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SQUEEZING
THROUGH
A HOLE
There’s no avoiding the obvious
scenario that comes to mind—a baby
being born—but of course there are
many other ways our dreams can infer
birth of another kind. They can depict a
new chapter, transition, or dicult
maneuvers. But central to all images
of squeezing through tight spaces is the
concept of change.
AN ENTRANCE
IS TOO NARROW
A storm is brewing, and you hurry to nd shelter
from the rain. You see an old hut as the rain
begins to pour down, and you rush toward it. The
hut’s door is only half-open, and you try to
squeeze through the small space. But it’s
impossible. You have a growing fear that you’re
stuck, unable to go forward or backward.
Action The storm—whatever this represents—
has pushed you into a situation you may not yet
be ready for. Resign yourself to waiting for
matters to subside and hope that next time
you will be able to make the dicult journey
through that narrow entrance.
YOU ARE STUCK IN A
MANHOLE IN THE ROAD
Torrential rain has caused severe ooding. A
manhole outside has been lifted by the torrent
underground, and you think it is your job to get it
sorted out. You climb down but somehow get
stuck. You wish you’d called others to help
before venturing down there on your own.
Action Reect how much you rush in to take on
jobs for which you are not prepared. Enlist
expert help before you undertake risky projects.
You can achieve far more together.
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Squeezing Through a Hole
YOU HAVE GROWN TOO
LARGE TO FIT
At work in your usual oce, you suddenly realize
you have grown enormous. Everyone else is their
normal size, but you are huge by comparison. You
want to speak to your employer and go toward
their door. No one notices your disproportionate
size except you, because it’s impossible to
squeeze through the open oce door.
Action This dream may be indicating you have
outgrown your present work or place of
employment. Are you ready for more of a
challenge? It could be time to plan a new career
elsewhere—somewhere you’ll t in with like-
minded people at the same intellectual level.
YOU WITNESS A DIFFICULT
HOSPITAL BIRTH
A woman is in labor, and you watch her struggle
to give birth to her baby. The attending doctor
and nurses seem to be getting anxious. There is
talk of a cesarean section, and you know the
woman is distressed. You are concerned, but
mostly for her unborn infant, with whom you
feel closely linked.
Action In this dream, you are the fetus, trying in
the outer world to squeeze through blockages
holding you back from experiencing a new life
for yourself. Try to relax and wait patiently. You
succeeded once—now your birth is symbolic,
preparing to free you for happier times ahead.
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