The interpretation of dreams dates back as far as 5000 years ago, but in the early 1900s Freud published ‘The interpretation of dreams’, and the vivid cinema of nighttime images began to be unravelled by the world’s most analytical thinkers.
Have you ever woken up from a dream and been left with a feeling that it was important in some way. Like the spiritual dimension was trying to tell you something. Then, a few days later something happened to you, and you realize that it was somehow foretold in that dream from a night ago.
These are what we call prophetic dreams, but what exactly are they and what do they mean?
What Are Prophetic Dreams
Carl Jung, a student of Freud and the founder of analytical psychology, is known for his work with dreams and the subconscious. In the Spring of 1914, Jung had three dreams in which Europe was covered in ice and the vegetation had been killed off by the frost. On July 28, World War 1 broke out.
Carl Jung believed dreams to be messages from the subconscious to the conscious. That the psyche was passing on messages crucial for the individual’s development. In his own words “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
A prophetic dream, like Jung’s, is thought to be symbolic of something that is yet to happen. When we consider collective consciousness and the fact that very few things ever ‘just happen’. The brooding pulse of change will no doubt affect us on a deeper level, even if we’re not aware of it. In the dream world, this deeper awareness of what is afoot can present itself.
7 Prophetic Dreams That Might Mean Your Life Is About to Change
Dreams are often unique to us, and the interpretation of them has to be specific to an individual. They should factor in what is happening in our lives. With that being said, we all, as human beings, face similar changes and challenges at different points in our lives. Let’s take a closer look at 7 common prophetic dreams and what they might mean for you.
1. Death
Dreams about death often symbolize the end of something. They could be a sign that some aspect of your life is about to come to an end. This shouldn’t necessarily be regarded as a negative.
Of course, in your dream, if you are anxious about death, then there is a chance that you don’t feel ready to let go of whatever it might be. On the other hand, if you are at peace, then it could symbolize the beginning of a new chapter for you.
Dreams about death could symbolize upcoming changes in our relationships or jobs, but they could also refer to changes in our outlook.
2. Being Chased
Dreams in which we are being chased are often uncomfortable. We can wake up out of breath and full of fear, but what they are trying to tell us might not be so scary. Dreaming that you are being chased might be a sign that its time to face something in your life that you have previously avoided.
It is likely to be a sign that you are about to stand up and make changes for the better.
3. Driving an Out-Of-Control Vehicle
Dreaming that you’re in charge of a vehicle that you can’t control is as much of a warning as it is prophetic. It suggests that there are things in your life that you don’t have as much control over as you would like. They prophesize that you’re about to take a fall unless you get a handle on the relevant aspects of your life.
If you’re particularly worried about a dream like this then having it interpreted quickly can help offer peace of mind and even help stop a disaster in its tracks.
4. You’re Pregnant
Don’t panic! Dreaming that your pregnant doesn’t have to mean there’s a little one on the way. It means that something is brewing in your life. Dreaming that your pregnant might mean that you’re about to encounter a new relationship or a well-deserved promotion. It also might be a sign that an idea is about to come to light.
5. Accidents and Disasters
Most famously was the Aberfan landslide of 1966, which killed nearly 150 adults and children in South Wales. A psychiatrist by the name of John Barker visited the town and many of the residents’ mentioned premonitions of the disaster. Some of the children who had died had mentioned dreams about dying prior to the landslide.
Dreaming of an accident or disaster might be a sign that chaos and unexpected change is close to you, and it is important to be alert.
6. Teeth Falling Out
There are plenty of different interpretations surrounding losing teeth. From insecurity and financial concerns to the discomfort we feel when starting something new, these interpretations offer an insight into what our dreams mean, but what about prophecy?
It turns out that dreaming about your teeth falling out could be a warning that you are about to say something that you should probably hold on to. Don’t be too surprised if you say something to someone in the next couple of days that has a big impact on you.
7. Paralysis
Dreaming that you cannot move is uncomfortable, especially when you’re not sure you’re dreaming. While it can feel terrifying it turns out that dreaming of paralysis might actually mean you are about to regain control over an aspect of your life. It’s quite common to have these dreams at the end of a period of time when life has seemed out of control.
Listen to Your Inner Voice
Your dreams are a way for your inner voice to communicate important things to you, but the meanings might not always be so clear. These are 7 common examples of prophetic dreams that could indicate that something is on the horizon, but its important to understand that dreams are often unique, individual things.
