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INTrPosr
15 Nov 2004, 05:48 PM
If I realized that I would get a response, I would have left it on originally. Okay, here it is. All feedback will be appreciated. Keep in mind, this dream occurred at the end of last year. Since I recall it so vividly a year later, I figured there must be some meaning.


I recall being at an automotive shop, to have my current vehicle maintenance. While in the shop, I noticed a red (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamthemes/colors.htm) sports car on a rack, and instantly realized that the vehicle belonged to me. I had no feeling of exuberance about knowing this, but it was a matter of fact. I spoke to a mechanic about the vehicle who reminded me the work needed and the cost. The amount of money (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/m3.htm) it would take, was miniscule, but I did not have that amount available at the time.

Shortly afterwards, a female mechanic approached me about the sports car. I remember her having manly features, and her telling me that the other mechanic was wrong in his assessment. She reminded me that the car was in for a routine maintenance and would cost less to be fixed than quoted. I felt consoled by her assessment and directness with me, but I still had to assess whether to get the car fixed. She suggested that I take the car to another shop, where she did mechanics work on the side. I felt comfortable in her self-confidence.

I started to look at the car's interior. It a convertible, similar to the old Porches, with beige (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamthemes/colors.htm) interior but did not have air condition. I remember not having concern for the lack of air because it was a cool part of the season (maybe early fall or spring) and found no immediate need for air. The car had creature comforts that I was okay with. There was an original factory radio, but not cassette or cd and manual mirrors and windows. I briefly began to analyze my options. However, when I turned around to tell the mechanics that I wanted the red sports car fixed, I noticed that they were taking it off the rack and pushing it behind a tall chain linked fence (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/f.htm). It appeared to be impounded.

I went to a mechanic to inform them of my decision to take the car with me. When I went to get the car, it was gone. I was told that it had been taken to another area of the shop and I would have to take an elevator (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/e.htm) to another level, where it was being stored. I got on the elevator to descend to the location of the car, and but noticed as the elevator closed, there was no interior light. I began to panic and quickly tried to open the elevator doors, but it was too late. The elevator began to descend and I was petrified (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamthemes/feelings.htm) in the dark (http://websearch.cs.com/cs/boomframe.jsp?query=dream+dictionary&page=1&offset=1&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3Db07f72af5ad6639a%26clickedItemRank%3D3%26userQuery%3Ddream%2Bdictionary%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.sleeps.com%252Fdictionary%252Fdictionary.html%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3Dmainmenu81%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sleeps.com%2Fdictionary%2Fdictionary.html).

When the elevator doors did open, I quickly got off and begin to search for my little red sports car, but could not find it. I became panicky for a moment, and finally someone informed me that it was over in a corner. I went over to the area, found it and felt comfort in seeing it. I told them that I wanted to take the car with me. I went back to the elevator to return to the upper floor and felt overwhelmed with fear of having to ride in the dark elevator again. Another guy also got on the elevator with me, and began to push a button to close the door. I panicked and told him that it would be dark, but in the process of warning him, the lights in the elevator came on. I felt a sense of comfort in the lights being on and having someone ride up with me.

I drove the car (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/c.htm) off, feeling wholesome with the wind on my face and the top down. As I neared the shop location, I noticed it was a dilapidated barn (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/b.htm). I could not find anyone in the shop, so I left to return home. Upon getting there, I noticed that my computer (http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/c3.htm) was beeping with an email. I read the email, which was from the previous shop. They informed me that they would fix the car for even a lower price.

ohnoaninfp
15 Nov 2004, 10:23 PM
Are you good at deciphering dreams?

booyalab
15 Nov 2004, 10:29 PM
All you need to decipher a dream, insofar as it should be deciphered, is a minimal amount of introspection. Don't look for symbollism, which relates more to the one who's interpreting it than reality itself...so any significance you derive from a dancing frog is totally useless, because the only reason i can see for deciphering a dream is to apply it to your present situation or any current problems you're having. If you want to practice your poetry or literary comprehension (i.e. symbollism...foreshadowing..etc), read a poem or some fiction.

INTrPosr
15 Nov 2004, 10:41 PM
Are you good at deciphering dreams?
I had posted a dream, however, deleted it. It was being reviewed, however, no replies. I figured it was too personal.

Birdsnest
15 Nov 2004, 11:33 PM
Ok, I never saw it. If you have the inclination to post again, I can try to analyze. At least I can look up symbols if you have some. I've got a great dream book. Sorry, I didn't see your post before, I would probably have responded.

cjs55
16 Nov 2004, 03:12 AM
My dreams don't seem to be complicated enough to really need analyzation personally. There are 3 categories they end up in: Me running from authoritarian types in some sort of narrative (very rare lately, but big back in high school unsuprisingly), dramatic situations with my friends/relatives, and sexual (sometimes with people I know, sometimes not). Of course I only remember about 1 dream a month and thats very vaguely, so there are probably some other things I dream about every once in a while. Does anyone know any way for one to increase one's capability in remembering dreams?

Anyways, I don't seem to get the cool stuff. Like dancing frogs. Or flying. Etc.

jittus rye
16 Nov 2004, 04:20 AM
My dreams seem too complicated and confusing for analysis, even for me to analize

Ckyzxr
16 Nov 2004, 11:35 AM
I had an interesting dream once that made use of my subconscious in a cool way. I don't remember the specifics but it was much like a movie in that I was in a situation where I was going to get hurt or killed. As the drama unfolded I moved into a more lucid dreaming state where I was wondering how I was going to get out of this situation. I remember clearly thinking that I was in serious trouble and was not sure how this was going to end up. I also thought that if I died in the dream that I might die in reality. I seemed powerless to stop the dream and could not see a way out. But just like a movie, right before I would have died, I was saved by an unexpected circumstance. Additionally, the ending made sense, it wasn't totally impossible or implausible. When I woke up I was astounded that somewhere in my brain, the solution was hidden and was not apparent to me even in a semi-lucid state.

Birdsnest
16 Nov 2004, 02:33 PM
INTRPoser,
Tonight I will try to look up some of the symbolism. Sorry its taking so long, I wasn't on computer last night, and today I am at work not near my book. If you can wait till later tonight I will try to reply. Thanks!

INTrPosr
16 Nov 2004, 03:07 PM
INTRPoser,
Tonight I will try to look up some of the symbolism. Sorry its taking so long, I wasn't on computer last night, and today I am at work not near my book. If you can wait till later tonight I will try to reply. Thanks!
No problem Birdsnest, thanks for your input. I have an idea that most of the inanimate objects represent me. For example the car, being red in color, may represent the passion that I have lost and it being "oh by the way" when found. Kind of like Dorothy realizing that she always had it in her to go home. I found the color beige to be interesting. Since it was the color of the interior, it may be my internal thought pattern. Also, the fence is clear in being an obstacle, as is the elevator. I look forward to your thoughts Birdsnest.

Birdsnest
17 Nov 2004, 12:05 PM
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First, look at some of the symbols and their meanings, and then try to piece it together however it best fits for you:

First: When you dream of autos it could be a literal esp dream as to the condition of your mental or emotional situation. Check both your auto and your body when in doubt. Remember that your associations with these symbols may be different from the interpretations, and how you associate with each symbol is the most important interpretation.

If a motor isn't working properly, this may be a warning to check your health or auto. It may refer to the lack of power, potential, drive, energy, or enthusiasm in a particular situation. Since an auto represents your body, this could indicate a need for a physical check up. Your feelings on awakening after the dream might give you a clue as to whether its your vehicle or body that needs checking.

A tune up implies a need for minor adjustments, or refills, maybe some vitamins, a better diet, a dr. checkup, or taking care of minor things before they become major problems.

Race car: May imply hard-driving attitudes, your feeling of competition, or a need to win.

Small car portrays a feeling of smallness, of inferiority, or not being as big, powerful or important, or as good as others. Can depict a generally poor self esteem, an impoverished lifestyle, or the belittling way you see yourself and /your life work.

Sports car: Could represent pet project, hobby, belief system, or alternative lifestyle, especially if its a second car. It may indicate a desire to look good to others or to be a sport. It could imply being a spoil-sport, or a put-on. On the other hand, it can indicate having a more carefree, fun-loving attitude about yourself and what you do, depending on your personal feelings about small cars.

The color red: Clear red: Raw energy, force, vigor, aggressiveness, action, power to love, hate, conquer, go, do and be.

Beige: (Tan) A mixture of brown and white (negativity and purity, pure and noble ideas tinged with doubt, depression, and earthy reasoning, (I'm only human, or I must be realistic).

Cash/Money: This is a type of energy or exchange, depicting buying power, ability to come and go, and do.

Poverty: A dream of poverty can indicate a negative attitude, feelings of lack, or a habit of thinking and talking "poor". Many are not aware of the power of spoken words, especially the things we repeat over and over. These statements eventually materialize into what the Biblical Job describes as
"That which I feared the most, I have brought upon me". Dreams may be showing us, sometimes in an exagerrated fashion, just what we are creating by our thoughts and words.

Broke: No money or insufficient funds indicate a feeling of poverty, not good enough, low self-esteem, inadequate remuneration for your efforts.

Fence: Protection, support, boundary, limitation. May be a pun on offense.
Wall or fence: Obstacle. May represent your mental limits, barriers, predjudices, obstinacy, fixed thinking, or old habit patterns which obstruct your thinking and understanding abilities. If the walls were a hindrance in your dream, this indicates they need to be removed in order for you to be able to perceive new and better ways or learn new things.

Elevator: Way up or Down.
Down: Can warn that your situation or action is degrading, you are putting yourself down or allowing another to do so.
Up: Someone may be lifting you up in prayer or you may need to lift up your sights, pray, meditate, elevate your thoughts, aim for greater heights, think highly of yourself.

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Dark: Anytime you find yourself in a dark or dimly lit place you are being warned that you are not enlightened in this area or situation. This implies you do not know all the facts, that there is more to this matter than you can see, a real need to get some light on the subject before going on. The lack of light is a very significant symbol.

Dark point: Place or corner in your dream often showing an area where you are basically unenlightened. It may depict a point of fear, something you don't want to look at or deal with, yet that which must be faced sooner or later.
In a nightmare the background is dark, threatening, menacing, and they evoke a feeling of fear, even terror, and we feel utterly helpless. We try to scream, run, or escape in some way, only to find ourselves unable to do so. The action of the nightmare states what we are trying to do, run away from our problems. The dream is telling you you can't run away from THIS!!!
Some conflict between you and an authority figure you hesitate to confront. It can be a clash between the real you and the persona. This nightmare is magnifying your most crippling fear, or most restrictive attitude that holds up your progress, things you really must face up to and overcome if you are to grow.

Trapped: Can imply your feeling trapped in your job, marriage, etc.

Air conditioner: Symbolizes lungs, ability to breathe freely, may be a pun on condition of air you breathe, or condition of your lungs. This may be a health warning about your nose, throat or lungs.
Someone using your car, someone using you, your talents, money, ideas, energies, abilities.

Lost car: No access lost dominion or control of your own vehicle. Losing your self esteem, pride, self image, freedom, present lifestyle or pet project.
Barn: Symbolizes a place or state of animal conciousness where animal characteristics are kept, fed, protected, or neglected. It can be a shelter or a confinement or it may in your mind, be strongly connected with childhood, work, play, or even sex experimentation, depending upon your feelings and associations connected with the dream.

Driving: How you drive your vehicle depicts how you drive yourself or how others drive you. It can indicate your driving desires and ambitions, show what motivates you, or imply you aren’t paying attention to where you are going in life.

Someone using your car: May show how others take advantage of you, or how you allow others to do this.

Wind: As a man thinketh; The general flow of your thinking. Wind portrays your mind forces at work.. The course of events set in motion.
Lights: awareness, insights, perception.

Lights out: Blindness, can not see what is going on around you, inability to function. Either very knowledgable, or totally unaware in others. Moving toward the light to show your progess, moving away from light, that you have chosen to step toward darkness.

Females: represent feminine qualities and instincts such as intuition, feelings, sensitivity, softness, gentleness, receptivity, caringness, ability to let go and cry.

Males: represent intellect, action, aggressiveness, self assertion, will power, fact finding, no nonsense approach, ability to be strong, to fight or push when necessary (and sometimes when not necessary).

Ideally you should have a balance of both.

All the beings we meet in our dreams are parts of ourselves that we need to recognize, confront, work on, or change for the better.

Garage: A place to store car, or old odds and ends, or a hint to clean up the clutter in your life, or a suggestion that you have the tools you need to do the job. It can be the outer fringes of your conciousness.

Service station: How you serve others.

Shop: Buying ideas for self or others.

False front: False or misleading image, false impressions deliberately made.
Public buildings represent public opinion. Is this a place you are living, working or visiting.

Main floor: concious mind.

Basement or sublevels: subconcious levels.

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SheepDog
20 Nov 2004, 01:12 AM
All you need to decipher a dream, insofar as it should be deciphered, is a minimal amount of introspection. Don't look for symbollism, which relates more to the one who's interpreting it than reality itself...so any significance you derive from a dancing frog is totally useless, because the only reason i can see for deciphering a dream is to apply it to your present situation or any current problems you're having. If you want to practice your poetry or literary comprehension (i.e. symbollism...foreshadowing..etc), read a poem or some fiction.
I've ALWAYS thought this about this kind of dream analysis. It seems quite inconceivable that the symbols have any kind of subtle but universal meaning.

ohnoaninfp
22 Nov 2004, 09:26 PM
My dreams are always fucked up and surreal. One funny thing that happens is that when I have a dream about someone who I don't really talk to, I see them or hear about them the next day. Pretty wierd huh?