DIRECTIONS
North, south, east, and west all have symbolic meanings as to where
you are headed mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
Backwards
To dream of walking, running, or driving backwards represents
awareness of yourself doing something differently that everyone else.
A direction in life that may seem odd or to be the opposite of others.
Dreaming of
going backwards may also reflect a loss of progress or a reversal
of decisions.
To dream of facing
or talking to people while standing backwards may reflect sensitive
feelings about discussing uncomfortable issues. Talking about your
problems briefly without discussing them in much detail. Feeling embarrassed
to address certain issues too openly or too enthusiastically. Uncomfortable
discussions that are hiding the full story. Intentionally ignoring
discussing an embarrassing situation in detail. Noticing what a problem
is without wanting to embarrass yourself talking about it.
Example: A woman
dreamed of only being comfortable talking to people if they were standing
backwards to her. In waking life she was very sensitive about discussing
her doctors orders that required her to get a c-section because he
pelvis was too small. She felt comfortable talking about the coming
baby, but was embarrassed to discuss the c-section because she felt
it made her look less of a natural woman.
Example 2: A woman dreamed of driving backwards in a car. In waking
life she was intentionally testing her friends to see if they would
prefer to never know her again while faking needing their help with
her disease. Driving backwards in this case may have reflected her
decision-making style preferring lose friends instead of gaining them
while she tested them.
*Please See Reverse.
Reverse
To dream of moving in reverse represents your choice to intentionally
reverse decisions or your direction in life. You may feel that you've
gone to far with something or need to reexamine something before
continuing again.
To dream of
seeing something or holding something that has been reversed represents
your feeling that something is the exact opposite of what you believe
it should be. You may also feel that you have to completely start
over from the beginning with something.
*Please See Backwards.
North
To dream of north represents a situation in your waking life that
is increasing in safety, rationality, or positivity. A
less dangerous mindest. Things doing what they're supposed
to do with fewer problems.
South
To dream of south represents a situation in your waking life that
is becoming more dangerous, irrational, or increasing in negativity. A
more dangerous mindset. Things not doing what they're supposed
to do with more problems. Something going "awry."
East
To dream of east represents logic, reason, following the rules, order,
and self-control.
West
To dream of the west represents feelings and thoughts associated with
change, transitions, and the unknown. West in a dream can symbolize
the desire for exploration and adventure, a willingness to embrace
new experiences, or a departure from established norms and routines.
It may reflect a sense of moving away from the familiar or seeking
uncharted territory. A situation that is headed in the direction of
irrationality or disorder. Thinking and behaviors that are wild, untamed,
or out of control. Unpredictability. Being in control of yourself
being creative. Feeling that people are aware of a situation being
reckless. Dealing with situations that are outside of your comfort
zone.
Positively, dreaming about the west may represent a sense of excitement
and anticipation for what lies ahead in your life. Your openness to
change, growth, and transformation. A readiness to break free from
constraints and limitations and to pursue new opportunities and possibilities.
Liberation from conventional norms and the exploration of new, unconventional
ideas or lifestyles. A period of creativity, self-discovery, and breaking
free from limitations. Embracing the wilder, more spontaneous side
of your nature and finding joy in the unpredictability of life.
Negatively, dreaming about the west may indicate feelings of uncertainty,
fear, or anxiety about the future. Feelings of being overwhelmed by
chaos or uncertainty. Your reluctance to leave your comfort zone or
a fear of the unknown. Experiencing a situation that is moving in
a direction that feels chaotic or disordered where you may feel the
need to regain control or find stability. Feeling that situation may
be reckless for the rest of your life if you don't get control of
it. Being out of touch with your rational side, struggling with impulsive
behavior, or coping with disorder in your life. Fear of losing control,
navigating through uncharted territories without a clear direction,
or dealing with situations that seem irrational or disorganized. Moving
away from the safety.
Example: A woman dreamed of being in a relationship with a coworker
who was in the process of splitting up. She told him to get out of
the car and drive west, not east, because a tidal wave was coming.
In waking life, she was experiencing anxiety at work. She normally
enjoyed her work, but recently her work life became very stressful.
In this case, telling the coworker to go west may have reflected her
feelings about telling herself to look for another job despite how
unpredictable it might feel instead of choosing to think rationally
about keeping her job while choosing to get along with people at work.
Example 2: A man dreamed of standing facing the western direction.
In waking life, he was confronted with the need to race to a building
before someone else to avoid a serious legal problem. The moment felt
as though it might be reckless for the rest of his life if he didn't
get to a specific location quickly. In this case, the western direction
may have reflected his feelings about embracing a highly unpredictable
and potentially chaotic situation.
Left
To dream of the left represents logic, reason, intelligence, truth,
following the rules, order, self-control. Left can also represent
positivity.
To dream of standing
on the left facing the right represents an observation of a situation
where you are aware of yourself having a logical, reasonable, or intelligently
correct view of a situation. Awareness or surprise that you are correct
about a situation. Feeling that someone else has a less intelligent
idea than you do. Confronting someone who more creative or unpredictable
thna you are.
The left or right
sides in a dream are often one of the most revealing symbols in a
dream giving you insight into how truthful or logical some aspect
of your thinking is.
Right
To dream of the right side represents irrationality, wrong, bad, chaotic,
creativity, lying, immorality, disorder, things that are wild, untamed,
or out of control. Right can also represent negativity.
To dream of standing
on the right facing the left represents an observation of a situation
where you are aware of yourself having a illogical, over-emotional,
or embarrassingly incorrect view of a situation. Awareness or surprise
that you are wrong about an outcome. Confronting the truth. Feelings
about someome else having a more intelligent idea than you do. Shock
that someone else would behave a certain way.
The left or right
sides in a dream are often one of the most revealing symbols in a
dream giving you insight into how truthful or logical some aspect
of your thinking is.
Example: A woman
dreamed of seeing her husband in a car veering off to the right. In
waking life her relationship with her husband was becoming more verbally
abusive than normal.
Example 2: A man
dreamed of seeing a man with black eyes standing on the right side
facing the left. In waking life he was shocked to find out how terrible
and dishonest someone he trusted was.
Up
To dream of going up represents ascension, improvement, and progress. You
may be experiencing a higher level up consciousness, momentum, or
moving closer to goals.
To go up too quickly could point to an inflated ego, arrogance, or
a fear of success.
Down
To dream of going down represents descension, loss, failure, and the
worsening of conditions. You may be experiencing lower level of consciousness,
negative thoughts, or moving away from goals.
To move down too
quickly represents a loss of power, status, or a negative waking life
situation.
Moving down may
also symbolize becoming grounded, or returning to normal from a very
positive or euphoric experience.
Example: A man
dreamed of seeing his father fall down basement stairs. In waking
life his father's health problems had gotten dramatically worse.
