may symbolize your true self, especially if the garden is symmetrical with a central point. (ackroyd)

lots of plant growth in the garden could signify potential personal growth. (ackroyd)

a pool or fountain in the middle of the garden could represent a source of new life in the psyche, or the pure life of a person who is true to themselves (see water). (ackroyd)

any disorder in the garden, like weeks or decay, could represent disorder in your psyche. you may be neglecting your true self. (ackroyd)

Freud: sexual symbol, of the vagina. opening the gate represents the male penetration of the vagina. a locked gate represents a problem to which you have not found the solution (or key). (ackroyd)

Christians believe that a narrow gate is a symbol of the way to salvation, the way to healing and wholeness, the way to fulfilling one's destiny. (ackroyd)

Freud: symbol of mother. (ackroyd)

you feel an urge to bring something out of yourself and giving or displaying it. you may be ready to give something away in real life. (pliskin)

giving birth

has a sense of being reborn or a fresh beginning. (pliskin)

Freud: symbol of male sexuality. (ackroyd)

in folklore, goblins are mischievous and destructive spirits. in dreams, they are unconscious forces which are being repressed and are about to force themselves into the conscious. in the story "Three Billy Goats Gruff", a goblin guards a bridge which leads to a lush meadow. a goblin in a dream could represent an obstacle in the way of your happiness. (ackroyd)

Freud: represents the animus, the masculine side in a woman's personality. it may take the form of a god, or a powerful or heroic character. (pliskin)

may represent the father. your feelings toward him may be of fear, awe or affection. a god may also represent your true self or potential wholeness. (ackroyd)

Freud: represents the anima, the feminine side in a man's personality. take form of a beautiful goddess-like figure. (pliskin)

may represent the mother. your feelings toward her may be of fear, awe or affection. a goddess may also represent your true self or potential wholeness. (ackroyd)

the color gold is connected with the sun and could represent new life, or a new development. gold is considered valuable, could symbolize your true self. (ackroyd)

in mythology, golden fruit is a hero's prize for overcoming evil. in dreams, it could represent rewards for facing the unconscious, taming those urges, and integrating them into waking life. (ackroyd)

Jung: grandfather is a representation of the "wise old man" figure. he represents wisdom. grandmother is a representation of the "great mother", who is the wise old man's female counterpart. she represents wisdom and power. (ackroyd)

literally, a grave in a dream could represent death. (ackroyd)

a grave is a hole in the earth where you rejoin the earth from which you came. your decaying body acts as fertilizer and sponsors new growth. in dreams, a grave could be telling you to find out what has died within you, or what should die, and what growth should take place. (ackroyd)

symbolizes the fertility of nature. in dreams, green could represent personal growth, or a new development. (ackroyd)

an evergreen tree symbolizes immortality. (ackroyd)

in life, green lights mean 'go.' in a dream, a green light may too mean that everything is well, and it's clear to move ahead. (ackroyd)

in contrast, green can also signify corruption or disease. pus and gangrene are common examples. something may be going rotten in your unconscious. (ackroyd)

gray could represent old age, death or depression. (ackroyd)

as gray is in between black and white, it can symbolize an unclear state of mind where distinctions are blurred, or you're having trouble seeing where you're going, or you're disoriented. (ackroyd)

if someone is guiding you in your dream, your unconscious could be offering you assistance in your quest for self-knowledge. (ackroyd)

if the guide is of the opposite sex, they could be an image of your constrasting sexual element (anima/animus). they are trying to help your ego explore the unconscious. (ackroyd)

if the guide is of the same sex, and they are old and wise, you may have made contact with a source of wisdom in the unconscious. (ackroyd)

normal guilt feelings are the unconscious's way of telling us that we're not on the right path to achieve personal happiness. (ackroyd)

feelings of guilt may arise from a conflict between inner impulses and morality. (ackroyd)

Freud: sexual symbol, represents the penis. (ackroyd)

symbolizes aggressiveness. you may be harboring uncontrolled aggression or feelings of guilt that cause you to be angry with yourself. (ackroyd)

if you kill someone or something in the dream, you may have hidden resentment towards that person or thing. the person or thing could represent a part of yourself that you have repressed, and you need to make that part of your conscious. (ackroyd)

may represent inner wisdom. (ackroyd)

gypsies symbolize 'occult psychic powers' and one in your dream may be asking you to look to the future and find ways to achieve personal growth. (ackroyd)

a gypsy of the same sex may represent undiscovered parts of your personality (see shadow). (ackroyd)

a gypsy of the opposite sex may represent your constrasting sexual element (anima/animus). (ackroyd)