
Dreaming about the police could symbolize
many different things, so please consider all of the details
carefully. If the police are chasing you, it suggests that you
may be feeling some guilt about something that you have done or
have been thinking of doing. The police could be addressing
Karmic Law as well as the laws in our physical world. If you are
feeling that you can’t meet all of your obligations and fear
repercussions due to an unmet commitment, the police may be an
unwelcome sight. On a more positive note and depending on the
details of your dream, the police could symbolize support and
protection. Your emotional response to the dream will provide you
with good clues to interpreting this dream accurately. Old dream
interpretation books say that dreaming about police is an
indication that you will obtain unexpected assistance with a
current problem.
Pool
For many people swimming pools are
associated with summer fun, vacations, rest, and relaxation.
Interpret your dream based on its content and see if any these
positive feelings are being conveyed to you. All bodies of water
represent our emotions and unconscious. The manner in which they
are presented depends on the dreamer and on the details of the
dream. See also: Water, Ocean, River
Porcupine
Old dream interpretation books say the
porcupine in your dreams is a omen of good news and bad news.
Good things may happen to you, but they will carry difficulties
with them. From a more pragmatic point of view, porcupines are
cute but untouchable animals. As a dream symbol it may represent
a situation or a person in your life that fits that description.
Poverty
Most spiritual paths respect or require
material poverty so that spiritual wealth may be acquired.
“Blessed are the poor” said Matthew in 5:3. In medieval
times they called it a “perfect poverty,” where the
individual would give up material wealth and seek spiritual
development. In Islam, this quest for spiritual development
through material poverty is called “faqr.” If in real
life you are not poor, dreaming that you live in poverty or
experiencing great poverty in your dreams may be considered a
dream of the contrary or a compensatory dream. Superstition based
dream interpretations would say that if you are poor in your
dream you will gain material luck in the near future. Dreaming
about poverty may be interpreted in the light of what is going on
in your daily life (as do most dream interpretations). Thus, if
you are on a upward swing and are doing really well financially,
you may have a compensatory dream of being poor. This is simply a
way by which you obtain psychic balance. However, if you are
experiencing financial stress, dreaming of being poor may be a
way for you to cope with fear and anxiety that you are unable to
cope with directly.
Pregnancy
If you are afraid of being pregnant, you may
dream of it often. At times, women learn about their pregnancy in
their dreams. Your mind knows about everything that is going on
in your body even if you are not consciously aware of it.
However, don’t panic! You could also be pregnant with ideas! Old
dream interpretation books say that a dream about pregnancy is a
good omen for women, and an improvement in her intimate
relationship is forthcoming. For a man, it is a warning against
casual sex.
Priest
The priest in your dream could represent
spiritual needs, your conscience, a desire to be virtuous, inner
guidance, or your higher self. This dream could be comforting if
it reassures you that there is safety and strength in spiritual
forces. Please remember that dream interpretation is very, very
personal. Some people may have had negative experiences with
clergy, and in that case the dream may have an entirely different
tone. The spiritual forces represented in this dream could be
intrinsic, revealing your own spiritual qualities, strengths, and
abilities, or they could represent the spiritual forces around
you.
Puppy
Puppies may represent playfulness,
dependency, and carefree fun. Please look up Dog in order to obtain a full range of
possible interpretations.
Purple
Purple is usually the color of royalty, high
rank, or dignity. It is a strong color that can not be ignored.
Likewise, most people have a strong opinion of purple: they
really like it, or vehemently dislike it. To some people, purple
has spiritual connotations. The Catholic Church uses it at
funerals and around Easter time. It represents spiritual and
personal transformation. Purple could also represent higher
consciousness and spiritual protection. A version of purple is
also the color of the crown Chakra. When interpreting this color
consider all of the details in the dream and try to make
connections between the above mentioned-ideas and your current
issues. See also: Colors
Pyramid
This ancient and powerful symbol has general meaning for all and
specific meaning for the dreamer. It represents the coming
together of the world of man with that of God; the material with
the spiritual. The purpose of the pyramids was to bury the dead
and to assist them into reaching eternity. In this way, the
pyramids were holy places and their architecture and mysticism
continues to amaze and to intrigue us. In order to understand its
symbolism; consider your current accomplishments and
breakthroughs. If you accomplished a personal goal and feel a
sense of wholeness, this dream symbol may be an affirmation of
those feelings. The pyramid could also represent larger goals and
deepest strivings. Whether they represent fulfilled or incomplete
goals, a pyramid seems to be a very positive dream symbol.