Dream Symbolism & Interpretation

As I already said, freedom is a pretty abstract term that is defined in an association-based way. Throughout history, different groups have interpreted the notion of freedom in various ways. However, some of the symbols have stood the test of time and are seen as universal.

You may have seen a tattoo that looks like five ornate vertical lines. This design is called Hah Taew, and it is one common design used in Sak Yant, a style of tattooing done by Buddhist monks primarily in Thailand and the surrounding area. Each of the five lines in the tattoo is a Buddhist blessing.

Driving might be a part of your daily routine that you don’t consciously think too much about. While your dreams often process the ordinary things you’ve done lately, a dream about driving that emphasizes your control of the car can have important significance.

White owls can be charming or even cute in a way, but their power is undeniable. Your dream of a white owl may similarly be full of powerful symbolic meaning.

Confidence can be defined as faith in your own ability to be successful. Many symbols of confidence may therefore be unique to you personally, because the most important thing is what motivates you!

Seeing a black swan in your dream could be a little intimidating. Though black swans are beautiful and elegant birds, they also have a reputation for surprises!

Seeing a white snake in your dream could be disturbing. While snakes of any color often have a creepy reputation, white snakes have the potential to put an unusual spin on the basic symbolism of snake dreams.

White is one of the less common colors spiders come in, so a white spider in your dream could really be noticeable. Your white spider dream meaning may similarly involve how you handle issues of seeing and being seen.

Seeing a black spider in your dream could be alarming, especially if you weren’t expecting it. Whether you love spiders or hate them, a black spider in your dream can be a powerful presence to contend with.

A white horse could be a striking figure in your dream — and its symbolic interpretation might be just as grand as it looks!

Seeing a black cat in your dream could be fun, but it might also be a little intimidating. Though black cats have a complicated reputation in some parts of the world, they’re also just cats, with all the feline personality quirks that entails. 

As you will soon see for yourself, within these symbols, the feminine is often associated with the divine, motherhood, wisdom and with general well-being. Other examples are more down-to-earth, perhaps a bit vain, and even vulgar – but still interesting to study as they offer a historical glimpse into our ever-evolving relationship with the feminine.