The Past

To see the past in a dream signifies that the person is experiencing problems with his present time. The person continually tries to motivate himself, yet cannot sever his bond with the past. Thus, it is an indication that he will have certain difficulties in his motivation.

What does it mean to see the past in a dream: It signifies that the dreamer is unable to relinquish his former life. Therefore, it is interpreted as his turning away every opportunity that comes before him and being unable to live with regard to the future because he remains focused upon the past.

A person who sees his past in his dream is, in truth, experiencing certain deficiencies in his own life. This may be a longing for his family, a longing for a social circle arising from having no friends, or the sorrow of a close person whom he has lost. For this reason, seeing the past in a dream is regarded as a sign that the person should set his own life in order.

To see a past time in a dream indicates that the dreamer is in a melancholic state of mind. It is a sign that the person longs for the past and harbours certain deficiencies in his life. It signifies that he longs for his former life, yet takes no step toward the future and will in no way take a step with regard to the present time. Therefore, the sign in this dream should be heeded, and the person should strive to free himself from the state of mind in which he finds himself.

What does it mean to see a past time in a dream? It is also interpreted, for the dreamer, as deep sorrow and grief. It is probable that he has recently suffered a painful experience. It signifies that the dreamer is not focusing upon his present life and that he is fleeing from the state of mind in which he is or from the reality of life.

To see in a dream that one has gone to a past time is interpreted as indicating that he will become involved in an argument in his present-day life. If he sees that he is within a memory belonging to the past or within an event that truly occurred in the past, it indicates that the dreamer will experience certain difficulties in his family matters. Along with this sign, if the dreamer avoids arguing with his family or entering into disputes with those around him at the time indicated by the dream he will set his life into a regular order. Yet he must heed these signs and interpretations so that he may regulate his life.

To see one’s past life in a dream is a sign that the dreamer will encounter a close person whom he has not seen for a long time. This may be a friend, an elder whom he loves and respects, or one of his family members. The indication that he will encounter this person in the near future is so that the dreamer may be prepared. It signifies that he will make up for the longing with a person whom he has missed for a long time, and that the dreamer will be greatly pleased by this. Moreover, according to some interpreters of dreams, it is also interpreted as travel. It signifies that the dreamer will set out on a journey and, during this journey, will encounter and rejoice at seeing a person whom he has not seen for a long time.

What does it mean to see one’s past life in a dream: It is an indication that the dreamer has taken a step to set his life right. This may concern his working life or his family relationships. The dreamer will put his own life in order and, within this scope, will improve his life in a positive direction. Thus, signs have been sent through this dream.

To see in a dream that one longs for bygone years is a sign that the dreamer is not content with the life in which he is actually living. It is interpreted as the dreamer being weary of the life in which he truly finds himself and wishing to emerge from the state of mind to which he is bound, yet being unable to do so. The person who sees the dream becomes aware of certain deficiencies in his life. He exerts great effort to remedy these deficiencies.

To long for bygone years in a dream: Such dreams are more particularly a sign connected with the nature of the person’s inner spirit. Therefore, it is interpreted as the person’s needing to listen well and striving to set his own life in order in order to free himself from the effect of the dream. It is an indication that he will make plans concerning the future. It is interpreted as the person making, in some manner, diligent and determined efforts for his future.

It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.

Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.