Dream meanings: the 12 most common dreams and what they mean

People have always wondered about dreams. Traditional dream books read them as signs; psychology reads them as feelings we miss during the day. Below are the 12 most common dreams and what they most often mean. Pay attention to the feeling you woke up with: it is often the real clue.

Dreaming of a snake

The snake is one of the strongest symbols. Traditionally it points to a hidden enemy or gossip, especially if it bit you. But a snake sheds its skin, so it also means change and renewal. If you were not afraid of it, the dream promises a new stage.

Dreaming of someone who has died

Seeing a loved one who has passed away is almost never a bad sign. Often it is longing, or an inner wish to say goodbye or ask for advice. In folk tradition, seeing them alive and calm foretells a change, usually a good one.

Dreaming of teeth

Teeth falling out is one of the most common dreams. In psychology it reflects a fear of losing control or worry about how others see you. Tradition reads it as a call to take more care of the people close to you.

Dreaming of blood

Blood is the symbol of life energy. Folk belief says seeing blood means meeting relatives. Psychologically it points to tiredness: you are spending too much strength somewhere.

Dreaming of water

Water reflects feelings. Clear, calm water points to peace and a good period; muddy or rough water to inner tension you have not yet expressed.

Dreaming of pregnancy

A pregnancy dream rarely means a real pregnancy. More often it stands for a new idea, project or stage of life that is still growing and needs time.

Dreaming of flying

Flying is a symbol of freedom and possibility. If you flew easily, you trust your strength right now. If flying was hard, something is holding you back and it is worth noticing what.

Dreaming of falling

Falling dreams often come in stressful times and point to a lack of security. It is a sign that you need rest and something solid to lean on.

Dreaming of money

Finding money means a new opportunity; losing it, a fear of losing something valuable. Traditionally, small change foretells small worries.

Dreaming of a dog

The dog is a symbol of loyalty and friendship. A friendly dog points to someone you can rely on; a dog bite to a quarrel with a friend or broken trust.

Dreaming of a cat

The cat stands for independence and intuition. In folk tradition it often points to a cunning person or a hidden intention, especially if the cat is aggressive.

Dreaming of snow

Snow means purity and a fresh start. A snowy landscape often foretells a calm period; being stuck in snow, that some things need time.

How to read your own dream

The same symbol means different things to different people. Write the dream down as soon as you wake, think about the feeling it left and what is happening in your life now. For a personal reading, tell your dream to the Oracle on Astrarium: it answers with your natal chart in mind.