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Getting a huge needle- Dream

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Dear Dr Kathy
I dreamed that i was getting a huge needle but before i got it the person gave it to someone else (It looked like a cortisone shot) first and they were scared as i was but it didn’t hurt them it look more painful then it was, so then they wanted to give me the needle and i cried and begged please no eventually they tricked me and stuck me with the needle and it wasn’t that bad but I woke up shaking.

Thanks
Melissa

Dear Melissa,
Sounds like there is a hurtful situation between you and someone else and you are making it out to be larger then it actually is. A misunderstanding of sorts that needs to be addressed. Face your fear and confront the situation. It won’t be as difficult or painful as you thought.
Thanks for sharing with us
DrKathy




Dream of someone washing your feet

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Dear Dr Kathy
What does it mean when you see that someone washes your feet in your dream?

Answer:
Biblically, it symbolizes a humble act of service. See John 13:5, 14. &
1Timothy 5:10




Drowning Toddler Dream

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Dear Dr Kathy,
In my dream, I was in a tub with my toddlers (4 and 2) and my mother came in. Side note: It was weird because an old friend of mine also came in the tub, another friend’s toddler, and eventually my husband who came afterward (who I promptly told to cover up!) I saw my oldest struggling to keep his head afloat so I drained the water out (which was mucky from cleaning products) to fresh, warm water. My two year old was on my right side at the time when I realized that I didn’t see him anymore. I looked below and he was under the water. I quickly grabbed him and tried to hand him to my mother to help me revive him, (he was not breathing at first) but she hesitated to grab him, not knowing what was going on. So I turned him over and hit him on his back until water came out of his mouth and he started breathing again. I was relieved at first, but after a little while, I noticed that he was dosing off in the tub again. At this point, my oldest son had gotten out of the water. I laid him out on the ground and pushed his chest in for CPR and more water started coming out of his mouth, I repeated this action. At the same time, I lay my hands on his head and prayed vigorously for his healing in Jesus’ Name. He seemed to be reviving, going in and out of consciousness, then I woke up. This is the second or third time I have dreamed that my son was nearly drowning, the last dream I had like this, he was drowning in a lake or pond. Thank you so much for your help.

Side note: In a completely different dream last night, my husband, the kids and I were going down a pier into a shallow body of water that was calm. He put his foot in the water but it was cold, so he told us to stay there while he swept the water away with a broom. After doing so, he helped us down and we put our feet in wet sand. That’s all I remember regarding that.
Ashanda

Dear Ashanda,
The tub of murky water is where you are spiritually. This indicates spiritual exhaustion on your part (and husband if he is in the same water.) The people in your life, the church, friends and family members zap you of your spiritual energy, leaving yourself wide open for spiritual attack. You are struggling to stay a float, trying to be all things to all people. You are willing to breathe life into others, healing them, but neglecting self. You may need to ask your Mom to help you with the kids for time-out.

The dream that follows at a calm beach indicates a definite need to take time-out for your spiritual renewal and healing for yourself. I hope you are praying for protection for you and family from attack otherwise negativity can attach itself to us, causing us to feel weighed down. You Need some spiritual cleansing and renewal but you are not taking heed to the dream warnings. This is why you are having so many dreams of drowning and water. I wish you blessings and rest.

DrKathy




Dreams About Water

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Dear Dr Kathy

My name is Ashanda. I often have dreams where I am around a large body of water. Typically a beach setting. I am either driving near it, (my family is from the islands) or I am standing on or near the sand looking out at the water. At times, the water will be calm and inviting, and at other times, the water becomes very dangerous and I find myself warning people that the water is coming on the shore, like a tsunami, to overtake the people around it. More so than anything, water is a prevalent factor in a lot of my dreams, whether I am looking at the water, or immersed in the water. I don’t really recall seeing sea life, just water. Another note about my dreams apart from water is that I often battle demonic spirits in my dreams. I am continually rebuking demons in my dreams. In the water dreams, however, I do not battle spirits. Hope this information is not too vague.”

Dear Ashanda,
Water is very symbolic of spiritual activity, emotional implications or your current state of mind. When the water is calm you are being renewed, serene, at peace, but when the waters are in turmoil often indicates the dreamer is feeling overwhelmed by some situation in the environment or by some inner emotional turmoil.

If you find yourself rebuking demons often, it would make sense that you would need spiritual refreshment and renewal. However, not all water dreams mean the same so I am just generalizing here as your is vague. My concern about the tsunami dream could be a future event. The signs of end times and weather changes are upon us, so keep your ears to the spirit of God for more information regarding this possibility.

My hat off to you for working with your dreams. Its a great gift and a blessing.

Sincerely
Dr kathy




Dream of Angels

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Dear Dr Kathy,
What does it mean when I see an angel 10 ft tall wings expanded all the way to the left and to the right carrying a 2 story pink house fully intact that was falling down from heaven -nothing was wrong with this house but he was carrying it on his back -descending down to me.. I was on hill praying with an unbeliver and a pastor with his wife .. whom they couldn’t see except me -this angel came down to me -smiled and carried this house away back up and disappeared into heaven - and then he disappeared into heaven and then a gray cloud appeared right in front of us again -and from this gray an angel manifested out of this angel and became a full body angel.. what does this mean to you?

Dear Dreamer,

Sounds to me like you saw a real angel bringing you your hearts desire (answered prayers). Pink is a color of love, happiness, fulfillment, answered prayers. Are you a Pastor praying for a wife by any chance? I ask because I believe the unbeliever is you. My personal experience with gray cloud angels have been angels of darkness who seek to decieve, cause self doubt and destroy your faith. Whatever the delay is that you are waiting for, don’t give up the faith….Its on its way. Get closer to God (hill-top), Rebuke the devil and he will flee. Those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…don’t let negativity enter your mind regarding this prayer. Pray with a heart of Graditude, “Thank you Lord Jesus for answering my prayers….

Hope this helps

DrKathy




OLD WOMAN AND A COFFIN…HMMM

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Wellsphere member roslyn g. has sent you the following message:

Dear Dr Kathy,

My brother had a dream a while back about an old lady in a coffin. The coffin was at our grandmas house and he remembers calling her grandma but she didn’t look like any of our grandmas. My mom was saying “shes not ready yet” Her body looked old, deformed, and like a shriveled raisin. She was dressed in a poncho and wore an old fashioned hat with rims around it. He said she was dressed like an Indian. Her face was a silver color. They were taking her out of the coffin to finish preparing her and A thought came to his head about laying hands on the sick and they shall recover. He was going to prepare her by putting a towel around her head but the coffin opened up from the side like a door with hinges. he did not want to see the dead lady’s face close up so he shielded his face with the towel. he peeked his head out and saw her face tilted to the side where he was. when they finished and were putting her back in she started to moan and move. When he told me his dream i thought you would know and understand what it meant.
What do you think his dream means?

Dear Roslyn,

WITHOUT MORE DETAILS I AM UNCERTAIN OF ALL THE FACTS, BUT GOING BY THE SYMBOLOGY HERE, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY YOUR BROTHER HAS A GIFT HE IS HIDING FROM OR AVOIDING FOR FEAR OF REJECTION. Doesn’t want to face it because it goes against HIS OLD-FASHIONED OR OUTDATED BELIEF SYSTEM. HE HAS A GIFT OF HEALING, POSSIBLY SHAMAN (AMERICAN INDIAN OR OTHER) THAT MAY GO AGAINST HIS SPIRITUAL BELIEFS. HE DOES NOT CONFRONT IT (FACE IT) BUT PEEKS AT THE IDEA ONCE IN A WHILE. PUTTING A TOWEL AROUND THE HEAD IS LIKE A TURBAN. THESE ARE METAPHYSICAL STUDIES OR MIDDLE EASTERN RELIGIOUS PRACTICES. A FUNERAL OR A COFFIN SYMBOLIZES A DEATH OF SORTS. USUALLY A CHANGE IN CONSCIOUSNESS-AWARENESS OR DIRECTION. YOUR BROTHER MAY HAVE INHERITED THIS GIFT FROM A GRANDPARENT OR THE GRANDPARENT CAN SYMBOLIZE WISDOM OF OLD, OLD SOUL OR WISE FOR HIS AGE.

YOUR BROTHER MAY NOT UNDERSTAND HIS GIFT OR MAYBE HE IS “JUST NOT READY” TO FACE IT YET. HE SHOULD PURSUE HIS GIFT AS IT IS OF GOD- A SILVER FACE IS A REFLECTION OF GOD’S LIGHT. HIS MOTIVE IS TO HELP OTHERS, BRING THEM BACK TO LIFE. IF NOT PHYSICAL, MOST DEFINITELY SPIRITUALLY. IS HE A MINISTER OR DESIRE TO BE ONE?

I’D LOVE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU ABOUT YOUR BROTHERS RESPONSE TO HIS DREAM INTERPRETATION.

Sincerely
DrKathy




Dream of “Digging for Money”

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Dear Dr. Kathy
I had this dream that me and my three friends was on the beach. We were going to go somewhere but we didn’t have no monies. So as I looked on the ground I saw a few coins, I picked those up. Then I saw more, at this time I’m digging and finding more and more coins. I have already gathered a full pouch of coins, then as I continue to digg. I saw a a white pouch buried, I picked it up and it was full of more coins. So I have now two pouches full of coins, I stopped digging and left the beach with the two coins in my hand. Can you tell me what you think this could mean,
Thank you
Tima
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Dear Tima,
Your dream indicates you will never go without money for long. God will see to it you will always be provided for. Continue to seek him, dig into his word, and you will find his grace.

Blessings to you
DrKathy .

Dreams about Having Sex

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Sexual Dreams
Have you ever dreamed of having sex with someone you know, but aren’t the least bit attracted to? Or dreamed of romping in bed with a celebrity - or even a stranger? Have you ever dreamed of having sex with (gasp!) an animal? Such titillating dreams are perfectly normal. Sex can be a symbol of being intimately involved in a situation or a simple coming together of opposites. It could also symbolize the possibility of a new birth, coming from the union of two concepts, two opposing ideas, coming together. I have had dreams about having sex with my boss (male or female) usually indicating merging ideas or being in one accord about a project. Much depends on the feelings, actions, and background of the dream.

These dreams often symbolize your sexual attitudes or desires, or they can reflect your urge to merge with a characteristic of your dream lover - a quality that you want in yourself. I have dreamt of Patrick Swayze because I desired his talent to dance. So, I took some dance lessons to meet the desire and Waa’La….I can dance! I’ve dreamt of other celebrities because of characteristics I either already have but don’t recognize or the celebrity has characteristics I admire and desire To merge with them (develop them in myself). As you can see, sex dreams aren’t always about sex.

Your sex life
The most obvious reason for dreaming of sex is that you went to bed aroused, and the dream was a reflection of your, um, hormones. The dream might have provided an outlet for suppressed desire, or your unconscious mind might have wanted you to take notice of this part of your life - are you, by any chance, neglecting it? After all, the purpose of most dreams is to illuminate your inner world, so you can lead a more fulfilling life - in this case, a more fulfilling sex life.

However, as with all dreams, sexual dreams are seldom quite this obvious. If you awaken wondering why on earth you dreamed of being in bed with your boss, for instance, then the dream probably isn’t about desire, but about something else going on inside you as I stated above. A person living alone or single and among the same sex type may need to balance their life and have a very real need to converse, touch, and interact with someone of the opposite sex.

We need to remember that there is a strong connection between creativity, spirituality and sex. All of these stem from the same center of the brain. The difference lies in the direction of our will. Often a strong sex drive is an inner urge to connect with God, to become more spiritual or a need to develop your spirituality to fill the void. If you find your sex life isn’t filling your void, nor is your creativity filling the void, you can be sure it’s a spiritual fix that you need.

Individuals who block their sexual desires because they fear its wrong, its dirty, or you feel guilty. Maybe you just repress it for religious reasons? Maybe you have low self worth and don’t date much? In any case, you need an outlet or a release and dreams are great for doing that for us. This works in other areas of our life also, such as repressed emotions can be expressed within dreams to get some relief.

All about you
The thing to remember is that most dream symbols represent parts of you in some way. Take that naughty dream about your boss - it may represent a merging of the minds or maybe you are wanting to be your own boss? The same can be true of doing the wild thing with a wild animal in a dream. You’re embracing your instinctual side, which can be a source of creativity - or a symbol of undisciplined behavior you need to reign in. Celebrities fall into this category as well. If you dream of having sex with someone famous, ask yourself what you admire - or despise! - about this person. Chances are, that quality is being awakened in you.

Your Lover
On the other hand, dreams of sex with your significant other can reveal the health of your intimate connection. Take note of how you feel upon waking. Positive feelings point to a healthy sexual bond. Waking up feeling angry or frustrated is a warning sign that something’s amiss in your relationship. Hidden feelings can surface in dreams, so do some soul-searching to see if there’s an issue you need to talk over with your partner.

Gender bender
Dreams of merging with the opposite sex can also symbolize the merging of 0pposite “halves” of your psyche. If you’re a woman, you’re integrating the male (assertive, analytical, logical) part of your psyche. If you’re a man, you’re accessing the female (receptive, nurturing, passive) side of yourself. The more balanced you are, the more mental and emotional resources you’ll have at your disposal.

Strangers
What about doing the deed with someone you don’t know? Strangers usually represent the awakening of a trait or talent that you’re presently unaware of. Again, note any feelings you have about the dream. This will reveal whether the trait is something you want to develop - or a troubling issue you need to resolve.

There is still much more about sex dreams we could discuss but if you have any questions, feel free to write and share your sex dream with us.




Dream about Bugs,Spiders & A Scorpion

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Dear Dr Kathy,

I dreamed that upon opening my eyes from sleeping in my bed, I saw a nest of ugly spider hatchlings hovering in a web-nest over the lower corner of my bed, and thought, “no wonder I’ve been getting bug bites.” When I sat up in bed, the spiders had morphed into huge adult Orange Garden Spiders (those kind are ugly and have always scared me), and them & their now huge & convoluted web system now encompassed over my bed. I ran around the side of my bed which was then the only way to avoid the web, and felt something brushing against my face. I pulled spider web strands off my face, looked back, and saw that the side of my bed had been taken over by a Banded Garden Spider (also an ugly kind) who had webbed up the side of my bed in no time. When I got out of my bedroom into the kitchen, there was a tan shiny scorpion running around. I didn’t believe it at first, because they are not natural in my home state, and I friend I told didn’t believe me at first either, but I looked again and confirmed that it was indeed a scorpion. I tried to explain what I saw to the friend, imitating its pincers with my hands, which was slightly comical. I kept trying to pound it with my fist to kill it, but it would always hop into a dark crevice, so I kept missing it. And it wasn’t just an innocent creature minding it’s own business. It was lunging at me and at my dog. I never did kill it.

Kimberly
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Hello Kimberly.

Thank you for Your answers to my questions. Your answers do not coincide with a typical symbolic dream so I can only assume its spiritual and/ or psychological.

Sleep walking is believed by researchers to only occur during Delta sleep, which is our deepest level of consciousness. Most believe that dreams do not occur at this level; however, what does occur is healing and restoration. At this level of sleep, it is believed that sleep walking is an expression of emotional conflicts which have been repressed during the day or as far back as childhood. At night when we sleep, by walking off the adrenalin or the emotional turmoil within, we are actually healing our mind by releasing the emotion/s.

Bugs/Spiders often represent small annoyances or larger ones depending on the size of the bug and how many. The little things we worry about oftentimes distract us from our real purpose and upset our serenity and our relationship with God. Your own thoughts, feelings or problems bugging you robs you of your own personal power by allowing these people, places or things to get under your skin. The dream is showing you how you spin a big web out of a small thing, allowing your emotions to control rather then taking some positive action to end or control the irritations that bug you the most. (I.e. You may have to become more assertive). Spinning such large webs (your mental activity)uses up a lot of energy without actually getting anywhere.

A Scorpion is symbolic of the “enemy” who seeks to kill, steal and destroy your joy. All he can ever do is whisper negativity in your head hoping to distract you from hearing the word of God. If you fear him and his ugly followers (garden spider), you remain powerless, but if you claim the word of God and cast down those thoughts, then you have the power to take back control. You can’t kill the enemy, but you can have power over him. (You may disbelieve my words but pray the prayers I send you – attached- and claim your Christian rights over the enemy and see for yourself the results).

Luke 10:19 NIV •
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you”

The Kitchen is symbolic for FOOD FOR THOUGHT. The enemy is playing with such thoughts in your head. Lots of mixing, digesting and/or (disposing) of thoughts that are negative and bringing you down.

The living Room is symbolic of area of daily mental activity, thoughts and attitudes, your basic belief system of yourself, who and what you are. By seeing this woman from work in your dream may be an unconscious wish to be someone else, which indicates a poor self image.

The mattress slipping tells me your Christian foundation or belief in your higher power is slipping and some adjustments need to be made.

***Prayer of protection over self and your home:***

“In the name of Jesus Christ, by the power of His cross and blood, I/we bind the spirits, powers and forces of the earth, the underground, the air, the water, the fire, the netherworld and the satanic forces of nature.

I/We rebuke any curses, hexes, or spells sent against me or my family or my pets. You shall have no power over us any longer. No weapon formed against us shall prosper and I send any curses, spells or negative energy directly to Jesus for Him to deal with as He will. Lord, I ask You to bless my enemies by sending Your Holy Spirit to lead them to repentance.

I/We bind all interplay, interaction and communication of evil spirits. I/We claim protection of the shed blood of Jesus Christ over us all and over my home. Thank you God for your living word, thank you this is your will to protect me from the snares of the enemy. Thank you, it is done in the name of Jesus Christ.

By the Blessed Power of God and The Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth I rebuke the enemies of darkness, infernal invaders, all wicked legions, assemblies and sects, All whom live here or shall enter upon this property I claim the Blood of the Lamb, the shed Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, I command that you leave this home at once! In the Name of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Amen.

I hope this interpretation has helped you and if you have any more questions regarding this dream, I will be happy to answer to the best of my ability. Thank you for allowing me to serve.

Blessings and peace be with you,

DrKathy

Obstacles In the Way…

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Hello again dear Dr.K.

Here is another dream I need some help on (sigh)

Austin & I were driving in a Chevelle (My dream car), he was driving and I was the passenger. It was a sunny green summer day, we were on a dirt road and he over shot the corner while driving and went into the ditch. The ditch was steep and I told Austin to keep driving to go up the other side of the ditch and get up & out of it and he did, I told him to make sure not to hit a tree cuz it would definitely wreck the car, and then to look for a way down back into the ditch, but not too steep cuz then we would do a nose dive and crash and not be able to get out. During this I wanted him to keep up the momentum and not to stop so we wouldn’t be bogged down and get stuck before we had a chance to go through the ditch and get back up on the road. It turned out the ditch was too steep and he had to stop. He stopped in a place where I got out there was a electric fence, fencing in a 3 sections, like 3 big rectangles, about 40 ft by 50ft if I would have to guess size. The fence was a shiny metal wire and thin, unlike what a electric fence is for real. When I got out of the car I had no choice but to grab the electric fence in order to make my way through it, I knew I was going to get a shock and braced myself mentally, I did get a shock and I told myself to let go of it as fast as I could so I wouldn’t continue with the shock. That was the end of that dream…

Thanks
Robbie

Dear Robbie

Because you are in your dream car and Austin is driving I believe Austin represents your husband who is laid back and you see him as immature, possibly stubborn at times, trying to convince him to let you go ahead with your dream plans regarding the store/bakery. These roads and obstacles are symbolic of your mind racing to make this work. The electric fence is meant to keep you out, stop you from making a bad choice right now, therefore a warning that a poor choice could lead to a lot of pain.

..hmmmm what are you planning now in that busy mind of yours? The three triangle lots I believe symbolize your current 3 business/dream ideas. Do you feel your husband stands in the way of you reaching your dreams? This dream seems to indicate so.

Best Wishes

DrK


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