During the day , your conscious reason and logic keep you grounded . In your dreams , however , your unconscious intuition and creativity can safely go wild and transcend time and space . Dreams reflect your current state of mind and can even offer glimpses of your future . Dreams allow you to meet all aspects of your inner world : your essence , your inner child , your critic , your shadow , your past , your present , and your future self .

Dreams are your nocturnal intuition , your inner therapist ( and far cheaper than a real one ). When your ego goes to sleep , your deepest needs and desires can run free in the world of the dream . Your night visions are both cathartic and healing , as well as opportunities to brainstorm and discover creativity you didn ’ t know you had . ( Indeed , a surefire way to release creative block is to write down a dream you have had .)

But the biggest stumbling block to dreamwork is not understanding what they mean . Dreams typically don ’ t make sense because they speak to you in the language of the unconscious , which , often is not literal but symbolic . In other words , your dreams are rich in hidden or deeper meaning .

They speak to you as a poet or artist would . They will use symbols , metaphors , pathetic fallacy , figurative language , association , and puns . Your role is to dive deep into your dreams and become like a detective discovering your personal clues and meanings .

The more you tune into the phases of the moon to understand your dreams better , the more you begin to understand and constantly surprise yourself . You understand that your higher self always has your back and always wants the best for you . Within you , there is an inner guide , your best friend who loves you unconditionally and never lies – or dies if you believe in the possibility of your life after death .

THERESA CHEUNG – Theresa Cheung was born into a family of psychics and spiritualists . Since leaving King ’ s College Cambridge University with a master ’ s in theology and English she has written numerous bestselling mind body spirit books , including 21 Rituals to Change Your Life ( Watkins ) which has sold 14 foreign and audio deals , and two Sunday Times top Ten bestsellers . She has sold well over half a million books , and they have been translated into over 40 different languages . She has been featured in , and contributed to , national and international publications , such as The Daily Mail , and has appeared on Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan . She is a leading voice in the personal development and mind , body , spirit world , and has been endorsed by leading figures such as Deepak Chopra and Eben Alexander . Her upcoming books are The Dream Cure ( Llewellyn , January 2025 ) and Dreaming of Your Future ( Llewellyn , May 2025 .) Learn more at www . theresacheung . com .

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