What do my Dreams Mean? 12 Types of Dreams and Their Purpose
   If you pay attention to your dreams you've probably noticed that they
   are not all the same. Some dreams may frighten you, others entertain
   all of your dreams have a purpose.
   For example, dreams can help you solve problems, decide goals, examine
   dreams so you can utilize the valuable information they offer.
   Here are the 12 types of dreams, and their purpose, in order from most
Most Common Dream types
Daydreams
   waking hours in a daydream. They are the most common form of dreaming
   in which the dreamer is actually awake, yet consciously detached from
   dreamer to appear in a trance-like state as their attention focuses on
   undisciplined mind, they do serve an important purpose; we daydream to
   Without the ability to daydream, our thoughts would be confined to the
   Daydreams are a necessary exercise in imagination, providing
Psyche-Dump Dream
   A psyche-dump dream is the subconscious mind's way of cleaning house.
   These dreams explore your fears, often playing them out to conclusion,
   purpose of this dream is to clean house, enabling you to keep your
   You will recognize this dream as a nonsensical mix of images and
   in this dream type often seem random, or have a slight connection to
Body Communication Dream
   you. A body communication dream is one way it delivers this message.
   This type of dream is a signal from your body, alerting you to its
   For example, you might dream that you are searching for water and
   dream that bugs are crawling in your ear, only to find out later that
   you have an ear infection. If you learn to recognize these dreams and
Occasional Dream Types
   The following four dream types tend to occur less often for most
   people, seemingly taking place when the dreamer is on the precipice of
Story Dream
   Also known as an Epic dream, this one is characterized by its vivid,
   with you long after awakening. Of all of the dream types, a story dream
   Story dreams can invoke strong emotions, transplant you into alternate
   The purpose of a story dream is to open your mind to the amazing
   everyday existence. This will allow the dream to serve its purpose of
   dreams to dream, new paths to take, and more possibilities to explore
Problem-Solving Dream
   A problem solving dream can present itself in one of two ways. The
   first and most common is a logical and vivid dream that utilizes
   in your waking life. The other is as a lucid-type dream, where you
   actively work through and solve a problem while dreaming, waking with
   a higher intelligence, the point of this dream is self-explanatory. If
   your dreams, as this is said to induce aid from your subconscious.
   There are many excellent examples of the utilization of this dreams
   others, had problem-solving dreams that led to some of histories most
Progressive Dream
   In a progressive dream, the dreamer will have the same dream, in a
   logical order, within consecutive sleep periods. Each dream builds upon
   Progressive dreams are similar to problem-solving dreams in that they
   are meant to lead the dreamer to a certain solution or realization.
   Progressive dreams also help one explore optional paths to take, or
   Progressive dreams are direct communications from one's higher
   solution to a life issue the dreamer has been seeking, or to send the
   dreamer on a path otherwise left unexplored if not for the guidance of
   the dream.
   If you have progressive dreams, write them down, ponder the guidance
   have been without these dreams to guide you.
Recurring Dream
   This dream type is similar to a nightmare in that it is a direct
   dream in that it is leading you to a solution, or to a specific and
   recurring dream is referring to something that has been a long-term
   issue, whereas a problem-solving dream offers solutions to specific
   For example, recurring dreams often point to areas of emotional trauma
   If you can decipher them, you will find that recurring dreams are
   serves you. If you have a series of recurring dreams, pay attention to
Infrequent Dream types
   The following dream types are the least common.  You may never
   four is a lofty one - to remind the dreamer of the interconnection to
Shared Dream
   Also known as a mutual dream, a shared dream is one in which two or
   more people experience the same dream at roughly the same time. The
   shared dream is usually discovered by chance, when those involved
   recount a dream they had to others, only to find that there are
   similarities in dream context among them.
   Shared dreams are characterized by their vivid and remarkable context.
   They can also be labeled as any other dream type, such as a lucid,
   prophetic or recurring dream. However, they are always remarkable to
   the dreamer, which is what makes them more likely to share the dream
   If you have the same dream as another person, pay attention not only to
   the meaning and message the dream is reaching to convey to you, but
   dream with. There is often a link, be it karmic, past-life, familial or
   otherwise, that is being drawn to your attention by the dream for a
   purpose. Each case of shared dreaming is different, therefore it is up
   to the dreamers involved to decide the meaning of the link, the dream
Visitatio n Dream
   A visitation dream is one in which the dreamer is visited by a departed
   person. Vivid and life-like, the dream will usually contain a message
   The purpose of this dream type is to convey a message to the living
   or answers to questions the dreamer may have that only the deceased can
   This type of dream is the only one that is usually safe to translate
   literally. If you have a visitation dream, know that you have truly
Prophetic Dream
   Prophetic dreams are those which foretell future events. There are many
   Napoleon's dream of his own defeat.
   This type of dream is thought to be a form of extra-sensory perception
   misinterpret the language of dreams, or keep odd occurrences such as
   A prophetic dream will stand out to the dreamer as a vivid and
   representation of events to come. The language of dreams is symbolic,
   so the trick to interpreting a prophetic dream is to examine and
   translate the various symbols and overall mood of the dream.
   The purpose of this dream is to help one prepare for upcoming events,
   consciousness, time and reality. Among the many dream types, an actual,
   prophetic dream is one, if not the most, rare.
Lucid Dream
   A lucid dream is one in which the dreamer is aware that they are
   dreaming. The dream will seem life-like, yet surreal, as the dreamer
   watches events unfold as if from a third party perspective. The dreamer
   is also able to influence the dream, enabling them to explore or change
   the dream landscape in any way they choose, limited only by their
   The lucid dreaming state can be an incredible, mind-opening experience
   for the dreamer, often with residual effects that blend into waking
   induce the lucid dreaming state. This is possible through the practice
   lucid dreams are somewhat rare without intentional induction.
   The purpose of lucid dreaming is to explore and expand the limitations
   of ones' consciousness. If you have a lucid dream, use it to explore an
   Dreams often seem so puzzling and random to most people that they tend
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