Aggression symbol and sexual desire You don’t have to be a hunting enthusiasts to “enjoy” your victory in a dream – whether it is like a game or hunting of wild animals, or clay pigeon shooting targets. Particularly the dream of shooting is a symbol of aggression, you want to “kill” someone or “take down”. From the psychological side if the target is successful and and you feel satisfaction with the prey, then this stands for sexual desire and the male orgasm.

* Please, see meaning of hunting, rifle.

Missed opportunities To visit an academy in a dream – you will be sorry because you have missed opportunities of pure laziness and indifference.

Surrender to reach goals To perform as a college student or to be in college, you’re going to give up quickly with your ambitions and aims.

Inability to use knowledge and complete the task Although you will gain knowledge, but you will be unable to make it useful and applicable. The return to an academy for students means that expectations that are placed on you, you can not comply.

Psychological Meanings:

Suppressed mind and feelings An academy is a dream for systematic learning and suggests a further development. On the other hand, it can also indicate restraints that prevent the dreamer’s mind and his creative potential to develop freely. Maybe he puts too much into a tight corset his way of thinking, habits and prejudices, which hindered him now.

Live in reality and use the possibilities Dreaming of academy can stand as the “ivory tower”, suggests to live more in reality and to exploit the fullness of the possibilities. Dream about visiting a school may also symbolize the development of the spiritual and the mental levels. According to the real circumstances of life such dreams point to the individual case, also specific scientific success and academic honoring.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Mental progress if see an academy – This dream suggests that you have to love and to start knowing the art, the music. These will help you to make spiritual progress and to lighten your inner feelings;
• Troubles with happy ending if visit an academy or school – In the dream you visit an academy, shows that you will have to overcome many obstacles, but they will bring you luck in the future;
• Honor if elected as master in an academy – This symbolizes great honor, but at the same time monotonous life;
• Reducing and misfortune if make a project in academy – The dream signifies that you will have reduction in the circumstances that you have now; The same condition in dream for singles announce that your intended marriage will be marked by misfortune.

M. Ibn Sirin dreambook:

Academy is qualified as an Institute by muslim interpreter of dreams M. Ibn Sirin
Islamic dream meanings and interpretations about Institute by Muhammad Ibn Sirin

Institute — (Academy; College; School)

Memories from the youth To dream of your own college or school represents your commitment, an agreement, a covenant, an oath, reminiscence or memories. In the dream to visit your own institute shows reminiscences about a place which is full of memories, plans, emotions, hopes, anxieties. Such dream could also indicate an old home of the dreamer. Other meaning when you visit your own academy, college, institute, or school in a dream, may also be interpreted as indication which foretells that you will revisit one of them again.
(Also see School or University)

Contexts’ Meanings:

If you dream of an academy then this sign could have the meaning of new relationships or chances that you will be given in the future. It also symbolizes the luck in love, new family, new opportunities which you will have in your life.

* Please, see meaning of school, institute, university.

Learning, Discipline and rules.

Question:

What do I want to know and learn?

General Meanings:

The teachers itself as the person is the authority for most of the people, especially children. Because of the influence the teacher makes to children, they respect and love the person as much as any of the family member. Depending on different circumstances of the dream, different meanings of the dream following out of it. For example, the one has finished the school long time ago, therefore the teacher would be a sign of learning something new, or the one should listen to the others.
Consider, that sometimes the teacher could indicate the person the one is willing to be. Maybe the teacher is the ideal of the dreamer and he wishes to be just like him. On the other side, dreams about teachers could indicate the fears of failing and not trying hard enough, because the teacher is the one who rates the dreamer’s behavior at all aspects – studying, behaving and others.
The teenagers who dream of the teachers could have a crush, as it is normal during adolescence to fall in love many times and feel emotionally or sexually attracted to others.

Psychological Meanings:

On psychological level, people who dream of the teacher usually are looking for some advice, learning and guidance from others. Maybe the one who is having these kind of dreams is stepping into new period of his life, therefore he feels that he does not know many things in his life.
The relationships with the teacher
The dreamer should also consider to what kind of feelings the teacher in his dream has made. Maybe there is something special that he learned from certain person, or maybe the dreamer is having a very special relationships to that person? The feelings the one has towards the teacher says a lot about the dream, as for example if he likes the the teacher, it signifies the positive factors of the dream, and if there are negative feelings, then the dreamer should consider what causes those negative emotions.
I am a teacher
To be the teacher in the dream, signifies the knowledge and wisdom the one has, which is being transferred to others. There are some things which the dreamer feels very strong , positive and able to give it to others. Consider, that the one is having a great job, where he perfectly express himself if he dreams of being a teacher, when in reality he is already a teacher. Such dream reflects the reality in dreams

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level the dream about the teacher symbolizes the teacher of the life. There is even a saying, which says that when the student will be ready, the teacher will come himself. Such spiritual teacher is going to teach things about life, wisdom and meditation.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

The one will be examined if see a teacher – the dream, suggest to prepare for the tests and exams if you are a student. It could also show the need to learn more, but not necessarily specific things, as it could be something about life;
Will get joy if deal with teacher – to have a certain deal with the teacher, shows the completed tasks, the one is going to have;
Will succeed if being taught by a teacher – the dream in which the dreamer is getting instructions from someone, will reach the targets he was aiming for. Alternatively, the dream could indicate the things one does not know yet and has to learn;
Desire for knowledge if you are the teacher – the one who is dreaming of being a teacher has the thirst for news, new things and learning process;
Old deals will be finally done if talking to teacher – to have a conversation with the teacher, denotes to things which were not done till the end, but now is finally the time when the dreamer will finish it all.

Hindu (Hinduism)

Will get a very good lesson if see the teacher – there are going to be lessons which will be learned if see the teacher;
Will become wiser if you are the teacher – to be the one who is the teacher, denotes to knowledge you will obtain.

Arabian (Islamic)

Prepare for criticism if dream of teacher – to dream of seeing the teacher, denotes to allegations and complaints the one is going to suffer.

Contexts’ Meanings:

Having sex with the teacher
To have sex with the person who teaches you, denotes to sexual things you want to learn. The dream could also show the actual crush the one has for the teacher. Maybe in reality the dreamer has deep feelings for someone who is giving him a lesson. However, it is very common, especially for teenagers to fall in love with their teachers. Such dream only reflects the feelings, fears and fantasies the one has.

Arguing with the teacher
The one that is having a conflict with the teacher in his dream, is having argues with the system or some certain question in his life. Such dream indicates the dreamer’s desire to be the best, find out the truth and be the winner at some point.

Studying to become a teacher
If there is a wish to become someone who teaches others, then it is very normal to dream about becoming a teacher. Such dream simply shows the desire of becoming a teacher. However, if the one is dreaming of becoming a teacher, but is not willing to be one in reality, then such dream signifies your desire to teach others some things.

* Please, see meaning of age, boss, director, examination, school.

Need more knowledge To dream of an education institution, then the dreamer should reconsider his own attitude to the discipline in general. Perhaps the dreamer prepares for a particular task but he is not sufficient and needs the acquisition of additional knowledge.

Psychological Meanings:

Searching for help The dreamer has a task to solve the current problem and he is reaching for strategies in the childhood or adolescence (which usually were valuable) when he was at school. That is why the dream of education appears, he is trying to find help and solution.

Spiritual Meanings:

An education may stand as a symbol of spiritual development.

* Please, see meaning of school, teachers.

European
– Dreaming of game in generally: means prosperity;
– To shoot: you will see your heart’s desires fulfilled;
– Also shooting of game: points to lucky businesses;
– If you can’t shoot or kill game in dream: indicates a bad planning and losses.

Hindu
– To see game in dream: your work will be succeed;
– In general dreaming of game: you will live a free life;
– To shoot: you will not suffer any hardship.

Arabian
– To see hunt of game: rivalries will upset you;
– To shoot game yourself: you know how to make your fortune.

* Please, see also meaning of trap and hunting.

A bow like Cupid’s in the dream may indicate that you desire to be loved, also symbolizes the union of masculine and feminine. In ancient books the shoot from a bow is interpreted as a favorable sign, which means that you will feel safe and confident in your life. If you shoot from a bow by yourself, you probably will experience an exciting adventure or pleasant event.

Psychological Meanings:

Inferiority complex The arc as a dream symbol also may show a feeling of inferiority. Perhaps the dreamer has no reason to feel inferior, he feels this perhaps on an unconscious level. The need of another person to feel superior and he confesses to the dreamer this feeling in the dream state.

If the dreamer sees in his dream an arc with a colored ribbon instead of a string, this represents a connection between the feminine principle and the feminine beauty.

Spiritual Meanings:

On a spiritual level the dream symbol of arc indicates the superiority, union of male and female, or standing for the ritual celebration.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Wealth if see Triumph Arch – In the dream you see the Triumph Arch then such a dream promises that you will climb really high and your constant efforts will help you to reach wealth;
• Respect if go through arc – You are going through the arc, then this dream shows that a lot of people who previously ignored your position will ask for your advice and will listen to you;
• Sadness if a young woman collapsed arch – In the dream you see that a young woman collapses or damages the arch, then she will be unhappy for a while;
• Worries if see arrows – The arrows without a bow as a dream symbol denotes about a lot of trouble in life, because do do not have an ability to defend yourself;
• Adventure if shoot from a bow – You are shooting from a bow in your dream, then this means an adventure and relaxation from hard work;
• Pleasure if see children playing with a bow – The children are playing with a bow in your dream, then this dream announces you pleasure and satisfaction in near future.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Protection if see a bow – The bow as a dream symbol means that you are under good protection and you will not have any worries or troubles.

Arabian (Islamic)

• Need of love if see an arc – The arc in the dream indicates that you desire for love and close relationship.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Good mood if see rifle – In the dream you see a rifle then this dream shows that you’ll be in good spirits;
• Serious actions if shoot with a rifle – You are shooting with a rifle in your dream, then this dream denotes that your actions will not be frivolous you take all your responsibilities;
• Knowledge if open box with a rifle – When you open the box and find a rifle then this dream is a sign that you will learn something new and very useful for you.

Arabian (Islamic)

• No danger if see rifle – To dream of rifle, then this dream is like a sign, that you will pull yourself from danger, because you were attentive;
• Respect if get a rifle – When you get a rifle as a present or as a heritage then this dream marks that you will earn honor and respect;
• Repentance if have a rifle – To have a rifle in the dream marks that all your rude and angry actions will need to be redeemed.

* Please, see meaning of gun.

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Changes if see clay pigeon – Dreaming of clay pigeon discs or shooting them, this dream announces upcoming changes in existing conditions, possibly even losses;
• Worries if broken clay pigeon – In the dream you see broken clay pigeon then you may meet some worries and misunderstanding while reaching your goals.

Reaching your desires In the dream you hit on a target, then this dream shows that you have fixed goals. The pursuit of perfection plays a role in the center of the target. For the men such a dream stand as the indication of hatred or sexual desire.

Psychological Meanings:

Motivation plays in the life of every person. In the dream the dreamer sets another human as a target, then it may be that this other man is a projection of the dreamer in his reality.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level, a target with the symbolism of the mandala (see “Mandala”) so this represents yourself. Are you able to create your own goals.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Goal of life if see target – In the dream you see the target then the matter of your life is fully complied and you are moving toward this;
• Good life if hit in the center of a target – Such a dream when you hit in the middle of the target means that you are blissful person, you will implement everything what you desire;
• Warning if someone else is shooting to target – The dream is a warning that you have to be careful who has your confidence;
• Your reputation if be a target as a woman -The young woman looks like a target in her own dream, then her reputation is at risk because of envy of colleagues.

Dignity, strength, pride.

Question:

How much of the courage I have?

General Meanings:

In general lion in a dream symbolizes cruelty and strength. Lion very often known as the animal with enormous amount of the energy, aggressiveness and influence in nature. There are many different dream interpretations that are related to lion, depending on the circumstances in a dream:
Will be successful if killed the lion – to hunt down the lion shows the risks you might take, however the results you will achieve if the lion will be killed are going to be very favourable;
The enemies will become friends if caught the lion – for a dreamer to catch the lion denotes to the things which will turn upside down unexpectedly, because the enemy you have is going to be by your side as a friend;
Do not trust anyone if tamed the lion – this is the suggestion from the conscious mind of yours to be careful with those around you;
Forthcoming danger if lion is roaring – prepare to defend yourself from danger.

Psychological Meanings:

Psychologically the lion in a dream have several meanings. One of them is known in fairy tales where the lion is a symbol of the king among of the other animals. Physically the lion is strong, beautiful, powerful and potent. In ancient times the lion was a symbol of the sun. It also symbolizes power and energy, that usually scares us in the dreams. Consider, that in ancient times the lion was always a positive symbol, therefore we should not be afraid of dreams that are related to lions. The main explanations of the dreams that are related to lions are:

• The lion express the creativity and mental strength of the dreamer. These are the fundamental characteristics of the dreamer which must be developed as much as it is possible if he wants to move forward;
• It has been noticed that people who dream of lions are easily fooled by the others.They never look around when walking through life, going straight without looking to the left or to the right, which means that they don’t see things they suppose to see;
• Some people are very dominant, therefore the personalities of these people shows the desire to be first and the leader, just like the lion is. This is not always a good characteristic, because other people can suffer from it;
• Aggression and dis-control are inherent features of those who dream of lions. They find it hard to control themselves in critical situation.

Spiritual Meanings:

On the spiritual level, the lion in a dream symbolizes the power that must be tamed, otherwise it will get out of control.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

The lion is a symbol of strong power and force.

• The gain of power and influence if see a lion – such dream shows that you will obtain the power to control anything you want;
• Will have a very powerful enemy if see the lion in the freedom – for a dreamer to see a lion that is running out in freedom, warns about evil that is hiding out for you;
• Grief and distress if the lion is imprisoned – the meaning of this dream foretells about sadness and suffering;
• Success in every aspect of the life if the lion has been tamed – if you were able to tame the animal, then it means that you will be able to control anything you want;
• Will defeat enemies if the lion is in the cage – for a dreamer to see the lion that is in the cage, means that you will deal with the barriers throughout your way very easily;
• Intellectual increase if see the trainer of the lion – the tamer of the lion represents your potential to increase smart and intelligent aspects of your personality;
• Negativity if the lion is black – for a dreamer to see a black lion, means that you or someone else is trying to do damage;
• Magnificent power if lion is white – such dream shows your creativity and ability to cope with the most difficult situations. It could also indicate your fear of facing the the capability you are holding back;
• Loss of wealth if been followed by the lion – if you saw yourself being followed by the lion, then such dream shows that you will lose your riches;
• Warning of impending danger if being attacked by a lion – the attack symbolizes the danger that is waiting for you;
• Danger which you will overcome if lion steps back – you will be able to beat risks, however this will take a lot of courage from you;
• Will engage in a risky business if hunt the lion – make sure the risks you take are worth just in case you will lose it;
• Perfect success in all things if defeated the lion – the dream shows your victory in many aspects of your life;
• Power and prestige if shoot the lion – the shooting is the proof that you won the battle between good and bad;
• Might get deceived if you are overwhelmed by lion – such dream warns you to be careful, do not trust anybody and be aware of those you are surrounded by;
• The enemy is going away from you if lion is dead – the dream shows that the hostility of an enemy is losing it’s influence;
• Wealth and happiness if see the skin of lion – happy period of the life is about to begin bringing the joy along;
• Prosperity and wealth if see the fur of the lion – the animal is known as very hairy, which makes him to appear nobly and greatly, therefore the fur promises riches and gain;
• Courage if riding the lion – the dream shows that there is no fear when things has to be done, as you manage to deal with difficulties;
• Happiness in domestic life if see a lioness – the lioness represents the femininity, where everything is clear, pure and innocent;
• New family members if see a lioness with little lions – such dream denotes to increase of the family. It is a very good omen, especially for those who want to have descendants.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Should reject a man if lion is roaring – for the woman to see the lion that is roaring in her dream, warns about inappropriate man that is willing to take her as a wife;
• Pay attention to your reputation if you are chased by a lion – the chasing is the mirror effect of something that you are running from;
• Your behavior will be praised over the others if kill the lion – the reamer will raise his image and will gain the respect if killed the lion;
• Slight danger is waiting for you if see young lion – make sure you avoid any impedance;
• Make sure you do not destroy your happiness if shoot the lion – the dream warns to be aware of things you are doing at the moment and warns you to be aware of your surroundings, otherwise will destroy what already have;
• Will be asked for a favor if saw lion in a desert – if you saw the lion in the desert, then such dream means that somebody will ask you for help from the distance;
• Look after yourself if the lion is lame – the dream suggests you to start taking care of yourself and pay attention mostly to your health;
• You want to help to someone if following the lion – if you were following the lion, it means that you wish to give a hand to someone, but can not do it, because of the circumstances you are at the moment;
• Your opponent is ready to go against you if you were attacked by a lion – such dream prepares you to get ready for a battle;
• Will be betrayed if lion is biting you – if you were bitten by a lion in your dream, then such dream shows that someone you’ve trusted will betray you.

Arabian (Islamic)

In islamic dream explanation the lion indicates power, strength, betrayal and ignorance.

• The end of sadness if killed the lion – to kill the lion in a dream, promises better future and the end of suffering;
• Will be tested if riding on the lion but feel terrified – for a dreamer to ride a lion, but at the same time being afraid of it, shows your ability to manage the obstacles you face;
• Plague, illness, disease if lion walks into the city – in this case lion is presented as a bad omen, which only predicts suffering and distress;
• The family will be harmed if lion walks into mosque – for the dreamer to witness the lion that dares to walk into the mosque has a bad meaning, which shows that your family, close friends and other relatives will be terrorized by the enemy;
• Will take huge responsibility if riding on the lion’s back – such dream shows the work that will have to be done even if you wish to resist it;
• Severity at home if lion enters the house – to see the lion that walks into your home, signifies difficulties you will face. It could be anything – you will get robbed, betrayed or cheated;
• Someone will die if the lion walks into the house, where someone is ill – the person in the house which the lion entered is sick will be dead very soon;
• Will fight the enemy if fighting the lion – such dream shows that you must prepare yourself for a battle, find the courage in yourself and move on;
• Will have a fever if you are overpowered by the lion – according to Ibn Siren, the lion is known as being feverish, therefore the dreamer will have a fever;
• Will avoid the danger if escaped from the lion — the danger that you had in reality will be avoidable;
• Triumph if drinking the milk of the lion – the milk represents victory over your enemies;
• Will become a king or will have massive potency if eating lion’s meat – for the dreamer to eat the meat of the lion promises irresistible energy and strength you will tame;
• Will get unbelievable respect from the others if cut the lion’s head – such dream shows that your reputation towards the others will get higher and higher;
• Will obtain money of the enemy if took the skin or the fur of the lion – such dream gives a clue of where and how to start getting richer;
• Friendship with the enemies if having an intercourse with the lion – such dream shows that your enemies will become your friends;
• Will become unconsciousness if become a lion – for a dreamer to become a lion, signifies how unfair brutal and cruel he will become. The more angry the lion was the more inhuman you will be.

Artemidorus Meanings:

According to Artemidorus the lion stands for people who are proud, live in freedom, are reckless inspiring personalities for the others.
If one sees a lion that is tame and his tail is moving without any intention to attack the man, then it is a good sign which promises adventurous life. The lion represents the slave of the Lord, because all of the power belongs to the Lord and the strength which belongs to lion is transferred to the Lord. A threatened or angry lion shows fear and predicts disease, because the disease is like a wild animal, in this case a lion. The young, little, baby lion is always a good omen, which usually announces the birth of a boy. The lioness mostly have very similar explanation as the lions, the only difference between them is that first ones relate to men and the other ones to women as for the dreamers. It is also known that lion is known as a symbol of nobility.

* Please, see meaning of desert, lioness, zodiac, animal.