Sea Dream Meanings

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Sea Dream Meaning: From 29 Different Sources


(1) The sea may represent the unconscious. Putting out to sea may, therefore, symbolize an exploring of the unconscious. Drowning may represent (the fear of) having vour conscious mind swamped by unconscious contents - repressed emotions and the like. It may also mean that your conscious ego needs to submit to your unconscious for a while, for the further enrichment and development of your personality.

See also Baptism.

(2) The sea may be a mother symbol.

If so, it may represent either your own mother or Mother Nature. Drowning or fear of drowning would then symbolize (a fear of) being suffocated by a dominating mother or mother-attachment; or an unconscious death-wish.

See also Dead / Death, section (4).

(3) Sea may symbolize the feminine, or any aspect of it (e.g. intuition, receptiveness). For a male dreamer, therefore, going to sea may symbolize getting acquainted with the feminine in himself - the anima (See Brother / Sister, sections (4)-(6))

(4) Sea may symbolize creative potential. In mythology, water existed prior to creation, and the creator-god wresded with the sea-goddess and either made the world from her dismembered body or else impregnated her so that she gave birth to the world. Psychologically, therefore, the sea may symbolize the existence, within your psyche, of potential - the latent raw materials - for the creation of your true and total self.

(5) In mystic-meditative traditions there is the belief that the multiplicity of natural phenomena are merely different forms of one ultimately real thing (God, Brahman, Ultimate Reality, the One); and the One is commonly symbolized by the ocean, and the individual person or thing by a drop of water which eventually rejoins the sea from which it originally came. Freudians, like Moussaieff Masson, in his book. The Oceanic Feeling, may say that, if this piece of imagery appears in your dream, it signifies a death-wish, as in (2) above. Jungians would say it is a message from your unconscious concerning the disillusionment that awaits you if you continue to build your life round the ego, instead of acknowledging the One (life-force, God, or whatever you care to call it). Whether the Freudian or the Jungian interpretation fits you better should be easy to decide.

See also Introduction, pages 8-10.

Most activities which underlie our physical and mental life are beyond our awareness. Occasionally something—an ache in the chest, a strange emotion which unsettles us—may emerge into consciousness, then disappear.

The sea, with its surface and hidden depths, lends itself to depicting this hu­man experience of known and unknown regarding self.

The enormity of the sea is also a visible image of the enormity of our own inner world, most of it unknown, and also the rela­tionship we have with the universe, which we exist in yet know so little about.

The sea holds vast treasures, curiosities, and our history—not simply because life emerged from the sea. or our blood is as salt as the ancient sea, but because so many ships and shorelines are now beneath the waves. Some­times these can be recovered, and this depicts our remember­ing or making conscious.

Example: ‘My husband and I were standing looking at the sea’s surface. It was just falling night. I saw a mass of dark shapes, thought it would be a school of fish. Then we were looking at water birds, maybe ducks, again dark shapes as the light had almost gone. Then there was a hole in the sea, like a belly button, I was wondering what it was, how was it being made, was there something under the water? Something very big was coming up to the surface very close to me. It shot me to wake (Ginny Q). Ginny and her husband had been explor­ing the content of their dreams.

The image of the sea shows Ginny sensing there are enormous depths to her own being, and something big—a previously unconscious complex of in­sights and feelings—is becoming conscious.

So, generally the sea represents the boundary between un­conscious and conscious; our processes of life and the ongins of our life; the wisdom, still unverbalised because locked in process rather than insight, of our existence; source of the huge life drives, such as that which urges us towards indepen­dence, mating and parenthood, a symbol of infinite energy or consciousness, in which human existence is only a tiny pan. Example: A small speed boat was at sea. But the sea dis­solved anybody who fell in. One man fell in but held himself together as a blob of water and jumped back to the speedboat. I remember the words “The sea is a great solvent” (Tim P). Tim is aware of his unconscious sense of being a pan of the huge sea of life or energy. In it one might lose one’s sense of identity. In the end, identity is ‘held together’ by one’s own belief in oneself.

Going under the sea: bringing internal contents to con­sciousness; remembering the womb expenence; letting our ego surrender a little, looking at death.

If there is a sense of hugeness, depth: going beyond the boundaries of experience usually set up by our conscious self or ego. Waves: impulses, feelings and emotions, such as sexuality, anxiety, anger. Tide: rising and falling of feelings such as love, pleasure or sexual­ity; may refer to aging when going out; tide in our affairs. Example: *l am either standing at the edge of the sea or near, when suddenly enormous tidal waves appear in the distance and are coming closer. I know they will engulf me, I turn and run away. Sometimes they do overtake me, other times I wake up’ (Mrs AV). We can run from pleasure and wider insight, just as much as from pain or fear. Idioms: all at sea, plenty more fish in the sea, lost at sea.

See beach; fish, sea crea­tures.

The sea can be symbolic of many nations and people groups, Ps. 65:5-7.

The sea can also symbolize current situation in life

Vision: If the sea is calm and the sky is clear: peaceful days are ahead.

If the seas are stormy and the waves high: you feel threatened and are afraid of “stormy” times. You are swim- ming: friendly, if invisible, energies are carrying you right now. Falling into the water: a tragic event. Drowning: a harmful situation has been avoided, because you are discovering the substance of your being. Emerging from the sea: a new beginning, one that is in harmony with your very essence.

A man dreaming of standing on a beach means he wants to be free and independent.

Depth Psychology: The sea is a symbol of the collective unconscious; you can trust it to carry you. It may also be a symbol of your feminine, motherly side—all life originated in the sea. Unconscious thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and hopes are at home here and are now beginning to surface and become conscious. This is the sea on which the boat of your life is sailing.

See Archetypes, River, Ship, Water.

A long journey.

A calm sea means that it will be a successful and enjoyable journey A rough sea indicates many problems and worries.

a vision of the sea is interpreted upon 6 sides: sovereign, leader, scholar & knowledge & wealth, great labour.
See Ocean. Important is how the water and the weather are; sometimes a symbol of obstacles.
Dreams about the sea are strong signals from the unconscious mind.

If you dream of being lost at sea, you are unsure about your feelings for a certain person.

A stormy sea or one with sea monsters suggests confusion and anxiety in the dreamer. On the other hand, a peaceful sea suggets the dreamer is comfortable with herself and her sexuality.

If you dream of catching a big fish from the sea, a wonderful opportunity will come to you. Also see “Currents.”

See OCEAN, RIVER, and similar words.
1. Mother.

2. If drowning in sea, being overwhelmed.

3. Emotion­ally insecure, particularly with one’s mother.

4. If calmly swim­ming, riding or paddling along, good relationship with mother or maternal figure.

5. If fighting successfully against the tide, making progress in difficult relationship.

6. Unconscious mind.

7. Play on words which indicates one should “see” something.

To dream of hearing the lonely sighing of the sea, foretells that you will be fated to spend a weary and unfruitful life devoid of love and comradeship. Dreams of the sea, prognosticate unfulfilled anticipations, while pleasures of a material form are enjoyed, there is an inward craving for pleasure that flesh cannot requite.

For a young woman to dream that she glides swiftly over the sea with her lover, there will come to her sweet fruition of maidenly hopes, and joy will stand guard at the door of the consummation of changeless vows.

See Ocean.

Waters generally symbolize the emotions and the unconscious. They could also represent the collective unconscious or your soul experiences. All dream interpretations depend on the individuals personal belief system and life experiences.

See also: Water, Ocean

The sea and oceans are considered the source of life and the end of it. “To go back to the sea” is like “to return to the mother”: to die. The sea is one of the basic archetypes, as it also represents the collective unconscious and universal love. This dream, therefore, is related to your interior and the interpretation can be almost literal. Thus, a calm sea indicates tranquility; if agitated, it predicts difficulties; if you fall into it, illness or problems caused by unbridled passions; if you let yourself sink, it reflects a pessimistic outlook on life; if you struggle to reach the surface, it indicates that you are fighting with all your strength. The sea also represents the original chaos, the beginning and end of everything. Its fluidity is like the unconscious that can never be fully plumbed, grasped, nor understood.

It is the boundless freedom and yet comforting sweetness of the mother’s womb. (See WATER, DROWNING, BLUE, BOAT, LAKE, MOTHER, and MOON)

In primitive myths, the sea existed before the world. It was uterus of other living beings. The sea is a symbol of raw materials and is associated with the creative potential of our being. From a spiritual perspective, it can represent the whole. We are each the drops that form part of it. According to some superstitions, falling into the sea ensures good health; and dive into it and emerge just before waking ensures that current difficulties will be overcome.

(See Ocean), A maiden who dreams of being on a calm, blue sea with her sweetheart has every reason for expecting a happy outcome to her love affair.
A calm sea, especially if the sunshine is bright, foretells smooth sailing on the sea of life.
Placid and smooth denotes happiness; rough and turbulent, sorrow (Gypsy).
Our deepest fears are represented by the sea.

The state of the sea you dream of is significant.

A stormy sea can suggest passionate, fiery emotions that threaten to take control.

The threat of being swept out to sea suggests fear of emotional overwhelm.

• Looming danger is represented by huge waves, rough seas and the incoming tide. What’s approaching in your life that threatens to engulf you? • Sometimes dreams of this nature occur when you’re worried about finances and feel like you’re drowning in unpaid bills.

• Or this dream can signify fear itself - all those worries and anxieties that occur during the daily ebb and flow of life.

The sea also relates to our origins, it is a source of creativity, of fertility and birth.

Waters generally symbolize the emotions and the unconscious. They could also represent the collective unconscious or your soul experiences.
lucky numbers: 06-08-13-26-29-38

being adrift in a: loss of control in determining your life’s direction.

dead calm, a: a lonely life due to your reserved, self-centered tendencies.

with a loved one: have a sense of security though business is slow.

blue, a: business affairs are running smoothly.

dirty-colored, a: smal profit from a weary, unfruitful and toxic life.

falling into the: go back to the beginning and regroup.

and clutching a piece of wood: wil attain goal with hard work.

waking upon: a woman’s love wil cause ruin and dishonor.

girl dreaming of a stormy: deep anguish because of a double-cross.

gull in flight: freedom to overcome danger by the safest method.

hovering over the: pick your belief system and commit to it.

many, in formation: your courageous defiance within corporate situation.

horse, harnessing a: wil join an RV caravan.

lagoon, mooring in a: desire privacy to face your fears.

lonely person dreaming of the: a life without love is a life unlived.

looming above the surface of the: time for you to participate instead of control.

of the open, with small waves: the tranquility before the complete disruption of your career.

overwhelmed by waves: possessions rapidly increase in value, more than you can handle.

sucked into the depths: an experience with cosmic consciousness.

swimming in the warm: wisdom that does not require words wil soon be yours.

taking a bath in the: honor is supporting your indiscriminate pleasures, for now.

men and women: connubial bliss without honor or profit.

thrown by force into the, being: an agreement cannot be reached.

traveling across a very rough: business affairs threaten to dissolve.

man and wife: great and lasting love in material pleasures of true refinement.

smooth: devoted love within the family wil support you in any venture.

typhoon, during a: adversity cannot be calmed or fought, only withstood.

walking out of the: a refreshing start to a venture with a clear vision of your mission.

waves on the, large: wil receive unexpected help when you think you need it least.

84 dream interpretation about sea related.

Seal

To dream that you see seals, denotes that you are striving for a place above your power to maintain. Dreams of seals usually show that the dreamer has high aspirations and discontent will harass him into struggles to advance his position. ... seal dream meaning

Séance

A warning to disassociate; see “witchcraft”... séance dream meaning

Seat

To think, in a dream, that some one has taken your seat, denotes you will be tormented by people calling on you for aid.

To give a woman your seat, implies your yielding to some fair one’s artfulness. ... seat dream meaning

Searching

Usually indicates an attempt to find: a past way of life, like wanting to have childhood lack of responsibilities, a lover from the past; an answer to a pressing problem, one’s identity or sense of value in a particular setting. May also indicate a feeling of having lost something—youth, sexual ap­peal, creativity, motivation.

See looking. Idioms: searched high and low; a searching look; search me. ... searching dream meaning

Seasons

Life stages Spring denotes childhood, summer stands for early adulthood, autumn denotes maturity and winter signifies later years in life... seasons dream meaning

Seaweed

1. Mystery or problem in one’s life that resists solution.

2. Desire or need to relax. ... seaweed dream meaning

Search

Literal... search dream meaning

Searchlight

Implying a search will be made; an unwelcome search is a warning+b161... searchlight dream meaning

Seam

Steps taken for the completion... seam dream meaning

Seahorse

(see Horse) ... seahorse dream meaning

Seamstress

To see a seamstress in a dream, portends you will be deterred from making pleasant visits by unexpected luck. ... seamstress dream meaning

Seafood

1. Desire to be healthy.

2. Message that one should “see food” and change diet as needed. ... seafood dream meaning

Seagulls

1. Desire for freedom and flight.

2. Feeling that one will survive difficult and trying situations. ... seagulls dream meaning

Seat Belt

1. Need for security.

2. Need for restraint in one’s actions and emotions.

3. Desire or inclination to take unnecessary risks (not using). ... seat belt dream meaning

Love Seat

(See Couch) 260... love seat dream meaning

Sea Monster

Symbolic of a demonic entity or attack on your life, Ps. 74:13... sea monster dream meaning

Spring (season)

Generally well-known symbol for virility, fruitfulness, and Youth. Easter.... spring (season) dream meaning

Seagull

The seagull is a symbol of freedom and power.... seagull dream meaning

Seaport

To dream of visiting a seaport, denotes that you will have opportunities of traveling and acquiring knowledge, but there will be some who will object to your anticipated tours. ... seaport dream meaning

Sea Horse

1. Hope that something magical and miraculous will come into one’s life to solve a major crisis.

2. New approach to life.

3. Something playful, whimsical and strange.

4. Grace. ... sea horse dream meaning

Seashells

1. Desire for health and prosperity.

2. Symbol of security and protection.

3. Need for immediate change in direction or approach at solving problems. ... seashells dream meaning

Seasick

1. Hidden desire to avoid a trip or project that one is con­templating.

2. Repressed emotional stress and conflict. ... seasick dream meaning

Sea Gull

(See Plover)... sea gull dream meaning

Sealing Wax

You will receive the approval you have been waiting for to go ahead with what you have planned.... sealing wax dream meaning

Seashell

(see Oyster, Pearl, Water)

An alternative symbol for, and more ancient type of, a cup.

The voice of the water, the emotional, intuitive nature, reaching out to us from the swell of busy thoughts.

For some sea creatures, a type of annor that also becomes a home when necessary. Are you becoming too reclusive, or too picky about your personal space?... seashell dream meaning

Seals

Uncertainty as to the result of a legal matter will vex you, but only for a short time.... seals dream meaning

Season

Dreams of the seasons denote cycles, lessons and wisdom learned and earned. You are realizing patience as you discover that everything is unfolding in perfect timing. Each season has a message for you about the stages of your life.

See Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Holiday.... season dream meaning

Sea Foam

For a woman to dream of sea foam, foretells that indiscriminate and demoralizing pleasures will distract her from the paths of rectitude.

If she wears a bridal veil of sea foam, she will engulf herself in material pleasure to the exclusion of true refinement and innate modesty. She will be likely to cause sorrow to some of those dear to her, through their inability to gratify her ambition. ... sea foam dream meaning

Bench Seat

Being set aside to wait... bench seat dream meaning

Sean

See “john”... sean dream meaning

Seaplane

See “airplane” and “water”... seaplane dream meaning

Seasonings

See “spice” and “salt”... seasonings dream meaning

Seated

Revealing one will be observing and not participating... seated dream meaning

Seal (legal Papers)

Something adhering or final in one’s business dealings and relationships. ... seal (legal papers) dream meaning

Seasoning

One’s life needs a little perking up. ... seasoning dream meaning

Drinking Sea Water

If a person dreams that he is drinking sea water and the water is not turbid or muddy nor are any waves seen in such waters it means he will acquire as much of the wealth of this world as the amount of water he had drunk. Moreover he shall lead a clean and happy life. But if the water is brackish or filthy or the ocean is shrouded in darkness or the water assumes the form of huge, frightening waves it suggest he will be afflicted with grief, fear and hardship, the intensity of which will depend on how much of the above conditions prevail in the water or ocean.... drinking sea water dream meaning

Pilgrimage Season

(Mecca; Pilgrimage) Performing a pilgrimage during its season in a dream means dispelling one’s worries, distress, apprehensions or trouble. Praying or delivering a sermon at the valley of Mina during the pilgrimage season in a dream, and if neither the person seeing the dream or anyone in his family or clan qualify for that, it means that someone with the same name among his acquaintances will do so.

If this is not feasible, it means that he may face adversities, though become known for his good nature and deeds.

If a learned person sees himself delivering a sermon at Mina, and if the people listen to him attentively in the dream, it means that he will rise in station and lead his people, or he could be appointed as a project manager or become an administrator.

If one does not complete his sermon or prayers in the dream, it means that he will attain such a position, though he will be quickly removed from it.

(Also see Pilgrimage)... pilgrimage season dream meaning

Pomegranate During Its Season

If it is sweet, it symbolises one’s accumulated wealth.... pomegranate during its season dream meaning

Sea Onion

(See Squill)... sea onion dream meaning

Seabird

(See Plover)... seabird dream meaning

Seafood Restaurant

(Fish) In a dream, a seafood restaurant represents adversities, fights, evil, stress, depression, or relief from difficulties.

(Also see Fishery)... seafood restaurant dream meaning

Sealed Books

It means riches and fortunes a person will inherit, for Allah said to Yahya (AS): O Yahya, hold on to the book with strength when he was to inherit the Torah from Zakariyya (AS).... sealed books dream meaning

Seaman

(Captain; Mariner; Sailor) In a dream, a seaman or the captain of a ship represents ajailor, a ghetto leader, a coach driver, a minister, an army general, a manager, a mediator, or a carrier.... seaman dream meaning

Sear

(Scorch.

See Cauterize; Back; Seal)... sear dream meaning

Searching For Someone

(See Piercing a hole; Tunnel)... searching for someone dream meaning

Seasonal Sweets

In a dream, seasonal sweets represent witnessing an annual festival, or the reelection of ajust ruler.

(Also see Pastry)... seasonal sweets dream meaning

Seat Of Authority

(See Chair; Saddle)... seat of authority dream meaning

The Sea Or Ocean

The sea or ocean symbolizes a vast kingdom, powerful dynasty provided no filth, muck, sediments or frightening waves are seen.... the sea or ocean dream meaning

Walking On The Sea

Walking on the ocean suggest he will have dominance on the nobility and elite people of the world.... walking on the sea dream meaning

Fish, Sea Creatures

When we will to speak or move, uncon­scious physical and psychological impulses and processes oc­cur to produce the response. These deeply unconscious pro­cesses are often depicted by fish. Also the attitudes and urges we have in common with humanity—the collective uncon­scious, and the impulses or insights arising therefrom—can therefore represent the Self or Christ; sexual drive in connec­tion with reproduction, the many little fishes being sperm. In this sense we are the fish which swam the incredible journey and grew into a human, but is still on the odyssey of life and death.

The fish may be the wisdom we have not yet brought to consciousness, regarding our personal journey in time and eternity. Fishing: creating a receptive state of consciousness which allows the deep insights or processes to become known; trying to find spintual nourishment. Eating fish: inte­grating our inner realisations; partaking of Christ. Eaten by fish: feeling threatened by the unconscious; threat of losing conscious or rational direction of life. Dead fish: non-expres­sion of basic urges. ... fish, sea creatures dream meaning

Sean Connery

Noble, fair, sincere, and mature, Sean may appear in his role as King Arthur or as Indiana Jones’ father to bnng the wisdom of a sage or the sovereign power of a king. As the archetype of the king, he may call you to your own wisdom and the dignity that comes with age For a woman, he may appear as a fair father or a mature lover.... sean connery dream meaning

Seat Belts

Fumbling with scat belts in a car may reflect concerns about your safety while moving forward in life. It may compensate tor feeling unsafe in a real-life situation. It may mention to hold yourself together, as in controlling your emotions.... seat belts dream meaning

Window Seat

A window seat may represent a place to contemplate your fate or future. It may signify the need to wait for a messenger or for someone to arrive in order to fulfill a promise. It may also be an indication of loneliness.... window seat dream meaning

Seal, Sealing Wax

Vision: Seeing the seal (on a document): you are looking at a “done deal.” Seeing a sealed document: you are looking for security and it will be provided. Sealing a letter: you are determined—and will go to any lengths—to keep a secret. Seeing sealing wax: you are excited about a new contract.

Depth Psychology: Seeing something already sealed means that you need to accept a decision—resisting it would be futile. Have you sealed something or received something from someone else that was sealed?... seal, sealing wax dream meaning

Sea Gulls

To dream of sea gulls signifies that you must let go of a troubling issue or concern.... sea gulls dream meaning

Mediterranean Sea

To visit towns on the shores of this Sea, indicates prosperity in the future. ... mediterranean sea dream meaning

Ocean Or Sea

This dream depends entirely upon circumstances.

If the water is quiet and peaceful, it is a good sign, whether it is the Sea, or a lake or a river. But if it is stormy or rough, then beware, for you have a difficult time before you, and will need all your courage.... ocean or sea dream meaning

Sea Food

Dreams of ingesting food from the sea represent that you are receiving the mystery of the feminine, the awareness of your unconscious depths, and a deeper love.... sea food dream meaning

Sea Serpent

Dreams of a sea-serpent symbolize the fear that unlocking your sexual desire will be unsafe, dangerous, or painful. This dream is a message for you to irrigate the murky waters of your unexpressed desires so you can find a healthy expression for your deeper longings.... sea serpent dream meaning

Sea Shell

Dreams of a seashell is a symbol of femininity and the female genitalia.

A sea shell also signifies your ego defensiveness to protect your vulnerability.

The shell is also a sign that you are evoking Aphrodite, goddess of love, passion and sensuality.

See Goddess Aphrodite.... sea shell dream meaning

Search Bar

Dreams of a search bar denote receptivity, curiosity, and that you are seeking something important. Consider the word you typed into the search bar to be a clue toward what your subconscious mind is wanting you to find.

See Searching and Keyword.... search bar dream meaning

Search Engine

Dreams of a search engine denote that you are wanting to find or be found, noticed, or recognized. You are strategically networking.

See Searching and Search Bar.... search engine dream meaning

Chair / Seat

interpreted upon 6 sides: justice, glory, guardianship, the elevation of the matter, importance and high standing.... chair / seat dream meaning

Seal / Imprint / Stamp

interpreted upon 5 sides: high rank, high standing, preservation / saving of something & collecting of wealth, blessing.... seal / imprint / stamp dream meaning

Boiling Ocean / Sea

Water is the universal symbol for emotions. How water looks and behaves in a dream is very significant.

To dream of a boiling ocean symbolizes that you are being overwhelmed with turbulent emotions such as anger, rage and frustration.

If you dream of being in the boiling sea (either swimming or in a boat), this suggest that you are being swept up in your troubled or confused emotions.... boiling ocean / sea dream meaning

Search / Searching

To dream that you are searching for something or someone, symbolzies the need to find something that is missing or needed in your life. You may be searching for a solution to a problem.... search / searching dream meaning

Disintegrating, Seat Cover

No longer hiding what you do not need. ... disintegrating, seat cover dream meaning

Seal

(animal)

Seeing a seal in dreams points to emotional loneliness, the result of immaturity or inexperience.... seal dream meaning

Sea Lion

The sea lion is a playful and expressive animal and can easily dive in and out of the ocean, the symbolic representation of the unconscious mind. This aquatic mammal reminds us to not take life too seriously and to be willing to go to deeper depths when needed, but remember that the journey is a lighthearted one if we so choose. Sea lions connect us to our emotional life, not with a heavy intensity, but rather with a light and deft ability to move in and out of different emotions with grace and delight.... sea lion dream meaning

Seatbelt

Cars represent how you are moving down the path of your life. Since a seatbelt is located in a car, there is a direct correlation to this symbolic meaning. This object of restraint increases your safety, which is symbolic of protecting yourself against the challenges and obstacles that you meet on your journey through life.... seatbelt dream meaning

Air-sea Rescue

(see also Sea) (1) The sea may represent your mother.

If you need to assert your independence from your mother, therefore, the dream may mean that rescue is at hand - rescue from the possessive psychological grip of your mother.

See also Mother.

(2) The sea may represent the feminine in genera]. In this case your dream may be drawing your attention to (the need for) some remedy for an imbalance in your psyche caused, for example, by insufficient assertiveness.

See also Woman; and see pages 46-49 on anima / animus.

(3) The sea may be a symbol of the unconscious. In this case, the aircraft in the dream may symbolize reason rescuing you from a hitherto uncontrolled sea of emotions - uncontrolled because unrecognized and repressed.

NB To be ‘rescued from the unconscious’ means only to put an end to a situation in which vour life is being determined and shaped by forces outside vour control (a situation symbolized bv drowning). It does not mean that the unconscious is itself a negative, harmful thing. On the contrary, it is vour unconscious that is telling vou - in the dream - that something has gone wrong in your life and what you must do to put vour house in order.

(4) For Jung the first stage of the individuation process is the establishing of the person’s individual ego-identity, and this involves a struggle of consciousness to lift itself out of the all-encompassing darkness of unconscious existence.

See also Drowning.... air-sea rescue dream meaning

Seashore

In oneiric terms, the shore is the point where the unconscious (sea) and conscious (beach) meet. The dream could also be representing the possibility of a journey. This could be physical (by boat), or symbolic (within yourself).

If you find yourself scanning the horizon looking for a boat, you may be worried about not reaching some aspiration or desire. To be on the shore looking for shells or other objects hidden in the sand could reflect your desire to increase your inner resources. (See WATER and SEA)

An empty beach symbolizes an opportunity. A beach with a lot of people predicts that you will feel protected and safe.... seashore dream meaning

Accident At Sea

To dream of an accident at sea suggests potential problems with those who are close to you, or some kind of disappointment in love.

If water overwhelms you, you are likely to feel overwhelmed by emotions.

If this is the case, you need to assess how best to manage your feelings and put them into context.

If you are trying to save other people in a shipwreck, you need to think about what these people represent to you. For instance, if you are trying to save a baby, perhaps that represents an element in your waking life, such as unconditional love, or wonder and excitement, that you need to develop in your waking life to help you cope with your emotional response.... accident at sea dream meaning

Ocean / Sea

Dream oceans and seas represent the unconscious emotions, instincts or urges that are influencing your attitude, approach and reactions in waking life. Perhaps their most symbolic associations are with the unconscious mind, and with the ebb and flow of feelings that can sometimes build up into a tidal wave of emotion. The state of the sea in your dream is highly significant: a shallow sea suggests lack of emotion, a stormy sea suggests passion and a calm sea suggests peace.

The ocean and the sea are also a symbol of the feminine principle, so a dream of being overwhelmed by a wave may suggest that you are being smothered or dominated by a woman in your life, whilst calmly floating in the sea or surfing the waves suggests a good relationship with yourself, and perhaps with a woman.

If you are struggling against the tide, this is a sign that you are not making the progress you had anticipated, but that you are nonetheless gaining strength and wisdom from the struggle.

If a sea monster emerges from the depths, could this symbolize unconscious fear or even an aspect of yourself that is being repressed in waking life?... ocean / sea dream meaning

Nature And The Seasons

Dreams that feature images of natural settings relate to those parts of your being that are natural or not molded by conscious ambitions and desires.

In the earliest religions, nature was thought to be alive with a multitude of spirits. The nature spirits were worshipped in order to maintain a harmony with them. Civilization and the advance of technology have inhibited our contact with those elemental energies and spirits. Your dreaming mind may, however, take you on a journey to the realm of nature spirits where you can explore or confront various elements of your unconscious. To go into nature in your dreams is therefore to go into the wilderness of your unconscious where you will encounter primordial instincts. For Freudians, these basic instincts would be sexual, whilst Jung would see natural settings as symbolic of the nurturing but sometimes harsh mother archetype.

Dreams of nature may also reflect your sense of being grounded or connected to Mother Earth. The dream environment may represent your core essence, unaffected by personality traits, your bare nature or something that comes naturally to you and is second nature. Finally, the great outdoors is usually seen as a surrounding that is supposed to bring relaxation and have a calming, nurturing effect on people; your dream may therefore be prompting you to take some time out from your busy routine.

See also ELEMENTS; FLOWERS; PLACES; TREES; WEATHER.

Natural Features... nature and the seasons dream meaning

The Seasons

The words of Ecclesiastes, ‘to everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven’, echo in many facets of dream-lore. The seasons of the year over the ages have come to represent the natural progression of your life, representing change and renewal, as well as your state of mind. They also relate to the four elements: winter represents earth; spring symbolizes rain or water; summer, heat and fire; and the winds of autumn, air.... the seasons dream meaning

Seaside

In dreams, the seaside or beach represents a new dimension of experience. The land symbolizes past experience and everything you have tried, and the water is the symbol of the new unlimited potential awaiting you. This image often appears in dreams when you feel you are through the worst of things; it is therefore a harbinger of hope, growth and change.

See also On the beach in LEISURE.... seaside dream meaning

Seal / Otter / Penguin

As the seal can emerge from the water entirely and live on land, it is sometimes used to represent the emergence from the womb and the losses and gains associated with life. This is particularly so if you dream of a young or baby seal. In dream interpretation it therefore is associated with the emergence of instincts and intuition into your waking life. The otter indicates the recognition of inner spiritual joy, whilst the penguin suggests strong determination.... seal / otter / penguin dream meaning

Sea Voyage

According to Jung, a voyage at sea suggests an exploration of the unconscious. Freudians might see the sea as a symbol of the mother or the womb and therefore might regard a sea voyage as an incest wish. Freudians would certainly regard a ship as a phallic symbol, with a ship being tossed about in turbulent seas representing passionate love-making, and a sinking ship suggesting doomed love.

If you do dream of traveling in a boat, pay close attention to the conditions of travel as they will reveal much about your waking situation. Are the waters calm or is a storm building?

If the boat is drifting aimlessly on the water, you may feel that you are lacking direction, whilst if the boat capsizes, this suggests imminent danger or obstacles ahead.

If you are enjoying a tranquil boat ride that is slowly but surely heading in the right direction, this could imply a sense of anticipated success with a particular project in real life. A ferry is an archetypal vessel associated with transition from one stage of consciousness to another, and the ferryman is the archetypal wise old man.

If you dream of docks, this is a symbol of the safe ground you leave behind as you begin your voyage of discovery.... sea voyage dream meaning

Back Seat

The back seat of a vehicle (or a seat that’s not near the driver) can represent: Being or feeling away from the main action or events.

Being an observer in a group process rather than a full participant or decision maker.

Following others or “just along for the ride.” Secondary or inferior, or feeling that way.

Consider the context and the intention of the person in the back seat.

If they’re trying to direct the driver, they could represent a desire for more control in a particular situation.

If happily riding, they could represent someone who was present but not a primary player in the real-life events represented in the dream.

See also: Vehicle; Seat; Riding... back seat dream meaning

Beach/sea

1. Limit;

2. Boundary;

3. Kingdom of Heaven (where souls are won and lost);

4. Recreation;

5. Earth;

6. No foundation in the Word (standing on sand);

7. Safety;

8. Battleground. Matt. 13:2; Matt. 7:26-27... beach/sea dream meaning

Mercy Seat

1. Atonement;

2. Rest;

3. Holy of holies;

4. Receiving forgiveness from sin;

5. Throne of God;

Heb. 9:5-1;2;Rev. 13:2; Ex. 25:22; 29; Job 23:3;2.... mercy seat dream meaning

Seat/sitting

1. Position of authority;

2. Ruler ship; speaks of rest;

3. Holy of Holies;

4. Satanic powers;

5. God`s mercy seat; Rev. 13:2; Job 23:3; 2 Chron. 9:18; 19:8; Matt. 17:19.... seat/sitting dream meaning

Search Warrant

lucky numbers: 02-08-13-30-34-43

being found innocent: suspicion is destructive, no matter how mature.

given to others: financial gains.

handed a: wil be unable to gratify your ambitions.

the cause of a: your guilt is no longer yours alone. ... search warrant dream meaning