posted March 19, 2013 04:43 AM            

Interesting dream. I'll give you some thoughts on it just as soon as I can.

posted March 19, 2013 11:48 AM            

Snake bites are often seen as an initiation into ancient knowledge. The snakes are representatives and keepers of ancient wisdom and knowledge. Since these animals know the secrets of transformation by shedding of their skins. The biting of the left arm (which is controlled by the right brain, the place of intuition, symbolism, etc.) could indicate an awakening to that side of yourself. I also see that reflected in climbing up the stairs (taken this into consciousness).
So is your awareness expanding? Are you literally looking 'over the wall' to see what else is out there? In contrary to what we were learned to perceive as normal by the society (the basic society rules), are you learning and believing and experiencing there is more to it? (Which is probably why you are on this site also ;-)

The tree can also refer to belief systems (where are ones 'roots'). And what about the bitter taste in your mouth? Is something/someone in real life giving you a bitter taste?

posted March 20, 2013 04:23 AM            

Thanks for the feedback :-) Had another look at your dream after your extra information. I wouldn't interpreted this kind of dream towards the behaviour of your partner immediately. But since you gave me that info I looked more at the behaviour of the people in the dream (interaction with others). Do you feel unheard and ignored?

In regards to that, I think the snake bite is also giving you strength (you notice the venom left you unhurt). Getting you more in touch with finding your truths and beliefs. If you change inwardly (the feeling of happiness you described), standing more in your own power, you will notice it gets easier to act differently and others normally respond to that subtle change. For instance it then gets easier to express your needs (which cab change other people's behaviour)

The mouth is also used in vocal expression. How are you expressing yourself?

I don't see an immediate solution in the dream. Normally they reflect what you are going through on an unconscious level at this moment. Once fully aware of a situation it's easier to take action. Also dreams often come in series. Adding more info every time and showing you the progress. So maybe it's an idea to write down your dreams?

Hope this helps a bit more. Love to hear how this unfolds :-)
Have a good day :-)

posted March 20, 2013 07:00 AM            

Yes, to a greater extent my concerns are being unheard by the concerned party (my partner). I had discussed the issues with some people closer to him and me and I see people find my points valid and acceptable. I find it a little difficult to get the points agreeable to him, as he denies my points as mere complaints. And due to this lack of acceptance that something is wrong, I'm unable to take any further step. So far, I have been talking to him verbally only. As you said, I should resort to some other means of communicating it to him.

As I keep putting my efforts, let me see if the dream pattern will help me further in giving me more insight to solving it. Great to get some valuable inputs from you. Will keep you posted. Thanks a lot. Hugs.

posted March 21, 2013 04:11 AM            

Thank you for sharing your dream, Cathy. We look forward to hearing more.

posted March 25, 2013 11:04 AM            

1. I'm going into a computer lab as a student. My classmates occupy some systems and I'm left with a system in the first row of the lab and that row is elevated from the rest behind. I'm a little embarassed about occupying it as me and my work will be visible for the rest of them at the back.
2. My college friend (whom I lost touch since I completed my grad) and me are chitchatting. She's sad that she has not been into work since she completed her studies. I advice her that it is all OK if she is happy with what she's accomplishing now.
3. I'm amidst my in-laws. My dress skids and is about to fall off and I get hold of it and dress up again. I'm embarassed about their reaction but surprisingly no one reacts to it and they are warm with me.
4. I encounter a bull. I fear it is going to harm me. But nothing like that happens.
After a while, I see I'm riding it sitting on its back.

posted March 26, 2013 03:56 AM            

Great that you could remember all those dreams. My first impression is that not all of them had similar themes. I’ll address it generally for you.

1+2 = about how you personally relate to work & study. Are you contemplating some changes there?
3 resonates with how people close to you react to you. It also goes one step further. You see there is an understanding for how you feel when you remove more of how you truly feel (the dress coming of). It’s greeted with warmth, not disapproval.

The one resonating most with the dream of the snake bite is where you are riding the bull! That is pretty positive, because you are actually overcoming the fear you first feel and working with it, riding it even (this resonates with the part of the snake dream where you notice the venom is leaving you unhurt). Animal elements refer to our inner instincts. So the drives, emotions, etc. Same as in the snake dream, you seem to be working more with your 'inner drive' & are comfortable with that.

A bull as well as the snake can also be a complex symbol. Because it depends (again) on how you perceive a bull. For instance if you grew up on a farm I could imagine the way you look at a bull would be different to someone who lives in Spain and goes to bull fights (just some silly examples). You can also look at the traits of the sign Taurus.

That being said I personally relate the bull energy to an intense masculine energy and a determined drive. But since you are also looking for answers on how to get the message across to your partner. How does he relate to the ‘bull personality’? Is he stubborn?

Either way, you are still working with the bull and riding it (so perhaps you also have partly come to terms with how your partner is feeling/behaving/his personality). It also comes down to deciphering dreams the dreams some more and taking note on how you feel during the dream. That gives you more clues. How did you feel when you were on top of the bull? Was it liberating?

If you would like to use dreams in getting answers. it may help to address your subconscious for more insight every time before you go to sleep & then keep taking note of your dreams. So asking yourself: 'Can I have more insight in...'

posted March 26, 2013 09:28 AM            

1+2 = few months back I resigned my well-paying job and am following my heart to pursue a career of my choice. And yes may be the advice I gave my friend shows my way of thinking.

3 seems an optimistic outcome as you say. On my in-laws end they are somewhat convinced about my side concerns without bias when I told them.

And regarding the bull, I have a surprise when you pointed out Taurus. It is my sun-sign! When I was riding it, I was comfortable and did not panic. So how do I take it?

As with my partner's personality, he is a little difficult to be understood - in the sense, he does not open up that easily. I have been trying to ask him what is making him be/react in a certain way, he had not answered me on it. Instead, he stopped talking with me for a few days and then became normal with me again. The issue is that, the concerns I asked him are still unanswered by him and I am left with questions still. I have tried being polite as well as aggressive to get things out of his mouth, but nothing seems to be working at all. What I'm able to sense is he is escaping from being involved and thinks that things will settle down by itself or I'll get accustomed to his attitude. The latter assumption is very hard on me and I've been trying on it for the past couple of years, but in vain.

posted March 26, 2013 12:17 PM            

Wow, so Taurus is also your sun sign! As for the bull: I actually interpreted almost everything as aspects of ourself. What the snake dream told me, this one is telling me also: you are tuning into you own (inner) strengths and working with it. Both inwardly (the venom of the snake) and outwardly (riding the bull/a focus of energy and working towards goals). It also matches with your career change. If you would like to read more about 'bull energy' you could read up on bull as a totem animal, study the sign of Taurus or look into the myths of Dionysus (reference found to the bull & Minotaurus there) to see what rings truth to you.

All in all these dreams seem to point out you are finding your way more and more from an inward point of view to the world.

For your partner: I'm sure when you start working more from what you really want, the outlook on his behaviour wil change as well. Who knows, perhaps it even turns out that you will be completely fine with how he deals with things, but are still able to express how it feels for you & what your needs are

Wish you luck with your ventures & I think it's great you are pursueing a career that's close to your heart!

posted March 30, 2013 07:43 AM            

The scene is in my bedroom. I open my cupboard and see something moving. I first mistake it to be a rat and then realise with the bushy tail that it is a growing squirrel. Then underneath the rack in the cupboard I see another growing squirrel's tail moving. I close the cupboard and then on the floor I see a big white rat standing looking at me. I learn that it is not attempting to harm me. I understand that it wants to go out and I open the door of the room slowly and ask it to move out and it does in an unhurried manner.

I browsed through, to the infer the effects of both animals in dream. According to what I saw, white rat signifies something positive, but I'm not sure what to infer from the squirrels, as effects are positive on one and negative on another site. Moreover, is there some differentiating effects between adult squirrels and baby squirrels?