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Symbolism

There are places, things and attributes to Nyx that tend to be noted or simply stand out. The following are dream meanings rather than the meanings of symbols. Besides, dream symbology seems more suiting for the goddess of the night.

☽¤☾ Air - To feel cold air in your dream, signifies discordance in your domestic relations and setbacks in your business affairs. You may be in danger of losing touch with reality. To dream that you are breathing hot air signifies the influence of evil around you.

☽¤☾ Ancient - To dream of an ancient theme, symbolizes your sense of foundation. You are well-grounded and are able to learn from your past.

☽¤☾ Bat - In Italian Renaissance allegory it is an attribute of Night personified. To see bats in your dream, symbolizes uncleanness, demons, and annoyances. Alternatively, bats also represent your need to let go of old habits for your current way of life no longer suits your new growth and outlook. It is symbolic of a rebirth. It may also mean that you are entering blindly into a situation. You need to evaluate the facts more carefully. The dream may also been a pun on feeling "batty" or feeling crazy. To dream of a white bat, signifies death of a family member. To dream of a black bat, signifies personal disaster. To see a vampire bat in your dream, represents that a person in your life may be draining your of self-confidence and/or your resources.

☽¤☾ Black - Black symbolizes the unknown, unconscious, danger, mystery, darkness, death, mourning, hate or malice. If the feeling in the dream is one of joy, blackness could imply hidden spirituality and divine qualities. To dream in black and white, suggests that you need to be more objective in formulating your decisions. You may be a little too unyielding in your thought process and thus need to find some sort of balance between two opposing views. Consider the views and opinions of others. Alternatively, black and white dreams are a sign of depression or sadness. You may feel that there is not enough excitement in your life.

☽¤☾ Blue - Blue represents truth, wisdom, heaven, eternity, devotion, tranquility, loyalty and openness. The presence of this color in your dream, may symbolize your spiritual guide and your optimism of the future. You have clarity of mind. Depending on the context of your dream, the color blue may also be a metaphor of "being blue" and feeling sad.

☽¤☾ Cave - To dream that you are walking in a dark cave, signifies refuge or the unconscious mind. It also denotes that you experience some unexpected misfortune or disagreement.

☽¤☾ Chanting - To dream that you are chanting, symbolizes camaraderie with like-minded individuals against a common cause. It also suggests that you are in touch with a Higher plane and an elevated sense of spirituality.

☽¤☾ Chariot - To dream that you are riding in a chariot, indicates that you need to exercise control in your life. To dream that you or someone else falls from a chariot, denotes failure.

☽¤☾ Darkness - To dream that darkness comes upon you, signifies failure in work you may attempt. Darkness is synonymous with ignorance, the unconscious, evil, death, and fear of the unknown. If the sun breaks through the darkness, then you will overcome your failures. If you feel safe in the dark, then it suggests that you like not knowing about certain things. As some might say, ignorance is bliss. To dream that you cannot find someone in the darkness signifies that you need to keep your temper in check. You have the tendency to let your emotions get out of control and lose your temper. To dream that you are lost in the darkness denotes feelings of desperation, depression, or insecurity. To dream that you are groping around in the darkness indicates that you have insufficient information to make a clear decision. Do your research and do not rush into making choices.

☽¤☾ Death - To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. Alternatively, it indicates that whatever that person represents has no part in your own life. To dream of your own death, indicates a transitional phase in your life. You are becoming more enlightened or spiritual. Alternatively, you are trying desperately to escape the demands of your daily life.

☽¤☾ Dew - To dream that the dew is falling on you, suggests a spiritual renewal and cleansing. You are experiencing a sense of calm and refreshment.

☽¤☾ Dreams - To dream that you are dreaming, signifies your emotional state. You are excessively worried and fearful about a situation or circumstance that you are going through.

☽¤☾ Dusk - To see the dusk of day in your dream signifies defeated hopes and a dark, gloom outlook in your endeavors.

☽¤☾ Ebony - To dream of ebony furniture or other articles of ebony, signifies distressing disputes, grievances and quarrels at home. To dream of ebony nights, signifies despair and sadness.

☽¤☾ Evening - To dream that evening has arrived, denotes the end of a cycle, aging or death. It may also be symbolic of unrealized hopes.

☽¤☾ Female - To see a woman in your dream, represents nurturance, passivity, caring nature, and love. It refers to your own female aspects or may also represent your mother. Alternatively, it may indicate temptation and guilt. If you know the woman, then it may symbolize the concerns and feelings you have about her. To see an old woman in your dream, indicates aging and growing old. To see a group of women talking in your dream refers to some gossip. To see a pregnant women in your dream, symbolizes abundant wealth.

☽¤☾ Flying - To dream that you are flying, signifies a sense of freedom where you had initially felt restricted and limited. To dream that you are flying with black wings signifies bitter disappointments.

☽¤☾ Goddess - To see a goddess in your dream, symbolizes your femininity or feminine side. For a man to dream of a goddess, indicates his fears about the female.

☽¤☾ Guide - To see or dream that you are a guide, indicates that a higher force is guiding you toward your goals. You are on the right path.

☽¤☾ Heaven - To see heaven in your dream, signifies your desires to find perfect happiness. You may be trying to escape from the difficulties you are experiencing in your life. And your dream serves as a medium in which you can restore your faith, optimism, and hopes.

☽¤☾ Hell - To dream of hell, denotes that you may be suffering from a seemingly inescapable situation. You may have placed your decision or course of action into someone else's hand. Alternatively, you may possess many inner fears and repressed guilty feelings. It is time to quit punishing yourself and take it easy for awhile.

☽¤☾ Horses - To see a horse in your dream represents a strong, physical energy. You need to tame the wild forces. The dream may imply that you have been horsing around. Or perhaps you need to be less arrogant and "get off your high horse". To see a black or dark horse in your dream signifies mystery, wildness, and the unknown. You may be taking a chance or gamble at some unknown area. It may even represent occult forces. If the horse is white, then it signifies purity, prosperity and good fortunes. To dream that you are being chased by a white horse may be a pun on chaste. Perhaps you are having difficulties dealing with issues of intimacy and sexuality. To see a dead horse in your dream, indicates that something in your life that initially offered you strength is now gone. This may refer to a relationship or situation. To see a herd of wild horses in your dream signifies a sense of freedom and lack of responsibilities/duties. Perhaps it may also indicate your uncontrolled emotions. To dream that you are riding a horse denotes that you will achieve success through underhanded means. You lack integrity. If you are riding a horse that is out of control, signifies that you are being carried away by your passions. To see an armored or medieval horse in your dream refers to your fierceness, aggression, power and/or rigidity. You may be seen as too confrontational. Alternatively, you may be trying to protect yourself from unconscious material or sexual desires that are emerging. To dream that you are bathing a horse represents a renewal of strength and vigor. You are experiencing a burst of energy in some aspect of your life.

☽¤☾ Lamp/Lantern - A lamp is the attribute of the personifications of Night and Vigilance. To see a lamp in your dream, symbolizes guidance, hope, inspiration, enlightenment and reassurance. To see a broken lamp in your dream, suggests that you are shutting out those who are trying to help you. It is also symbolic of misfortune and the approach of bad luck. To see a lamp explode in your dream, suggests that you will make enemies with who used to be your friends. To see a dimly-lit or unlit lamp in your dream signifies that you are being overwhelmed by emotional issues. You have lost your ability to find your own way. To see or carry a lantern in your dream, represents the feelings and wisdom that are radiating from within you. These qualities will serve to guide you through life's journey.

☽¤☾ Mask - In Renaissance Venice the mask was popularized in the ballo mascherato, inviting freedom from social restraints. Hence in art it is a symbol of Night personified. To dream that you are wearing a mask signifies temporary trouble as a result of some misunderstanding and misinterpretation of your actions and conduct. Alternatively, you may be pretending to be someone you are not or are hiding your true feelings. To see others wearing a mask in your dream denotes that you will battle against deceit, falsehood, and jealousy. To see others unmask in your dream, symbolizes failure in gaining the admiration and/or respect of someone sought for.

☽¤☾ Mist - To dream that you are caught in a mist, signifies confusion and unhappiness in your home life and uncertain fortune. You need to see things more clearly. To see others caught in a mist signifies that you will gain from the misfortune of others.

☽¤☾ Moon - To see the moon in your dream, represents something hidden, mystery and the feminine aspect of your self. In particular, a full moon signifies completion, whereas a new moon symbolizes new beginnings. To dream that the moon in odd in any way, signifies infidelity of your lover and disappointments in business. To see the eclipse of the moon in your dream, signifies that your feminine side is being overshadowed. It also foretells of illness of someone near you. To see the crescent moon in your dream, indicates cyclic changes, renewal, and movement. You are progressing smoothly toward your life path.

☽¤☾ Mother - To see your mother in your dream, represents the nurturing aspect of your own character. Mothers offer shelter, comfort, life, guidance and protection. Some people may have problems freeing themselves from their mothers and are thus seeking their own individuality and development. To dream that you are having a conversation with your mother denotes a matter that has preoccupied your mind and you are not sure how to deal with it in your waking life. It indicates unresolved problems that still need to be worked out with your mother. To hear your mother call you in our dream signifies that you have been negligent in your duties and responsibilities. You are pursuing down the wrong path. To hear your mother cry in your dream denotes some illness or affliction.

☽¤☾ Night - To have a dream that takes place at night, represents some major setbacks and obstacles in achieving your goals. There are some issues in your life that you are facing that are not too clear. You should put the issues aside so you can clear your head before coming back to it. Alternatively, night may be synonymous with death, rebirth and new beginnings.

☽¤☾ Nightmare - To dream that you are having a nightmare, denotes failure in business, disappointments, or decline in health. You may have been indulgent in things and need to cut back on such activities. Allow the mind and body to rest and heal.

☽¤☾ Obsidian - To see obsidian in your dream, suggests that you are well-grounded or that you need to be more grounded.

☽¤☾ Oracle - To dream of an oracle, symbolizes your belief of fate. You are expressing a desire to know what the future has in stored for you. The dream also serves as a reassurance that you are looking ahead and moving forward in a positive direction.

☽¤☾ Owl - In Renaissance allegory it is an attribute of Night and Sleep personified. To see an owl in your dream, symbolizes wisdom, insight and virtue. The owl is also synonymous with death and darkness. To hear the hoot of an owl denotes disappointments and forewarns that death creeps closely in the wake of joy and health. To see a dead owl, signifies a narrow escape from desperate illness and death. Death in this sense may also represent a symbolic death, as in an important transition in life.

☽¤☾ Phantom - To see a phantom in your dream, represents guilt, fear, and/or repressed memories. Your dream is serving as a medium for you to face your fears and thus it is important to pay attention to what message the phantom is trying to convey.

☽¤☾ Poppy - In Renaissance allegory a crown of poppies is worn by Nyx, the goddess of night and Morpheus, god of dreams. To see a poppy in your dream, represents a sacrifice that you need to make of have made. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to learn to forget or forgive. Learn to let go out the past and look forward to the future.

☽¤☾ Queen - To see a queen in your dream, symbolizes intuition and personal growth. The queen is also a symbol for your mother. For a woman to dream that she is a queen, indicates your desire for increased status and power. Alternatively, it may indicate that you need to listen to others.

☽¤☾ Rat - A black and white rat are together an attribute of Night personified. To see rats in your dream signifies feelings of doubts, guilt and/or envy. You are having unworthy thoughts that you are keeping to yourself but are eating you up inside. Alternatively, it denotes repulsion. The dream may also be a pun on someone who is a rat. To see a black rat, represents deceit and covert activities. To see a white rat in your dream denotes that in your time of distress, you will receive assistance from an unexpected source. To dream that a rat is biting your feet, symbolizes the rat race that you are experiencing in your waking life.

☽¤☾ Scepter - To see a scepter in your dream represents individual power and how one person can make a difference.

☽¤☾ Silver - Silver represents justice and purity. It is symbolic of some protective energy. To see silver in your dream, symbolizes the moon, intuition and the feminine aspects of yourself.

☽¤☾ Sky - To look up at the clear blue sky in your dream, denotes peace and freedom of expression. If the sky is cloudy and overcast, then it foretells of sadness and trouble.

☽¤☾ Spirits - To see or talk to spirits in your dream, signifies your fears about death. The spirits may be trying to guide you through some issues or problems. Pay particular attention to the spirits as they may be an answer to a waking problem.

☽¤☾ Stars - To see stars in your dream, symbolize high ideals, spirit, fate and luck. It also signifies your desire for fame and fortune.

☽¤☾ Twilight - To see the twilight in your dream, signifies an end to old conditions and situations.

☽¤☾ Underground - To dream of going or living underground, indicates that you are pushing thoughts and issues into your subconscious mind. Or you may need to confront and explore your unconscious. To dream that you are riding in an underground railway signifies anxiety and distress arising from a peculiar activity.

☽¤☾ Veil - To dream that you or someone is wearing a veil, represents something that you wish to hide or conceal. Things may not be what it appears to be.

☽¤☾ Wings - To dream that you have wings indicates your sweet, angelic quality. You may be in need of some protection from life's stresses and problems. Or you may be trying to escape from a difficult situation. To see the wings of birds indicates your desire for a freer way of life.

☽¤☾ Wise - To dream that you are wise, represents your potential and ability to succeed and be successful. The dream may serve as a reaffirmation of the decisions you are making and the path that you are taking.

Book source:
Illustrated Dictionary of Symbols in Eastern and Western Art. By James A. Hall. Westview Press 1994.

Internet sources:
Dream Moods A-Z Dream Dictionary

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