Have you ever dreamed about having sex with an old boyfriend? Or dreamed about running from an oncoming tidal wave? Dreams about sex and water reveal the state of your emotions, sexual desires and love life. Analyzing these symbols in your dreams can help you recognize and eliminate blocks to intimacy.
Most dream characters represent some part of you. Keep in mind, too, that although many dream symbols are archetypical - that is, they have universal meanings that apply to most people - dream symbols can also be highly personal. For instance, sailing on choppy waters usually means you're experiencing some turbulence in your emotional life. But if you own a boat, the dream may be a warning of an upcoming storm - in the literal sense. So only you will know for certain what the dream is trying to tell you. One more thing… pay attention to the feelings you have in the dream, and as you awaken as well. This will give you further insights about the dream's message.
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Dream symbols related to sex...
Sexual encounters: Dreams of sexual encounters reveal your conscious or unconscious desires and attitudes about sex. Sex dreams can also indicate a merging of opposite parts of yourself, like the union between your feminine and masculine sides. Pay special attention to how you feel about the sexual encounter in the dream.
So you dream you're having sex with... an old flame: Something about this relationship is unresolved. It may be a sexual or emotional issue that was present in the relationship that you're dealing with in your current relationship. Or you may still have strong feelings about your ex!
Your current partner: If the dream was a positive experience and left you feeling good, then the intimacy in your relationship is probably healthy. If the dream was negative and left you feeling sad, angry or depleted, then you have some sexual issues to work out with your partner. Sex with your partner may also represent the merging or balancing of the masculine and feminine sides of your psyche.
A celebrity: How do you feel about the celebrity in your dream? Is there a quality this person has that you'd like for yourself? The celebrity in your dream may represent your desire for success, wealth and recognition - or some other gift that you admire about him or her.
A stranger: This indicates you're merging with a previously unknown ability, attitude or some other element that's new in your life. If the sex was enjoyable, then this new element will have a positive affect on your life. If the sex was unpleasant, then you need to be careful about taking on this new attitude, endeavor ability or person!
Dream symbols related to water (emotions)...
So you dream you're surrounded by stormy water: An emotional storm is currently raging in your life or is headed in your direction. If your life seems calm enough when you have the dream, be aware of any suppressed issues with your partner, child, parent or boss. An explosion may be on the horizon. In the dream, if you're riding on top of the waves, then you probably have the skills to handle the emotional turbulence. If, on the other hand, you're struggling to stay afloat, then you're in danger of being overwhelmed when the you-know-what hits the fan.
Murky water: Your emotions lack clarity. You may have emotional issues or attitudes that are clouding your ability to see things clearly. Take some alone time to center yourself and regroup.
Frozen water: You're currently cut off from your feelings - or at least from a particular feeling, such as anger, depression or helplessness. Being in denial of painful feelings keeps them at bay for a while, but you'll eventually need to face the pain in order to heal.
Clear water: Congratulations, you're an emotionally healthy individual! Clear water reflects your emotional clarity and ability to handle stressful situations with equanimity.
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