How to Interpret Dreams

"The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind." ~ Sigmund Freud

There are many theories related to dreams and their interpretations. Many experts feel that dreams are an outlet for our pent-up emotions, that come out of the dark unconscious, and reveal themselves in the semi unconscious state.

Dreams are a strange occurrence and few people understand their in-depth meaning realizing that our dreams have certain meanings or can send us messages. Dreams are like coded messages that our unconscious mind sends us. When we are able to decode these messages we can gain access to a wealth of intuitive knowledge. Once you decode these messages, you will be able to gain a better understanding about your feelings and experiences, and also shed light on the secrets of your life. There are various types of dreams and each has a different interpretation. So it depends on us to understand the dream and decipher its real meaning.

Interpreting the Meaning of Dreams

Remember, you are the only person who can interpret your dreams better. Many people have same dreams and they can be interpreted in different ways. Depending on the person who dream, it can have infinite meanings and each part of the dream symbolizes something.

• Try and relate your dreams to your life and see what significance it has. You can also find out if you have or don't have control of your own life. If you dream of a plane or a car crash, it may mean that you are not in control of your own life.
• You can also jot down your dreams, or maintain a diary where you can regularly write about your dreams. It may sound weird, but this technique really helps.
• If you have certain fears and you dream that you turn up at a crowded place only partly dressed, it may indicate your sense of vulnerability.
• There are many free dream interpretation sites available on the Internet which may help you interpret the exact meaning of your dream.
• Write down all the details about your dream like if you see any symbols and create a log of their meanings. You can find out if these symbols have any significance in relation with your real life.
• After you interpret your dream, create some positive changes in your real life and see how it affects your sleep and dreams, you can try these alterations in case of nightmares.

Given below are some common dreams and their possible interpretations

• Chase Dreams - presence of self destructive actions, method of handling stress and fears, fear of being attacked.
• Failing Dreams - feeling of inferiority of failure, yielding to a sexual urge, presence of instability and insecurity.
• Flying Dreams - being on top of a situation, a strong will and mind, being afraid of success and challenges.
• Naked Dreams - desire to get noticed, fear of being disgraced, inability to conceal something, being caught unawares.
• Teeth Dreams - sense of powerlessness, fear of being abashed, lack of self-confidence, anxiety regarding appearance.
• Test Dreams - feeling that you are being judged by others, lack of confidence, anxious and perturbed feelings.

Interpreting dreams can be a fun experience and can also give you a valuable insight. You can learn more about yourself and gain a better understanding of your life, if you learn what do dreams mean. Dreams are our good friends, as they reveal the truth about ourselves so that we are able to achieve the inner balance.