Dream symbolism help please...

[shnen]

I dreamt I killed my half brother. The one who has been causing all the trouble in my family... I can't find any dream references involving killing... please help.

[Flar's Freyja]

Shnen, this is one of those dreams that I call reality dreams. You don't need a dream dictionary to explain that one. This is someone that's causing a great deal of stress in your life and the lives of other loved ones, and by killing him you're putting an end to it, and may subconsciously be wishing that you could kill him in real life. A dream like this indicates a strong desire to have all of the pain and stress end.

[shnen]

I was wondering that, but was hoping it meant something else... jsut because it was a pretty disturbing dream...

thanks hun :heartthro

[Mnemosyne]

I don't know about your situation, Shnen. Are you angry with your stepbrother? I've been quite angry with someone, so my dreams have been disturbing. Like Freyja suggested, a dream like this indicates that you want the stress to relinquish.

The last few nights, I have had quite disturbing dreams. They don't make me happy. :( Is there something I can do in order to have more relaxing sleep?

[Flar's Freyja]

Originally posted by Mnemosyne
I don't know about your situation, Shnen. Are you angry with your stepbrother? I've been quite angry with someone, so my dreams have been disturbing. Like Freyja suggested, a dream like this indicates that you want the stress to relinquish.

The last few nights, I have had quite disturbing dreams. They don't make me happy. :( Is there something I can do in order to have more relaxing sleep?

Personally, I like a nice hot bath right before bed with lots of lavender and sage essential oils. While I'm soaking, I allow all of my stress to be absorbed by the water and ritualize all of it going down the drain when I pull the plug.

A "dream pillow" scented with lavender or a few drops on your pillowcase might help. I also sleep with an amethyst cluster - but be careful not to roll over on one............I did that once and injured my elbow :rolleyes:

Some of the suggestions in the Dream Interpretation Class I thread might help, such as journaling, writing down what you're stressed about, etc. before going to sleep.

Wonder if Mercury Rx has an effect on dreaming??? My problem for the past few days was staying awake and I wasn't dreaming at all........feeling much better today, thank goddess.

[Mnemosyne]

Well, I do think that Mercury Rx does have an effect on our dreams. After all, it is leading to a bit of awkwardness in my conscious hours, so my subconscious thoughts are becoming awakened as well.

Thanks for all the tips. I do most of those except for the hot bath with essential oils.

Herbal tea really calms me dream. Trader Joe's sells this tea called Bed Time tea. It is a mix of chamomile, lemongrass, pepermint and spearmint. I find a cup of that tea to be quite relaxing before bed.

[Stacy]

Originally posted by Freyja
Shnen, this is one of those dreams that I call reality dreams. You don't need a dream dictionary to explain that one. This is someone that's causing a great deal of stress in your life and the lives of other loved ones, and by killing him you're putting an end to it, and may subconsciously be wishing that you could kill him in real life. A dream like this indicates a strong desire to have all of the pain and stress end.
I completelly agree! shnen, the pressure from your life is reflecting in your dreams..