Est. MMXXV ◆ Volume I
An Almanac of
Hidden Meanings
A standing reference for the symbols people search for at two in the morning — dreams, recurring numbers, star signs, animal messengers and the weight a name carries.
- 2,996
- Dream Symbols
- 1,000
- Angel Numbers
- 366
- Birthdays
- 185
- Spirit Animals
The Contents
Six Volumes
Dream Symbols
What the sleeping mind is saying when it speaks in falling, water, teeth and open doors.
Open IIAngel Numbers
Every sequence from 0 to 999 — repeating, mirrored and ascending — read digit by digit.
Open IIISpirit Animals
The creatures that arrive as messengers, and the counsel each one is understood to carry.
Open IVBirthdays
All three hundred sixty-six days — sign, stone, flower, number and the temper of each.
Open VInstruments
Generators and calculators for names, nicknames, auras, companions and invented worlds.
OpenVolume I · Selected Entries
What the Night Keeps Repeating
- 01Actions
Falling
To dream that you are falling represents feelings of losing control. You may feel insecure or unable to "get a grip" on an issue. An area of your life may be getting out of hand. Difficulty letting go of power, control, or status. You may feel insecure or a lack support in your waking life. You may be experiencing a major struggle or overwhelming problem. A fear of losing everything, going under, or of appearing as a total failure. Feeling helpless to stop an unpleasant impending change. Falling dreams may also be a warning signal about a need to start being more cautious about your actions in waking life. It may also reflect a situation in waking life that you feel to be a life or death crisis. A fear of losing social or financial status. Feeling "knocked off your pedestal" in life. Alternatively, falling in a dream may be a sign that feel exhausted or that you've reached maximum capacity. You feel that you "can't hold on anymore" to you goals. You may need to slow down to allow yourself to adjust. Problems reaching out to others for support. Feeling that you have no support system. If you aren't afraid while falling in a dream it may symbolize a lack of seriousness or importance about a situation you can no longer control. Negatively, falling without fear in a dream may reflect reflect a dangerous degree of complacency or lack of responsibility. Enjoying letting go of responsibility you don't want. Problems speaking up about preferring to not be involved in a project Falling may imply that you have failed to achieve a goal that you have set for yourself. To dream that you are falling through water indicates that you are feeling a loss of control while being overwhelmed by powerful negative emotions or uncertainty. Feelings of having completely lost all support systems or coping abilities. Feeling completely on your own with no way out. To dream of falling and never hitting the ground represents feelings of losing of control with a constant sense of impending failure. It may also reflect feelings of having become a complete failure and never being able to do anything else ever again. A fear of having no end in sight to your continuing failure. To dream of falling and hitting the ground represents the realization of consequences or errors. An unpleasant loss of status or power. Feeling that you have learned from a mistake. You may feel the need to start over or move on to something else. Confronting the embarrassment of a loss or failure you have experienced. Feelings of "hitting rock bottom" or that a situation can't get any worse. Feeling the full impact of your failure or mistake. It may also be a sign that you feel it's time to deal with your losses. To dream of falling off a high building or skyscraper represents feelings of losing control after having reached the very high level of status, power, or achievement. Fearing total failure after reaching the highest level of confidence. Falling off high buildings may also reflect feelings of falling into depression after being very upbeat. A loss of an elevated state of mind. Feeling suddenly cut off from a high degree of support. To dream of falling down stairs may represent feelings of having lost a higher level of achievement or a total reversal of something you worked hard for. Example: The Roman Emperor Caligula dreamed, on the night before his assassination, that he was in heaven, standing before the throne of Jupiter. The god then kicked him back to earth. The dream is intuitive about the Emperor's feelings of losing all he as worked for after achieving the highest level of power after declaring himself as a god. A warning dream about being carelessly certain of himself and his impending loss of status. Example 2: A young man dreamed of falling into an endless void. In waking life he had gained a reputation for being very good-looking and began to lose his hair to an incurable disease. Falling dreams are extremely common that usually jolt the dreamer out of bed before they hit the ground. Falling represents feelings of inadequacy or a sense that your life is not stable, a need to be grounded. Dealing with your anxiety may encourage less frightening dreams. Constant nightmares or recurring falling dream may be a result of anxiety or a sleep disorder. The symbol 'falling' may represent a current challenge or transition. The setting (beach at night) suggests context around your social or work environment. Feeling relieved and embarrassed hints at mixed emotions. Consider where you are watching or forgetting in waking life and what you’re avoiding or pursuing.
- 02Actions
Flying
Flying dreams can be the most exhilarating, liberating and instantly gratifying dreams you can ever have. These dreams are classified as “lucid” suggesting that the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. In a lucid state the dreamer may gain some amount of control over the dream characters, narrative, and environment. Some lucid dreams are spontaneous or self induced as others practice to obtain the feeling of flight. The symbol 'flying' may represent a current challenge or transition. The setting (beach at night) suggests context around your social or work environment. Feeling embarrassed and hopeful hints at mixed emotions. Consider where you are speaking or watching in waking life and what you’re avoiding or pursuing.
- 03Body
Teeth
To dream of teeth represents your vitality and self-confidence. A reflection of how good you feel about your physical appearance, talents, or anything that gives you status or power. Feelings about how permanently confident you are capable of being. To dream of teeth falling out represents a loss of power, confidence, or self-esteem in some area of your life. A corrosive situation or feelings of a loss of vitality. Dreams of teeth falling out are common to people aging or who feel they are losing their looks. It's also common to people who are losing money, a career, or status of some kind. Feelings about a loss of permanent confidence. To dream of extracting teeth may represent a a deliberate and proactive effort to remove something that is causing a loss of vitality, confidence, or self-esteem in some area of the dreamer's life. It may symbolize a desire or need to take control of a corrosive situation or to regain lost vitality. This dream may also indicate a willingness to sacrifice or let go of something in order to move forward and regain control. The act of extracting teeth may be a metaphor for taking decisive action to address a problem or issue that has been causing a loss of power or confidence. The act of extracting teeth may also represent a painful process of letting go, indicating that the dreamer may be struggling with the decision to move on from something or someone that has been causing them harm or holding them back. To dream of a gap in your front teeth represents insecurities about your self-confidence. You may feel that others don't perceive you as confident as you feel you should be, or that your confidence is never quite as perfect as you want it to be. Feeling that you are not the best, but you are not hated. This insecurity may stem from a sensitivity to criticism or a focus on perceived flaws that you constantly wish to improve. Confidence that doesn't want other people to bring up your problem. Feelings about not being perfect and being happy about it. Confidence is getting away with not being perfect. Alternatively, a gap in the teeth of another person may represent your view of another person or situation that you don't want to say anything about out loud having anything else wrong with it. To dream of animals with sharp teeth often represents feelings of anger or aggression. You may feel a sense of fury towards a person or situation, or feel that someone else is angry with you. The sharpness of the teeth can symbolize the intensity of these emotions, and the potential for harm or destruction. In some cases, the dream may represent someone else's "biting anger" directed towards you, making you feel attacked or threatened. It's important to examine the specific type of animal and context of the dream to gain further insight into its meaning. To dream of being toothless represents a total loss of confidence, power, or vitality. You or someone else may have experienced a setback that has caused a loss power, status, or vitality in some way which has led to feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. Bad news, misfortune, or ill health are getting in the way. To dream of brushing teeth represents feelings about reinforcing confidence in your strengths and abilities. preparation, practice, or maintenance to keep yourself feeling confident and ready to face the world. ou may be concerned about how others perceive you and may be taking steps to ensure that you do not appear weak or vulnerable in their eyes. Concerns about maintaining your appearance to other people as you strive to present yourself in the best possible light. Trying your best to maintain a good appearance and positive self-image. Negatively, dreaming about brushing your teeth may reflect a preoccupation with appearances. Anxiety about looking bad to other people. An excessive need to reassure yourself. An excessive need to maintain impressive appearances. Issues with vanity. Fear of looking weak or lazy. The dreamer may be overly concerned with how others perceive them, leading to a constant need to present oneself in the best possible light. To dream of broken teeth represents feelings a flaw or weakness in one's character or abilities that can no longer be hidden or ignored. This flaw may be something that has always been present but has been overlooked, or it could be a new development that has arisen and needs to be addressed. A flaw is now visible and cannot be concealed or covered up any longer. A need to confront and address one's weaknesses or limitations, to take steps to overcome them, and to work towards self-improvement. The dream may be a call to action, urging the dreamer to face their challenges head-on and to not let their flaws hold them back. Alternatively, the broken tooth may represent a warning that if the issue is not addressed, it may continue to worsen and have greater consequences in the future. Feeling that your confidence has been broken. Feeling that you need to restore confidence or prove yourself regain confidence. Example: A woman dreamed of her teeth falling out. In real life she was insecure about her looks because she was aging. In this case the teeth falling out may have reflected dreamer's insecurities and anxieties about growing older and losing her youthful charm. Example 2: A young woman dreamed of seeing herself with gap in her teeth. In real life she felt like she wasn't good looking enough for a guy she liked. In this case the gap in the teeth may have reflected her feelings about looking her best wasn't good enough while the guy she liked didn't hate her. Example 3: A woman dreamed of brushing her teeth in public when the battery in the electric toothbrush died. In waking life an expensive fee was required to secure an important business opportunity and she couldn't afford the fee because her budget for the year wouldn't allow it. Brushing her teeth in public in this case may have reflected her responsible management of her budget to keep her business looking confident that nothing is wrong while being unable to hide why she wasn't paying the expensive fee. *Please See Fangs The oldest symbol every decoded dating back to ancient Egypt. Teeth dreams are known to be vivid yet enigmatic symbols that have a wide range of interpretations attached to it. Unfortunately, teeth are know to crack, fall out, rotting or missing that brings attention to unconscious aspects taking place within the dreamer. Sometimes it can represent some sort of personal loss or feelings of inadequacy. The symbol 'teeth' may represent a current challenge or transition. The setting (hospital corridor) suggests context around your social or work environment. Feeling embarrassed and curious hints at mixed emotions. Consider where you are speaking or forgetting in waking life and what you’re avoiding or pursuing.
- 04Food
Water
To dream of water represents negativity or uncertainty that you are experiencing. An unpredictable situation. Water may also reflect a negative emotional state such as fear or ill intentions. Our negative unconscious thoughts and emotions. Negative situations that bring uncertainty, the unfamiliar, obstacles, or unwanted changes. Positively, water can symbolize renewal and regeneration with symbolism such as bathing, drinking water, or bottled water. To dream of drinking water may represent feelings about an experience of choosing to be certain and unemotional about what's essential to replenish yourself and avoid jealousy or desperation. Choices that are unemotional and certain about renewal, regeneration, or restoration. Choosing to recuperate or do something for your own benefit. To dream of calm clear water represents peace of mind. You've confronted a problem or emotional issue. You may also be very comfortable noticing a problem all the time. To dream of dirty water represents negative situations or uncertainty that has to be cared about all the time or requires you to be always be careful. Dirty drinking water may reflect a method of rejuvenation that has been compromised or ruined. Feeling that your chance to improve has been taken away from you. To dream of being underwater represents waking life situations where you feel overwhelmed by a problem or negative emotions. You may be in over your head in a situation and are overwhelmed by your emotions. To dream that you can breathe underwater represents feelings about yourself being able to manage or handle yourself well in situations with very powerful uncertainty or negativity. You are adapting to serious problems or responsibly coping with the worst moment of your life. To dream of hot or boiling water represents emotional turmoil or very active negative thinking patterns. You have fears, desires, guilt, or some other negative thinking pattern that is imbalanced or excessive. It may also reflect bad intentions you have for someone you're angry at. To dream of cold water represents positive unconscious thoughts, emotions, or habits. Things that are positive that you are unaware of or don't concern yourself with. To dream of running water represents negative situations or uncertainty that you are noticing all the time. Dripping water may reflect a problem situation that is slowly beginning to surface. To dream of walking on water represents total control over your emotions or a negative situation. You have a handle on a problem or don't even care about a problem being a problem. To dream of being unable to enter a body of water may reflect your feelings of being held back or incapable of facing a problem or challenge that you want to face. Negatively, it may be a sign that you want to choose a dangerous option but feel someone or something is holding you back. To dream of water overflowing represents feelings of uncertainty as a situation gets out of hand. Fear, stress, or frustrations are starting to become too much to handle. To dream of splashing water on your face represents feelings about a wake up a call or pushing yourself to take a situation more seriously. Different bodies of water represent different forms of negativity in our lives that we must confront. See the themes section for water for a more in-depth look at water symbolism. Example: A man dreamed of having a hot water tank removed from his basement. The day before the dream he had faced a power fear he had been plagued with for years. The hot water tank reflected the constant negative emotional state created by his fear. Example 2: A man dreamed of standing on a beach facing the ocean. In waking life, he was dealing with a serious health crisis and feared the possibility of death. Example 3: A woman dreamed of crossing water. In waking life, she was experiencing a situation causing a lot of worry. *Please See Underwater *Please See Ocean *Please See River *Please See Lake *Please See Stream The symbol of water constitutes for being one of the most common dream occurrences. Water acts as a metaphor reflecting our current emotional state, a powerful symbol that belongs to the emotional unconscious of the dreamer that is not fully understood. A symbol that needs to be translated for the dreamer to understand their emotions and feelings so they don’t overwhelm them in their lives. The color, shape, depth and location become a clue to help guide the dreamer to the true meaning. The symbol 'water' may represent a current challenge or transition. The setting (mountain trail) suggests context around your social or work environment. Feeling hopeful and embarrassed hints at mixed emotions. Consider where you are searching or forgetting in waking life and what you’re avoiding or pursuing.
- 05Animals
Snake
Snakes are one of the oldest dream most misunderstood dream symbols. Depending on how the snake appear, the color, type and charactericts in your dream it will determine if its linked to personal transformation or an enemy. In other cultures dream analysis suggests it’s linked to our innate fears, or according to Freud a phallic symbol. If you are bitten by the snake will have a negative connotation attached to it as opposed to seeing it coiled on a rod or eating its own tail. The symbol 'snake' may represent a current challenge or transition. The setting (hospital corridor) suggests context around your social or work environment. Feeling excited and afraid hints at mixed emotions. Consider where you are forgetting or escaping in waking life and what you’re avoiding or pursuing.
- 06General
Chase Dreams
Chase dreams are metaphoric for running away or not facing something our lives. These repressed fears or ignored feelings manifest as masked men, animals, monsters, devils, killers just to get our attention. Recurring chase dreams occur when the dreamer has ignored this problem for too long, a warning from the unconscious to face your fears before it overpowers you.
Volume II
Numbers That Keep Arriving
The Journal
Recent Writing
Biblical Boy Names in 2025: Beyond Noah
Noah has reigned supreme for years, but a new wave of Biblical names like Ezra, Asher, and Josiah is rising. Discover the spiritual favorites of 2025.
Celebrity Baby Names 2025: Jennifer Lawrence, Cardi B & The Hottest Trends
The big reveals are here! Discover the name of Jennifer Lawrence's second son, Cardi B's new daughter, and the 'Breakout' naming trends taking over 2025.
The Rise of Gender Neutral Names: Why Parents Are Choosing 'Unisex' in 2025
From Riley to Avery, discover why gender-neutral names are becoming the top choice for modern parents and explore the most popular unisex options.