In Dream Time

Dreams show us how to find a meaning in our lives, how to fulfill our own destiny, how to realize the greater potential of life within us.  ~ Marie-Louise von Franz


In dream time, a house or home is symbolic for the body.  The top story of the home, such as the attic, holds spiritual beliefs or higher self, whereas the basement contains the past or lower level of thinking.  Individual rooms within the home represent rather obvious needs such as:  the kitchen (nurturing and preparation), the bathroom (cleansing), the dining room (socialization), the den (family issues), game room (playing games with ourselves or others), hallway (areas of change), living room (daily mental activities), and bedroom (private space for dreams, sex, or integration).

There are numerous other rooms to be considered such as a hidden room where thoughts or ideas are undiscovered and unexplored.

So as dreams or waking dreams are recalled, observe what rooms were used if a house was utilized.  Was it a current home or childhood home?  There is much to be explored.

If interested in exploring dreams with a very resourceful book, The Mystical Magical Marvelous World of DREAMS by Wilda B. Tanner is an excellent choice.  The book easily engages the reader with basic information and also contains a user friendly dictionary.