Background

What are possessing dreams about?

To possess something is to own something, though this word is generally stronger than to own. Possessing almost implies owning something with vigor and determination. Possession can be about objects, but it can also be about states of mind. Possession can also refer to being overtaken by evil spirits. The DreamWell Dream Dictionary is based upon insights from 1,200 dream symbols in over 200,000 dreams. Let’s see what the data has to say about possessing dreams.

The word cloud above shows the words that are specifically associated with possessing dreams. These are the words that make possessing dreams unique compared to all other dream symbols. Just examining the graph and reading the words of possessing dreams can be illuminating about show possessing affect our dreams. Be sure to check out the example possessing dreams at the bottom of the page.

The circular bar chart above shows how possessing in a dream will affect dream content as compared to other dream symbols. Higher bars indicate that possessing is more related to the specific symbol in the graph. Lower bars indicate that possessing is less related to the specific symbol in the graph. Specifically, possessing dreams have more fantastic beings than 98.0% of dream symbols, more nightmares than 97.2% of dream symbols, and more aggressive acts than 95.9% of dream symbols. On the other hand, possessing dreams have less human-made places than 95.8% of dream symbols, less fun than 94.8% of dream symbols, and less natural places than 94.5% of dream symbols. Notably, possessing dreams might be nightmares! Though even if these dreams are nightmares, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are bad dreams or that possessing is a bad thing to dream about. It just means that dreams of possessing are more likely to be nightmares than dreams of other things. Also, dreams of possessing are aggressive! Possessing dreams have more aggressive interactions than 80% of all of the other dream symbols. Aggressive interactions involve attacks, arguments, yelling, pushing, killing, and so on. These dreams can be scary, stressful, or confusing. But, as with all dreams, it is best to explore what is there. Why was there aggression? Was it really aggression? Additionally, dreams of possessing are usually described as bad dreams. This does not necessarily mean that all possessing dreams are bad. It is just that dreaming of possessing might increase the chance that it is a bad dream. Finally, possessing are full of hatred! Hatred is a really strong emotion. It can feel good to feel strong emotions. Dreams also help us process our emotions and make sense of our waking lives. If you feel hatred in a dream, whether or not it is a possessing dream, feel into it. Be curious about where the emotions comes from. Every dream is unique. These are general patterns observed in an analysis of over 200,000 dreams. This analysis is a tool to help you make sense of your dreams. It is best to look at the differences. See how your dream of possessing is different than dreams of possessing in general.

0.1%

of dreams have possessing

How common are possessing dreams?

0.1% of dreams have the possessing symbol within the dream. That's about 1 out of every 850 dreams. Considering all the dream symbols, it is very rare.

Identification

How are possessing dreams identified?

This symbol is identified by words like was possessed and possessed me. This symbol is part of summary dream symbols verbs and aggressive acts.

Most related

What is most related to dreams of possessing?

Possessing dreams are notable because they have substantially more Serbia, talismans, bankers, camels, Iceland, spirit guides, servants, tabby cats, peninsula, South Africa, incest than 95% of other dream symbols.

Least related

What symbols least related to dreams of possessing?

Possessing do not especially suppress any other dream symbols.

Deep dive into possessing dreams

Get an overview of characters, emotions, places, events, dream events, and senses in possessing dreams.

Who is in dreams of possessing?

Who is in dreams of possessing?

Dreams of possessing are much more related to fantastic beings, more related to peers, and more related to family than dreams in general. They are less related to insects, less related to unnamed people, and less related to strangers.

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What are the emotions in dreams of possessing?

What are the emotions in dreams of possessing?

Dreams of possessing are much more related to fear, more related to pain, and much more related to hatred than dreams in general. They are less related to sadness, less related to grief and sorrow, and less related to confusion.

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Where do dreams of possessing take place?

Where do dreams of possessing take place?

Dreams of possessing are much less related to human-made places, less related to transportation, and much less related to natural places.

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What happens in dreams of possessing?

What happens in dreams of possessing?

Dreams of possessing are much more related to aggressive acts and more related to death than dreams in general. They are less related to sex, less related to disasters, and much less related to eating and drinking.

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How do dreams of possessing related to the type of dream it is?

How do dreams of possessing related to the type of dream it is?

Dreams of possessing are much more related to nightmares, much more related to sleep paralysis, and much more related to bad dreams than dreams in general. They are much less related to recurring dreams, less related to weird dreams, and less related to vivid dreams.

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How do dreams of possessing related the senses?

How do dreams of possessing related the senses?

Possessing dreams are much less related to smelling, much less related to taste, and less related to vision.

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How can you make sense of possessing in dreams?

Possessing dreams are very rare. Among other things possessing dreams are nightmares, aggressive, bad dreams, and full of hate. Do you think this is true for your dream of possessing? How might your dream of possessing be different?

All dreams have meaning

All dreams have meaning

You can gain insight from thinking about any dream, no matter how strange. Only you, as the dreamer, have final say on what your dream may or may not mean. Each dream is unique.

Look for the differences

Look for the differences

The DreamWell dictionary provides information on how each dream symbol appears in dreams in general. Finding how experience possessing in dreams can be a key to understanding its meaning.

Return to the feelings

Return to the feelings

Our emotions in dreams can help us understand its meaning. Pay attention to how you felt in the dream. Pay attention to how you feel about possessing in dreams. See how you feel about possessing now, in your waking life.

Examples of dreams of possessing

Reading dreams is one of the best ways to understand dream symbols. Even though the DreamWell Dream Dictionary is based upon data, it is grounded in the experience of reading thousands upon thousands of dreams. We invite you to read examples of possessing dreams for yourself. These dreams are actual dreams people have had. As result, they may contain racist, sexist, violent, or otherwise offense language and imagery. This can be true even for possessing dreams. Read at your own risk.

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