Unraveling the Mysteries of Dreaming: Lakes and Mountains
Understanding the Symbolism of Lakes and Mountains in Dreams
Dreams involving lakes and mountains often evoke powerful images of nature, peace, and challenges. Water, particularly in the form of a lake, symbolizes emotions and tranquility, while mountains represent obstacles one may face in life. The interplay between these two elements can highlight a dynamic within ourselves – perhaps reflecting a journey towards emotional clarity and personal achievement.
In essence, these dreams may serve as a mirror of our innermost feelings and aspirations. Reconnect with nature through your dreams and learn how they can guide you towards self-discovery and fulfillment, bridging the seen and unseen realms of your psyche. Such connections can aid in understanding conflicts in life and inspire a more serene resolution.
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- Lakes symbolize tranquility, emotional clarity, and depth of feelings.
- Mountains represent challenges, aspirations, and the quest for higher understanding.
- Together, these symbols often indicate a harmonious balance between emotions and ambitions.
- Such dreams can guide personal reflection and self-awareness as you navigate life.
Symbols
- pond
- Pool:
(Brookk; Pool; Washing basin) In a dream, a pond represents a noble, generous, magnanimous, dominant and a beneficial person. If the pond is filled with water in the dream, it represents a generous and a well respected person. If one takes his ritual ablution from it in the dream, it means that he will escape from danger by God’s leave, and if he drinks from its water, it means that he will receive a financial gift from a person in authority.
Reaching a pond in a dream means walking into adversities, betrayal and perfidy.
- Brook:
- Pond:
(Brookk; Pool; Washing basin) In a dream, a pond represents a noble, generous, magnanimous, dominant and a beneficial person. If the pond is filled with water in the dream, it represents a generous and a well respected person. If one takes his ritual ablution from it in the dream, it means that he will escape from danger by God’s leave, and if he drinks from its water, it means that he will receive a financial gift from a person in authority.
Reaching a pond in a dream means walking into adversities, betrayal and perfidy.
- Pool:
- mountains
- Ibex:
(Ibex; Oryx; Sasin; Wild goat) In a dream, a mountain goat represents a foreigner who will be passing by one’s town. Catching a mountain goat in a dream means receiving money from a king or from a wealthy and a powerful person, for the mountain in a dream represents such a person and the goat represents the prize. Looking at a mountain goat in a dream means slandering a person who holds an important position in the government and who is well connected with the ruler.
Catching a mountain goat in a dream means harm and sufferings, though eating its meat in a dream means that one will receive money from such a person.
- Sasin:
(Ibex; Oryx; Sasin; Wild goat) In a dream, a mountain goat represents a foreigner who will be passing by one’s town. Catching a mountain goat in a dream means receiving money from a king or from a wealthy and a powerful person, for the mountain in a dream represents such a person and the goat represents the prize. Looking at a mountain goat in a dream means slandering a person who holds an important position in the government and who is well connected with the ruler.
Catching a mountain goat in a dream means harm and sufferings, though eating its meat in a dream means that one will receive money from such a person.
- Chastity:
Climbing a mountain, enjoying its vegetations and drink¬ ing from its fresh and sweet water in a dream means sheltering one’s chastity in the company of one’s wife. (Also see Khimar: Veil) Clipping one’s beard:
- Ibex:
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- hills
- Hill:
(Elevation) In a dream, a hill represents a powerful and a dangerous person. Any construction surrounding such a hill represents one’s wealth. If one sees a flat land adjacent to a discarded high ground or a hill in a dream, such a hill represents a rich man whose wealth compares to the size of the surrounding property.
A valley of green pasture surrounding a hill in the dream represents his strength, justice in method of dealing with others, or it could mean religious devotion. Following that line of thoughts, it also means rising in rank at the hand of a powerful person. Crossing hills in a dream means escaping from danger.
Standing on top of a hill in a dream means presiding over a religious person. Descending a hill or an elevation in a dream represents losses, migraine headache, or humiliation. Imprisonment on the top of a hill in a dream means a high rankingjob.
If the elevation is made of trash in a dream, it means worldly and material status. An elevation in a dream also represents one’s wife.
- Marwa:
( arb. Hill of Marwa; Mecca. See Rituals of the pilgrimage; Sa‘i)
- Elevation:
Elevation in a dream may represent one’s wife.
- Hill:
- reservoir
- Water level:
(Artificial lake; Farm pond; Ombrometer; Ombrograh; Pluviometer; Rain gauge; Reservoir) The water level of an artificial lake or a reservoir in a dream represents God’s mercy, blessings, rain, celebrations, festivals, a wed¬ ding, the pilgrimage season, a good harvest, or the governor’s mansion. Seeing the city’s reservoir full to capacity means glad tidings and prosperity. If one finds the water level low, and if the waterside is covered with crusts, mildew, decay and produces a fetid odor in the dream, it means drought and adversities.
The city’s reservoir in a dream also represents its governor. Whatever condition it portrays in the dream, be it good or bad, will be exhibited in his work. In a dream, all gauges that are used in measuring the water level have the same interpretation.
- Conifers:
(Conifers; Pitch) In a dream, resins mean travels.
- Washbowl:
(Washbowl) In a dream, a basin represents a servant, a mistress, or a wife who brings her husband a life of cleanliness and purity, or it could mean marriage. A basin in a dream also denotes earnings, a respectful job, or it could mean prosperity. Seeing one’s reflection in a basin filled with water, like looking at a mirror in a dream represents one’s condition or state.
- Water level:
- lake
- Pool:
(Brookk; Pool; Washing basin) In a dream, a pond represents a noble, generous, magnanimous, dominant and a beneficial person. If the pond is filled with water in the dream, it represents a generous and a well respected person. If one takes his ritual ablution from it in the dream, it means that he will escape from danger by God’s leave, and if he drinks from its water, it means that he will receive a financial gift from a person in authority.
Reaching a pond in a dream means walking into adversities, betrayal and perfidy.
- Brook:
- Lake:
A lake in dream represents judges and governors who serve others without conspiracy. A lake in a dream also represents difficulties in completing one’s 248 IBN SEEKIN'8 journey. A small lake in a dream represents a rich woman, or a woman with a military spirit, or a woman who likes to be approached.
- Pool:
- peaks
- Facade:
In a dream, one’s cheeks represent his beauty and a display of his character. In a dream, cheeks are a symbol of love and affection. They denote both good or bad, harm or benefits, health or sickness and increase or decrease.
Whatever affects them in a dream will show in one’s life. One’s cheeks also represent his type of work. If they look rosy in a dream, they denote a good health and a good luck in one’s life.
Yellow or opaque cheeks in a dream mean fear, sorrow and loss of status. One’s cheek in a dream also means humiliation or meekness if seen soiled with dust, soot or dirt in the dream. However, if a religious person sees his cheeks covered with dust in a dream, it means the rise of his spiritual rank, and that he will become exalted in God’s sight.
- Black pepper:
(Black pepper; Hot pepper) Pepper in a dream represents security money that insures the capital investment. Eating pepper in a dream means drinking a lethal drink or a bitter tasting medicine, or falling victim to a bad spirit, or earning money with commendation though through hard work. Pepper in a dream also means money if it is not used as food.
Otherwise, if one eats pepper in his dream, it means distress or dismay.
- Incline:
(Incline; Mountain road; Steep incline) If one sees himself climbing a steep incline in a dream, it means toiling to succeed in both his material and spiritual life, or it could mean trying to gather the benefits of both worlds, though with great strain on him . An ascent in a dream also could signify a difficult woman or a stern man who can only be handled with kindness, gentleness and love. An ascent in a dream also represents one’s associate, or a business partner who cannot be trusted with one’s money or life.
An ascent in a dream also represents the road to salvation or the dangers one may have to cross and the deeds that can save him from hell-fire. An ascent in a dream also could represent adversities, difficulties and dangers. Ascending a steep incline in a dream means danger and descending a steep hill means reaching safety.
An ascent in a dream also could represent a bridge, an underpass, a wife, a woman, or a scorpion. Walking through a steep incline in a dream also means rising in station because of one’s knowledge, politics, good conduct, fulfillment of one’s duties, his caring for others or wisdom. Falling through a steep hill in a dream means falling in rank, losing one’s prestige, losing one’s money, denying the truth, objecting to one’s religion or walking into darkness.
Climbing in a dream always means attainment of one’s goals. Climbing flat on one’s back in a dream has negative connotations. Descending from a steep hill, or from a ship, or coming down form a castle or a mountain in a dream also mean that one’s goal will not materialize.
- Facade:
Practical Tips for Understanding Your Dream
- Reflect on Your Emotions
Take a moment to write down how you felt during the dream. Were you calm, anxious, or curious? Understanding your emotions in that moment can provide valuable context when interpreting the meaning behind the lake or mountains.
Consider journaling about your feelings related to issues in your waking life, as unresolved emotions can manifest in dreams, serving as prompts to confront and explore them.
- Identify Life Challenges
If you find mountains in your dream, consider what challenges or goals you are currently facing. Are there obstacles in your life that seem insurmountable? Mapping out these areas can help you understand the personal significance of the mountain symbol in your dreams.
Reflecting on how you approach challenges in your life can also illuminate how you might wish to navigate similar situations in the future.
- Meditate on Nature
Engage in meditation that focuses on imagery of lakes and mountains. Visualizing these elements in a peaceful setting can foster inner tranquility and help in understanding the relationship between your emotional state and aspirations. By calming your mind, you can open yourself to deeper insights about your dreams and foster a stronger connection with your subconscious.
- Seek Guidance from Nature
Spend time outdoors near actual lakes and mountains when possible. Observing nature can enhance your connection to the symbols you dream about and provide clarity concerning your dreams. Nature serves as a profound source of inspiration and guidance, prompting self-reflection and personal revelation.
- Consult Dream Literature
Exploration of dream interpretation literature, like that of Ibni Sirin, can provide deeper insights into the symbols you encounter in your dreams. It offers a wealth of knowledge for a spiritual and emotional lens through which to assess your dreams, allowing you to reach a holistic understanding of your experiences.
FAQs
- What does it mean to dream of a calm lake?
Dreaming of a calm lake often signifies emotional peace and clarity. It suggests that you are in a state of harmony with your feelings, providing reassurance during turbulent times. This dream can encourage you to embrace tranquility in your daily life and find balance amidst chaos.
- What does dreaming of mountains symbolize?
Mountains in dreams typically symbolize challenges, aspirations, and the journey towards achieving personal goals. They can represent the obstacles one faces in life, urging you to confront and overcome them while also highlighting the heights of achievement that are possible.
- Are dreams of lakes and mountains common?
Yes, dreams of lakes and mountains are relatively common due to their powerful associations with nature and the human psyche. Many people find solace and inspiration in these natural features, making them potent symbols in the dream world.
- Can dreaming of a turbulent lake indicate anxiety?
Absolutely. A turbulent lake often reflects unresolved emotions or anxieties in your waking life. It may indicate that you are struggling with inner turmoil, and this dream serves as a prompt to evaluate your emotional state and seek resolutions.
- How can I interpret my dreams more effectively?
To interpret your dreams more effectively, keep a dream journal, reflect on your emotions, and consider any recent experiences or challenges in your life. Additionally, familiarize yourself with common symbols and their meanings to gain a deeper understanding of your dreams. Meditation and seeking guidance from knowledgeable sources can also be beneficial.
