NICHE

1- Everyone has a basic need to belong and often we arc conscious in dreams of finding our particular place. It manifests itself in dreams as a place where we are protected on all sides except from the front. It has been suggested that this is a return to the childhood state prior to the age of four when the child begins to realise that he is vulnerable from the rear.

A niche is therefore our ‘spot’ - the place where we arc safe.

2- In new situations we have a need to understand the world we arc entering. Often our dream scenarios can open up possibilities by showing us where we belong what niche wc need to find for ourselves. Not only must we find the space where we belong but we must know which external factors arc going to help us and which will hinder. Dream images connected with the niche will give us such information.

3- In religious imagery, the niche is consecrated so that it is a fit place to contain the Divine. It then symbolises the holiness and special powers relevant to the particular deity.

If an icon (see Icon) is placed within the niche, then the god or goddess is there also.

Material aspects: Everyone has a basic need to belong and often we are conscious in dreams of finding our particular place. It manifests itself in dreams as a place where we are protected on all sides except from the front. It has been suggested that this is a return to the childhood state prior to the age of four, when the child begins to realize that he is vulnerable from the rear.

A niche is, therefore, our ‘spot’ – the place where we are safe. Consult the entries for icon and god / gods for further information.

Secrets, or a chance.