The Dream Atlas · A growing library
Every way into a dream.
Browse symbols, alternative names and familiar dream situations. Each cross-reference takes you to its complete, science-informed guide.
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All dream symbols
199 names · Alphabetical · Page 5 of 5
- Sleep paralysisUnderstand temporary immobility at waking or sleep onset, sensed presences, and the difference between sleep paralysis and being unable to move in a dream.Actions & situations · 6 min read
- Sleep paralysis episodeSee Sleep paralysis Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Sleep paralysis hallucinationsSee Sleep paralysis Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Sleep startSee Falling Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- SnakeSee Snakes Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Snake biteSee Snakes Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Snake chasing meSee Snakes Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- SnakesExplore snake dreams involving bites, pets or calm encounters. Find your scene and distinguish scientific evidence from fixed symbolic meanings.Animals · 6 min read
- SoaringSee Flying Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Someone diesSee Death Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Someone you missExplore dreams about someone you miss through death, distance or a changed relationship, with bereavement research and gentle questions for reflection.People & relationships · 7 min read
- SpiderSee Spiders Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Spider webSee Spiders Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- SpidersExplore spiders and webs in dreams, from quiet observation to frightening encounters. Find your scene and understand the limits of symbol research.Animals · 7 min read
- Spiders crawlingSee Spiders Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- SpiderwebSee Spiders Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- TarantulaSee Spiders Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- TeethExplore dreams of loose, broken or falling teeth, the evidence on jaw tension, and ways to reflect without treating a dream as a warning.Body & sensations · 8 min read
- Teeth changing shapeSee Teeth Covered in this guide · 8 min read
- Teeth falling outSee Teeth Covered in this guide · 8 min read
- Teeth growing or changingSee Teeth Covered in this guide · 8 min read
- Test dreamSee Examination Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Tooth dreamSee Teeth Covered in this guide · 8 min read
- ToothbrushingSee Teeth Covered in this guide · 8 min read
- Unable to call for helpSee Unable to speak Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Unable to flySee Flying Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Unable to move in a dreamSee Unable to run Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Unable to runExplore heavy legs, slow running and unreachable destinations in dreams. Distinguish a dream movement problem from immobility as you wake.Actions & situations · 6 min read
- Unable to speakExplore dreams of losing your voice or being unheard. Separate dream speechlessness, sleep paralysis and sudden new speech problems after waking.Actions & situations · 7 min read
- UnderwaterSee Water Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Unprepared for an examSee Examination Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Venomous snakeSee Snakes Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Voice not workingSee Unable to speak Covered in this guide · 7 min read
- Waking from a nightmareSee Nightmares Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Waking paralysisSee Sleep paralysis Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Waking up in a dreamSee False awakenings Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- WaterExplore swimming, floating, clear water and floods in dreams. Find your scene and understand what research can and cannot explain about it.Nature & landscapes · 7 min read
- White dreamsSee Dream recall Covered in this guide · 6 min read
- Words will not comeSee Unable to speak Covered in this guide · 7 min read
Dream symbols are entry points for learning and reflection. They are not predictions or diagnostic signs. How to use this atlas.