Wisdom, memory and the power of perseverance.

Question:

Where is my own wisdom?

General Meanings:

Maternity care – The elephants can be interpreted as maternal nature whose powerful protection we are looking for. Transferred to the waking life: we should build on something that can not harm us. Who rides on an elephant, plans an ascent to higher spheres.

Sexual needs – Elephant can be strong sexual needs, for women symbolize the desire for a strong, sensitively sexual partners. In addition, the following interpretations are possible:

• Moving on with the force – Elephant with driver on the neck indicates the force and energy with which you overcome barriers on the life where you are led by mind and logic.
• Ridicule – Elephant in the circus can warn about exaggerated vanity and craving for admiration, that lets easily reveal you to absurdity.
• Desire for happy life – Female elephant with little ones symbolizes that you long for a quiet, peaceful and harmonious family life.

Psychological Meanings:

Force and Power – Not only in reality but also in the dream the elephant is a pachyderm, who hardly knows about his destructive power. As a dream symbol it represents the power of the subconscious mind, which is not controlled by the ratio, it can be quite dangerous. Also, this force is controllable and also can be used meaningfully.

Warning and Disturbance – The tusks and trunk are unique symbols for male sexuality. For the interpretation of the dream it is important how the elephant behaves. If he attacks or goes through wild, this is a warning to the dreamer against uncontrolled impulsiveness and instincts. If he is ill, injured, tired or dead, this points to impaired vital force or disturbances of the subconscious.

Control – A peaceful, strong and industrious elephant means that the force of the subconscious is controlled by the ratio successfully – or at least the wish for it.

Traditionally:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Needs for help If see – Elephant in a dream for most women, is related with the male strength. Also the dream shows that you will get help from friends or by external influences which will help you to solve all the hardships;
• Admirers If see (women) an elephant – In the dream woman sees an elephant, she will meet admirers and with one of them she will not get rid so easily;
• Luck and Trust If see (men) an elephant – This dream means good run of business and you have to trust your fellows in every aspects;
• Safe life If alone elephant – This dream is a signal about modest, but safe living and sure incomes;
• Riches If see many – When you dream that you see a lot of elephants, this announces and promises immense wealth, because of your hard work you deserve this;
• Lucky time If kicked by one – In the dream you were kicked by an elephant, this points to happiness, wealth, honor;
• Wonderful time If ride – You ride on an elephants mean luck in everything. Also this dream promises happiness in marriage or if you are not married, connection with trusted person; You may hope to receive solid wealth and awards;
•  Ridiculous If see at the circus – Your exaggerated anxious will make a fool of yourself;
• Reward If give water – This means that someone will reward you for a proved service;
• Merry family If elephant mother with the young ones – Brings you modest and quiet family life;

Hindu (Hinduism)

• The elephant represents great powerful rich man, but vulnerable by enemy;
• New start If man gets an elephant – This means you will take seriously to build rich and wealthy life;
• Leadership If Ride on an elephant – Dream shows that you will be a leader and have money and property;
• No worries If perishes – It seems that elephant perishes, means that you will get into troubles, but by no means you will not lose your wealth, because the elephant whole “wealth and power” is based on his bones;
• Profit If find manure – Finds an elephant’s manure, you will acquire large and significant resources and will become rich. According to their amount by a large, you will gain money.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Great life If ride on – In the dream you ride on an elephant, means that you will increase and save joy and wealth; also points to marriage in later age;
• Happiness If elephant comes at your living place – A strange elephant suddenly comes to your house, announces that you will experience joy and  release from every troubles;
• Influence If see bones or manure – You find bones or manure of the animal in the dream, this is a signal that you will dispose of big means;
• Useful fellows If see – This means that you will get high patrons, who will help you in any hard situation;
• Demolition of plans If see dead or killed – In the dream you see dead or killed elephant. shows destruction of your plans and no matter how strongly you try to rebuild them.

Contexts’ Meanings:

To see an elephant in the dream – The meaning of elephant in the dream, indicates sexuality, power and success. This will bring you happiness, wealth and prosperous life. Also this dream symbol shows that you have to learn to be more patience and more humble with others.

To ride on an elephant in the dream – This dream announces that you are the leader in the family, you are very prosperous person and reach your goals patiently. This dream will bring you richness and wealth in your life. You are the successful person and you overcome all the barriers in your life. The symbol stands for power and stability in your life.

To dream dead/killed or sick elephant – This dream signifies about destruction of your plans or goals. All your desires will not fulfillment. This is not your time, you have to wait and try to think where you have made mistakes. And only then when you will find the problems, you can reach and make your new plans.

* Please, see meaning of animals, phallus, trunk.

Freedom, escape.

Question:

Which part of me wants to fly?

General Meanings:

The dreams of birds represent imagination, thoughts and ideas, need for of freedom. In ancient times it was believed that birds are the bearer of the soul and have magical and mystical powers.

Psychological Meanings:

The bird in the dream is a symbol for contents of the unconscious. Birds are fluttering around in a room or a cage helplessly, then this dream interprets your slightly confused state of mind. Bird are flying freely and unhindered then this marks the freedom of our thoughts and our soul.

• A bird in a cage in the dream can indicate restriction and outwitting.
• To dream of a freely flying bird represents desires and wishes.
• A particularly wonderful and beautiful plumage refers to the facade of the dreamer and how he sees himself.
• In the dream to see a disordered flock of birds then this denotes a confusion of physical or material considerations.
• A bird with wings of gold in the dream has the same meaning as fire and refers to spiritual longing.
• The dream of a high-flying bird in the air marks spiritual consciousness or knowledge.

Different interpretation for different kind of birds:

• Eagles: This bird of prey symbolizes dominance and superiority.
• Kingfisher: It means serenity and dignity.
• Magpie: Be careful with very valuable things. The magpie can be the symbol of good news.
• Duck: Indicates some kind of artificiality or childish swagger.
• Owl: In the dream it denotes wisdom and martial arts.
• Hawk: This embodies freedom and hope for those who are limited. The victory over lust.
• Pheasant: Predicts prosperity and happiness.
• Goose: This dream symbol stands for alertness and attention. May represent dawn or new life. A goose Flock is a symbol of the intuitive powers and warning of misfortune. Wild geese represent the soul and the pagan side of dreamer.
• Vulture: This stands for the destructive female part which associated with a scavengers.
• Chicken: It stands as a dream symbol for the practically self minded person. And also the chicken can represent as well, stupidity and cowardice.
• Rooster: The rooster is the symbol of new day and mental attention and vigilance. It represents the masculine principle and the need to be brave.
• Ibis: This bird is a symbol of perseverance and desire.
• Crow: The Crow in a dream warns you against death, but also symbolizes also wisdom and cunning.
• Cuckoo: This can be an expression of cunning and unrequited love. Transformation from old to new and fresh.
• Lark: The symbol of the transcendence of the secular.
• Seagull: This bird stands for freedom and power.
• Pelican: It symbolizes sacrifice and humility, but also caring, maternal love.
• Peacock: This is an indication that the knowledge of dreamer develops like a Peacock; From the simple, unadorned bird to the most beautiful of all birds. Like the Phönix, it is a symbol of rebirth and resurrection.
• Penguin: This black bird may be a symbol of sin and wisdom. When penguin speaks in a dream, what it says is common as a prophecy.
• Swallow: Signifies hope and approaching spring.
• Swan: This bird symbolizes the human soul as the wild goose and therefore considered as a divine bird.
• Sparrow: This bird embodies bustle and industriousness in itself.
• Woodpecker: The Woodpecker stands as the guardians of the Kings. It is also known as a bird which possess magical powers.
• Stork: This bird is a symbol of a new life and a new beginning.
• Ostrich: This bird indicates that the dreaming or a different piece of the dream is trying to steal from the responsibility.
• Pigeon: It embodies the Anima, the bearer of the calm after the storm, and even the soul. The peaceful side of human nature appears in the dream as a dove.
• Turkey: This bird is traditionally eaten on feast days. So the dream of a turkey announces good and happy time.
• Quail: This dream symbol stands for love, courage and often luck. The negative meaning, she can also symbolize magic and witchcraft.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level, bird as a dream symbol represents the soul of the person.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Change if see or hear a bird – To hear or to see a bird then this means messages which will bring changes;
• Freedom if see songbird – The songbird as a dream symbol indicates freedom and carelessness;
• Sadness if see migratory birds – The migration of birds in the dream denotes that you feel homesick and unhappy;
• Enemies if see birds of prey – In the dream you see birds of prey then this announces that you will have some you enemies;
• Protection if see bird in the cage – To see birds in the cage means that your wealth is safe and you take care of it properly.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Warning if see a bird – The bird in the dream may be a sign that you have to take care of your health;
• No joy if bird with cut feathers – The cut feather of the bird means that you will come forward very fast, but this will not give you any satisfaction;
• No luck if clip wings – You clip the wings of bird then you will forfeit your luck;
• Slyness if bird in the cage – In the cage you see a bird in your dream, then this dream shows that you want to be smarter than the others. You will outwit others;
• Help others if feed bird – When in the dream you feed birds then this dream wants to call you not to forget the poor ones and support them;
• News if see flying bird – To dream of flying bird means that you will receive the message;
• Arrogance if bird with very beautiful plumage – The dream is a sign that you’ll be cocky and too arrogant with others;
• Loss if kill a bird – To kill a bird in the dream means that you will have loss of important things or persons;
• War if see all species together – The dream when you see all the species of bird announces war at home, at work or even in the world.

Arabian (Islamic)

• New experience if see a songbird – In the dream you see songbirds then in near future you will have enjoyable experience;
• Warning if see dark bird – In the dream you see a dark bird then this dream shows that there is  at the risk of being cheated and should take care of your friend because there may be false friends and acquaintances;
• Warning if see wonderful bird – Such a dream announces dangerous situations, possibly a death;
• Fear if catch a bird – To catch a bird in the dream marks that you are anxious on your advantage, you have fear to fail;
• Safety if keep bird in cages – You keep bird in cage in your dream, then his dream denotes that your property is in safe hands;
• Good life if bird with beautiful, colorful plumage – Only by yourself you will make your life quite pleasant and wonderful;
• Troubles if kill a bird – In the dream you killed a bird then this dream indicates that you will get into unpleasant entanglements and worries;
• News if hear singing bird – You hear singing birds in your dream, then you will learn something good for yourself;
• Good children if be a handler – The positive meaning that you will educate your own children very well.

* Please, see meaning of Eagle, Owl, Fly, Vulture, Chickens, Nest, Peacocks, Raven, Dove, Waterfowl etc.

Potential; birth, hope, wholeness.

Question:

What would I like unfold?

Generally:

Rebirth and New phase – The egg is a symbol of not realized potential or opportunities, which the future will bring. A dream of an egg, then this is a clue to the dreamer that his natural abilities haven’t become fully aware. It is a symbol of rebirth. Spiritual oppressive will yield a new attitude to life. As the child in a dream , it announces a new development , the accomplishment of a new task or even the beginning of a new phase of life. Generally, it symbolizes the creation, the origin of life or the resurrection, which is expressed in the symbolic content of the egg. Egg is one of the ancient symbols of humanity , which plays a part in myths and religions. From it arises numerous meanings which depend on the accompanying circumstances in the dream and on the individual life situation.

• Better life – If you have or keep eggs in the hand, generally stands for more favorable life prospects and great achievements.
• Be active – If buy eggs, suggests that you should perceive a positive opportunity by active action.
• Worries – Multicolored egg warns mostly about grief, concerns and diseases and you must pay attention to the symbolism of the color.
• Color – The colored eggs which have to do nothing with our Easter-eggs, you should also take into consideration to the color.
• Success – Egg with chick in it, often promises that you will achieve good success with the plans which you just “incubates”.
• Consideration – Drop egg often means that you must reckon with the controversy and defamation, which may be due to circumstances on your own rude behavior.
• Bad reputation and intentions – Rotten egg warns about a bad reputation which is seen through your own horrible intentions, which you should leave on time.
• Punishment and Slander – Throw rotten egg on others indicates that he does a bitter injustice and will get his punishment for it; pelted with rotten eggs, you have to reckon with falsehood and slander by other people.
• Losses – Egg shells are broken, announce that you will suffer from a loss – usually through your own clumsiness.
• Warning – White eggs show that you exaggerate things unnecessarily or even too much “to balloon”, and it warns you because otherwise you will get in trouble.
• Happiness or Strife – Eggs that are boiled or fried, show joy and success; rotten eggs warn against domestic strife.
• Success – A success seems assured, which will increase even further if more than one egg in a dream became visible. Who breaks them or allows to fall, losses, perhaps threaten a mental collapse.
• Improvement – Egg eating announces better health improving and safeguarding of material resources.

Psychologically:

The beginning of the world – The egg in a dream represents the amazement of the dreamer, which he feels in the face of the miracle of life. Certainly, it is not surprising that the egg is a symbol of life and fertility. The egg comes into the most mythological tales about the world. Thus, the egg itself has become a metaphor of the world.

Rebirth – The egg is also a symbol of rebirth. Easter-eggs have this symbolic character, although most persons are not conscious any more. The egg always has a positive meaning in the dream.

Brighter days – Very often one finds in his dream a whole nest full of eggs, a basket or a shell. Such baskets are about people who returned from soul oppression to affirm the possibilities of existence. A kind of Easter, spring and a growing world with more brightly days are given to you.

A spontaneous gift of life – In the dream a man found bowl piled up fully of snow-white eggs under the bushes on the grave of his grandfather. Means an exceptional talent which was dead really for a long lime, began to establish more and more itself in this still young man; probably, the heritage of the old man was symbolically passed in the eggs.

Spiritually:

It means, the principle of the life and the germ of all beings are contained in the cosmic egg; therefore, the egg represents the potential and the force of the people to be absolute and powerful.

Traditionally:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Prosperity If see egg – This dream announces a strong turnaround in your business and other matters;
• Meet new people If see – Also you should not put off to acquire good friends that may be useful to you;;
• Unpleasantness If green egg – In the dream you see green eggs points to misunderstandings, which will be clarified at the end;
• Anger If grey – Anger for people who abuse the trust placed for them.
• Happy time If see or have – Such a dream shows prosperity and domestic compatibility;
• Stability If find a nest full off eggs -The stability with money and profit in the house or even an inheritance;
• Chance If very big and held in hands – This dream tell about a very advantageous event, which will change your life;
• Health and Gain If eat – In the dream you eat eggs means that you will improve your health and profit;
• New relations If beautiful made of chocolate – You will make the acquaintance of a Don to Juan or an elegant lady;
• Big family If see multicolored eggs – The dream prophesies means a large number of children’s;
• Danger If red – This dream warns you about danger of fire;
• Disease If yellow – This color eggs announces an illness;
• Luck or Loss If broken inedible or fresh broken – In the dream you see (fresh) broken eggs means abundant gifts from the goddess of good luck. Your positive attitude and your sense of justice will make you very popular. If see broken inedible eggs means losses and quarrels;
• Reaching opportunities If buy – In the dream you buy eggs means that you will attain advantages because of your work;
• News If see a chicken lay – When you dream and see chicken and eggs, this promises good news;
• Prize If open and find chick – The dream tells about a big profit, particularly in the lottery;
• Happiness If see chicks hatching out – Points to a happy event in the family which brings an improvement of the situation;
• Losses If rotten – You will come to bad reputation which will cause loss of prosperity and respect;
• Injustice If throw rotten eggs to somebody – An injustice when you will be committed to make revenge;
• Dishonesty If smeared with eggs – It shows too much gains and profits of dubious origin, such a thing will not bring you happiness. This brings you dispute or persecution.
• Opportunity If make egg’s dish (scramble) – When you are making dish of eggs, this announces you invitation of interesting people to start something new and interesting ;
• Good things If Pancakes – This dream brings you joy, salary, profit in your life;
• Quarrels If spoiled egg dishes – In the dream you eat or see spoiled egg’s dishes, this tells about quarrels and argues in the family;
• Happiness If boiled – This dream brings you joy;
• Luck If Bird’s eggs see – You will inherit something from distant relatives or make profits with mass products.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Come back to reality If see egg – You must be on the ground of reality, because somebody can use your negligence for bad purposes;
• Honor It eat – Somebody will honor you in any way, because you deserve this;
• Politeness If drop – You have to be more polite with other people;
• Watch your words If rotten – Beware of people you talk about, which have never done anything bad to you. Don’t make slanders;

Arabian (Islamic)

• Worries If see – The dream notices that you will have concern by bad people; hidden enemies will cause you to harm and annoy in the near future;
• Marriage If take off from the nest – You’re going to marry a widower (widow) with children and you will find real love;
• Gossip If drop – You will be slandered by bad people, but don’t worry they won’t harm you;
• Vexation If broken – The signal that you will have resentment and annoyance;
• Wealth If buy eggs -When you are dreaming that you buy eggs, that means your wealth will increase;
• Profit and happiness If eat – In the dream you eat an egg announces you profit in near future, you deserve it because of your hard work;
• Tribulation If not fresh or rotten – When you see that the eggs are not fresh or rotten, this means tribulations and that bad things are advised against you;
• Good children If Lay – You will grow up good and well educated children.
• Accident If Red – The warning that there will be danger by accident;
• Disease If Yellow – In the dream you see yellow eggs ( green or black are even worse) shows that your illness is protracted illness, you have to pay attention to your health and try to live healthy life if you want to be fit;
• Injures If Blue – The dream announces that you will have violent injuries, so you have to be very careful.

* Please, see meaning of dragon, animals.