Dream Dictionary

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Jackal
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Animals
Jackdaw
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Birds
Jaguar
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Animals
Jail
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Prison
Jailer/Warden
To see a jailer in a dream indicates we feel restricted in our waking lives by someone or something (including ourselves). The context in which the jailer appears is worth of consideration as this will provide clues to the problem.
Jar
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Vase
A jar represents the feminine principle; usually some aspect of mothering (e.g. protection, love) we recognise within our lives. A jar is a receptacle for preserving things that would be worthless without a place to be “kept” (e.g. flowers, pickles, jams, and fruit). Thus, in a dream it can represent a need for the dreamer to preserve some aspect of his or her life.
Jaw
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Body
Jesus
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Religious Imagery
Jewellery
Jewellery represents how we feel about ourselves and therefore our level of self-esteem. For example, rich, expensive, valuable jewellery indicates high self-esteem, whereas, costume/cheap jewellery indicates low self-esteem.
Additional Dream Interpretation...
When a woman gives a man jewellery in a dream, it means she is attracted to him.
Jewels
In dreams, jewels represent anything we value (e.g. personal qualities, our sense of integrity. Being aware of what we are seeking means we are aware of the value of that particular thing to ourselves and others. Simply looking for jewels suggests we need to find things about ourselves that we comprehend will be valuable in the future.
Meanings of specific jewels:
Agate (Black) – wealth, courage, assurance, vigour
Agate (Red) – peace, health, prosperity, longevity
Amber – crystallised light and magnetism
Amethyst – healing, humility, peace of mind, self-restraint, resignation
Aquamarine – hope, youth, health
Beryl – happiness, hope, eternal youthfulness
Bloodstone – peace, understanding
Carbuncle – determination, self-assurance, success
Carnelian – friendship, courage, self-confidence, health
Cat’s Eye – longevity, sustenance
Chrysolite – wisdom, discretion, tact, prudence
Chrysoprase – gaiety, unconditional happiness, joy
Corundum – stability of mind
Crystal – purity, simplicity
Diamond – light, life, the sun, durability, incorruptibility, sincerity, innocence
Emerald – immortality, hope, youth, faithfulness, Spring
Garnet – energy, devotion, loyalty, grace
Hyacinth – fidelity, inner truth
Jacinth – humility, modesty
Jade – supreme excellence
Jasper – joy and happiness
Jet – grief, mourning
Lapis Lazuli – divine favour, success, perseverance
Lodestone – integrity, honesty
Moonstone/Selenite – the Moon, tenderness, romance
Olivine – simplicity, modesty
Opal – assurance of spiritual beliefs
Pearl – feminine chastity, the Moon, water
Peridot – friendships
Ruby – dignity, zeal, power, love, passion, beauty longevity
Sapphire – truth, virtues
Sardonyx – codes of honour, self-control
Topaz – goodness, faithfulness, friendship, love, sagacity
Tourmaline – inspiration, imagination, friendship
Turquoise – courage, success
Zircon – wisdom, honour, riches
Journey
Dreams comprising a journey of any kind are highly significant as they are subtle and not so subtle demonstration of our progress (or lack thereof) in life. At times, the journey can represent from where we have come, at others it can highlight where we are at and where this will take us.
Meanings of specific journeys...
Journey Completion – successful completion of goals
Difficult Journey Completed – overcome past setbacks and problems
Seeing Obstacles in the Journey Ahead – awareness of future difficulties caused by the dreamer
Turning a Corner on the Journey – acceptance of a need to change direction for the better
Avoiding an Accident on the Journey – an ability to control impulses; discipline
Stop/Start Journey – fear of making a decision
Ceased Journey – something, someone, or oneself is preventing us from moving forward
Departing Journey – a new beginning or a period of grief for someone or something
Journey’s Destination – Awareness of a destination is not given until the dreamer has confronted all relevant material to obtain their direction
Driving in a Journey Dream – the dreamer is in control
Other(s) Driving in a Journey Dream – can imply we either don’t trust the person or that we trust them completely
Overtaking in a Journey Dream – we are highly competitive but successful
Hills in a Journey Dream – uphill indicates extra effort will be required whilst downhills will imply we are out of control
Aeroplane Journey – a swift trip with no control
Bicycle Journey – indicative of youth and energy; often related to sexuality and sexual awareness
Boat Journey – much is dependent on the type of boat and what it is doing. For example, a cruise ship that runs aground may be a reflection of the dreamer’s ego that crashes hard when shamed or embarrassed
Bus Journey – a need to connect with people who we feel share common ideas or goals
Bus Trouble in a Journey Dream – (missing the bus, taking the wrong bus) suggests we are not controlling our lives to the best of our ability; (not being able to pay the fare) minimum or too little resources due to lack of planning.
Car Journey – typically highlights problems in life via parts/malfunctions
Car Overloaded in Journey Dream – implies the dreamer feels over burdened in life
Truck Journey – connected to work ambitions
Motorbike Journey – signifies masculinity, youth, and daring
Train Journey – same as Bus Journey
Walk Journey – becoming aware that we are able to achieve a desired destination on our own
Jubilee
Dreaming of a jubilee suggests a fresh or new start. It represents the 49th stage of a life cycle (i.e. 7 x7 = 49); the fiftieth year therefore becomes a new cycle and moves the individual from the past into the new.
Judge
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People
Jungle
Indicates a form of chaos in the dreamer’s life; the vision of a jungle is a threshold that must be crossed or conquered for an individual to move into the next phase of life. It can also signify fear of something in our waking lives if being in the jungle makes the dreamer feel trapped.
Jumping
Any continuous movement in a dream indicates a need to reconsider one’s actions. Possibly as a result of feeling stuck in circumstances we feel we cannot escape or moive forward.
Jury
If a jury is presented in a dream it can mean the dreamer is concerned with peer pressure; of being judged. If the dreamer observes themself in the jury, it implies he or she is faced with a decision to fulfil group consensus or make a stand.
Justice
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People
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Jury
To dream of justice (or injustice) implies the unconscious is attempting to determine whether a concept is right or wrong. This can either be in respect to a personal decision or the wider community in regard to a societal norm.
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