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EVERYONE dreams but do you know what yours mean? 

In all cultures, dreams play an important role because they foretell the likelihood of something good or bad happening. Interpreting them correctly is vital because an individual can prevent or reduce the impact of any unpleasant occurrences. 

However, not all dreams are noteworthy. According to medical experts, an individual’s dream could be due to emotional or mental disturbances, or due to things seen or experienced during the day. 

One should take note that only dreams which have not resulted from any such impressions should be interpreted. 

It is also imperative that we determine the type of sleep an individual experiences – conscious, semi conscious or sound sleep – as they have a different impact on the type of dreams that take place. One should also determine the time he or she experienced the dream because there are four stages of sleep starting from midnight. Dreams encountered before this period are irrelevant. 

Dreams in the first stage between 12 midnight and 1.30am are known to bear results within a year and dreams experienced between 1.30am and 3.30am are likely to happen within six months. Dreams in the third stage between 3.30am and 5.30am are expected to materialise within three months and dreams in the final stage, between 5.30am and before an individual wakes up, will see results within 24 hours. 

Resolving dreams 

In Vasthu, facing the wrong direction when sleeping can result in bad dreams and fatigue. Favourable directions – head towards the west and legs pointing towards the east – are encouraged to enjoy comfort and happiness. 

Sleeping with the head towards the east and legs towards the west is auspicious and the dweller will benefit from rational thoughts. Sleeping with the head south and legs towards the north brings pleasure, happiness and wellness. 

The only position to totally avoid is the head pointing towards the north and legs towards the south. In such a case, the person will experience nightmares, disturbed sleep and illness. 

This position also contributes towards low self-esteem, high blood pressure and insomnia. This is because our head is considered north and if we place it towards thenorth, the magnetic repulsion between similar poles occurs. 

Someone who experiences a bad dream should wake up immediately and wash his or her face, hands and feet and say a prayer before returning to sleep to reduce the impact or reoccurrence. 


Auspicious dreams 

These include: 


A hostile relationship with a friend indicates making new friends. 

Travelling overseas means prosperity. 

Two snakes fighting signals success. 

Catching a snake means success over enemies. 

Dancing in a dream indicates marriage. 

Death of a friend or relative foretells auspicious news. 

Death of wife is auspicious as it indicates birth of a child. 

Death of own self indicates success. 

A coffin indicates unexpected pleasures. 

Obstacles indicate enhancement in work and business. 

Drizzle means happiness. 

An elephant means improvement in career or business. 

Fire means success 

House being destroyed in a fire means gaining of wealth. 

Jewellery and valuables mean unexpected wealth. 

Helping someone to get married indicates the likelihood of receiving some favourable news. 

Falling teeth means long life and better health. 

Murder means troubles averted. 

Failure in love means success. 

Inauspicious dreams 

These include: 


Black and blue colours foretell trouble. 

A crow indicates failed ventures and poor health. 

Death of a child means misfortune. 

Spirit or demons indicate poor health. 

A horse or monkey means bad luck. 

Nudity in a dream indicates loss of wealth. 

Someone jailed means misfortune coming. 

Strong waves and rough seas indicate difficulties. 

Luxury and luck mean failure. 

Being robbed means losses. 

Smoke indicates worries. 

A snake bite means worries and troubles. 

Winning a lottery means misfortune and problems with friends. 

Suffering from an illness means worries. 

Drowning indicates your image will be affected. 

Vasthu talks 

The columnist will give a talk on the science of meditation, spirituality and Vasthu Sastra on Nov 26 at 7pm at Bilik A, B, C Dewan Sri Pinang, Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Penang. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to Amma’s Home. To register, contact Aravin Rajappa at 012-345 6132. 

Another talk on Vasthu Sastra for health, wealth, happiness and peace of mind will be on Dec 11 at 7pm at the State Library Hall, Jalan Gambut, Kuantan. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to the Asian Institute of Medical Science and Technology. To register, contact M. Ravi at 012-987 3831 or A. Selvakumar at 013-930 0988. 

A similar talk will be held on December 17 at 7pm at the Sri Muniswarar Temple Hall, No.1 Jalan Mempelam, (11km, Jalan Skudai), Tampoi, Johor Bahru. Admission is by contribution of RM10 towards the Sherun Old Folks Home & Handicap Centre, Skudai. To register, contact Sujatha 016-737 3650.

T. Selva, The Star’s Maritime Editor, has spent years researching this ancient Indian science of construction, better known as ‘Indian feng shui’. He is a student of 7th generation Vasthu Sastra Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, India. He can be contacted at tselvas@pd.jaring.my