Dreams about the end of the world, whether by fire, ice, or zombies, can be unsettling. To be sure, there are those who think dreams are completely meaningless, but as a species, we have always been curious as to what they might portend. Even in antiquity, cultures like ancient Greece and Egypt pondered the possible prophetic meaning of their dreams by analyzing them. Humans of all ethnicities, geographic locations, and historical eras share a common need to dream and contemplate their dreams upon waking. However, many people agree that dreams must be connected to our real-world experience because they contain material from our waking hours. Some people believe that dreams reveal aspects of one's personality, life philosophy, or even the here and now. Most dream interpretations center on the people, places, and things that feature prominently and recur frequently within the dream.
Images of water in a dream often represent suppressed or repressed feelings, or feelings of sadness or anxiety. There is probably a huge chasm between your outward demeanor and how you really feel on the inside. Grief over a loss, stress over a project, regret over a decision, or guilt over an action are all examples of pent-up emotions that need to be acknowledged and processed. This dream is telling you to come clean with yourself about something you've been trying to hide. Get started with a journal: Let your emotions run free on paper. As you realign your conscious and subconscious attitudes towards something or someone, the dreams should gradually fade away.
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A situation that threatens to spiral out of control is represented by fire, which can be aggressive, passionate, rageful, hiding hidden strength, transforming wild, or destroying. You're secretly concerned that tensions will rise beyond your ability to keep the peace. Do you fear the actions of others, or perhaps your own? Keep an eye out for the quieter, more subtle manifestations of repressed anger, such as passive aggressiveness, withdrawal, bluntness, and carelessness. Focus on details that draw your attention in places where you can sense repressed anger, even if it hasn't been verbalized. Dig deep and see if you can find the cause.
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Because nuclear war is so absolute, final, and destructive, having this dream is a sign of anxiety or stress. It can symbolize feeling out of control, detached from the norm or other people, or alone in an unfamiliar reality. This type of dream could be the result of dealing with a toxic boss, an overbearing partner or friend, or a stressful family situation. Consider the situations in which you feel the most powerless, anxious, or trapped, and think about what control you actually have in those circumstances. How much, if any, of the situation can be altered? Who or what falls outside of your sphere of influence, and what falls within it? Recognize your sphere of influence and work diligently within it. It's time to take the initiative.
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My favorite nightmare involves a zombie apocalypse like this. They always seem to sneak up on me while I'm sleeping, and when I wake up and look out the window, it seems like an entire army is making its way through the mist to my doorstep. I know, right? Some analysts believe that if you dream about zombies, it's because you're dwelling on "unfinished business" from your past, something that won't let you rest in peace. It could be a relationship or position that has served its purpose but you still hold on to it even though it has "died." People evolve, and perhaps you should as well. Let go of what is false or dwindling. There is a need to shed some (figurative) pounds, and the dream symbolizes this.
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Having this dream is a signal that you need to shift gears and focus on something new. It may also be a sign that you're in the market for some fresh ideas and inspiration on a spiritual level. Perhaps you're not buying into what others are selling because they're trying to change your mind. You lack confidence in your abilities, your decisions, and your desires. You are open to new ideas, even some that might seem radical at first.
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Dreams that come back to you over and over are simply the dream's message being emphasized. If you keep having the same dream, it's because you haven't done anything to address the underlying cause of the dream. Think about the issue that your dream is drawing attention to and what you can do about it.
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