A dream psychologist runs through common dream meanings.
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No two people on Earth are the same.
And yet, the meanings of a common dream will vary.
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Any specific detail in a dream is not random, says certified dream analystLauri Loewenberg.
Your dreams are like your second brain.
Theyre always on alert, theyre always paying attention, explains Loewenberg.
Whats the most common dream?
Read ahead to learn more about 15 of the most common dreams people have.
15 most common dream meanings
1.
Falling
Dreams about falling may be tied to emotional plummets in your waking life.
Someone [or something] let you down.
Being chased
If youre dreaming about being chased, youre more than likely avoiding something in your waking life.
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We can get it when weve accomplished something and weve realized our own power to reach our high goals.
If you look at them literally, youre completely missing the message, Loewenberg says.
Dreams about death or dying, rather, often mean that theres a chapter of your life closing.
These dreams are a sign of finality and rebirth.
Youve allowed something out of your mouth that should have stayed in there permanently, like your teeth.
Water
Dreams about waterare incredibly common and vary person to person.
Ask yourself, is the water life-affirming or life-threatening?
Floods, says Loewenberg, could indicate an overflow of unaddressed or stifled emotions.
Being cheated on
Dont take dreams of being cheated on as signals of IRL cheating.
According to Loewenberg, this dream signifies a third wheel in your relationship thats usually not a person.
Maybe theyre logging too many hours at work, or ignoring you in bed.
Perhaps youve transcended a limited mindset and have adopted a newer, more optimistic abundance mindset.
These dreams can also indicate good luck or new opportunities.
Snakes also symbolize rebirth, since they shed their skin.
Ask yourself: Am I speaking my truth?
Do I surround myself with people who really, truly listen to me?
What secrets am I being forced to keep?
These dreams can indicate that theres an area of your life wherein you feel like youre not control of.
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