A, Part 5

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

(Page 5 of 6)

Antiseptic: Dreams of an antiseptic are a message to take preventive measures that will protect you from getting hurt in a relationship or your career.

Antlers: Dreams of antlers symbolize protection, bravado, and the desire to seem more powerful than you actually are. Antlers, like antennas, can also symbolize intuition.

Ants: Dreams of ants signify that you’ve been taking the little things in life for granted, sweating the small stuff, and being easily bugged by life’s minor annoyances. They can be a message to respect the details in life because it is the little things that make a difference. Also, dreams of ants are telling you that your patience will pay off in time, and that when you engage in teamwork, you will move mountains.

Anxiety: Dreams that carry an anxious feeling represent resistance to your life circumstances or that you are grappling with your fears. See Venting Dreams, page 8.

Anxiety Attacks: If you dream of an anxiety attack, then you are confronting your fear of death and being out of control. The dream is showing you that you’ve been out of sync with the grace and ease of your true being. Consider that if your mind is powerful enough to create anxiety, imagine what else it can create for you if you focus on what you would prefer to manifest.

Ape: Dreams of an ape show that you are connecting to your primal feelings, sexuality, power, and perhaps feeling a desire to dominate and express the largess of your being. See Animal.

Apocalypse: Dreams of an apocalypse are helping you process through an ego-annihilating experience. They also reflect that you are on the verge of a major transformation. See Breakdown/Breakthrough Dreams, page 12, and Venting Dreams, page 8.

Apostle: Dreams of an apostle signify that good news is coming your way. A dream of an apostle can be alerting you to pay attention to a guru/teacher that will be appearing in your life, or that the guru/teacher that you’ve been praying for is you. See Ambassador and Angel.

Appendix: Dreams of pain in the appendix are venting dreams that are assisting you to move past feelings of self-denial, anger, and resentment that are rooted in your family history. The more acute the pain, the more acute your self-disdain.

Appetite: Dreams of an appetite mean that you have a zest for life. Consider what it is—validation, love, support, stimulation, recognition, etc.—you are hungry for.

Applause: Dreams of applause symbolize your desire for approval and positive feedback or to give praise, recognition, and acknowledgment.

Apple: A dream of an apple symbolizes fertility, health, the divine feminine, or the vagina. Whether you are male or female, dreams of a ripe, juicy red apple may suggest that it is time for you to celebrate your femininity. If an apple is unripe or bitter, then the dream is cautioning you to be patient in your endeavors. If an apple is rotten, then you’ve been neglecting your inner goddess.

Apprentice: To dream of the television show The Apprentice or of actually being an apprentice signifies that you are learning, growing, and applying your talent in the real world. A dream of an apprentice may be giving you the message to follow in the footsteps of a master. See Donald Trump.

April: Dreams of April represent the beginning of a new chapter in your life and the joy of new love. They are giving you the message to be patient with the new seeds of future visions that have recently been planted. See Rain and Spring.

Apron: Dreams of an apron signify that you are connecting with your maternal energy and are perhaps cooking up something delicious in your life. Because an apron is worn around the waist and covers your first three chakras—the root, sacrum, and solar plexus—this dream of an apron suggests a desire for protection against spills, thrills, and sexual projections.

Aquarium: Dreams of an aquarium represent your desire to contain the ocean of your emotions and control the passion of your sexual expression. See Fish and Water.

Aquarius: To dream of the Aquarius astrological sign signifies that you are connecting with your spiritual, mysterious, and imaginative nature. It may be giving you the message to find a healthy and productive outlet for your creativity.

Arch: To dream of an arch suggests that you are connecting with or desiring connection with the feminine aspect of your being, that you are craving safety, nurturing, and support.

Archery: Dreams of archery signify that you have single-minded focus and are on track with your visions and goals. See Goddess (Artemis).

Architect: Dreams of an architect denote that you are taking responsibility for your life and are creating the blueprint for your dreams and goals. When you have these dreams, perhaps you are in the midst of manifesting or building a career or relationship.

Arena: Dreams of an empty arena signify that you are going to be entering a challenging period of your life. If an arena is filled, then they are about your being in a situation that is calling for your competitive nature to kick in. See Sports and Stadium.

Arguing: To argue in your dream reflects your internal struggle with your own conflicting needs and belief systems. You are grappling with your inner polarities and paradoxes, attempting integration and synergy. See Integration Dreams, page 10.

Aries: Dreaming of the astrological sign Aries denotes rank, spontaneity, dynamism, naïveté, and idealism. See Fire, Spring, and Ram.

Ark: Dreams of an ark symbolize your awareness of your inner sanctuary that will always carry you through the turbulent waters of life. Perhaps you desire to be in a partnership, realizing the strength and benefits that a relationship can bring you, or you are developing balance and synergy between your masculine and feminine energies.

Arm: Dreams of an arm signify that you are reaching for something, and/or that you have the ability to embrace and extend yourself to another. If the arm is broken, then there is a break in your ability to embrace, hold, or envelope something or someone. The right arm represents giving strong support. The left arm represents receptivity and the ability to lift, push away, or hold something or someone. If the arms are crossed, then this represents protection and boundaries. If the arms are open, then they represent that you are openhearted and trusting of the people in your life.

Army: Dreams of an army signify that you are preparing for an attack or that you are feeling a threat to your survival or well-being. See War.

Arrest: Dreams of being arrested symbolize a fear of being caught, found out, discovered, and punished. They can also mean that you are blaming and judging others.

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.