I was in my backyard at the house I grew up in which is in Phoenix, AZ. I have never dreamed of that backyard before unless it was in childhood. Every detail of the yard was so clear that I felt I was there.

There were brown snakes moving around on the ground. They weren't like real snakes. They had short, fat, flat bodies and heads that were somewhat shaped like an arrow. I wasn't afraid of the snakes. I'm terrified of snakes in "real life". Those snakes went away. Suddenly, one of the half barrel planters like I have now in my yard appeared in the middle of my childhood back yard. There was dirt, but no plants in the planter. Instead, there were the same snakes, but a brilliant turquoise blue color this time. Once again, I wasn't afraid. Then, I woke up.

I believe that I have two guardian angels in my life. One I never see. That is the angel that stops me at the last minute from being in a traffic accident caused by a careless driver. The other angel spoke to me once. I was having a bad time. The angel told me as I was sitting in my living room that everything would be fine. That everything would always be fine for me.

I believe that Barb's angel was addressing her fear of death and spoke to her.

let me please start by saying that I have always feared death, perhaps because of fear of the unknow. It is not a comsuming fear just something I find uncomfortable to think about. so with that said here is my lucid dream. I thought I was lying awake thinking about what it is like to die and the thought or voice of myself said: I as in we are forever. as a form of game to learn or experience we choose to reincarnate. everything and anything is all one therefore all the things that you think are foreign or strange {like unexplained beings ghost alein etc.} are just reincarnate souls. There is nothing to fear, it is the place where all is love,energy, peace, forever

If this were my dream, there would be soo much symbolism here that speaks directly to my heart. The man who saves me, whom I allow to help me is my animus...the spiritual male part of me that is needed to take over sometimes (take the wheel and become dominant). He loves me fully and will not allow anything to happen to me, he is within me and I know that I can take over situations and be strong, I know I can fully love myself in every aspect, including my strong independant part of me. I can swim the tides and the emotions with ease and strength...he is where I want to be. I feel guilty that I might have feelings towards him too, that my husband might be left in the dark or on the side, however in the dream he is there on the island, he is "THERE" but does not have to be by my side in order for me to appreciate him. Basically it is telling me that I do not need my husband there to save me from every situation; there is a part of me, that is capable of saving myself; and of loving myself fully and unconditionally.

The number 8 has important significance. It is a multiple of 4, which Jung states is a perfect whole number, the number of Self and wholeness: the quaternity, the mandala. It is no accident that there are four gospels... It is doubled in this dream so I would look at what is happening currently in my life that could possibly overtake me or become overwhelming or think to be "too much" and give it a shot...because this is going to be good for me; it is going to be healing and allow me to become more of what I want to be (8 being doubled 4, doubly good for me). To know that I can survive it and do it by myself or through my male side is even more important.

Japan is interesting, why Japan? Japan to me is a volitale island...rocked with tsunamis and earthquakes regularly. It is a state of flux, of change (constant physical change...change in physical appearances?) it is a foreign place, I am not familiar with this territory...which corresponds to where I am now, not used to being where I am now. A big change is coming and I need to go with it, to ride the wave. Water is emotion and corresponds to the unconscious; I am going to allow the water to come over me and I am going to ride with it. I am coaxed by this man who is unconditionally giving to me, in every way. I know in my heart that the emotions that will overcome me can be ridden out and worked through. My husband is separate from me in this dream and the feelings of guilt need to be left on the beach. I know in my heart that I love my husband but I must learn to love myself and give to myself more (look for what I want in life instead of constantly supporting my husband always). He will be there, just like the dream, he is not going anywhere.

My mom in this dream is also very important, she is a worry for me, I worry about her anxiety...perhaps it is symbolic of my own state of motherhood...perhaps I cause anxiety in my own children for various reasons? I need to look at myself as a mother too. I was just fine, she will be just fine, I am connected to "the mother" in the dream; is this good? Am I too connected to her?

In my dream, I am on an island in Japan. I cannot remember the name of it, it started with a K. I am with a group of people. It seems that it was some kind of a "professional group". I was having a pleasant time. A warning came suddenly that an 8 foot wave would soon be coming to the island. It was not a tsunami, more like a mini-tsunami. ( I am terrified of tsunamis). The "experts" said it was survivable, but everyone must prepare. I immediately tried to get in a car and get off the island, but realized that there wasn't enough time, and I would be caught by the wave in the car. It was going to cover all exits. I was full of anxiety. I realized I had to go back and let the wave go over me. I might survive and then again I might not. When I went back to my group, everyone was grabbing life jackets, boogie boards and floats. I was grabbing some things when a guy from the next group over came to me. (there were tons of "groups" in the water) I knew him as an acquaintance. In the dream he was in love with me. I liked him, but knew I could not reciprocate the feelings b/c I am so in love with my husband. (in the dream, I have the same husband that I have in waking life) He was a good swimmer so I asked him for help. He said he would not let me drown. I felt very safe with him. I also felt guilty for being so close to him. By now, we were all floating in the water and maybe we had been floating for some time. He enjoyed being close to me. I did not want to hurt his feelings by dashing his hopes that things might develop between us. I was coy with him. I was also terrified as you could see the wave coming from far off. I thought aobut my parents. That my mom would be watching the weather channel and would be petrified b/c she knew I was there. The wave came in "waves". As he promised, he did not let me drown. I am blurry as to what I felt when the wave came. I only know before I was terrified. Afterward, everyone was floating around in the water amazed that they were o.k. I was relieved and wanted to call my parents so they would know I was alright. For some reason, I want to say my husband was on the trip with me, but was not part of the "group" I was working with. I do not know where he was during the wave. I was awakened before I could finish the dream and remember being resistant to leaving the dream and waking up.

If this were my dream, it would also be extremely profound. There would be a number of questions I would ask myself: Why was I on a lower path than theirs; why was there a herd traveling together and why winter? This would paint a beautiful metaphor for where I am at spiritually: feeling as if I am in and on a lonely and cold path-however winter also represents introspection and seclusion or dreamtime or maybe depression. I feel as if spiritually, I am in a cold and lonely place, it is wintertime, a time of going into myself and learning what is Truth. Then suddenly I see a herd of deer and stags-for them to be together like this, it would represent mating season, or a time of birth/rebirth, new life, the hope of a new life or new beginnings. They are on a higher path; I recognize that they know the way, the higher way, the path that I would like to be on. I know that I must heal in order to be on the same path and I am still trying to find it. I realize they are here to help me heal-what a rare occurence to find them along the way, it is a special fleeting meeting that I know may not happen again.

Deers or Stags represent a quest for Truth, the path of individuation and the Divine. This dream shows me that I am on the same path, however not on the same level-yet! I sit to be healed and it's a group effort. Perhaps this represents my need for others around me, or perhaps the acknowledgment from others that the path I am on is the right one. In the dream, I am alone and this is not a bad thing, it just IS. I've always known, deep down, that this quest is my own; I cannot take anyone else along. It would not be right nor would it help me on my way. Just as Percival, I must go alone and find what I am seeking. This dream is a glimpse into the future, it is prophetic to me, telling me that along the way, I just might meet others seeking what I seek and hopefully they will give me the healing I need to move on and up. But also that the path I am on is right..it is along the right path; it is the right way. I will be healed along the way-ultimately.

The light changing color from black to white would represent knowledge, a light turning on or a new way of seeing or looking at things.  It would also, of course, represent healing-the power of white light and would make me think of Reiki.  The humming would also remind me of meditating-transcendental meditation and the power of the first word ever spoken-the humming vibration of Ohm.  When I first said this powerful mantra, I had no idea how strong and vibratory it was.  This idea of sitting down and receiving healing would make me think that I need to meditate more-the white light would be the matra or focus of my meditation.  Perhaps this is showing me that there really truly is healing behind the task of meditating. 

The other night I dreamed I was in the wilderness. It was kind of wintery-looking, and rocky. I saw a line of deer and stags approaching on a path slightly above mine. They were robust and full of winter coats, not Bambi-style deer. I sat down and leaned back against their path (I sat on mine and theirs was slightly above) and the lead deer pressed its head against my cheek. I closed my eyes and the whole herd pressed in closer to each other and started to hum. The vibration of the hum went through my body, making me lighter and lighter, and the color behind my closed eyes turned from dark to white. I opened my eyes and realized I had had a very profound experience. I don't remember how the dream continued and didn't remember the dream at all until my cat came in to bed and pressed his face against mine and started to purr! The dream rushed back and I wondered if he had been doing that as I slept. I found this site as I looked for possible meanings. I feel like the deer were giving me the go-ahead to continue the spiritual path I have been exploring.