If you haven't already learned about the basics of working with your dreams, you may want to attend a dream workshop or dream group. The Pathways Heart, Seer and Shadow conferences all provide time to work with your dreams. Once you understand how powerful your dreams can be, you'll want to find a way work with them on a regular basis. Perhaps, you may want to find an online dream discussion group, or look into local professional resources to work with the information of your dreams.
One powerful dream interpretation method is called Gestalt therapy and it was developed by Frederic (Fritz) Perls. This method involves emotional dreamwork. Rather than understanding, interpreting and connecting the dreams with the past, the therapy has the dreamer act out aspects of his dream. In the deeper and ongoing work, such as Mystery School, Mystery Camp or Study group there is more time and space for working with dreams and it often becomes possible to act out particular dreams so that the dreamer can fully see and experience his/her dream in a new and dramatic way.
Consider a dream about a roaring campfire. Someone having such a dream would be encouraged to describe how it feels to be the fire. You could describe yourself as bright, hot, pungent and powerful. The next step would be to act as if you were the fire. The Gestalt therapist could also encourage dialogue between the dreamer and the objects within the dream. In the instance of the campfire, your discussions could uncover where you are holding yourself back from your passions, as fire can represent passion.
Understanding the meaning of each symbol within a dream may be a little difficult at first. It can make things easier if you break the dream down into manageable parts, and then look at the basic elements within those parts. The most basic dream symbols are often the four elements: air, earth, water, and fire. Often we may have dreams about escaping a burning building, drowning, swimming, flying, falling, or being in an earthquake. Looking at the "elements" within your dream can help you to develop a basic understanding of the message that the dream has for you.
Looking at the elements within a dream from a numerological perspective can be even more illuminating. The numbers, elements and meanings are in the chart below, and you can access them in the Numerology Dream Tool which is laid out below. From a numerological perspective the fire, in the dream above, relates to the numbers 3 and 9. These numbers deal with joy, passion, excitement, daring, romance and spirituality. You may want to ask yourself where in your life these qualities are missing. Perhaps you are afraid of going deeper into a relationship or your unconscious is encouraging you to take some kind of risk.
I would recommend taking the process a step further, and looking at the appropriate tools that you are comfortable with, such as runes, or I Ching. By bringing these other tools into your understanding the information that is available can easily increase.
In the case of a dream that contained 3 or 9 we could look at the Empress Card and the Hermit Card. The meanings of these two cards could be very important to your unlocking the messages of the dream. The Empress card can be about productivity, creativity, inspiration, abundance and procreation. This card describes a person who is productive, possibly prolific, especially in the creative arts or sciences. However everything occurs in its own time. This card can also represent an individual who is very close to nature and in touch with the physical world.
We have all heard the phrase: "burning the candle on both ends". This phrase can refer to you if you are especially prolific and constantly busy. Just like the campfire, you are constantly crackling and roaring. Without proper adjustments you can burn yourself out. There are many levels of meaning and understanding that can go with any symbol. Where you are in your life at a given moment will also color the meaning of symbols.
Also, consider the fact that fire needs something to burn. Fire does not exist alone. Fire needs air and a material to burn. If you were having the campfire dream you might want to ask yourself how you were fueling your own needs. This includes physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The questions you might want to ask would be:
Am I eating properly?
Am I getting enough rest?
Am I spreading myself to thin?
Am I paying attention to the needs of those around me?
Am I being overly demanding?
Am I being demanding enough?
Am I being supportive?
The symbols may also represent people in your life. The Astrological signs relating to the elements are as follows:
Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
You may want to consider that the comforting fire in your dream is a loved one, or someone that you draw inspiration, hope, courage, and stamina from. You then may want to analyze some basic Numerology readings for that person so that you can get a better understanding about him/her.
The language of dreams is complex. Learning the signs, symbols and symbolism is a very important cornerstone to your overall success in understanding and working with your dreams. The work is up to you. Being able and willing to work with the material from your dreams is critical. Numerology can be a great aid this undertaking.
You are the architect of your personality and character. Your dreams may help you to learn about, develop and nurture different areas of your personality. As you begin to learn about dreams, you may wish to find a good therapist who can help you to unlock even more than you ever thought possible. Many therapists today, believe that dreams provide opportunities for intra personal and unlimited interpersonal growth. Some will even teach you to "control" your dreams through lucid dreaming.
Numerology Dream Interpretation
In order to interpret your dream, you'll look for the numbers that appeared in your dream and then read the description for that number and everything that is related to it. Pay attention to the keywords, Tarot Cards and common phrases.
Consider that the numbers 1 and 5 are related to the element of air. If you have had a dream with the 1 or 5, you will want to understand what the air element represents for you. Air often symbolizes freedom, openness and spaces. Air also can be the element of new life and new possibilities. However, air may represent different things for you. Perhaps by thinking about these numbers as "airy" or relating to the element of air, you will uncover deeper meaning of your dream.
You'll also want to look at the Magician and the Hierophant and perhaps work with them in Voice Dialogue as you look deeper into the meaning of the 1 or the 5 within your dream.
Numerology Dream Tool - Dream Numbers (1 and 5)
Dream Numbers: 1,5
Element: Air
Planet: Sun (1), Mercury (5), Uranus (5)
Keywords: Thoughts, Plans, Spirituality, Change, Movement, Opportunities
Tarot Cards: Magician (1), Hierophant (5)
Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
Air is the element of new life and new possibilities. Air often symbolizes freedom, openness and spaces. Air is vital for living, and supports us in each breath that we take. Air also represents the intellect and the mind. It is inspiration and imagination. It is communication, ideas, knowledge, dreams and wishes. Air can be very peaceful and still, or it can be a raging tornado. It can be a calm breeze on a warm spring day, or a wet, gusty, whipping wind of a hurricane. Both seeds and trash are carried on the wind.
Common "air" related phrases:
"As light as a feather"
"Lighter than air"
"He's an airhead"
"He/She is full of hot air"
"head in the clouds"
Numerology Dream Tool - Dream Numbers (2,6 and 7)
Dream Numbers: 2,6,7
Element: Water
Tarot Cards: High Priestess (2), Lovers (6), Chariot(7)
Planet: Venus (6), Moon (2 and 7), Neptune (7)
Keywords: Emotions, Strategy, Planning, Hope, Caring, Communication
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Water can be difficult to control. However once it is properly utilized, it can be used to great effect. Water can come in the form of a light spring rain, or heavy, damaging flood. Without water plants will die, but they will be washed away with too much water. Many religions use water as part of ceremony. Because of this, water has come to represent purity, honesty, communication, birth, beginning and life.
Common "water" related phrases:
"Treading water"
"Head above water"
"Wet behind the ears"
"Dry as a bone"
Numerology Dream Tool - Dream Numbers (4 and 8)
Dream Numbers: 4,8
Element: Earth
Tarot Cards: Emperor (4), Justice (8)
Planet: Mercury (4), Mars (8), Saturn (4 and 8)
Keywords: Practicality, Honesty, Success, Fear, Responsibility, Dedication
Astrological Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
Although a large percentage of the Earth is covered by water, we are generally closer to the Earth. Earth symbolizes a substance that nurtures life. Earth is the element of stability and of the body. It is knowledge, wisdom, strength, growth and prosperity. In the Tarot it is represented by the coins/pentacles.
Common "earth" related phrases:
"She is down to earth"
"He's like a rock"
"I've got a green thumb"
"He/she is very grounded"
Numerology Dream Tool - Dream Numbers (3 and 9)
Dream Numbers: 3,9
Element: Fire
Tarot Cards: Empress (3), Hermit (9)
Planet: Mars (9), Jupiter (3 and 9)
Keywords: New ideas, Passion, Romance, Desire, Courage, Need, Authority
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Fire is the element of change, passion, authority, and leadership. Fire symbolizes purification, rebirth, annihilation and destruction. It is creativity, motivation, will power, drive and sensuality. Fire needs to be handled carefully or the results can be devastating. Fire can have many meanings. It can be a warm, welcoming fireplace, crackling in the wintertime. It can be an out of control summer inferno in the forest.
Common "fire" related phrases:
"Hot under the collar"
"Hot head"
"Hottie"
"Don't burn your bridges"
"You're fired"
"I'm all fired up!"
