Dreams of Tattoos

I had another strange dream recently, that I got a large tattoo of a rabbit on my stomach. I figure that of all of those elements, dreams of tattoos are probably the most popular, so I looked up the meaning.

Dreams of getting a tattoo can mean that:

1. you wish to stand out or be unique.

2. you want a current situation in your waking life to have long-term effects or to last forever.

3. you have something urgent to deal with that will take time away from loved ones.

4. you are going through significant life changes.

Also, an important aspect to dream interpretation is your emotional feelings about what's happening. In my case, I was pretty excited about the rabbit tattoo. So I am likely excited about whatever the tattoo represented, too.

Of course, as most professionals will tell you, dreams are best interpreted by the dreamer, so remember that these are just some suggestions. :)

(sources: Dream Moods and DreamForth)

Dreams of Hidden Rooms

I have many reoccurring dreams, and I can usually figure out what they mean after a little thought, but one has baffled me for a while.

Why do I dream that I find hidden rooms in my house?

A couple of websites offer these interpretations:

1. The hidden room may be a part of yourself that you keep hidden from others; a part of yourself that you will not allow anyone to "go to", and which you only allow yourself to "peek" at. (source)

2. Discovering hidden rooms means that your subconscious is getting you ready for surprises in your life - new interests, goals, potential ventures, and/or unexpected possibilities, and whole unexplored parts of yourself that you never knew existed. (source)

(it's hard to find much online, since many dream dictionaries are incomplete or opinion-based)

As my mom always says, you're the best interpreter of your own dreams. So what do I think is happening?

Typically, when I find a hidden room in my dream, there's a sense of relief like I needed the extra room for some reason. Therefore, it may have to do with discovering myself or preparing for new things in my life, and being excited about those possibilities. Or maybe it could just mean I want a little more space to put stuff. :)

For more resources on dream interpretation, check out these highly-rated books:

The Complete Dream Book: Discover What Your Dreams Reveal about You and Your Life by Gillian Holloway
(This one has a section on secret rooms!)

The Dream Book: Symbols For Self-Understanding by Betty Bethards

I Had The Strangest Dream... The Dreamer's Dictionary For The 21st Century by Kelly Sullivan Walden

Best of luck and happy dreaming!