Mystery
Dream interpretation is like solving a mystery.
A dream symbol is like a clue in a mystery.
The “red herring” or false clue is like the many possible interpretations of a dream.
Usually, a good rule to follow when doing dream interpretation is to remember that most of the dream symbols refer to the dreamer.
For example, if a scientist who studies arachnids has a spider dream, it would most likely refer to his or her research . . . and may even provide a wonderful solution to a problem under investigation.
The dream interpretation for a person with a pet tarantula, if they have a spider dream, may be that their pet needs feeding or other care.
In the same way, the spider dream of a person wilderness camping in the southwestern desert, an area where they are likely tarantulas, black widow spiders, and brown recluse spiders, can mean something very different than the spider dream of a person living in a high rise apartment in the middle of Manhattan.
Therefore, one of the steps in solving a dream interpretation mystery is to investigate the suspect or the dreamer.
Happy dreams,
