Common Dream Interpretations:

YOUR PARTNER CHEATED ON YOU.

This can be more about you than your partner – especially if there are no trust issues and it’s coming out of left field. Perhaps there was an infidelity in your past, either in this relationship or another and it’s something you’re not content with. Or there may be something else that’s making you feel like you’re being cheated out of time and attention – it could be work, golf, friends, or a hobby. Ultimately this dream is letting you know that there’s some kind of imbalance and there’s something that needs to be corrected.

YOU CHEATED ON YOUR PARTNER.

This can feel just as concerning however it is likely to represent an inner doubt about the other person’s loyalty or a fear of the safety of the relationship. It might be as simple as you feel like you’re not getting enough quality time, they’re not being fully transparent about something, or you’re worried about where their priorities lie.

YOU’RE RUNNING LATE TO SOMETHING IMPORTANT.

If your work or schooling is deadline based then this is pretty selfexplanatory. If not, you’re likely feeling the pressure for a timeline and worried about not making it. It’s also quite common when you’re starting something new whether that be a job or a relationship.

YOU’RE STANDING ON A CLIFF AND THEN FALL INTO NOTHINGNESS.

Dreams of falling can be associated with feeling out of control or overwhelmed. You may also be feeling unsupported or insecure. It means there’s something significant in your life that you’re not feeling in control of, the result makes you feel untethered. Consider what this could be and what steps you can take to regain control.

YOU’RE PEEING.

This is really symbolic. Rather than it being about needing to go to the toilet it’s also a signal that you are releasing stress, tensions, anxieties and any pent-up emotions. It signifies a detoxification and is quite positive. The level of built-up tension in your dream is relatable to the level of tension in real life ie: absolutely busting to go, could show that you have a high level of stress or you are holding on to a lot. It can also mean that you lack privacy – maybe you are an outgoing person who shares a lot of information. Or perhaps you trust people too easily. If you watch yourself pee in your dream it means it’s time to evaluate your circle of friends and keep your goals to yourself. This is

especially so if you dreamt about peeing on someone else – that symbolises that you are losing control of yourself to the thoughts and actions of others.

YOUR TEETH ARE FALLING OUT.

This can reveal anxiety around someone or something. It could indicate that you are feeling concerned about your competence, strength or power – your ability to ‘ take a bite’ out of the world. It can also signify a loss and is related to times of change and transition.

YOU’RE IN A POSITION OF POWER.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to get your ego in check if you’re suddenly dreaming about becoming the boss or leading the world. Grandiose dreams can be pretty fun, but they can also highlight the gap between your ambitions and goals and where you really are.

YOU’VE LOST YOUR VOICE AND YOU’RE UNABLE TO CALL OR SHOUT FOR HELP.

As terrifying as these are, sometimes it’s actually not a dream but the result of sleep paralysis. During REM, the sleep cycle in which we dream, our bodies experience REM atonia, a natural paralysis during the REM cycle. This stops us from physically acting out our dreams. People who experience sleep paralysis usually wake up before the REM cycle is complete – a kind of in-between stage. It can feel incredibly frightening and the best thing to do is try to go back to sleep.

YOU’RE PREGNANT.

This could symbolise something new that is growing or developing inside you. It could be work related, or a creative endeavour or feeling positive about a big step in life.

YOU DIE OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE DIES.

While death dreams can feel like a bad omen, they usually mean an end to something in your life, or a big change. Your subconscious shows this change in the form of death so that you can understand the finality of it. Perhaps there is something that you can’t let go of, but you should. There are exceptions to this – on the o chance that you are having some kind of prophecy you will feel it in your body di erently. Your intuition will let you know. Also consider how much news or what kinds of movies to TV shows you’ve been watching. Death anxiety was at an all-time high during the pandemic, mostly because of how much was discussed on a frequent basis all around us.

YOU’RE IN AN EXAM YOU HAVEN’T PREPARED FOR.

That horrible feeling of sitting in a room with the pressure of taking a test that you’re not ready for can give you the worst back-to-school vibes you’ve ever had – at any stage of your life. What this really symbolises is that you are feeling inadequate and unready for the next stage of life. It can also mean that you are lacking in self confidence or self-esteem. Consider the fact that when you’re at school, failures become part of public record and that makes failing devastating. Rather than failing at something at home, where your parents or family can shield you from it. So, consider what is ahead of you and plan, plan, plan to prepare you for the best outcome.

YOU’RE NAKED IN PUBLIC.

Most people have dreamt this in some iteration – whether it’s standing in front of a class, or doing a presentation at work and suddenly realising that you are naked. It doesn’t mean you want to be naked in public but is much more likely to be related to feeling embarrassed about something about yourself that other people don’t know about you. You feel ‘laid bare’ or exposed. It could also indicate that you feel guilty or inferior or may be triggered by feeling neglected or deprived of attention in the past. The context of the dream and other symbols in it should help you unravel what this really means.

YOU’RE FLYING.

My favourite dream is when I have the ability to rise up o the earth and fly across fields or places like a superhero. I always feel incredibly happy. There have been times when I’ve tried to lift o and had to take a few starts to do it, then the joy of flying takes over. This symbolic dream often conveys liberation, freedom, transcendence and the ability to rise above challenges. It can also signify that you have freed yourself from obstacles and di iculties. Or perhaps you have figured out the solution to a problem that has been plaguing you. Or a new direction is the right direction, if you had any doubt. If only we could levitate and fly in

real life!