Alright, you just woke from a dream where you were running naked through the streets being chased by a huge giraffe
. You see a bridge up ahead and feel you need to cross it but the giraffe is blocking the way. With a deep breath you face the giraffe, walking past him and over the bridge.
Quickly turning to your dream dictionary you interpret the dream as follows; Being naked indicates a fear of being exposed and your fear of the giraffe indicates a fear of taking a chance or sticking your neck out so to speak. Bridges can symbolize a crossing from one stage of life to another. So the dream dictionary interprets the dream as meaning "You are about to make a change in your life but are afraid to stick your neck out, take a chance and let people see you for who you really are."
Well, that's one interpretation. Another is that you have a secret urge to be a nudist and your dream is warning you not to do it at a zoo...
Using a dream dictionary can be confusing. Many dream dictionaries provide a brief overview on the use of the dream dictionary. This overview can be beneficial in helping you determine the correct use of the dream dictionary. Many people spend hours looking up every detail of their dream (no matter how small), in the belief that they are all there for a reason and so are all important. Unfortunately, this approach is not always the best and often ends up simply confusing the individual.
Often, a more effective approach is to rate or score the details of your dream in order of significance. Once this is done, then begin your interpretation with the most significant symbols first. As the dream starts to unravel you can start to add less significant details to the story to determine whether or not their definition in the dream dictionary seems to fit.
Just remember, the only person who can fully interpret your dream is yourself. The dream dictionary is merely a tool to get you started and pointing in the right direction.