Common Dream Images

MOST COMMON DREAM IMAGES


        One very important thing to keep in mind is to interpret
symbols within the context of the dream they appear in,
rather than piece by piece which would leave too much room
for error. There are thousands of symbols, and it depends
upon the context of one's own personal dream as to what
they all mean for him/her.

        Look at it this way...a dream is like a puzzle, and
although there are several pieces that are quickly pieced
together because they are so obvious, the puzzle isn't
complete until all the pieces are placed together bit by bit.
Then you have the complete picture...until then, you'll only
have disjointed images that don't add up to anything
coherent, and you'll still be confused.

        So please remember that and try not to piecemeal a
dream...it needs to be fully interpreted or it will most likely
be totally wrong.
Let’s look at some of the more common dream images
and what they could mean.

• Teeth Falling Out

        This is probably the most prevalent dream image that
people report. It is disturbing to them because it affects
vanity and personal appearance – but only in the dream! a
dream about one's teeth falling out usually symbolizes that
the dreamer is having a challenge getting their voice
heard, or feelings acknowledged.

        This may be referring to their conversations with a
particular person such as their significant other, boss, or
friend; or can be generalized for people who are shy, to
include almost everyone they come in contact with.
The dreamer needs to brush up on conversational
skills, believe in the value of their own opinion, and learn
how to be less intimidated by aggressive people, and
become more assertive and make their voice heard. Once
they do that, this dream (which is a common recurring
dream) should evolve & show improvement...or disappear
altogether.
        Another theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect
your anxiety about your appearance and how others
perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks
are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in
conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of
flirtations, whether it is a dazzling and gleaming smile or
affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear
of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting
old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness
and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how
they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is
natural and healthy.

        There are cultural interpretations of this type of dream
as well. A scriptural interpretation for bad or falling teeth
indicate that you are putting your faith, trust, and beliefs
in what man thinks rather than in the word of God. The
bible says that God speaks once, yea twice in a dream or a
vision in order to hide pride from us, to keep us back from
the pit, to open our ears (spiritually) and to instruct and
correct us.

        In the Greek culture, when you dream about
loose, rotten, or missing teeth, it indicates that a family
member or close friend is very sick or even near death.
Note: In addition to this, I have experienced several occasion of
          dreaming that my tooth was falling and our relative died. This
          happened not only once but several times. I purely believed
          that this is true. A week ago my daughter had a Dream that
          her tooth was also falling and three days later my cousin living
          in Australia had died. Not only a coincidence but it is a real truth
          regarding this theory. My first information about this comes from
          my 84 year old mother who is currently bed ridden for 6 years of
          her sickness.

        According to the Chinese, there is a saying that
your teeth will fall out if you are telling lies.
        It has also been said that if you dream of your
teeth falling out, then it symbolizes money. This is based
on the old tooth fairy story. If you lose a tooth and leave it
under the pillow, a tooth fairy would bring you money.
         To be continued......    atj