Free Association
A popular method for interpreting dreams is free association. Take each character, object, and image in your dream- you may want to write them down to help you remember them as you go along- and free associate to each one. Think of the image/object/scene/person and think about what it reminds you of. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine it?
Allow your mind to wander from one association to the next. This should eventually lead you to a conclusion about what the dream means. You will probably find that several object in the dream, when free associated, will lead up to similar memories, thoughts, ideas, or emotions. (more...)
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