Although the tradition of interpreting dreams goes back thousands of years, you would agree that dreams remain a mysterious part of everyone's life. In fact, dreams involving aquatic mammals such as whales or dolphins symbolize a mysterious relationship or a person's conscious and sleeping (subconscious) brain. If you have experienced this dream, why not try to interpret it by referring to the following article?
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Part 1 of 2: Interpreting Dreams
Step 1. Write down your dream
The process of interpreting a dream actually begins with remembering the contents of the dream. Therefore, try to get used to always writing down the dreams you have after waking up. Doing so will train your brain to remember every dream that comes up. To make the process easier, place a special notebook or journal by your bedside.
- Try using an app that comes with your phone. Some apps can even help check dream patterns or interpret their meaning.
- If you find it difficult to write immediately after waking up, you can also take advantage of the voice recorder application available on your cellphone.
Step 2. Think of the feelings that arise in dreamland
How you feel when you see a whale or dolphin can actually provide valuable information about the meaning behind the appearance of the animal. For example, if you feel happy when you see dolphins, or even swim with them, chances are that you are actually thirsty for freedom in your conscious mind. If you actually feel frightened when you see it, you are most likely going through a difficult time and are afraid of losing control.
- Write down all the feelings associated with the dream, even if they don't make sense. Don't let the conscious brain filter the messages sent by your subconscious!
- If you were a whale or a dolphin in the dream, think about how you would feel when you appeared that way. Do you feel more free, confident, or happier? Or do you feel lonely, scared, and uncomfortable?
- Always remember that all the elements contained in dreams have meaning. Therefore, never focus on just one element!
Step 3. Watch the activity of the whale or dolphin in your dream
Is the animal in the water or on land? If you dream of animals that are outside their natural habitat, chances are that you are actually feeling "losing your footing" in your conscious mind. If the animal is in the water, understand that a dream based on this may symbolize the dark side of humans, an element of your existence that you may have been deliberately ignoring.
- Dreaming of a dolphin indicates your willingness to listen to emotions or sounds from the subconscious.
- Dolphins are generally inspirational symbols in dreamland, such as symbols of optimism and social altruism.
Step 4. Try to analyze every detail contained in your dream
Remember, every element contained in your dream is very important. When trying to interpret dreams involving whales or dolphins, try to remember everything that appears in them. Even the most minor details actually have meaning, you know!
- Some dream interpreters believe that the most important element in a dream is the person who dreamed it. For example, if you dream about a group of dolphins swimming happily until they are finally caught by fishermen, one possible interpretation is that you, as a dreamer, are actually trying to control your own cheerful spirit.
- If in your dream you are trying to save a whale or a dolphin, chances are that you are actually trying to save an important relationship. Or, there is a part of you that is actually dying.
Step 5. Try symbolizing the appearance of whales and dolphins in your dream
As mammals that live in water, both whales and dolphins can be interpreted as symbols of consciousness and unconsciousness. If one or both of them appear in your dream, it is most likely a signal that you must take a long-held action, or tell the truth about an important issue.
- The pope often symbolizes awareness and intuition. In other words, dreaming of a whale may indicate that you need to listen more to your innermost voice.
- Since whales are the largest mammals in the world, dreaming of them may indicate that you are feeling tired.
- Think of specific things that come to mind when you think of the animal. For example, did the dolphins in your dream swim alone or in groups? Does the dolphin look healthy or sick? If you dream of a dying whale or dolphin, chances are that you are currently feeling "away" from yourself.
Part 2 of 2: Linking Your Dream and Life
Step 1. Think about the meaning of dolphins in your life
When did you first see a dolphin? Do you like the figure of a dolphin or do you feel uncomfortable about it? Have you had any negative experiences with dolphins? If you are traveling out to sea after the death of a friend, it is likely that the dolphin is a symbol of grief for you.
- Because everyone's dreams are different, the best person to interpret your dreams is yourself.
- Although dolphins are often considered a positive symbol, the true meaning of their appearance is only known to you.
Step 2. Understand how you feel about whales
Remember, dreams are a unique experience for everyone. In other words, no two people share the same dream interpretation. For example, the appearance of a whale may bring about calm, independence, and strength within you. Or, you may find yourself trapped in danger or an uncontrollable fear of dealing with terrifying “killer whales.”
- Your actual life experiences will shape the meaning of any event or object that appears in dreamland.
- Your feelings may be the best guide for interpreting the meaning of a whale or dolphin appearing in a dream.
Step 3. Consider the influence of current events on your dream
Did you just watch a documentary about a very sadistic animal slaughter? Or, did you recently discuss the sea with a friend? If whales or dolphins have been a part of your consciousness lately, they are more likely to appear in your dreamland too.
- If recently your feelings when you see whales or dolphins have changed, try to identify the current situation that triggered the change.
- Remember, whales and dolphins, like other dream elements, do not need to be taken literally. In other words, base your dream interpretation on emotions instead of rational thinking.
- If your feelings when you see a whale keep changing in each dream, try to identify other elements that could provide more information.
Step 4. Be aware of the emerging patterns
If dreams about whales or dolphins keep repeating themselves, try to notice the same pattern in each dream. For example, do you often see a specific image? Does that image always appear when you are about to run away from something terrible? Or, is the image part of a wider landscape that you can only see from a distance?
- If you keep experiencing or encountering the same things in your dreams, chances are there is a situation in your life that you think needs to be addressed immediately.
- Also be aware of the thoughts and feelings that appear repeatedly in dreamland. For example, if you're constantly thinking, "I'd rather die if that happens again," try to think about the meaning behind that thought.
Step 5. Learn to remember your dreams
Research shows that most adults experience at least 4-6 dreams per night. In general, dreams occur during the REM cycle, which is a period when brain activity while you sleep is as intense as when you are awake. The best way to remember dreams that come up is to write them down in a special journal.
- The higher your awareness of dreamland, the better your ability to identify dream symbols that are important to you.
- A study shows that dreams can help a person understand their characteristics when they wake up. In some cases, dreams can even be used to diagnose various psychological problems, including the dynamics of a person's personality.
