The better we understand our emotions and the symbols, Jung believed, the better we can grasp what our unconscious mind is trying to tell us. It’s about self-discovery, too – sometimes ...

The unconscious part of the mind was described as a well of powerful ... Elements of reality could be represented by a variety of dream symbols. He proposed ways of deciphering their meaning ...

Dreams serve as portals to the unconscious. They are not clear and straightforward but rather metaphors laden with symbols. A few key concepts will help with interpretation.