Common Everyday Dream Interpreted

Have you ever had that dream where you’re a dancing purple flower? Or the one where you open up a box in the woods and it’s filled with kittens? Oh! Or have you ever had that one crazy dream where you’re standing in a room covered in reindeer hides with a baby wearing an eye patch?

No?

Maybe my dreams are not that common. But I do know that most people have had a dream about falling, being chased, or their teeth falling out.

Most people have two-to-seven dreams per night, and you may not always recall what you dreamt. People are more likely to remember their dreams if they are awakened during the REM phase, which typically lasts for two hours during an eight-hour slumber.

The dreams we remember can be disturbing, funny, sad, or romantic. But one thing they all have in common is that they’re almost always cryptic and leave us wondering — do they mean something?

We’ve compiled 12 of the most popular dreams and their meanings. And believe us, knowing the true meaning behind a death or nude-in-public dream may very well help you sleep better at night…

Teeth Falling Out

 

 

People have fought tooth and nail over what the meaning of this common dream is — but thankfully — none of the theories have anything to do with your oral hygiene! Some dream experts think your pearly whites are a symbol of confidence, and losing teeth equates to questioning your self-esteem. Others claim it involves a desire to become pregnant. But the most compelling theory is that when teeth fall out, it’s because you allowed something out of your mouth that should have remained in there permanently, like gossip, a secret, or saying something hurtful.

Falling

 

 

Falling dreams are a red flag from your subconscious that something in your life is quite literally falling to pieces. If you are having this dream, something may be going downhill in your work, personal, or love life.

Showing Up To Work Or School Naked

Jerry Burnes

Being nude can make you feel pretty vulnerable, and the naked truth is, that’s what it means in a dream. This type of dream usually occurs when someone has just received a promotion, accepted a new job, or is about to come into public view.

Taking A Test

 

This type of dream is common amongst perfectionists and reminds them to stay alert. We’re usually under pressure to be sharp in our work and school lives, which is why both are typical settings in this type of dream.

Being Chased

 

 

If you are having this dream, it probably means you’re avoiding — or running from — a confrontation. If this kind of dream is common for you, you need to ask yourself if there is an issue you are trying to dodge. Perhaps there’s an issue you don’t know how to deal with or a situation you’re trying to get out of. This dream also happens to be more common in women than men.

Flying

 

 

Flying dreams can have multiple interpretations depending on which direction you’re flying in. If it’s upwards, you may have hit new heights spiritually. If it’s downwards, you may be trying to get in touch with your subconscious. Flying low to the ground? That represents determination. Backwards means you want to relive a different time in your life. And if you’re flying a plane, it means you want to have fun, and though you aren’t quite ready yet, you have jumped into the diver’s seat.

Death

 

 

Dreaming about death can be really disturbing, but don’t fret — it’s not nearly as ominous as you might think. Typically this dream signifies an end to one thing that makes room for something else. Think of it as the saying “when one door closes, another opens.”

Water

 

 

Water represents emotions, and the condition of the water usually gives an indication of how you truly feel. If the water is boiling, you may be upset about something. Muddy H2O means you’re dwelling on something negative. Waterfalls represents cleansing and that you may be getting a fresh start, while walking on water means you have complete control over your life.

Being Late Or Missing Something

 

 

Ever noticed how the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland always seemed stressed out? Take note, dream-wise: Being late in a dream might mean that you’re overwhelmed and doing too much. When you’re having this type of dream, you may want to avoid making promises you can’t keep.

House

Houses represent different aspects of the dreamer’s mind. For instance, a basement represents what has been neglected, while bedrooms are connected to intimate thoughts and feelings closest to your heart.

Pregnancy

In a dream, gender doesn’t factor into pregnancy. In the surreal world of one’s mind, both women and men can experience pregnancy dreams. If you are female, sexually active, and do not wish to become pregnant, the dream can merely be a result of anxiety. It can also mean that a woman is working through something and is about to have a new self-awakening. Men who most commonly dream they are pregnant are those who feel they are less creative than they’d like to be. The dream serves as a form of compensation to highlight that they have imaginative facets in their personality.

Paralysis

A dream about paralysis can mean that you feel a lack of control in your life. Sounds simple, but many feel like they’re actually, physically paralyzed, which can be pretty frightening. Unfortunately, they very well may be. This condition is called “sleep paralysis” and 25–50 percent of Americans have had it at least once in their lives. Typically this happens as people are falling into or coming out of REM sleep. During this in-between phase, your brain normally paralyzes your muscles so you don’t actually act out your dreams. But if you experience sleep paralysis, it means you are awake, or half-awake, and aware you can’t move.