| There are probably hundreds of "dream dictionaries" on the market. Sometimes I collect interesting specimens, more often I ignore them. But they do come in handy to jog the mind in different directions. So here is an assortment of reference guides, but by no means a complete listing of anything! As with most things, let your intuition be your guide. | ||
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| The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Dictiona...
by Jean Chevalier $15.64 This is my go-to book for learning more about symbols I meet in dreams. Excellent resource. | An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional...
by J. C. Cooper $13.57 Another really useful reference book on symbols, richly illustrated, with brief and often surprising entries. | Dictionary of Symbols
by J. C. Cirlot I don't like this one quite as much as the others, but it is still a good reference. |
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| Dream Animals
by James Hillman Fabulous essays by psychologist James Hillman about experiencing animals in dreams. | The Secret Language of Dreams
by David Fontana Nicely illustrated, with lots of info on working with dreams as well as a good summary of many dream symbols. | Dream Symbols
by Sara Phillips This is a large format book particularly suited to younger people. Somewhat general, but good as an intro. |
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| Dictionary of Saints
by John J. Delaney $10.85 I'm not Catholic either, but you'd be surprised how many times names in dreams have some link to saints of the same name. | In Your Dreams: Falling, Flying and Other D...
by Gayle M. Delaney $12.74 Covers common "dream themes," variations, and suggestions of how to work with them. | The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of M...
by Arthur Cotterell Can't remember the difference between Hades and Helios? Legba and Lugh? Check here first. |
Dream Symbols
