The Stuff of Dreams: 6: Animals in Dreams

Dreams from this episode:

Transforming into a black crane and flying
A thief steals and ransacks and must be killed, with interludes of a beluga whale
Caring for 2 snakes at school
Shaking a snake off my hand, then discovering I’m lying on lizards

Themes from this episode:

When you’re trying to determine what an animal means in a dream, think about the animal’s main qualities. What part of you might that represent? What are those details telling you about your situation right now?
Cranes live near wetlands (water=unconscious). They fly with necks outstretched (symbol of courage and openness). They can represent goddesses, omens, longevity, or good fortune, among many other things.
If a dream repeats itself, pay attention to any changing details. Those likely mark areas of progress or transformation. For example, in the series of thief dreams, first the bodyguard killed the thief, then the dreamer’s boyfriend, and finally the dreamer herself was able to kill him and protect herself.
Beluga whales can be symbols of support, intelligence, or communication, as well as figures that can move between conscious and unconscious (air and water).
Snakes can be symbols of transformation (shedding their skin), healing, or instinct.

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