Archetypes & Universal Themes in Dreams

Die and Become! Death in Dreams

Die and Become! Till Thou Hast learned this, Thou are but a dull guest on this dark planet. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There was an antiquated belief that if you dreamed you died in your sleep then you would… Read the rest

Symbols of Rebirth & Resurrection in Myths and Dreams

In northern California, spring has arrived. My yard is filled with flowers: purple geraniums, white azaleas, fuchsia rhododendrons, and a plethora of weeds.

It is a time of rebirth and resurrection; a theme common to dreams, especially for people in… Read the rest

Hermes: Harbinger of Spring and Dream Prophecies

O Beloved Hermes! This behelmeted and foot-winged God is the totem of many a trickster and traveler. He is also the savior of shepherds, the deliverer of dream messages and prophecy and a giver of a good’s night’s sleep.

Hermes… Read the rest

Going Retrograde with Mercury, the Messenger God

As the solar system enters 4 weeks of Mercury in retrograde, we thought it would be fun to talk about how Mercury might appear in dreams.

Mercury is the messenger god, after all, and if dreams are about anything, they’re… Read the rest

Kwan Yin and the Dragon: When the Goddess Shows up in Dreams

The Sacred or Divine Feminine is manifested in many forms of the goddess, crossing centuries and borders. She is Mary (both Virgin and Magdalene), Shekinah, Isis, Ishtar, Shakti, Innana, the Green Tara and, of course, the Sophia herself.

However, here… Read the rest