Are dream dictionaries true?

Question

Are dream dictionaries true?

Answer 1

The interpretation in dream dictionaries relies upon the general symbolism or superstition of particular objects. This is all well and good if what you relate in the same way to the subject.

Individual analysis is a far better approach because, for instance, you may be fond of snakes or have a phobia of them, so one persons dream could be an others nightmare.

The dream dictionary does however work on the principles of a thought provoking aid, and to help you consider your own subconscious responses.

Answer 2

It's kind of psychological guess.... Some of them could answer general questions while most of them are creations of man.

Answer 3

i would say no only because there generic to everbody so how can one person say what your dream mean to you

if you dream of flying dose thqat mean your un happy with your current life and want somthing diffrent

not really

plus most of the time are dreams dont mean anything there just are minds way of sorting out the day so while the brain is sorting all that you've done the day it gives you alittle home made video to watch

Answer 4

Some I would say could be true...not ones from online or anything...because your mind makes the dream, there has to be a reason for it to make that dream, the "dream dictionary" finds that out.

I would call a therapist a "dream dictionary"

Answer 5

yes they r i have one seriuslky im not kidding

Answer 6

I'm no expert, but from my understanding, there are two different schools of thought on this subject.  Some believe that universal archetypes emerge in dreams.  Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell are big proponents of the idea of archetypes.  If it is true that there are powerful, universal symbols that are part of our collective unconscious due to being part of our racial memories, than dream dictionaries could make sense--they are explaining those archetypes.  The other school of thought is that dreams are made up of "private symbols."  An image might mean something to the dreamer that it would not mean to anyone else.  If that school of thought is correct, then dream dictionaries are bunk.  I kind of figure dream dictionaries can be interesting, but they should not be taken as the "gospel truth."  For instance, if I dream about a childhood toy, it might not symbolize what the book says--it might be tied with something to do with my individual childhood.