Jung: he described his 'individuation' process as a labyrinth. progress toward self-discovery and fulfillment is not a straight path. instead, it involves many turns and sometimes returns to the beginning. (ackroyd)

escaping a labyrinth is a symbol of ending a smothering attachment to your mother. (ackroyd)

a labyrinth, or maze, is a symbol of the unconscious. if there's a monster guarding something of value of the labyrinth, that means you have to overcome what frightens you in order to discover your true self. (ackroyd)

climbing a ladder may represent progress and moving toward a goal. a ladder to heaven is a common symbol in mythology. reaching the top represents achieving personal fulfillment. (ackroyd)

Jacob's Ladder in the Book of Genesis is used by angels to descend to earth and ascend back into heaven. in dreams, this ladder could symbolize communication between the spiritual and physical parts of yourself, or between the true self and the ego. (ackroyd)

going down a ladder to escape danger is a symbol for a need to escape your emotional self. descending a ladder into a deep, dark pit could represent a need to explore the unconscious. (ackroyd)

water is a common symbol for the unconscious. a lake could be a symbol of self as well, its stillness a representation of the true self which lies beneath the turbulent conscious self. (ackroyd)

lambs in dreams can represent vulnerability, dependence and innocence, aspects common in children. your inner child may be sending you a message to pay more attention to it, or you may long for the simplicity and innocence of childhood. (ackroyd)

if the lamb in the dream is a sacrificial lamb, this may reflect a wish to rid yourself of guilt. (ackroyd)

landing (like an airplane) could be a symbol for a need to ground yourself instead of living in a fantasy world. (ackroyd)

reaching shore on a boat could represent ending a strong attachment to the mother, as the sea is a common symbol for mother. (ackroyd)

the left side of the body represents the heart, emotions and intuition... things associated with the unconscious. movement toward the left symbolizes moving from reason to intuition, or from conscious to unconscious. (ackroyd)

sunlight is a common symbol for consciousness, while moonlight represents the unconscious. (ackroyd)

the light at the end of the tunnel could signify hope, life after death, or the meaning of your life. (ackroyd)

Freud: sexual symbol. in mythology, the sky god impregnated the earth goddess with a bolt of lightning. (ackroyd)

or, lightning could represent the consciousness's penetration of the unconscious, a 'flash' of inspiration, or punishment (wrath of the gods). (ackroyd)

a lion is a symbol of your inner 'animal' nature. for women, it might represent the animus (masculine side). (ackroyd)

if something is locked and you don't have the key, that may mean that you can't get what you want. (ackroyd)

subconsciously you feel underappreciated, neglected, or unsure of your efforts are received by others. regarding relationships, looking for a rewardgiving yourself prizes in dreams expresses how you are ready to accept positive aspects of yourself. (pliskin)

you feel out of control and unsafe, because our culture stresses that the more money you have, the more in control you are of your life. (pliskin)

luggage could be a symbol of what you need to get rid of, be it old attitudes or just some old stuff in your closet. or, it could signify a desire to escape a present situation, or fear of doing so. your unconscious could be telling you that it's time to 'pack your bags.' (ackroyd)