When Claire's grandmother Kiki gives her a cameo for her 15th birthday, she starts seeing clues in her dreams that lead her to solve life's burning mysteries. The rest of us might not be lucky enough to have a Kiki in our lives, but that doesn't mean our dreams aren't jam-packed with symbols. I hereby present you with this little guide.
Running from somebody
Chase dreams stand in for an anxiety in your life, and running away is your avoidance of a big problem. When you wake up think about what's bothering you and think of one thing you can do to make it better. Oftentimes, the solution is no more than having a conversation you've been avoiding.
Taking a test
You feel like you're being watched and judged. You feel unprepared for something big in your life, or that you're not meeting others' standards. Guess what? Nobody cares half as much as you think. They're too busy being worried about how you perceive them.
Hands
Hands represent your connection with other people. Dreams of hands mean you need to consider your friendships and relationships--maybe somebody needs your help. If you dream you're holding hands with someone, that means your connection with that person runs deep.
Walking around without your clothes on.
Dreams of walking around butt-naked tend to represent fear or shame about something you might be trying to hide from the world. You don't want to be exposed for who you really are. If nobody else notices that you're starkers, it means you're making a big deal out of nothing and you should let go of your hang-up. And if you're psyched to be naked in your dream, it means you're honest and open and not ashamed of who you are.
Flying
Flying dreams represent being on top of a situation and feeling in control. You feel powerful and fabulous. You go, girl!
A parrot
Parrots represent gossip. Maybe somebody is talking about you or maybe you need to zip your lip, young lady!
Tarot cards
Dreams that contain tarot cards indicate a willingness to get deep and explore your unconscious feelings. Go to a yoga class and see what thoughts get shaken out of the dark corners of your mind.
Your teeth falling out
Dreams of your teeth falling out represent an anxiety about how others perceive you. Or a fear of making a fool of yourself in public. Relax and hit the Colgate.