Actions can represent movement along a path or a manner about a situation.
Ascending alludes to an upward movement, an incline, advancement, a higher level, progress, etc.
Descending alludes to a downward movement, a decline, a setback, a lower level, regress, etc.
The object that was ascended or descended on (stairs, elevator, ladder) or in (water, vehicle) will add to the message.
Stairs allude to the ascent or descent of your awareness or progress.
The type (wooden, concrete, spiral, etc), the condition (old, broken, dead end, etc), and the surrounding stage (the place, the lighting, etc) will add to the message.
Ladder alludes to a tool needed to help you ascend or descend. The type and condition will add to the message.
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Walking and jogging alludes to progression, pace or movement along a path or a situation
Running alludes to fast-paced, active, escaping or catching up.
Running from something would suggest just that, ‘running from something’.
Stumble or trip alludes to a temporary setback, loss of balance, unsteady, misstep, miscalculation, a temporary lapse, or an error on the path.
If you recall what was tripped over, then this will give you more information.
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Dreaming of being chased
Use the pursuer, stage and any other detail you recall, and see what it is that you don’t want to accept, what you can’t handle right now, what are you not ready for, or if there is an expectation required of you that you do not like…
Following after someone alludes to a lack of direction or thought.
Leading alludes to the ability to lead, knowing the way, guiding, and leadership. Recall who was following.
Bypassing alludes to going around, avoiding, circumventing or surpassing something. Recall what was bypassed.
Avoiding something or someone alludes to there are measures being taken to prevent something, that something will be what was being avoided. For example, a person could be representing a responsibility, look at what the ‘thing’ is symbolising.
Hiding from something alludes to that there is an attempt to not be seen for a reason, recall what you were hiding from and where you were hiding to know the reason.
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Dreaming of being lost
Dreaming of being lost would connect to feeling that you are unable to find your way with something in your life.
Where are you feeling despondent or doubtful in waking life?
The stage of the dream, (the place or landscape) will help you understand the topic, the condition of the place will show you the state of the matter, thoughts, dialogue, actions and other objects will add to the message of the dream.
For example, dreaming of being lost on a street would suggest being lost on your life path.
Dreaming of being lost could be showing you how you are currently feeling or showing you a possible trajectory if you choose to continue down this path. This dream will help you understand the matter clearly and in-depth so that you will be able to do what is best for you and change or improve the matter.
Dreaming of losing something
Dreaming of losing something would connect to feeling this way somehow and somewhere in your life. Is it related to defeat, failure, or ceasing to keep/retain (something)?
The thing you lose symbolises the thing you have ‘lost’ in waking life.
There was a period where I kept dreaming of either losing, misplacing or forgetting my wallet, this related to me losing, misplacing and forgetting my identity, who I am.
This is a great dream for personal growth.
Losing your wallet alludes to losing who you are, your identity.
Losing your bag alludes to losing your abilities, interests, passions, etc. The type, colour, style and items in the bag and the place will give you the detail of ‘what’ you have lost.
Losing an animal or person alludes to losing the qualities and behaviours they symbolise.
Losing your car keys alludes to losing the means of gaining or understanding something on your path
Losing your car alludes to losing the way on your path.
Dreaming of not finding your car
When you can not find your vehicle, then it’s probably about you not being able to find something on your path. Try inserting ‘I can not find something on my path’ into the message of the dream where this scene plays out and then the rest of the dream will provide what that something is.
Whatever vehicle you own, the specific vehicle itself may be pointing out something significant, so identify what your association is with it. For example, a bike could be freedom or balance, a campervan could be a lifestyle symbol, etc.
The details of the vehicle that may be different from waking life (colour, size, etc) or any other anomalies (broken back windscreen, flat tyre, etc) will add to the message.
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The stage of the dream where you cannot find your car (car park, city streets, etc), interactions with others, actions you play out, and thoughts during this part of the scene will contribute to the ‘thing’ that you cannot find on your path and if this was not the entire dream, the scenes before and after will add to the message
For example, I could not find my vehicle and I went looking for it around the streets and then the scene changed and I saw a lady pushing a pram with a few kids. The lady, pram and kids were showing me ‘what I cannot find on my path.’ The pram is my undeveloped ideas and the kids were my projects. Relating my waking life to when I had that dream = I could not see how my ideas and projects were going to be something, how they were going be a part of my path.
So, the vehicle itself and its details, where you were, and all the other details of the scene will relate to something in your waking life. Are you feeling like you can not find what you are meant to be doing in life, what your purpose is in life, or how a current idea is going to help you?
Understanding the dream helps you understand your situation better, did you dream of a suggestion, tool or answer, is the solution you?
The car can also mean the physical body, look at the dream from this angle and it may be about your physical health.
Repairing or fixing alludes to adjusting, improving or correcting something. Recall what was being repaired or fixed for detail on that ‘something’.
Collecting or gathering alludes to seeking and obtaining something, recall the object that was being gathered for detail on what that ‘something’ is.
Fidgeting alludes to nervousness, apprehension, impatience, anxiety, and uneasiness.
Learning alludes to the process or act of acquiring knowledge or a skill. Recall what was being learnt and where you were for more information.
Practising alludes to a need to gain more experience.
Knocking alludes to you requiring something or the dream itself wants your attention to the message of the dream. For example, hearing knocking on the toilet door alludes to Attention! Elimination required!
Stealing alludes to something being wrong, you are doing something without permission and it’s not right; impatience, no personal effort, an expectation, wanting what you don’t have.
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Packing to move alludes to preparation or a forthcoming move that is either physical or in regards to a situation. Putting stuff in storage alludes to something not currently needed. Recall the stage and what you were packing for more information.
Unpacking alludes to unburdening, unloading, self-analysing, settling, something is needed. Recall the stage and what you were unpacking for more information.
Reorganising alludes to adjusting, reorientating or organising yourself or a situation. Recall the stage and what was being reorganised for more information.
Tidying alludes to an orderly clean-up is needed to make things satisfactory.
Cleaning alludes to the need to remove a negative aspect or improve something. Recall the stage and what you were cleaning for more information.
Washing alludes to the need to clean and/or organise something. Recall what you were washing for more information. For example, washing your hair alludes to cleaning your thoughts.
Cooking and baking alludes to the stage of the action, what was being cooked or baked, the way it was being done and the condition of the food is needed to be considered. It could be about your physical dietary intake or about something else, such as ideas, plans, projects, situations etc. Did you dream of baking something in the oven alluding to bringing something to fruition or maybe you burnt something alluding to a failure.
Eating alludes to the consumption or absorption of something in your life; perception, ideas, information etc. Recall the stage, what was being eaten and how. For example, dreaming of nibbling on something to try it alludes to taking in new information and trying it with discretion.
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Cutting something alludes to dividing, separating, or severing something. Recall what was cut, how it was cut and any other details for more information.
Ripping something alludes to tearing something apart or away, or something is torn. Recall what was ripped, how it was ripped and any other details for more information.
Hit or fight alludes to an unrestrained aspect, aggression, conflict, struggles, loss of temper, and inability to settle differences.
Hugging alludes to affection, being embraced, a cherished moment, to hold or keep something close. Recall the other person or animal for more information on if they are representing something about you or your life or if the person was a social figure then their position in society may be what is being represented. For example, to be hugged by your mum could be to symbolise a nurturing aspect that you needed to be reminded that you are loved.
Cuddling/snuggling alludes to affection, being embraced, companionship and love. Recall the other person, your feelings and dialogue during the action and any other details for more information.
Kissing alludes to affection, love, intention, and to express a positive aspect. Recall the other person, your feelings around the kiss and any other details for more information.
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Dreaming of shopping
Dreaming of shopping, browsing, window shopping, searching for something, undecided on what you are looking for or what to buy, purchasing or returning something alongside the specific retail outlet, the condition of the place and items, your interactions with others and your actions will show you the topic of the dream, the state and stage of the matter…
Dreaming of driving
The way the car is driven alludes to how you are handling a matter, moving along your path and what direction you are going or is it a play on the word ‘drive’ and symbolising ‘what drives you’…
Dreaming of swimming
Dreaming of swimming in different bodies of water and how you are swimming can be associated with your spiritual pillar.
Swimming alludes to movement along your spiritual path…
Dreaming of napping and sleeping
Where you take a nap or sleep will connect to what this is symbolising. For example, if you took a nap in an office on a chair, is this about your career or personal work and effort? What happened before and afterwards will give you the angle to view this scene (thoughts, dialogue, actions, other elements). For example, the start of a dream of mine was me waking up in bed to the sunrise, and this was showing me to pay attention to a new beginning in my life.
A nap alludes to a restful pause to refresh, struggling to pay attention or being overworked.
Sleep alludes to unawareness, so what do you need to wake up to and be aware of?
The difference between thinking about the action and doing it can help you know the stage you are at. Thinking about it could be a suggestion and doing the action can be the current phase you are in.
Waking up late or oversleeping alludes to missing something if you are not aware or ready.