Discovering the Healing Power of Lake Dreams

Dreams about lakes, especially in the context of therapy, carry deep significance related to emotional healing and self-discovery. Water, in many cultures and traditional views, symbolizes the flow of emotions and the cleansing of the soul. Therefore, if you find yourself in a dream where therapy sessions take place by a tranquil lake, it suggests a desire or necessity to address inner turmoil or feelings that have been suppressed.

Such dreams can emerge during times of stress, uncertainty, or significant life changes. They invite the dreamer to reflect on their emotional state and consider what actions they may need to take to promote healing and clarity. Engaging with the serene qualities of a lake in a dream fosters a connection to nature, urging you to explore your feelings in a safe and reflective environment.

This opportunity for catharsis and clarity invites the dreamer to embrace their emotions and seeks support, understanding, and healing.

• Dreaming of lakes suggests a need for healing and emotional clarity.
• Water often symbolizes purity, inspiration, and emotional depth in dreams.
• Therapeutic sessions in dreams indicate a journey of self-discovery and healing.

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.

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  • Politician:
  • Dejection:

    (Dejection; Melancholy; Sadness) In a dream, depression signifies the opposite. That is to sayjoy, happiness and celebrations. However, if one sees his friends depressed in a dream, it means suffering the same in wakefulness.

    Depression in a dream also denotes an illness or sufferings caused by one’s own family, or it could mean imposition, forfeiture of business, cancellation of interest receivable, or perhaps it could mean business stagnation. Should any of that be true in wakefulness, then witnessing such a depression in a dream could mean relief. Depression in a dream could mean either happiness or distress.

  • Invocation:
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  • Politician:
  • Counselor:

    (Politician) A counselor in a dream represents a person who embel¬ lishes his words, adorns his actions and who promises everyone he meets to satisfy his needs. Such a person would be truthful as long as he does not ask for a price for his services. However, sometimes he may indulge in an act that will cause his best friends to suffer.

  • Appeal:

    (Appeal; Begging; Bequeath; Plead) To solicit the advice of a religious scholar, a learned person, a lawyer, or a judge in a dream means to need them in a conflict. If a rich person asks a poor person for somethingor for a favor in a dream, it means that he could suffer in hell-fire unless he repents from his sins and bigotry. Solomon’s ring: (A gift from God Almighty; Authority) If a ruler or a rich person sees himself wearing Solomon’s ring in a dream, it means that his authority, wealth, lands, travels and all his goals will be successful and grow further.

    If someone invokes spirits for a living, then wearing Solomon’s ring in a dream will make him rich. Seeing or finding Solomon’s ringin a dream also means renewing one’s term of leadership, or a manifestation of a great confounding wonder that will bewilder everyone.

• 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.

• 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.

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  • Tetter:

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  • Politician:
  • Doctor:

    (Mother) A physician in a dream represents a wise man, or a religious doctor. A physician in a dream also represents a scholar, and a scholar in a dream represents a physician. If one sees a physician examining him in a dream, it means an improvement in his health condition.

    If one sees a religious scholar advising him in a dream, it means that hypocrisy and doubt will be dispelled from his heart. A physician in a dream also represents one’s mother, or he could be an opponent, or an adversary. The death of one’s physician in a dream means the death of one’s mother.

    If a sick person sees a physician visiting him in a dream, it means that he will recover from his illness. If a physician visits a healthy person in a dream and write a prescription for him, it means that he will fall sick. Seeing or visiting a physician in a dream means exposing one’s secrets, for a physician works to extract the patient’s illness just like a snake charmer who brings a snake out of its hiding.

    A physician in a dream also represents a garbage collector, a street cleaner, a spy, a backbiter, or a fighter who sometime wins and sometime loses. To see oneself as a physician in a dream means attaining a high ranking position, or becoming a policeman, or a commander 328 IBN SEERIN’S who controls people’s livelihood. A physician in a dream also represents some¬ one who provides spiritual as well as practical guidance, a social reformer, a judge, a preacher, a teacher, a tanner, or a copper.

    If one sees a just and a well known judge as a physician in a dream, it means that his compassion and welfare will encompass everyone in that locality. If one sees a known physician as a judge or a wise man in a dream, it means that one will become renowned, his status will rise and he will become a celebrated pioneer in his field. If he is not known to be a righteous physician, then it means that one will be visited with adversities, or it could mean that someone will die from malpractice, or it could mean persevering with daring attempts do increase one’s business at the expense of people’s lives.

    If one sees a physician selling coffins or folded shrouds in a dream, one should be suspicious of him in wakefulness even if people are fascinated by his charm. If one sees a physician working as a tanner in a dream, it shows the physicians ingenuity, knowledge of his trade and the many people who recover from their illness at his hand. The exception to that is when the tan is spoiled, or if it has a stench, or if it is ineffective in the dream, then it means that such a physician is a crafty swagger.

Practical Insights for Dream Reflections

• Journal Your Emotions

  After dreaming of therapy sessions by a lake, consider maintaining a dream journal. Write down the details of your dream as soon as you wake up. This practice not only helps in recalling vivid images but can also reveal patterns or recurring themes in your dreams.

  Reflect on your current emotional state and whether any unresolved issues may need addressing. Journaling can act as a therapeutic tool itself, allowing for deeper introspection and understanding of your feelings. Moreover, connecting the images from your dream to your waking life experiences facilitates emotional clarity.

  Over time, reviewing your journal entries may provide you with a clearer understanding of your healing journey and how your dreams are guiding you through it.

• Meditate by Water

  Engage your body and spirit in meditation sessions near bodies of water, such as lakes. If possible, incorporate practices that align with your dream experiences by finding a local lake or calm water environment. The soothing sounds of water can evoke feelings of peace and enhance emotional healing.

  Visualize the serene lake from your dream during your meditation, allowing yourself to connect with the tranquility it represents. Consider guided meditations that focus on emotional healing or self-discovery, using imagery that incorporates water. This approach can strengthen your awareness of the emotions you wish to confront and help facilitate a therapeutic process similar to that experienced in your dream.

• Seek Professional Guidance

  If your dreams recur and trigger stress or anxiety, consider seeking professional guidance. A therapist or counselor can help you unpack the emotions and meanings behind your dreams. Therapy can provide a supportive environment to explore feelings that arise in your dreams, yielding new insights into your emotional health.

  Just as dreaming of therapy signifies a need for support, reaching out for help reflects strength and a commitment to your own healing journey. Facilitate discussions around your dreams and any feelings they invoke, paving the way for transformative experiences in both your dream life and waking reality.

FAQs

• What does it mean to dream of therapy sessions by a lake?

  Dreaming of therapy sessions by a lake symbolizes a need for emotional healing and self-reflection. The lake represents tranquility, while the therapy aspect indicates an active pursuit of understanding emotions. It suggests an inner journey where you may be facing unresolved feelings that need attention.

• Are dreams about lakes common?

  Yes, dreams about lakes are common and often represent emotional states. People frequently dream of water, which signifies the flow of life and emotions. Lakes, specifically, can symbolize comfort, peace, and a desire for clarity in one's emotional landscape.

• How can I interpret my dreams more effectively?

  To interpret your dreams more effectively, maintain a dream journal, reflect on your emotions, and explore personal associations with symbols. Consider both traditional interpretations and your unique experiences, as they contribute to understanding the dream's meaning in your life context.

• What do lakes symbolize in dreams?

  Lakes in dreams symbolize emotional clarity, peace, and self-discovery. They represent a safe space for exploration of your feelings and thoughts. Dreaming of a lake can indicate a need to confront your emotions and seek understanding and healing.

• Can dreams about lakes influence my waking life?

  Absolutely, dreams about lakes can influence your waking life by prompting self-reflection and encouraging you to address emotional issues. They can serve as reminders to care for your emotional health and offer guidance in finding healing paths in your life.

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