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Fairy tales are full of rich psychological symbolism that expresses our innermost fears and dreams. Beginning with the fathers of the field, Sigmund Freud and C…
Your own nature, the archetypal feminine— life-giving, nurturing, devouring, protecting, that which is fruitful and fertile. When the mother in the dream is you…
Shoes symbolizes the “low” things, as much as for humility as for pettiness.If you dream that you are buying shoes, it shows that you need protection.If the sho…
Hat. Consciousness and thinking. Are you living too much in your head? It also addresses the fact that you keep something hidden or that something seems to be h…
By understanding animals and their symbolism we approach life in a more simplistic and natural way. In shamanism, one of the most ancient belief systems, animal…
The horse has always been a mythical animal. Centuries ago, especially in England and Germany, dreaming of a white horse was considered a harbinger of war. Acco…
(see Bride, Engagement, Relationships, Wedding)Bodily fluids have long been considered very magical, including saliva. Consequently, kisses appear in a diversit…
This is an object often found in fairy tales.The hero or the dream-self is emerging. Light is about to be shed on a problem, which will then be solved. Trust yo…
The learning process; what we leamt at school—not lessons but interrelationships, class structure, competitiveness, authority, mortification, group preferences…
Here, it usually means the so-called “spirit of life,” which makes up a distinctly human life. In addition, it might possibly point to unused or wrongly applied…
Physical vitality, love, and courage; but also the organ of suffering.The heart has been identified as the place where emotions reside for many thousands of yea…
Fairies are a specific group of otherworldly beings with mystical abilities found in most folklore, particularly in celtic and teutonic tales. Usually known for…
Insightful intellect that reflects reality.A common allegory for self-observation. We are looking into a mirror in our dreams in order to confirm our identity. …
The rituals associated with the hearth and with fire were, and still are, a significant part of spiritual development. Even in today’s climate of convenience fo…
Dreams of a tower are about power.If you are towering over someone you are overpowering or intimidating them. In fairy tales the princess gets locked in the tow…
An oven suggests a womb, as in the expression “a bun in the oven,” which means to be pregnant. An oven can also represent transformation, as an appliance that t…
The forest symbolizes the psyche and the hidden realms, the place of original experience.The dark or enchanted forest that very often appears as an image in fai…
See Light, Comet.The inner core, the image of guidance and hope. In dreams and fairy tales, this symbol is always connected with the fate of the hero (he was “b…
The symbolism in fairy tales speaks to adults as well as children, and deals with childlessness, sexual maturation, remarriage, jealousy across the generations,…
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