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A Woman = The subconscious mind especially if she seems associated with the right in some way, or seems very emotional (cold or hot,) or creative in the situation, or is very feminine. Also can represent the emotional body or the present mental life circumstances. A new woman, for instance, can represent a new mental/emotional condition of your awareness. The "Old or Ancient One" = Could be a grandparent but most likely an unknown old man or woman representing the wisdom of the superconscious level. This is a representation of your own ideals...your own authority and your own judge. Ideals seem to formed at a very young age. Perhaps we are born with them. But the mindset that we had when we were "as little children" is represented by a diametrically opposed dream symbol....an aged, wise person. This is what we are all seeking to be conscious of again.
Child, Children, Baby = thoughts, ideas or situations which are the expressions of your creative mind.
Young Girl = a present and/or immediate future "state" of subconscious, inner, emotional circumstances that have already been programmed, and which you are going into. Young Boy = a present and/or immediate future "state" of conscious, outer life or circumstances, which you are going into. House = Your mind and self...at all levels. Keys = the keys to unlocking understanding of self and its relation to a subject. Kitchen = the place where you prepare your ideas, which are the mental food of life, and thus represent what you will become. Window = how your mind sees others, or the world, or how the world lets light into your mind. A back window would give a view of your own super conscious, probably through memories of the past. A side window could be an awareness of past life memory relating to close relationships; or, being able to see something from a "new aspect," or something that is not everyday, but is a "sidelight".
A few months ago, I had a dream in which I was walking across the Seven Mile Bridge that links the Upper Keys in Florida, to the Lower Keys.

A few months ago, I had a dream in which I was walking across the Seven Mile Bridge that links the Upper Keys in Florida, to the Lower Keys.
There were two dogs, one a Golden Retriever, both on leashes, crossing the span. The bridge had no railings, and I was afraid that the dogs might fall off. It occurred to me afterward that the dream was the ideal metaphor for my life at that time. I have indeed been crossing bridges that were over familiar water, but a long span, and minus railings, since I often take the riskier route. The dogs symbolized loyalty, curiosity and playfulness. The Golden Retriever represented the aspect of myself that has been welcoming in financial abundance. The idea of the ‘key’ symbolized my ability to unlock the door that I felt had been shut tight. In reality, it was as simple as opening the door and walking on through. Here are some books for your reading and dreaming pleasure:
- Archetypes and Strange Attractors: The Chaotic World of Symbols , by John R. Van Eenwyk
- The Art of Dreaming , by Jill Mellick
- Dreamcatching: Every Parent's Guide to Understanding and Exploring Children's Dreams and Nightmares , by Alan Siegel and Kelly Bulkeley
- Dreamer's Companion , by Stephen Policoff
- Dream Power , by Cynthia Richmond
- Dream Time with Children, by Brenda Mallon
- Dreamscapes: Personal Interactive Dream Analysis System, by Nicholas Heyneman
- Dreams: Your Magic Mirror: With Interpretations of Edgar Cayce (Paperback) by Elsie Edgar Cayce Sechrist
- Dreamscaping: New Techniques for Understanding Yourself and Others
- The Dreaming Way , by Patricia Reis
- Mutual Dreaming , by Linda Lane Magallon
- Internet Dreams: Archetypes, Myths and Metaphors , by Mark Stefik
- The Living Labyrinth: Exploring Universal Themes in Myths, Dreams, and the Symbolism of Waking Life , by Jeremy Taylor
- Recurring Dreams: A Journey to Wholeness, by Kathleen Sullivan
- Sex, Symbols and Dreams, by Janice Bayliss
- SleepwalDorchakkers by F.P.
- Universal Dream Key by Patricia Garfield
This article was reprinted with permission from New Visions Magazine, www.newvisionsmagazine.com.
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