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This page presents 1 different perspectives on this dream symbol from various expert sources. Each interpretation considers context, emotion, and personal meaning rather than providing fixed definitions.
In a dream, a storyteller may represent the Imam of a mosque, or the Khatib who delivers the Friday sermon.A storyteller in a dream also may represent one’s liv…
To dream of writing a story foretells a season of sadness. But to dream of reading or listening to a story is a sign of happy times to come.
It is reported that a person came to Imaam Muhammad bin Sireen (RA) and said: “O Imaam! I dreamt that I was proclaiming the athaan!” The Imaam interpreted the d…
Surface layer of meaning.
Untruthfulness, “spinning a yarn,” or thoughts and feelings that are taking shape very slowly.See Thread.Folklore: Prosperity. In folk tradition, dreaming about…
It is reported that once, while ImaamMuhammad Bin Sireen (RA) was having his lunch,a lady came to him and informed him that she had seen a dream. When he asked …
It is related that while the mother of Imaam Shafi (RA) was expecting him(ie. Imaam Sharfi’) she saw in her dream as if the planet, Jupiter, left her body and d…
(see Books, Fables)The preservation of history, culture, religion, or central truths. Among many civilizations, this person equated to the medieval bard, or Heb…
Storybook-type pirates in your dream suggest a strong inclination to enter into an exciting new ven- ture, but be cautious about your associates and inves- tiga…
Satisfying one’s needs or hunger’. This can be any area of need, such as emotional, mental, sexual, depending on dream context. Example: I am putting four of ou…
(see Animals, River)Miracles, especially those of providence, as portrayed in the story of Christ and the loaves and fishes.Determined procreativity. Some fish,…
The symbols of the mother have a remarkable versatility. On the one hand, the mother appears as an image of nature (i.e., life) and, conversely, as a representa…
The presence of your father in a dream may not be symbolic at all, but a straightforward representation of him, or of the way you see / remember him (which may …
Hair has been a sacred and spiritual symbol throughout history. For example, it was the secret of the strength of Sampson in the biblical story. Hair carries an…
(see Baking, Candle, Disaster, Forge, Hearth, Hell, Red, Sun, Torch)A predominantly masculine symbol associated with the sun and intense passion. Native America…
Beans often have individual meanings that depend on the dreamer’s personal associations with this particular legume. Beans may, for instance, be tied to memorie…
(see Butter, Eating)The essence or “manna” of life. In this interpretation, eating bread becomes a way of accepting spiritual gifts.Financial concerns. In most …
(Cover, Embrace, Postal package) An envelope in a dream means money, except ifit is sealed, then it means travels. In a dream, an envelope also means victory in…
Dreams in which one eye appears indicate the desire to know and to find the truth. Two eyes suggest that you are probably about to have a major revelation. Losi…
The power of our physical strength, of our temper, of our emotions or sexuality; love that has become anger through jealousy or pain.The story of Androcles and …
(see Body, Face)Your investigative instincts (e.g., being able to “sniff something out).Truthfulness or lack thereof, like the story of Pinocchio.Recognizing qu…
(see Crystals, Gems, Jeivelry, Stones, Purple)Maintaining control over yourself and your situation. In the Middle Ages, this stone got the reputation of keeping…
(see Bowl, Cauldron, Chalice, Circle)The shape of a basket makes it a natural symbol of the womb, the feminine aspect, and pregnajicy.If the basket is full, a s…
When a box is opened, previously hidden items are unveiled. So, this dream can be a symbol of intellectual exploration because you are discovering the contents …
Material aspects: A rainbow appearing in a dream is the promise of something better to come.The old story of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is so fir…
It was said to Imaam Ja’far (RA) that a person dreamed that rain was falling particularly on his head. He said: “A very sinful person has been this dream. Hasn’…
See Attic, House.Awareness and perspective.A frequent symbol when your life is too one-sided and you are engaged intellectually either too much or too little. A…
A man once came to Hazrat Imaam Ja’far (RA) and said.”I saw myself as if I were embracing the moon”.The Imaan asked:. “Are you a bachelor?” He answered in the a…
It is not uncommon that a real-life obsession with a certain fictional character (or the person who plays that character) may carry over onto your dream world. …
Level of awareness, level of physical presence.
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