Dreams Are Letters From the Unconscious

The secrets of dreams revealed by Freud, Jung, and modern neuroscience. Freud defined dreams as "the disguised fulfillment of a repressed wish." Jung saw dreams as guidance from the collective unconscious toward individuation. Modern neuroscience shows that dreaming during REM sleep cleanses and reprocesses emotional memory.

Read more about how the two theories differ in Freud vs. Jung: Two Ways of Interpreting Dreams.

Dream Dictionary

• Teeth Falling Out — Dreaming of teeth falling out is generally considered a bad omen. The interpreta...
• Being on Fire / Fire Dream — Dreams about fire can be good or bad depending on the context. A large, blazing ...
• Dead Person Appearing — Seeing a deceased person in a dream is not necessarily bad. If they appear smili...
• Snake Dream — Snake dreams have many interpretations. A large snake entering your home is a lu...
• Flying Dream — Flying freely in the sky is a quintessential lucky dream. The higher you fly, th...
• Flood / Water Overflowing — Flooding water dreams suggest an overwhelming situation or a flood of complex em...
• Being Chased — Being chased in a dream reflects real-life pressure and stress. The chaser being...
• Taking an Exam — Exam dreams reflect anxiety and tension in real life. Doing well on the exam mea...
• Car Accident — Car accident dreams are warnings to be careful of dangerous situations or shocki...
• Getting Married — A wedding dream symbolizes new beginnings or major changes. A happy marriage dre...
• Giving Birth — Giving birth in a dream is a classic lucky dream symbolizing new beginnings and ...
• Climbing a Mountain — Climbing a mountain symbolizes effort and challenge toward a goal. Reaching the ...
• Falling into the Sea or River — Falling into water suggests being emotionally overwhelmed or in a difficult situ...
• Pig Dream — A pig dream is a classic lucky dream symbolizing wealth and abundance in Korean ...
• Dragon Dream — A dragon dream is an extremely lucky dream symbolizing power, success, and noble...
• Tiger Dream — A tiger dream symbolizes great power and authority. Riding a tiger and galloping...
• Bleeding Dream — Blood in a dream symbolizes life force and energy, with interpretations varying ...
• House Collapsing — A house collapsing or crumbling symbolizes major change or anxiety. Your own hom...
• Riding an Airplane — An airplane dream symbolizes great challenges and the determination to reach hig...
• Ex-lover Appearing — An ex-lover appearing in a dream reflects lingering feelings or current emotiona...
• Finding Gold or Money — Dreaming of getting gold or money is a classic lucky dream of rising financial f...
• Rice and Grain Dream — A dream full of rice or grain symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Overflowing r...
• Sun Dream — A brightly shining sun is one of the best lucky dreams, symbolizing honor, succe...
• Fish Dream — A fish dream symbolizes wealth and abundance. Catching a big fish means success ...
• Bird Dream — Bird dreams symbolize freedom, good news, and the spirit. A beautiful bird flyin...
• Flowers Blooming — Flowers blooming in a dream are a lucky symbol of good fortune and beauty. Walki...
• Tree Dream — A large tree symbolizes health, growth, and family well-being. A lush, thriving ...
• Snow Falling — Falling snow symbolizes purity and new beginnings. Soft white snow piling up mea...
• Rain Falling — Falling rain symbolizes worry and emotional cleansing. Gentle spring rain means ...
• Lightning and Thunder — Lightning and thunder dreams symbolize sudden change and strong stimulation. Bri...
• Earthquake Dream — An earthquake dream symbolizes major change or instability. Being safe despite a...
• Wolf Dream — A wolf dream symbolizes threat and instinctive fear. Being chased by a wolf pack...
• Dog Dream — Dog dreams symbolize loyal friends and interpersonal relationships. A cute, heal...
• Cat Dream — Cat dreams symbolize intuition and feminine energy. A beautiful cat nearby means...
• Horse Dream — Horse dreams symbolize vitality, freedom, and rapid progress. Riding a white hor...
• Cow Dream — Cow dreams symbolize diligence, wealth, and abundance. A fat, healthy cow appear...
• Rooster / Chicken Dream — Rooster dreams symbolize new beginnings and announcements. A crowing rooster pre...
• Monkey Dream — Monkey dreams symbolize cleverness and trickery. A monkey performing tricks mean...
• Turtle Dream — A turtle dream is a lucky symbol of longevity, patience, and wisdom. A turtle en...
• Butterfly Dream — Butterfly dreams symbolize beautiful change and new beginnings. A colorful butte...