Dreams

What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on the dreams that shake us out of sleep and mirror our real-life worries, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and unspoken logic.

She supplies the tools for nuanced readings of each nightmare, as well as fascinating thoughts on societal nightmares that occur in troubling times. She also offers strategies for shaking yourself free of recurring nightmares and preventing your daily anxieties from translating into invasive bad dreams.

About the Author

Did you know that a dream about a blanket can either be a warning to guard your investments or a sign that you can expect financial gain--depending on the context? Or that a dream about lightening generally precedes good luck?

From the time Jacob dreamt of a ladder to heaven, through the era of Freud and Jung, right up to the findings of the latest sleep research, the wise have believed that dreams hold important secrets. In this A-Z dictionary of dream symbols, a psychic councillor applies both traditional and scientific approaches to provide a handy key to what your dreams are saying. From anchor to zebra, all dream symbols are analyzed, showing how they bring us messages, reveal our hidden wishes and mental states, and even foretell our future. Readers everywhere will use this little book to learn what their subconscious is trying to communicate.

Examples of dreams and their meanings:

• Alligator: Treachery and secret enemies are about
• Garlic: You are on the way up and will achieve wealth
• Snakes: Forthcoming problems and deceit
• Vermin: Petty irritations
• Cancer: A long life, if you don't overdo it!
• Parking: Time to wind down a relationship

This little dictionary is an ideal reference for your nightstand. When you wake from sleep, quickly refer to this book and discover the meaning of your dreams.

Modern Dreamwork is a hands-on guide to interpreting your dreams so you can work through difficult issues with the wisest parts of your soul. The Integrated Embodied Approach incorporates physical sensations, images, associations, and emotions for rich, holistic interpretations. The PARDES Method focuses on multiple layers of meaning so you can untangle complex or confusing dreams. The Guided Active Imagination Approach works with Jungian psychology, creating safety and support for working with frightening dreams and nightmares.

The methods and techniques in this book can be used by anyone, regardless of spiritual background. Whether you're facing a difficult life choice, working through emotionally challenging experiences, or are just plain curious about what your dreams are trying to tell you, Modern Dreamwork will help you understand the deep wisdom of your subconscious mind.

Author Linda Yael Schiller