Last Night's Dream

Last night I dreamed I was in Mexico. It was one of those vague dreams. I don't recall a point to it necessarily. At some point I toured an Aztecesque pyramid, which was a modern day homage to entertainment. From the outside it looked like an ancient monument. Yet each level had different exhibits and rides sponsored by various entertainment companies. The pyramid even had hotel style rooms one could rent, though the interior finishing leaned toward rustic. In fact the room I toured was a little odd to me as it had two bath tubs, one of which was adjacent to the open kitchenette.

I recall being there with my mom, and the person who once had claimed to be my dad, now long estranged, inquired why she got to be there with me.

During another part of my dream, I was pedestrian in a busy open market area, weaving around auto and other foot traffic. The streets were brick paved. The architecture appeared to be was somewhat Caribbean colonial with soft pastel colors. For some reason I don't recall, I felt like I was in a hurry to get through the market, which was a labyrinth of shop spaces, many of which required having to pass through one to get to another (like a crazy Ikea). I paused in one shop to admire the wares. It looked like a crystal shop. The object I picked up appeared to be a cross between a snow globe and a crystal statue. When the "snow" was settled, a creature appeared. When the object was moved in any way, the snow would disburse in a swirl and the creature would change stance or disappear altogether. It was quite strange and felt like it had a mystical quality about it.

Upon examining the object, I was greeted by an older, white-haired man who was the shopkeeper. He was kind of Gandalfesque, kind and joyful. That's about all I remember ...

Interpretations

Foreign Land: To dream you are in a foreign land represents change in your life. Consider how you feel about the surrounding. If you are excited or happy in this unknown place, it suggests you are ready for change.

Pyramid: To dream of pyramids denotes many changes will come to you, possibly in a short amount of time. It is a symbol of longevity, stability and a firm foundation. Considered to be a focus for power, if a pyramid appears in a dream, it shows we are concentrating on the inherent power within us. If you scale them, you will journey along before you find the gratification of desires. Spiritually, the pyramid is a symbol of integration of the Self and the Soul. In dreams it can represent death and also indicates rebirth. It is a guardian of power. The pyramid always signifies a wider awareness of power and energy. There is a point inside the pyramid where all the planes intersect. This will regenerate any matter that is placed there. For instance razor blades will become sharp again. In a larger pyramid, that particular spot can be used for enhancing mystical experiences. To enter a pyramid is to be searching for the meaning of life. A pyramid is a very powerful image. On a physical level it is a building of wonder. On a mental level it is a structure of regeneration. It will depend on our level of awareness as to which interpretation is valid.

Market: To dream you are in a market denotes thrift and much activity in all occupations. This also may represent some emotional or physical need you are currently lacking in your life. You could be in need of nurturance and some fulfillment. Consider the specific items you are shopping for. A marketplace can be viewed as a place of spiritual exchange in dreams. We can establish a balance between our everyday reality and our spiritual or inner world. A market is a bustling, happy place. To dream of one may indicate that we may need to look after ourselves more and to spend time with more people. Dreaming we are in a market indicates our ability to cope with everyday life, of being able to relate to people and particularly to relate to crowds. It is also the place of buying and selling, therefore often gives us some sort of indication as to how we value our various attributes, whether we have something to sell or are buying.

Street: To see a street in your dream symbolizes your life's path. The condition of the street reflects how much control you have over the direction of your life. If the street is well-paved and easy to progress on, you are in control of your own destiny. If you dreamed about alleys or side streets, it suggests you need to be less rebellious or adventurous for now and return to more traditional ways.

Crystal: To see crystal in your dream signifies wholeness, purity, healing, development and unity. It represents your higher Self. The dream may be a metaphor for something in your life that is crystallizing or taking shape. To dream you are looking into a crystal represents how you are looking within yourself to find your true destiny. Alternatively, it indicates your outlook of the future.