Jack in the box
Sometimes things that just pop up when we least expect them. Surprises or unexpected annoyances.
Jackpot
To hit the jackpot in your dream relates to rewards that you will receive, not always financial though because spiritual rewards can be shown this way. Any type of jackpot from lottery tickets, bingo or any gambling venture will be used as a symbol of the success you achieve by taking a chance, dream symbols are usually derived from what you are familiar with.
· Getting what you asked for.
· A small amount of effort brings maximum return.
Jail
(See Imprisoned/Prison)
A jailer represents a personality that restricts your freedom and growth;
· You may be a victim of circumstance.
· A loss of personal freedom.
· Living by somebody else’s rules?
Jam
(See Bottles and Jars/Food)
Preserve your energy because there are nice things in store.
· Fruitfulness.
· Could you be in a bit of a jam?
Jealousy
(See Anger)
An emotion that is felt in a dream usually stems from those feelings building up in your waking life and you might need to work on understanding other people’s feelings about you in more detail. Attention is needed.
Jesus
(See Easter)
Religious imagery connects us with our spirituality and sometimes Jesus turns up in a dream to show us that there is help and healing available for our progression.
· Jesus always brings the highest help available.
· Unconditional love and support.
· Forgiveness.
Jewels/Jewelry
(See Crystals/Diamonds/Quartz)
Jewels will symbolise the things that you treasure and if you find jewels in your dream then good things will come to you with no effort on your part.
· You will find someone to treasure in your life.
· Someone will treasure you.
· A little gem.
· Treasured memories.
Jewelry can help to explain the strength of attachments and memories that you have made with the people around you, especially linked type jewelry like chains, bracelets and necklaces.
Broaches are similar in meaning to a badge of Honor and are given or worn to celebrate and show respect for the Honourable deeds that you have done or for the good memories that you have helped to create.
Gold and silver also have a similar meaning in dreams and will symbolise something being worthwhile or someone who is worth their weight in gold. Gold or silver jewelry can also translate the longevity of attachments and memories as well as the value of them.
Rings represent commitment in relationships and unions made from love. A circle is a symbol of continued existence.
Job
(See Occupation/Work)
Dreaming of your job or being at work in a dream can translate to you how your life is working out now. If you are struggling to do a job or carryout a task it is because you feel that there are things standing in your way or stopping you from making progress, this is an obstacle dream and helps you to see that real success comes from the effort that you yourself put in, nothing worth having comes easily.
Spiritual work is often replicated in a dream by doing work in the physical sense; this is about your own contribution to society and the effort you put into your own and other people’s spiritual well-being.
Another reason that you are at work in your dream is to highlight the fact that you are all work and no play and need to find a balance between the two. Spiritual work.
Journey
Admiral/Accidents/Bridge/Destination/Energy/Petrol/Railway/Transport/Walking
If you make any kind of journey in your dream then the dream is usually showing you the next stage of your own journey through life, any obstacles that you come up against can be translated and help to forewarn you of the pitfalls that may obstruct your way forward.
You may or may not know the destination in your dream, sometimes when we are unaware of an actual destination it is because we do not set ourselves goals and just go wherever life takes us.
Journey dreams are a natural way for you to pre 'know' the next chapter of your life, if the journey in your dream is smooth and faultless you can think positively about your present encounters because it should be a smooth ride forward and in the right direction.
If the journey you make is full of obstacles and obstructions then the next phase will not be quite so straight forward, incidentally it is only when we are challenged that we make any real progress spiritually, this unfortunately is how progress works, all things in moderation brings real balance for the soul and accepting the difficult times are what help us appreciate the good times in our lives.
When you dream of getting from one place to another easily it is usually because you have experienced that road before and therefore find it easy to negotiate any obstacles that you come across, flying over obstacles is a way to show you that you have previous experience dealing with that type of problem so you will fly through it this time. It is when we come across new types of problems and have no previous experience to draw from that we dream of struggling to make progress on our journey.
The way in which you travel in your dream can give you further information as to your progress in all different sections of your life and not just your spiritual progress, the mode of travel used can give you clues to the energy and power available for you to use, from your own stores and from the people around you that are willing to help.
Transport is used to transport you from one place to another and can be considered as a symbol for an external source of help, engines distribute energy and can represent your own energy or drive or the energy you get from other people. (Negativity drains your energy and positivity propels it.)
Transport meanings can be helpful with your translations as follows:
(See Airplane in A)
An airplane needs the dreamer to have faith and take-off into the unknown, putting your trust in someone else to help you reach the heights you wish to reach, an airplane lifts us up and exhilarates us while taking us on long exciting journeys and this can symbolise a project taking off or you needing a goal to aim for, even if it seems so far out of reach. Much effort is needed to reach the heights and distance that you want to reach in your life, but flight is possible for anyone who has the right attitude and motivation.
Any problems with the flight you take in a dream highlight the fact that there are obstacles that could get in the way of you reaching your overall destination or goal. Plane crashes create an easy way for you to understand how your dreams have come crashing down; you have lost faith in yourself or you have lost sight of your dreams.
Boats
(See Boats in B)
The type of boat will be important in your translation so see individual entries as well, but boats help us on our passage through emotional journeys; the ride you take on a boat can give you clues about what you might expect from emotional attachments whilst on that journey. Boats provide support from drowning in feelings and so symbolise the overall support that is available to you from the people around you, but sometimes the support comes from unknown quarters of yourself.
Bus
Travelling with other people reminds you that you are not alone on your current journey and assistance will be there for you if you need it, but when we use transport that requires a fare to be paid it helps us to understand that we always end up paying for the things that we need in some other way. Karma likes to remain balanced and fair paying dreams help to bring this fact to your attention. Trying to make progress in one area can draw the energy from another and leave it depleted or if you give attention to one area of your life another area suffers neglect.
If you do not have the fare in your dream, then you must consider that things are not balanced (It's not fare) or maybe you do not have the means to continue with the plans that you have made. If you must get off the bus before the stop that you want, then you may need to continue the next part of your journey alone or without assistance because other people have their own journey to make and have chosen a different route. This type of dream also happens when you do not have everything you need to continue your chosen course, you are half way there but not quite.The time isn’t right for where you wanted to go.
Cars
The car can sometimes be used as a substitution for our body in dreams, so the condition of the car should be noted because if there is something wrong with it the dream might be referring to how your body is running, sometimes we need an MOT the same way as our cars do. Petrol can symbolise our energy stores and an empty tank literally means you have run out of energy to move forward, the progress you want to make isn’t equal to the time and energy you can give. Most people feel like they are running on empty at some time or another and this type of dream wants you to understand that there are times when you need to do nothing and enjoy some rest as it is equally important as making fast progress.
Tyres can also depict how tired or deflated we feel, and a vehicle’s brakes will symbolise our stopping ability, being able to stop something, especially if it isn't good for us, addictions are sometimes brought up in a dream this way but so too is any situation that is out of control. The steering wheel dictates how we steer ourselves past obstacles or control the direction our lives are taking and it also links with our ability to control situations, people or events.
Not having the correct paperwork to drive a car in a dream or driving a car without a license or insurance etc. helps you to acknowledge that the progress you are making is detrimental and will lead to complications, perhaps you are relying on someone else to ferry you around and the time has come for you to be self-sufficient.
Train
Trains have a similar translation to a bus, but they are more connected to a fixed route or destination. Trains are mostly used to express the idea that some journeys and events are predestined or pre-ordained or that there is nothing you can do to change events that have been set in motion. Train tracks symbolise the tracks that were laid down to ensure that you meet important people, reach important milestones or fulfill certain tasks to benefit your own spiritual progression. They can also help you understand when you have come off track or deviated from your plans. It can also explain how your life has de-railed or you have gone off the rails.
Trains do stop at stations and this creates a chance for you to get off and change direction, but these chances only arrive at certain times in your life, sometimes these ‘chances’ do not come along often and this is when trains are more appropriate as a symbol in your personal journey dream. Going past the station that you wanted to get off helps you understand missed opportunities.
Stations are also important because it is here that we meet people who will be important to us in the next stage of our journey. Stations act as signposts to the future, they remind us that we are merely passing through a stage and that change is always just around the corner. Train stations also provide a symbol to explain the people who turn up in our lives sporadically, they are not in it the whole time but are not less important than those who are, we often have a deep connection and recognise the person immediately, spiritual guides or people that we have loved in the past are perceived this way. The station represents a meeting point or a cross-line which can be accessed by people from different places in the universe or different levels of existence.
The carriages of a train represent the different sections of your life and how they all fit together to create the overall experience. They also help you to understand the people who you share a particular experience with, or who you share a part of your journey with, these people are important to you for different reasons, they might share a common goal or they are central to your own overall plan, it is not uncommon to share a carriage with people who you don’t know, but this explains how your own life is affected and designed by the influence of people who are in the back ground or who you haven’t actually met, and yes this can also mean people who are in the spirit world.
Electric trains provide the motivation and energy needed to for you to move forward and excel very quickly, especially if you are trying to fulfil a life plan or do something that is important to your destiny, whereas an old steam train will help you to understand that to make real progress you must change your perception or your own way of thinking about things, being positive and open to change will speed up your progress.
Trucks
Trucks provide a similar translation to cars but the emphases is on the access baggage and responsibilities that you carry along with you. The precious cargo can symbolise your loved ones and how you feel as though you need twice the strength to transport everyone through a difficult phase or a particular patch of life. Sometimes we use a truck when a car would suffice meaning that you use heavy force when a gentler form of getting what or where you want might be more appropriate, perhaps you are carrying along everyone else’s baggage.
The Destination of Your Journey
The Destination of your journey holds important symbolic information which you should always consider when you have a journey type dream because reaching a destination helps you to understand when you have fulfilled part of your own destiny, or you have experienced what you needed to in order to become an enlightened, experienced individual. You have reached a milestone if you like, a time when you are able to leave the past behind and make new choices and choose new routes to take.
When you are unaware of the destination in your journey dream it is because you are not quite there yet and have a way to go to get through the cycle you are in, this is an unknown equation because everyone takes as long as they need to get through the different phases of learning and experience, one person can learn something very quickly and another will keep making the same choices that lead them down the same road over and over again. Trains and buses especially help relay this message, they run on a route which is cyclical; life moves in cycles and it is difficult to notice the progress that you have made when you keep going over old ground, but rest assured that the cycle you perceive is in fact a spiral.
The other problem with destinations is that they can change because a person’s freewill always dictate the route that they choose. The destination will always be the same for everyone and all that really matters is that you ‘took part’ in the experience; learning is learning no matter what route you chose. (The spiral effect)
Judge
A judge could express the fact that you feel as if you are being judged, treated unfairly or dictated to.
· Spiritually judging your own actions or thoughts.
· The search for justification.
Judo
· The need to overcome opposition or adversity.
· Fighting for a cause.
Jug
Translate the contents of the jug to help you with the translation but a jug will symbolise the available resources at hand. An empty jug symbolises a lack of resources and a full jug represents ample opportunities to provide for your needs.
Jump
Jumping off something could symbolise taking a leap of faith. Jumping off a cliff or diving board for example explains how you might just have to jump right in and see what happens.
Jumping from transport symbolises that you are trying to change your present course of action even though the time isn’t right to do so. You may or may not know the outcome in the dream as to what happens after you have jumped and this is because the outcome is not known yet.
Junk
Rubbish and junk merely represent all the things that you have failed to deal with, the things that you have stored away in the back of your mind to deal with on another day, the state of things around you now are because you haven’t dealt with previous issues when they arose.
Jury
· Feeling judged by your peers.
· Other people seem to be dictating your fate.