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Dream Symbols - L
LABEL
- Is this label on a letter? (See ADDRESS)
- If the label is on an object, does this object represent something about a quality or purpose in my life?
- If this is on myself or someone else, does it have something to do with a judgment being made?
- Could it simply be calling my attention to something important?
LADDER
- If I am climbing the ladder, does this indicate reaching new heights by way of particular steps or realizations?
- If I feel shaky or anxious about the ladder, does this indicate insecurity about a facing a challenging situation?
LAGOON
- Is this representing my inner world of feelings and fantasies?
- Does this indicate a relaxed and natural state of mind?
LAMB
- What do I know and feel about lambs?
- Does it represent children?
- Is this about innocence and gentleness?
LAME
- Do I feel lame about something I'm making my way through in life?
- Do I feel a loss of confidence in myself?
LAMP
- Does the lamp represent focusing of attention, or understanding?
(Also, see LIGHT)
LAPIS LAZULI
- What do I know about Lapis Lazuli?
- Does this beautiful stone represent clear perception, or vitality?
(Look this up in your own references for more ideas)
LANGUAGE
- Is this about the ability to communicate clearly for understanding?
- If the language is strange, does this indicate ideas I have not yet put into words, or feel clear about?
LANTERN
- Is this lantern symbolic of my own wisdom and inner guidance?
LARDER See FOOD
LATHER
- Is this about fussing, or 'working myself up into a lather'?
- Does it indicate concern about cleaning or being clean?
LAUGH
- Is this simply a release of tension, or perhaps sympathetic laughter?
- Does it indicate taking things lightly?
- Does it have anything to do with ridicule, or misunderstanding?
LAUNCH
- Does this indicate self commitment?
- Is this a launching of a new venture, or a new interest?
LAUNDRY
- Is this about attitudes that need to be, or have been cleansed?
- Does it represent my 'dirty laundry', or secrets I have about myself?
LAVA
- Does this indicate angry emotion that has been simmering and is about to erupt?
- Is this about painful feelings or memories that have been repressed, but are now resurfacing?
LAVATORY
- Does this indicate a need for privacy?
- Is this about releasing tension or letting go of feelings no longer helpful?
(Also, see FAECES)
LAWN
- Am I very concerned about my social image (do I worry what my neighbors think about my lawn)?
- Do I need to be paying closer attention to some aspect of myself, so it doesn't become out of hand?
LAXATIVE
- Is this about being uptight and needing to loosen up?
- Do I desire to rid myself of bad feelings, or memories?
LEAD(Metal)
- What do I know about lead and how is it used in the dream?
- Does this represent certain attitudes that weigh me down?
- Am I taking something in physically or emotionally that is harming me (lead is poisonous)?
LEADER
- Does this leader represent the dominant part of myself motivates decisions?
- Is this about feelings regarding a particular leader figure?
LEAF
- Is the leaf alive, or dried up?
- Does the leaf represent a thought or idea?
- Is this somehow about separation (leaf separated from the branch)?
LEATHER
- Is this about toughness or durability?
- Does it represent my instinctive urges?
LEECH
- Do I feel sapped of energy, or that someone is draining me of energy?
LEFT
- If I am right handed, does the left indicate my unconscious…things outside my everyday awareness?
- Does it imply ignorance or being wrong about something?
- If the dream has a sinister feel to it, does 'left' represent underhandedness, or the dark side of things?
(Also, see RIGHT)
LEG
- Does the leg represent my support in life (anything or anyone that I depend on)?
- Is this about my self confidence and ambition, or the lack of (shown by strong legs versus weak or damaged ones)?
LEMON
- Does this represent bitterness or a sour attitude?
- Is this about cleansing or being refreshed?
LENGTH
- Does the length signify the duration of something?
LENS
- Is this about concentration and focusing of attention on something?
- Does it represent seeing or understanding more clearly?
- Is this calling attention to something to enhance its importance?
LEOPARD
- What do I know and feel about the leopard?
- Does the leopard represent inconspicuous action?
- Is this about feeling protective towards something or someone?
LEPER
- Do I feel unacceptable, unloved or rejected?
- Does this indicate attention needed in my personality, or my body?
LEPRECHAUN See FAIRY
LETTER
- Does this imply contact or hope of contact with someone else?
- Is this about getting news about myself?
- Could it be showing telepathic communication?
LEVIATHAN See FISH
LEVITATION See FLYING
LIBRARY/LIBRARIAN
- Does this show the vast storage of my memory and knowledge?
- Is this hinting of the collective unconscious that can be tapped into via intuition?
LIFEGUARD
- Is this a rescue, or show of ability to recover from occasionally 'going under' emotionally?
- Does it show that I am capable of dealing with the difficulties I have in life?
LIFT(Elevator)
- Does this represent the ups and downs of life?
- Could this be about mood shifts?
LIGHT
- Is the light enabling me to see something, helping me to know where I am going in unchartered territory of my own mind?
- Does this represent conscious awareness, or dawning realizations and understanding?
(Also, see DARK, GLOW)
LIGHTHOUSE
- Does this suggest things that are out of sight that might wreck my plans?
- Is this about loneliness, or feelings of isolation?
LIGHTENING
- How is the lightening used in the dream?
- Does it point to a sudden discharge of tension in a possibly destructive manner?
- Is this about enlightenment or realization?
LILY
- What do I know about the lily?
- Does it have something to do with death?
- Is this possibly linked to the petals of the lotus unfolding to reveal a jewel (realization) of a spiritual nature?
(Also, see JEWEL)
LIMP See LAME
LINK See CHAIN
LION
- What do I know and feel about Lions?
- Is this a male or female lion?
- Does the lion represent dangerous anger and aggressiveness…or the fear of this energy?
- If this has to do with more than one lion or lioness, do I need to examine my particular role in my family, or other group?
(Look up Lion in your own animal totem references if needed)
LIQUID
- Does this represent shifts and changes of feelings within experiences?
- Is this about softening of resolve about something?
- Does this suggest a change of heart over something, as in 'my heart melted'?
LITHE
- Does this suggest emotional or mental adaptability?
LITTLE
- Do I feel small or insignificant?
- Does this imply I am not impressed with something, or don't feel it is important?
LIVER
- Does this represent distaste, irritability, or long suffering over something?
- Is this about something going on with my own liver in my body?
LOAF
- Is this implying laziness?
(Also, see BREAD)
LOBSTER See CRAB
LOCK
- Does this represent a problem of some kind that can be unlocked if I have the key?
(Also, see KEY)
LOCOMOTIVE See RAILWAY
LOFT See ATTIC
LOG
- Does this imply rigidity of thought, opinion or old habits?
- Is this about stuff I inherited from the past from family?
LONG See LENGTH
LOOK
- If the 'looking' is emphasized in the dream, is it focusing on something important that I should pay attention to?
- Am I simply searching or longing for something?
LORRY
- Does this indicate a practical way of getting something done?
- Is this about a change such as moving to another house?
LOTUS See LILY
LOUSE / LICE
- Do I feel socially unacceptable in some way?
- Is this about thoughts that sap resolves, energy or ambitions?
LOW
- Does this suggest unimportance, or something that is not much of a challenge or barrier?
LUCIFER See DEVIL
LUMBER See LOG
LUMINOUS See GLOW, LIGHT
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