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DREAM INTERPRETATION: Expanding inner confidence through transitional times [symbols: snake, bridge, young couple, baby]

Last updated: April 8th, 2019

In our weekly Mindful Dreams column, Aneta Baranek of the School of Metaphysics is offering free dream interpretations to The Mindful Word readers, as well as articles on dreams in general.

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DREAM

I was on a bridge. Next to me was a gigantic snake. I was afraid to cross the bridge as the snake was blocking it. I then decided to cross the bridge anyways. Once I crossed the bridge I was met by a young couple with a newborn baby. They handed the baby over to me. I told them that I would teach them how to take care of the baby.

DREAMER: Female, U.S., 41

MAIN SYMBOLS:

Bridge – transition

Snake – creative energy (also referred to as Kundalini energy)

Young couple – unknown maturing inner and outer aspects of the dreamer

Baby – new idea

INTERPRETATION

Hello Everyone,

This week I wanted to share one of my dreams from few years back. It was a dream which I received after incubating a question. The question had to do with an important decision of taking on a responsibility for directing one of the centres of a non-profit organization that I had been a part of. The dream spoke about my hesitation with making that transition—the bridge that I’m afraid to cross. I was afraid of the snake which symbolizes my Kundalini/creative energy. Upon crossing the bridge I met two aspects of myself: inner (male) and outer (female). Not only was I welcomed by the two aspects, but they also handed over their baby to me where the baby symbolizes a new idea. The dream foretold the confidence that I would develop once I made the transition i.e. once I crossed the bridge.

APPLICATION

This was a very significant dream in my life. It guided me to take the next step in my personal growth and spiritual development. It reflected to me the inner fear that I had with regards to moving forward. This fear was related to utilizing my creative energy which, as an introverted person at that time, I was quite afraid to wield. The dream encouraged me to overcome my fear, to face my fear. As a result it promised that I would get in touch with new aspects of myself including a new idea which I would feel completely capable of taking care of. The new idea related to the position of responsibility that I was hesitant to take on. The dream encouraged me to expand and grow, promising a newfound inner confidence that would help me, not only to take on the new position, but also empower me in the new identity that I was wanting to step into.

Reflecting on the dream from the perspective of time helps me see how accurate it was. There most definitely was fear I needed to overcome. As I changed and opened myself up to this new expansive experience, I discovered parts of myself and I learned about the strength and tenacity that I did not know I had. I’m so grateful that I listened to this dream and heeded its guidance.

Asking your dreams questions about your choices in life is a great way to tap into your inner guidance.

May your dreams illuminate the inner you…


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