Dream Symbol: time frame

time frame

The time frame, period, or era depicted in a dream usually has significant meaning.

  • It may set the mood, such as a dream set in the 1800s Wild West might be depicting your current workplace as wild or unpredictable
  • The time frame may also point to a certain time of your life (for example, a dream about high school may represent something real events or feelings about that time of your life)—Look for a parallel events, thoughts, decisions, feelings, etc. from that time in your past

However, the concept of timeframe can be tricky. For example, the subconscious mind often uses very familiar events from the past to represent current events in your life. For example, a dream about your high school graduation 20 years ago might actually represent the promotion you just received last week. Another example is when the subconscious uses a past boyfriend or girlfriend to represent your current one.

See also: time passing time of year time frame time dates on a calendar calendar holiday past late early

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Using this Dream Dictionary

Tips to Understand Dream Meaning

Dream symbol meanings are different for each person. It's IMPORTANT to consider:

  • Personal meaning - What the dream symbol means to you, what it reminds you of, how it makes you feel.
  • Context - How the dream symbol appears in the dream. For example, in a dream about a bee - what was the bee doing, how and where it was doing it, and how did you feel about it?
  • Look beyond the obvious - A dream is often about something other than its obvious meaning. Physical events in the dream commonly represent mental or emotional matters.

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About Dream Symbols

This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. A dream symbol often means something different in different dreams. There is no standard meaning of a dream symbol or dream that is accurate for all dreams. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary.


IMPORTANT: This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. There is no single "standard meaning" of a dream symbol or dream. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary. I am not a therapist. If you are experiencing physical or psychological problems, or if you are distressed, consult a medical professional.