Transformania in Relationships

Dreams – Swapna Shastra

Dreams are also a kind of nimitta – the only difference is that they operate on the subconscious level, which receives signs from the Universe, and they can serve as an additional tool for self-knowledge and personal growth.

Swapna Shastra is an ancient Vedic system that helps interpret dreams (the word swapna means “sleep” or “dream”). This knowledge allows us to interpret dreams through the subconscious mind, to foresee future events, and to receive spiritual guidance. Naturally, dream interpretations in Swapna Shastra are based on Vedic culture.

According to Swapna Shastra, many dream meanings can be the opposite of what is seen in the dream: for example, a dream of wealth may foretell poverty, and a dream of beauty may predict illness. Therefore, dreams that appear “good” do not always come true as they seem.

Dream Cycles During the Night and Their Significance

Early hours of the night (before midnight)

Most often connected with the digestion of daily experiences. Such dreams are considered less prophetic and reflect events of the previous day. If a disturbing dream occurs at this time, it usually carries little significance.

Midnight to pre-dawn hours

Dreams become clearer and sometimes touch deeper layers of the soul. Here, karmic symbols begin to appear. Dreams during this time may bring warnings (“red flags”) or indicate possible future events.

Pre-dawn (around 3–5 a.m.)

This is the most important time according to Swapna Shastra.

Consciousness is less “heavy,” the body rests, and the senses are calm, so dreams near sunrise can have a truly prophetic nature and may come true.

A dream in this hour that remains vivid in memory after waking is considered especially significant.

After sunrise or during a second morning sleep

Dreams at this time sometimes manifest quickly, even the same day. This is because the consciousness lies close to the waking state, making the experience directly connected to the realm of near reality.

In general, daytime dreams usually arise from active brain function and most often have no real significance, even if they are frightening.

Dreams after heavy meals or in an imbalanced physical condition are also considered less reliable.

Tree with green leaves – peace and tranquility.

Promotion or advancement – success and achievement.

Acting as a lawyer in a dream – respect and recognition of one’s efforts.

Books – a good sign.

Death – long life.

Hunger – leisure, love, prosperity, and comfort.

Green field – happiness and wealth.

Fire – friendship, warmth, health, and happiness.

Flowers – good fortune and prosperity.

Deity – a transformative experience.

House – a good sign for family matters.

Palace – wealth and honor.

Lamp – happy family life.

Prison – prosperity and future luck.

Studying – gaining respect and influence in the future.

Light – honor and wealth.

Money – receiving money in a dream symbolizes prosperity; giving money – generosity.

Cutting hair or nails – removal of negativity and obstacles, coming prosperity and financial stability.

Seeing one’s reflection in a mirror – career success and self-realization.

Illness – if the dreamer is ill, this may indicate recovery. But if a young man sees illness in his dream, it can be a warning about bad company. Caution against temptations is advised.

Giant – a great trial, but if the dreamer is determined, he will overcome it successfully.

King – depends on the nature of the king: if kind – a good omen; if cruel – difficulties.

Office – depends on whether the dreamer enjoys their work or not.

Tree with yellow leaves – illness.

Quarrel, violence, or war – serious conflict or problem.

Accidents – difficulties and pain.

Adultery – problems or missed opportunities.

Anger – conflict with a friend or loved one.

Blindness (or something covering the eyes) – false friends or people speaking ill behind one’s back.

Corpse – bad omen.

Devil – avoid temptations, as something bad may occur.

Eclipse of the Moon or Sun – a bad sign, possible troubles ahead.

Embroidery – a warning of deceit.

Withered field – hardships.

Ghost – difficulties and active enemies.

Leprosy – enemies and multiple misfortunes.

Broken limbs – destruction of trust, loyalty, or marital vows.

Murder – violent situation in the future.

Noises – quarrels.

Dismissal from work – personal failure.

Singing – sadness.

Nightmare – may indicate being led by fools or misguided influences.

Lion – fame, happiness, and recognition.

Frog – success.

Chirping birds – improvement in financial condition.

Milking a cow – wealth.

Elephant – abundance, great success, and strength.

Riding a horse – a smooth path; a galloping horse – a sense of freedom and career success.

Donkey – hard work leading to success.

Camel – difficulties that the dreamer will overcome.

Pig – a difficult test that will be resolved with others’ help.

Snake – a dangerous enemy.

Owl – unfavorable sign, may foretell problems or illness.

Crow – bad omen.

Cat – unfavorable sign; killing a cat in a dream – exposure of enemies.

Insects – bad omen, may predict a serious problem or indicate a person in the dreamer’s life who secretly harbors ill will.

Birds – difficulties.

Dog – the meaning depends on its behavior: if the dog is friendly, playful, or appears positive – good sign, symbolizing friendship, support, and success. If the dog barks or bites – it means an enemy nearby.

A black dog in a dream may sometimes foretell receiving money, provided it does not attack the dreamer.

If the black dog appeared unpleasant or threatening – it is a bad omen.

Women tend to dream more often than men, due to their deeper connection with higher powers, since we possess the ability to give birth. During sleep, our souls travel and reach a special realm where this becomes possible. People who generally do not see dreams – their souls either rise too high (travel too far) or descend too low during sleep. Dreams often show us what is happening in reality, but in a symbolic way – trying to awaken in us the awareness that we need to protect ourselves in daily life. This is one of the ways in which guardian angels or spiritual guides communicate with us.

The Feeling in the Dream – the emotional sensation within a dream is critically important for understanding its message. If we experience a negative feeling, then in most cases the dream does not foretell good – though there are exceptions. If we experience a positive feeling, the dream usually does not predict anything bad. If the dream brings neutral emotions, there may be no significant message about future events – the subconscious may simply be processing daily experiences.

For example, according to Swapna Shastra, if your body was itching in a dream, it likely means that in waking life there is something you are dissatisfied with or something that causes you anxiety.

When Not to Seek Dream Interpretation: when we see situations that are completely unrealistic, or when we see people from the past with whom our connection has long been broken or minimal.

It is possible that we see them because something significant is happening in their lives, and residual energetic cords still exist between us – or because they thought of us, or we thought of them before sleep.

Not every dream indicates that something will happen to us personally; sometimes dreams foretell events affecting our relatives or acquaintances.

Sometimes we simply do not remember the dream – this means it holds no importance and arose only due to mental activity.

At times, only certain details remain vivid – these may carry meaning. Dreams of greatest significance are clear and vivid and remain imprinted in memory after awakening.

Dreams of Betrayal

A dream in which your partner cheats directly points to betrayal or harm from his side – disrespect, neglect, or manipulation intended to use you.

There is no logical reason to dream of someone hurting you if everything is truly fine in reality.

Something is likely hidden beneath the surface, and you will discover it soon.

It can definitely be said – this is not just a dream.

Foul smells, insects, or other repulsive elements in the same dream where your partner appears may foretell a breakup caused by his deceitful behavior.

According to Swapna Shastra, dreaming of a person who injures you suggests that this individual may be your hidden enemy. Do not be afraid to confront him if necessary.

Partner Appearing Ill in a Dream

A dream in which your partner appears sick or unwell – especially if he is healthy in real life – points to a serious problem he actually has; possibly mental or behavioral.

Perhaps you have not yet noticed it, but you have probably missed several red flags or previous nimittas that tried to warn you about him – now they simply show you that he is “spoiled,” the most obvious way being his image as a sick person.

Dreaming of an Ex After a Long Time Apart

If you broke up with someone long ago and suddenly dream of him again (perhaps dreaming that you are still together, or he is wandering somewhere), this indicates that energetic cords between you still remain and must be cut.

It is advisable to perform a ritual of cutting energetic ties with this ex; otherwise, it will block your progress in relationships and may even prevent you from meeting a suitable partner.

In essence, he is probably still draining your energy – consciously or unconsciously.

An Ex Chasing You in a Dream

A dream in which someone pursues or harasses you is an especially troubling red flag.

Here too, it is recommended to perform an energy-cord cutting ritual.

In some cases, the ex may try to reconnect in real life, and even if you have blocked him everywhere, he may still find ways to disturb you.

If you have cut off all access and still dream that he chases or threatens you, it may mean he is trying to make you regret leaving, to pull you back energetically, or to steal your energy and abundance.

Often, such dreams suggest that the man has psychological disturbances if he causes you to see him this way.

It is advisable to consult a medium or witch to check whether he is attempting love spells, bindings, or other forms of black magic out of revenge – especially if you feel sudden emotional fluctuations or unusual health sensations (for example: problems related to the menstrual or urinary system, difficulty breathing, the feeling of “something” on the head, abdominal pain, depression, or uncharacteristic mood drops).

If you dream that an animal or stranger is chasing you, and you wake up suddenly or force yourself awake – everything is fine.

The soul knows when to return to the body if it senses danger.

Sometimes astral entities pursue souls during sleep with the intent to harm them, but the soul has its own defense mechanism – therefore, there is no reason for fear.

According to Swapna Shastra, a cow chasing you may foretell an enemy pursuing you.

An Ex Crying in a Dream

The interpretation of a dream about an ex who is crying should be related to what is happening in your waking life.

If you have met someone new and are at the beginning of a relationship, within the coming days you may encounter strange or absurd behavior from the new man.

Perhaps your dream featured the crying ex because you were the one who initiated the breakup, and afterward he tried to provoke jealousy – now he appears as a negative omen, foreshadowing some odd behavior from men in general.

Dreams of Exes in General

Sometimes, a dream about an ex who once caused you pain arises as a warning about a current situation.

The subconscious remembers that this person was “bad,” so his image reappears as a symbol of danger.

Dreams of kissing or embracing can reflect longing for the feeling of being in love or being in a relationship – even if, in reality, you neither miss nor think of the person who appeared in the dream.

Water in Dreams

Water may appear in dreams in many forms – sea, pool, rain, ocean, stream, river, lake, or simply water itself.

The meaning depends on what happens and the accompanying emotions.

In general, dreams involving water indicate emotional surges or imbalance.

According to Swapna Shastra, A boat on calm water – a good dream. A boat in stormy water – a bad sign.

Falling into water – danger.

Ocean – interpretation depends on the weather: stormy sea – problems; calm water – peace and serenity.

River – like the ocean, meaning depends on its condition: calm flow – tranquility; flooding – danger.

Water in general – if expecting a child, it may foretell an upcoming birth.

Weather and Natural Phenomena in Dreams

According to Swapna Shastra, Gray clouds – sadness, but if the clouds are moving, sorrow will pass and better times will follow.

Traveling through a desert – a tiresome path, but if the sunlight is warm and pleasant, the journey will be successful.

In general, dreams of travel symbolize change; if the journey is pleasant – a good sign; if unpleasant – possible difficulties.

Earthquake – warns of loss, quarrels, heartbreak, or fear.

Flood – for business people, great sales; for others, possible illness or unfavorable situations.

Rain – if gentle, it signifies peace, blessing, abundance, emotional cleansing, and financial gain from an old or forgotten source; if heavy – possible domestic troubles.

Thunder – may foretell danger or a major problem with no help available.

Volcano – possible violence.

Accusations and Anger in Dreams

Sometimes we may see people from the past who appear angry with us – such as former colleagues, even if our relations with them were neutral.

This may happen because someone new has replaced you at your former workplace, and that person now faces difficulties with colleagues in areas where you once succeeded.

According to Swapna Shastra, dreams where you are falsely accused depend on your behavior in real life: if you are a disciplined person – the dream foretells positive change; if not – it may indicate unfortunate circumstances ahead.

Food in Dreams

According to Swapna Shastra, Bread – a good omen, symbolizing success; eating bread – long life and strong health; but burnt bread – a very bad dream.

Butter – a symbol of luck.

Dinner – may foretell enemies trying to ruin your reputation and the need to choose friends more carefully.

Drinking nectar – symbolizes wealth or marriage to a prosperous and attractive person.

Relatives in Dreams

In general, dreams about relatives come before a specific event or before meeting them.

The meaning depends on what happens in the dream and on the relative’s real-life behavior.

Sometimes a dream in which something negative happens to a relative may warn of a similar real-life situation.

According to Swapna Shastra: A dream about the father – good omen; but if something bad happens to him in the dream, it may foretell a difficult situation in his life.

A dream about the mother – well-being; but if something bad happens to her, it may foretell an unfavorable event for her.

Recurring Dreams

Dreams that repeat again and again carry an important message for you.

If you continue to ignore such a dream, you will keep seeing it.

It likely points to an area of your life that is out of balance – and your spiritual guidance urgently wants you to pay attention and make changes.

If someone has dreamed a good dream, it is better not to tell anyone about it. Sharing a positive dream with others may interfere with its fulfillment. If someone has dreamed a bad dream, there are mantras that help neutralize its influence, as well as mantras that help prevent the appearance of disturbing dreams.

Below are several examples of mantras dedicated to various deities – of course, there are many more in existence.

Mantra to Shiva – Protection and Purification

Om Namah Shivaya

This is considered a universal mantra for dispelling fear, negative energies, and bad dreams.

Mantra to Narayana (Vishnu) – Protection During Sleep

Om Narayanaya Namah

Traditionally recited before sleep or after a negative dream; it brings a feeling of safety and stability.

Mantra to Durga – Strength and Overcoming Fear

Om Dum Durgayei Namah

Protects consciousness and eliminates threatening energies.

Mantra to Hanuman – Courage and Removal of Negative Entities

Om Hanumate Namah

Especially suitable for those who experience dreams of being chased, attacked, or haunted by dark entities.

General Mantra for Peaceful Sleep (from the Vedic tradition)

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

Simple and soothing – it invokes peace for the body, soul, and surroundings.

It is recommended to repeat a mantra 11 or 21 times in the morning after a negative dream. 11 repetitions is the minimum, but it carries strong energetic power, connected with the lunar day number Ekadashi (11th day) – associated with Vishnu, symbolizing purification and liberation. This is the day ruled by the energy of 11 – Rudric energy, representing the dissolution of illusions, renewal of body and soul, and deepening of spiritual connection.