A, Part 3

I Had the Strangest Dream...: The Dreamer's Dictionary for the 21st Century
by Kelly Sullivan Walden

(Page 3 of 6)

Agriculture: Dreams of agriculture symbolize success, abundance, health, and bounty. These dreams might be suggesting that you get back to basics and become grounded in order to receive the fruition of your hard work. See Farm/Farmer, Food, and Harvest.

“Aha” Moment: Dreams of an “aha” moment symbolize illumination, clarity, and awakening. Pay particular attention to the context of the “aha” moment. See Lucid Dreams.

AIDS: Dreams of AIDS are about sexual shame, blame, or guilt. Perhaps you are venting out feelings of helplessness, defenselessness, and an inability to stand up for yourself. See Disease.

Air: Dreams of air signify springtime and youthful innocence, and that you are discovering a fresh outlook on life. Perhaps you are embarking upon a new project that has you walking on air. Also, air is associated with the breath, which is synonymous with spirit. If the air in a dream is pure, this means your spirit feels light and clean. If the air is unclean, then this indicates that you have been weighed down by negativity and it’s time for a breath of fresh air. See Spring and Wind.

Air Conditioner: Dreams of an air conditioner mean that you are adjusting your inner temperature. For example, if you were running too hot and heavy, allowing passion and impetuousness to overheat you, then you instinctively know to cool off in order to achieve balance.

Air Force: Dreams of the air force signify that you may be forcing your spiritual beliefs onto other people. Or perhaps you are asking for higher guidance as you fight for what you think is right. See Air, Airplane, and Military.

Airplane: Dreams of an airplane represent your desire to see life from a higher view, to move out of the mundane ego experience of life, and to begin to take action to live on a higher plane. Dreaming of an airplane can also signify that a dramatic life change is on the horizon. If the plane is in turbulence, this represents your control issues—that you are trying to stabilize your spiritual life, and that a deeper commitment to your spiritual practice is in order. If the plane is still on the ground, then you are being guided to have patience. If you are soaring through the air, then your goals are in midflight, and you are well on your way to manifesting your soul’s desires.

Airport: Dreams of an airport symbolize your spiritual center, the place from which you depart and land. This is where you refuel to prepare for your next adventure or flight of fancy. A dream of an airport can also be predicting a major change in your life.

Aisle: If you dream of an aisle, then this represents order and a desire for symmetry and precision in your life as you move through into a new life experience. An aisle can also symbolize division, a divide between opposing aspects of yourself. Walking down an aisle represents focus, clarity, and commitment. See Ceremony and Wedding.

Alarm: Dreams of an alarm are a message to pay attention and be alert because something important is happening.

Album: Dreams of an album symbolize memories and nostalgia. Perhaps you are remembering a past event in order to embrace its lesson and/or blessing. See Gallery and Treasure.

Alchemist/Alchemy: Dreams of an alchemist symbolize your ability to transform a negative situation into one that’s advantageous to you. Acknowledging that your awareness turns dross to gold.

Alcohol: Dreams of alcoholic beverages represent a desire for escape, freedom, diversion, and a peak experience. Perhaps dreaming of alcohol is revealing that you’ve been numbing your pain and that it is time to soberly deal with the facts of your life. See AA.

Alibi: Dreams of an alibi signify that you are hiding something. Maybe you are making excuses to yourself for why you aren’t showing up in life the way that you know you can. Consider the reason for the need of an alibi.

Alimony: Dreams of alimony signify that you are honoring past commitments or your karmic debt. Or perhaps you are dealing with unhealed energy that is still lingering from a past relationship.

Alive: If there is someone who is dead in real life who is alive in a dream, then you are realizing that your connection with that person is still very much alive. See Awake.

Allergy: If you dream of an allergy, then you may be feeling claustrophobic because of stifled expression or repressed emotions. See Sick.

Alley: Dreams of an alley are integration dreams reflecting your unrecycled thoughts and feelings, and the clutter that is behind the scenes in your life.

Alligator: Dreams of an alligator symbolize the predatory energy in your life, or your fear of being eaten alive, overpowered, or pulled into the swamp of your fears. They could be venting dreams helping you to release your fear about the abuse of power. See Animal.

Allowance: Dreams of an allowance symbolize issues of worth, abundance, deservedness, and energy exchange. They are showing you how much prosperity you feel you are worth and how much good you will allow yourself to receive.

Ally: Dreams of an ally may be a message for you to become your own best friend and stick up for yourself and recognize your beauty and innocence. See Friend.

Almond: Because of its husk, dreams of an almond represent the substance hidden behind a rough exterior, like an ego that guards an open and loving heart. You are realizing that you cannot judge a book by its cover, but that you must look beyond the surface to discover the treasure within. See Nuts.

Alphabet: Dreams of the alphabet signify that you are spelling out your feelings and thoughts in a desire to be understood. These dreams may be telling you that if you keep communication simple, it is more apt to be understood.

Altar: Dreams of an altar signify that you are devoted to altering your spiritual life and that you have a desire to connect with your higher self. See Sacrifice.

Aluminum: Dreams of aluminum signify that you are preserving and protecting your emotional well-being from a chilly disposition or from a heated argument.

Amateur Dreams of an amateur reflect your frustration with your learning curve or the amateur skill level of someone you are working with. They also may be suggesting that your actions are lacking patience and compassion. See Mistake.

Amazon.com: Dreams of Amazon.com represent curiosity and a desire for knowledge, information, and entertainment. They are telling you that all information resides within your own mind.

Ambassador: Dreams of an ambassador signify that you are stepping into leadership and becoming a role model. They may be giving you the message to be responsible and aware that you are acting on behalf of all whom you represent.

Copyright © 2006 by Kelly Sullivan Walden

About the Author

Kelly Sullivan Walden is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, spiritual counselor, and dream coach who lectures, leads workshops, and facilitates Goddess Queen Gatherings around the country. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Dana, and dog, Woofie.