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Dream FAQ Dictionary: What are the most common dreams?

What are the most common dreams?

The most common dreams are flying, falling and losing your teeth. Except for flying dreams, which usually are pleasant, many common dream themes deal symbolically with anxieties and unresolved emotions. Some other common themes are: being nude or partially nude in public; being pursued or attacked by a monster or threatening person; being late and getting lost; losing money and valuables; being unprepared for a test or examination; driving or riding in a car, especially when the road abruptly changes to something unexpected, and missing a train, plane or boat.

Source:Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Dreamspeak: How To Understand the Messages in Your Dreams

(See also: Common Dreams, Dream Interpretation FAQ, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams)

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Dream FAQ Dictionary: How common are psychic dreams?

How common are psychic dreams?

People probably have more psychic dreams than they realize, simply because they don’t pay attention or discuss them with others. Usually we hear about psychic dreams only when they’re dramatic and involve a distressing or tragic event or death. However, parapsychology studies show that precognitive information about future events is more likely to present itself to us in dreams than in any other fashion. Many people who pay attention to their dreams discover that they have “little” precognitive dreams often. These concern upcoming events, situations and encounters with people. Scientific research shows that information can be transmitted telepathically during dreaming, from a person who is awake to a person who is asleep.

Source:Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Dreamspeak: How To Understand the Messages in Your Dreams

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Amazingly, as we approach the 21st century, there is still very little known about the inner universe of sleep and dreams. In fact, numerous common misconceptions still exist, many of which are perpetuated by so-called professionals. The author, David F Melbourne, has been studying dreams for 25 years and is known all over the world for his accurate dream interpretations.

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Dream FAQ Dictionary: Is this dream common?

Is this dream common?

A. Yes.:-) Specifically, if people ask the newsgroups about a certaindream experience, in the overwhelming majority of cases others answerthat they know this from their dreams. Sometimes the reaction comesup, "And I've thought I was the only one to dream this weird thing!""Weird" is the most inappropriate word when dealing with dreams,anyway. Dreams are not to be measured by real life standards, theyhave their own.

It can be assumed that much, if not most, dream imagery follows commonpatterns in all people. Most important, we should not forget thatdreams are based on actual experiences and imaginations, some of whichare just widespread. We all think about how nice it would be to fly,for example. On the other hand, people who report flying dreams use anumber of different flying techniques in their dreams, frombreast-strokes like in swimming to simply lifting off, Superman-style.It is imagination that sets the limits.

An oft-cited example is that of teeth falling out. The common"symbolistic" interpretation associates this with fear of loss ofsomething, perhaps someone, valuable. The next common explanation isremembrance of losing teeth during childhood, which could have been asomewhat traumatic experience. But it can also be easily linked to asleeping position where some external pressure or muscle contractionscause your teeth to grind against each other, or tooth-aches caused byillnesses (cf. section 1.2.)

Source: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dreams-faq

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Dream FAQ Dictionary: Common misconceptions about dreams

What are common misconceptions?

 What is wrong with these?

A. We occasionally hear sayings about "you can't do/see XXX indreams". Where XXX is seeing colors, seeing lights, seeing your facein a mirror, or perhaps a large number of variants on thistheme. Experience clearly proves this tales of unknown origin wrong.(It may well be that people who actually believe in thesemisconceptions do have the mentioned "handicaps" in their dreams. What they believe about dreams comes true. It's very hard to tell the causefrom the result in such cases...)

Source: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dreams-faq

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Contract with America, Contract with America - Content of the Contract, Contract with America - Government reform, Contract with America - Major policy changes, Contract with America - Effects of the Contract, Contract with America - Implementation of the Contract, Contract with America - The Fiscal Responsibility Act, Contract with America - The Taking Back Our Streets Act, Contract with America - The Personal Responsibility Act, Contract with America - The American Dream Restoration Act, Contract with America - The National Security Restoration Act, Contract with America - The Common Sense Legal Reform Act, Contract with America - The Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act, Contract with America - The Citizen Legislature Act, Contract with America - Other sections of the Contract, Contract with America - Was the Contract a success?, Contract with America - Sources

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Dream FAQ Dictionary: What are the most common sexual dreams?

What are the most common sexual dreams?

Dreams of having sex with unexpected partners, (coworkers, old boyfriends, strangers), of being interrupted while in the act, of being on public display, and of wild erotic magic are all common dreams. My book, Sensual Dreaming, discusses the possible interpretations for these dreams.

Source: Dr. Gayle Delaney, Sensual Dreaming

(See also: Sexual dreams, Dream Interpretation FAQ, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams)

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Vehicle : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Vehicular trouble

Vehicular trouble. There are many variations of this dream. People dream that they are in a car that is out of control. Most common in this sort of dream: The breaks donÕt work. Usually this means that you feel out of control. If you have this sort of dream, Garfield suggests reflecting on your current situation. You may be trying to do too much and your subconscious may be warning you to slow down.

Source: Patricia Garfield, The Universal Dream Key.

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Vehicle, Dream Dictionary Vehicle)

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Falling : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Falling

Falling: Dreaming of falling is very common. It is a symbol of fear in real life: perhaps of falling at work or in your love life. Falling often expresses a need to let yourself go more and enjoy life more. Dreaming of falling can often stem from isolation, however successful you are, you can still feel isolated, and this dream is common among professional men and women. Falling in the dream is an unfulfilled need for support and affection. It's a dream that often occurs when the dreamer is feeling misunderstood or not accepted in a situation.

Source: The Illustrated Dream Dictionary by Russell Grant

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Flying : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Flying

Flying: As with falling, this is a very common dream indeed. Its interpretation is largely sexual. Flying is a kind of boast about sexual powers. Dreaming of flying tends to indicate that you're unhappy and not in control of your life. Your ambitions are not being fully realized. Self-esteen is low, and dreaming of flying is often making up for lack of sexual experience.

Source: The Illustrated Dream Dictionary by Russell Grant

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Flying, Dream Dictionary Flying)

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Examination : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Poor performance on a test or other situation

Poor performance on a test or other situation. This common dream can occur throughout lifeÑusually when you feel youÕre being tested. It can involve forgetting your lines on stage, for example. To analyze this, you need to think about where you might be feeling unprepared for some challenge in your waking life.

Source: Patricia Garfield, The Universal Dream Key.

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Examination, Dream Dictionary Examination)

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Pursuit : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Pursuit

Pursuit: "Dreams of pursuit, like dreams of flying, are extremely common," the book states. Most important when trying to interpret these types of dreams is to try to identify the person who is chasing the dreamer. Pursuit dreams, though, like many others, may not be what they seem. The thing that is pursuing the dreamer could be a concept, like employment or rejection, for example. To counter such a dream, before going to sleep, demand that whatever is chasing you reveal the reason why.

Source: Derek Parker, "The Complete Book of Dreams"

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Pursuit, Dream Dictionary Pursuit)

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Nakedness : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Nakedness

Nakedness: Nakedness in a dream is quite common. If you see yourself naked then things are about to improve. You may even have a stroke of money luck. See others naked and you will uncover some kind of deception among those close to you. Walk naked in the street and you are in for disappointment. If others are naked it can be a great time for love.

Source: The Illustrated Dream Dictionary by Russell Grant

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Nakedness, Dream Dictionary Nakedness)

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Teeth : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Teeth represent a means of assimilating knowledge so it can be used

Teeth represent a means of assimilating knowledge so it can be used.

Teeth are the first instruments of the digestive system. In a dream, teeth symbolize a means of assimilating knowledge. Losing teeth is a common symbol in a dream indicating a change in the way the dreamer assimilates what is learned.

Source: The Dreamer's Dictionary

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Transportation : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Missing some mode of transportation

Missing some mode of transportation. Missing a plane is fairly common, and often means that you’re feeling like you missed an opportunity. To understand how this relates to your life ask yourself where you are going in the dream and why?

Source: Patricia Garfield, The Universal Dream Key.

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Transportation, Dream Dictionary Transportation)

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Flying : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Flying

FLYING DREAM

You first start dreaming of flying when you are 3 to 5 years old. It is a very common dream, though less prevalent in adults. More than one third of the dreaming population has dreamed of flying one time or the other.

• Flying dreams are known to have a positive relationship with relief from tension and nightmares.
• Lucid dreamers tend to have twice as much of flying dreams.
• An intense emotional condition can also trigger off a flying dream
• The dreams are not exclusive to the post flying machines era. They have occurred in ancient times too, as records in dream books of Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations reveal.
• People with an imaginative personality and creative thinkers have more flying dreams
• Those who fly planes have these dreams, though they rather fly like Superman in their dreams, not in aeroplanes.

    What triggers off a flying dream? The reasons offered for these dreams are

• Psychological - the dreamer has had an intense emotional experience
• Physiological Ð There is a change in the breathing pattern of the dreamer
• Physical -There is an actual physical movement of the bed.
• Precognitive Ð In preparation of a flying trip
• Consciousness Ð Awareness of movement around you

At an emotional level, a flying dream maybe your defence mechanism to ward of obstacles or transcend over them. But where is your flight headed? Are you seeking something in your flight or is it one of pure joy of the experience?

You will have to identify which particular meaning is the most relevant interpretation.

Source: http://purpleshaman.com

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Vehicle : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Vehicular trouble

Vehicular trouble. There are many variations of this dream. People dream that they are in a car that is out of control. Most common in this sort of dream: The breaks don’t work. Usually this means that you feel out of control. If you have this sort of dream, Garfield suggests reflecting on your current situation. You may be trying to do too much and your subconscious may be warning you to slow down.

Source: Patricia Garfield, The Universal Dream Key.

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Vehicle, Dream Dictionary Vehicle)

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Falling dreams : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Falling dreams  - "I'm Falling"

Falling dreams  - "I'm Falling"

Falling dreams are another theme that is quite common in the world of dreams. Contrary to a popular myth, you will not actually die if you do not wake up before your hit the ground during a fall.

As with most common dream themes, falling is an indication of insecurities, instabilities, and anxieties. You are feeling overwhelmed and out of control in some situation in your waking life. This may reflect the way you feel in your relationship or in your work environment. You have lost your foothold and can not hang on or keep up with the hustle and bustle of daily life. When you fall, there is nothing that you can hold on to. You more or less are forced toward this downward motion without any control. This lost of control may parallel a waking situation in your life.

Falling dreams also often reflect a sense of failure or inferiority in some circumstance or situation. It may be the fear of failing in your job/school, loss of status, or failure in love. You feel shameful and lack a sense of pride. You are unable to keep up with the status quo or that you don't measure up.

According to Freudian theory, dreams of falling indicate that you are contemplating giving into a sexual urge or impulse. You maybe lacking indiscretion.

Falling dreams typically occur during the first stage of sleep. Dreams in this stage are often accompanied by muscle spasms of the arms, legs, and the whole body. These sudden contractions, also known as myclonic jerks. Sometimes when we have these falling dreams, we feel our whole body jerk or twitch and we awaken from this jerk. It is thought that this jerking action is part of an arousal mechanism that allows the sleeper to awaken and become quickly alert and responsive to possible threats in the environment.

According to biblical interpretations, dreams about falling have a negative overtone and suggest that man is acting and walking according to his own way of thinking and not those of the Lord.

Source: http://dreammoods.com

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation Falling dreams, Dream Dictionary Falling dreams)

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