Two traditions of dream reading
Dream Journal
Write what you remember of a dream below. We will pull out the symbols we recognize, read each one in the tradition you choose, and surface any pairings the tradition has notes on. For a full written interpretation by Dylan, see the instant interpretation.
The 2nd-century Greek master of dream interpretation. Artemidorus collected thousands of dreams and tracked which ones came true under which circumstances. His rule: a symbol's meaning depends on who is dreaming it, what they hope for, and what is happening in their waking life.
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Each symbol — Artemidorus
fish
creatures, instincts
If favorable: Catching fish is a good augury — the sea always yields. Eating the fish, particularly cooked, signals modest gain.
If shadowed: Many small fish all at once predict trivial troubles; a great fish that escapes the line is an opportunity missed.
dog
creatures, instincts
If favorable: A friendly dog signifies a faithful friend or servant; a hunting dog at your heel means assistance in a venture.
If shadowed: A dog that bites or chases foretells betrayal by a person you have trusted — often someone you have fed.
horse
creatures, instincts
If favorable: A horse you ride well signals a journey or honor; a white horse marks a notable companion.
If shadowed: A horse that throws the rider warns against pride in standing.
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