The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary PDF
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Dream Dictionary by Eve Adamson and Gayle Williamson (a.k.a. Dream Genie) A member of Penuin Group (USA) Inc. Dream Dictionary by Eve Adamson and Gayle Williamson (a.k.a. Dream Genie) A member of Penuin Group (USA) Inc. ALPHA BOOKS Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, U.S.A. Penguin Group (Canada), 10 Alcorn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V 3B2 (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.) 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If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted. The authors, book producer, and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book. Publisher: Marie Butler-Knight Copy Editor: Krista Hansing Editorial Services, Inc. Editorial Director: Mike Sanders Book Designers: Trina Wurst/Becky Harmon Managing Editor: Billy Fields Layout: Becky Harmon Senior Acquisitions Editor: Randy Ladenheim-Gil Proofreader: Aaron Black Book Producer: Lee Ann Chearney/Amaranth Illuminare Development Editor: Lynn Northrup Production Editor: Kayla Dugger Contents Introduction v Entries A to Z 1 Dream Words 307 Dream Themes 325 Tuck-in Time 361 Dream Interpretation Checklist 367 Introduction Dreaming is so personal it can be hard to explain to someone else. How many times have we been beside ourselves with excitement to tell some- one about a dream, only to get blank stares back. And you can’t even say, “I guess you had to be there.” This is why we wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary which you hold in your hands. There is a language for each dreamer, yet there are universal truths to our indi- vidual dreams. Everyone dreams, and each of us has a distinctive dream style. Whether you’re the kind of dreamer who remembers every dream moment in high-definition detail and with instant recall; who gets flash insights and remembers vivid visuals strung together piecework by waking memory; or whether all you can bring back from your dreams are a few colors, a bunch of numbers, a face, a voice, or a fast-action download blur shorter than your digital camera’s video memory capa- bility, it doesn’t matter. Whatever kind of dreamer you are, you’re just like everyone else who is dreaming: fascinated, curious, and eager to figure it all out. What do your dreams mean? How to Use This Dictionary Dreamers love to read dream dictionaries, and we’re guessing that you may have a collection of them—always looking for new insights, combi- nations, and interpretations. The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary arranges more than 1,500 entries in A to Z format, covering topics of interest for dream interpretation as far-ranging as dreams themselves— everything from specifics such as butterfly, best friend, cell phone, or fast food to concepts such as breaking up, dropping the ball, or the wrong size. Dreamers also find entries for the usual dream suspects from flying to falling, numbers, colors, body parts, animals, celebrities, seasons, money, and more. Plus, The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary showcases the most up-to-date vocabulary of dream symbols and dream meanings—stuff older, outdated references either don’t include at all, or can’t interpret in a way that’s so, well, now. vi The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary Dream Words: A to Z Entries Each A to Z dream dictionary entry is defined, and its dream interpre- tive meanings fully explored. Where appropriate, cross-references to related entries will appear. For example, the entry on ringtone includes the tag See also cell phone, phone. Blind entries lead dreamers to core concepts; for example, lottery: See winning. All of the entries in The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary focus on dream symbols and their interpretations to allow dreamers to reach for the fullest selection of extrapolated dream meanings possible. The content of A to Z entries provides hands-on instructional insight leading to innovative dream interpretation. This dictionary will not include entries on the science of sleep or the psychology of dreaming; only symbols, meanings, interpre- tations, and much more! At the end of each A to Z dream entry, The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary includes two great features: Yin/Yang Dream Shadows and the Dream Themes Index. Yin/Yang Dream Shadows Psychologist Carl Jung often wrote about the challenge of acknowledg- ing our shadow, that is, of recognizing and embracing the darker or flip side of our emotions and experiences. Dreams often show us seemingly confusing images, and it is up to dreamers to puzzle out the full dream meaning. That can include exploring both light and dark, yin and yang possibilities. When you see the symbol [, following it you’ll find a list of opposite or complementary dream dictionary entries to explore. For example, the yin/yang shadow of girl is boy, or for glass, it is rock. In Eastern philosophy, balance and understanding are achieved by consid- ering opposites, united in harmony. Dreamers may be surprised at what can be seen in dream shadows! Dream Themes Index The Dream Themes Index lists collections of dream dictionary entries by topic of interest, allowing dreamers to search quickly and easily for deeper, more resonant dream meanings. Dreamers can access Dream Theme power in two ways: 1. by looking at the Dream Themes Index Introduction vii at the back of the dictionary, where all the Dream Themes are col- lected; and 2. by looking for the Dream Theme symbol R in the A to Z entries to find a list of Dream Themes to explore. For example, looking in the Dream Themes Index at the back of the dictionary, here are the entries linked to the Dream Theme for “Color”: Color: artist, black, blonde hair, blue, brunette hair, green, jewels, pink, purple, red, red hair, yellow. Turning to the A to Z entry for artist, the Dream Themes of beauty, color, and creativity are listed. The more connections dreamers look up, the more dream insights and interpretations become possible. Plus More! In addition to the Dream Themes Index, a complete listing of the more than 1,500 A to Z entry words is included in a Dream Words appendix to help dreamers locate entries at a glance. We’ve included a Tuck-in Time appendix to help dreamers invite, induce, and remember dream messages. A Dream Interpretation Checklist details how dreamers can interpret dreams step-by-step. Put it all together and The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary is a dream come true. From teenagers to New Agers, from students of dreams and dreaming to each of us who just wants to understand a little bit more about ourselves—all kinds of dreamers can enjoy this diction- ary and find something new, fun, and informative to reveal, stimulate, and provoke insight and understanding about dreams and what they might mean. We’re all dream genies! Acknowledgments From Eve: “You’re writing a dream dictionary? Let me tell you my dream …” So many people spoke these words to me during the course of writing this book, and so many of these dreams provided even deeper insight for me into how dream interpretation works. Thanks to all of you who shared viii The Complete Idiot’s Guide Dream Dictionary your dreams, good and bad, scary and hilarious, and everything in between. It has been, and continues to be, a fascinating dream journey. Thanks also to my family, so often a part of my dreams; and to Ben, who laughs in his sleep. From Gayle: My dreams have saved me a ton of money I would have spent at the psychiatrist’s office, seriously. I’m convinced my mind sorts my prob- lems out at night and presents solutions to me wrapped in pretty dream packages. Well … they’re not all pretty. Remember, this dictionary is a tool, and you are your own best interpreter because you know what’s causing you to dream this weird stuff. Also, pay attention to your day- dreams. They’re the ones that will really get you in trouble. And speak- ing of trouble, all my thanks to Lee Ann. Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be or are suspected of being trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capital- ized. Alpha Books and Penguin Group (USA) Inc. cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.
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