Dream Symbol Comparison
How do these two dream symbols differ in meaning, psychology, and cultural interpretation?
Category: Nightmares & Fears
Frequency: Common
Cultural Views: 0
Category: Body & Health
Frequency: Less Common
Cultural Views: 0
Darkness
Unknown, fear, unconscious
Whispering
Secrets, intuition, intimacy
Darkness
Darkness in dreams represents the unknown, the unconscious mind, and fear of what you cannot see. Complete darkness suggests being 'in the dark' about something important. Fear of the dark reflects fear of the unconscious and its contents. However, darkness can also be a womb-like, protective state — a necessary emptiness before new creation. The response to darkness (fear vs. acceptance) is diagnostically important.
Whispering
Whispering in dreams suggests secrets, confidential information, or messages from the unconscious. Someone whispering to you may represent your intuition trying to communicate something important. Unable to hear the whisper may indicate you're not listening to your inner voice. A whispering crowd may reflect paranoia or feeling that others are talking about you behind your back.
Darkness
Whispering
Darkness
Represents the vast unconscious mind and our fundamental relationship with the unknown
Whispering
Represents the quiet voice of intuition or unconscious wisdom trying to reach awareness