The Deep Significance of Negotiation Dreams

Dreams about negotiation often hold significant meanings, reflecting our inner thoughts, emotions, and real-life situations concerning conflict and resolution. These dreams may not merely be a replay of our daily activities but rather a profound invitation to explore our relationships and interpersonal skills. The essence of negotiation lies in compromise, understanding, and the art of persuasion, which can manifest vividly in our dream state.

For many, negotiating in dreams can signify the need to address unresolved conflicts, the quest for balance in relationships, or even the exploration of power dynamics in personal and professional settings. In a society where effective negotiation is prized, understanding these dreams can guide individuals towards greater awareness and personal growth. By delving into the significance behind these dreams, one can uncover essential truths about one’s fears, desires, and the potential for harmonious relations.

• Negotiation dreams reflect our personal conflicts and interpersonal relationships.
• Understanding negotiation in dreams can guide conflict resolution in waking life.
• Dreams serve as a medium to unpack emotions related to compromise and collaboration.

Symbols

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  • Wages:

    (Compensation. See Bribe)

  • Reward:

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  • Selling:

    If one sees himself as a prisoner being sold in a slave market in a dream, it means honor if the buyer is a woman, and difficulties if the buyer is a man. The higher the price he is auctioned for, the better or worse is his luck. In a dream, the more loss the buyer incurs, the better it is for the traded subject and vice- versa.

    There is also a difference between seeing oneself being auctioned and being sold. Being auctioned in a dream means evil. To sell means to part with.

    In a dream, the buyer is the seller and the seller is a buyer. Selling means giving preference and value to the merchandise. If what is being sold is worldly, the preference is then given to one’s benefits in the hereafter.

    Selling in a dream also means exchanging one condition with another. However, bartering in a dream means to exchange the benefit of things, or to share them. If for example one sees himself in a dream trading something of no value for something precious, and if he is a warrior, it means that he will die as a martyr.

    Selling a free man in a dream means rotation of power and reaching a praiseworthy end. As it happened in the story of Joseph son of Jacob, upon both of them be peace.

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  • Compromise:
  • Peace:
  • Settlement:
• discussion
  • Controversy:

    (Controversy; Quarrel) If one sees himself quarreling with someone in a dream, it means that he will suffer extreme pressure, stress and sorrow. If one is engaged in a dispute in a dream, it means that he is wrong and must rectify the situation and make peace with the other person. If he does so, it means that he will win what his heart desires.

  • Hearing:

    (Hearing; Language; Listening; Talking; Words) Speaking different languages in a dream means richness. The words of a deceased person in a dream are always true. The same goes for birds speaking in a dream and their speech denotes glad tidings, prosperity, knowledge and understanding.

    If an animal talks with someone in his dream or tells him: “I saw a dream...” then if the animal refrains from relating such a dream, it means a fight, a battle, losses, or an argument. If a dog, a panther, or a falcon speaks to someone and tells him a dream in a dream, it means glad tidings, great earnings, benefits and joy. In general, birds talking to humans in a dream mean benefits and rising in rank.

    If a snake speaks gently with someone in a dream, it means that he will receive benefits from an enemy. If a beast talks to someone in a dream, it means his death. If one’s head or nose talk to him in a dream, it means that whoever these two members represent in one’s life will suffer from an adversity.

    If a tree speaks to someone in his dream, it means benefiting from that line of thinking. A talking tree in a dream means a fight, or the end of one’s exile. The speech of a tree in a dream also could mean exaltation.

    Whatever a baby says in a dream is true. It also could mean falling into sin. If a godly and a spiritual person sees a baby talking to him in a dream, it means that he will witness wonders or a miracle, or become a witness to an unbelievable agreement.

    The speech of inanimate objects in a dream always means good, provides a lesson or gives advice. Animal talk in a dream also represents punishment and suffering. The talk of one’s limbs in a dream means trouble from one’s relatives, or it could mean committing a sin.

    The speech of moving shadows in a dream means evokingjinn or evil spirits. Being possessed by such spirits and speaking on their behalf in a dream signifies temptation, trouble, corruption and evil. Any words that agree with God’s revelations in a dream must be hearkened to and complied with.

    The opposite is also true. If a limb talks to someone in his dream, it denotes advice one will receive from a relative. Animal talk in a dream denotes leaning toward friendships and finding peace in the company of pious people, or it could mean working to earn one’s livelihood.

    If a wall speaks to someone in a dream, it means a warning of separation, or it could mean renouncing the city and seeking to live in the wilderness, near uninhabited ruins, or near a graveyard. Hearing a voice commanding one to do something in a dream means glad tidings. Hearing God Almighty on the Day of Judgement in a dream means rising in station, performing good deeds and nearness to one’s Lord.

    Listening to the Holy Words of God Almighty in a dream also denotes the spread of justice and righteousness, and such a dream could represent a ruler who cares for his subjects. If a godly and a pious person sees that in a dream, it means that he 404 IBN SEERIN’S will renounce the world and seek the comfort and the blessings of the hereafter. (Also see Exhaustion from, speaking; Listening; Sounds of animals)

  • Quarrel:
• worldview
  • World 1:

    (Creation; Lower world; Material; Woman) In a dream, the world repre¬ sents a woman, and a woman represents the world. If one sees himself departing from this world in a dream, it means that he may divorce his wife. If one sees DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 481 the world as totally destroyed and that he is the only remaining soul in it in a dream, it means that he may lose his sight.

    If one sees as though the entire world is placed before him to take whatever he desires from it in a dream, it means that he may become poor, or that he may die shortly after that dream. Seeing the world in a dream also means distractions, jokes, deception, arrogance, negating promises, failing one’s promises, theft, cheating, trickery, sufferings, a prostitute, adversities, sickness, paying fines, mental depression, limitations, appointments, dismissals, or disappointments. It also may be interpreted as one’s wife, child, material growth, business success, good harvest, awakening, victory, love, or a beloved with two faces.

    Whether the world appears beautiful or ugly in one’s dream, it could mean any of the above interpretations. Seeing the world in one’s dream also could be a divine guidance, showing the person what he or she must see and understand in this world. If one sees himself walking away from the world in the dream, it means that he may become a renunciate.

    If one embraces the world in the dream, it means that he will amply satisfy his desire for it. If one sees himself running after it and the world running away from him in the dream, it means that the world will ultimately deceive him and lead him into temptation. In a dream, the world also represents the holy Qur’an, which is the radiant full moon of this world.

  • Rug:

    (Mockado carpet; World) In a dream, a rug is interpreted to represent the world.

  • Eyewitness:

    (Eyewitness; Legitimacy; Testify; Truth) An eyewitness in a dream means triumphing over one’s enemy, testifying to the truth and refuting falsehood. If one sees himself as a true signing witness to an agreement in a dream, it means that he will triumph over his enemies. If one sees himself witnessing a contract or putting his seal on a testimony in a dream, it means that he will loan money to the second party in the contract.

    If one sees himself bearing a true testimony before someone and against the other in a dream, it means that he will attend the pilgrimage in Mecca.

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  • Physiognomy:

    (Acumen; Astute; Discrimination; Physiognomy; Prophesying) If one finds himself capable of perceiving matters with astute sense, or to discrimi¬ nate things with a clear mental keenness, or to even explain the future, or to prophesy, or to know what is hidden in a dream, it means that he will acquire all what is good, and that God Almighty will protect him so that no harm, or evil will ever touch him. Perspicacity in a dream also represents goodness and salvation.

  • Acumen:

    (Acumen; Astute; Discrimination; Physiognomy; Prophesying) If one finds himself capable of perceiving matters with astute sense, or to discrimi¬ nate things with a clear mental keenness, or to even explain the future, or to prophesy, or to know what is hidden in a dream, it means that he will acquire all what is good, and that God Almighty will protect him so that no harm, or evil will ever touch him. Perspicacity in a dream also represents goodness and salvation.

  • Telling the future:

    (Acumen; Astute; Discrimination; Physiognomy; Prophesying) If one finds himself capable of perceiving matters with astute sense, or to discrimi¬ nate things with a clear mental keenness, or to even explain the future, or to prophesy, or to know what is hidden in a dream, it means that he will acquire all what is good, and that God Almighty will protect him so that no harm, or evil will ever touch him. Perspicacity in a dream also represents goodness and salvation.

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  • Reminiscence:

    (College; School) In a dream, one’s college or school represents his commitment, an agreement, a covenant, an oath, reminiscence or memories. To visit one’s institute in a dream means remembering a place which is fraught with memories, plans, emotions, anxieties, hopes, or it could denote one’s old home. Visiting one’s college, institute, or school in a dream also may mean that one will revisit them again.

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  • Distinguishing quality:

    (Caprice; Distinguishing quality; Temper) In a dream, a trait represents someone who is impulsive, or who has an arbitrary change of mind, or someone who does not know rest in his work, or someone who does not know an end to his pursuit of success, or it could represent an argumentative person. The good or bad of such a character may show depending of the place, circumstance, or temper of the moment in the dream.

  • Chest 1:

    (Chest; Coffer) In a dream, a case represents a wife, a beautiful woman, one’s house or one’s shop. In a dream, a case also represents marriage for an unwed person and prosperity for a poor person. A suitcase in a dream means travels, or it may represent an ambassador.

Practical Advice for Understanding Your Negotiation Dreams

• Keep a Dream Journal

  One of the most effective ways to understand your dreams about negotiation is to keep a dream journal. Upon waking, take a few moments to jot down any details you remember about your dreams. This practice helps capture fleeting thoughts and enables you to notice recurring themes or symbols over time.

  As you reflect on your dreams, pay attention to who was involved in the negotiation and the emotions you experienced. Did you feel empowered, anxious, or confused? These feelings can provide valuable clues about your waking life’s negotiation dynamics and unresolved issues.

• Reflect on Current Relationships

  Consider who you are currently negotiating with in your waking life, whether it's at work, with friends, or in family dynamics. Your dreams may be reflecting these real-life situations, urging you to address tensions or seek resolution. Take time to meditate on these relationships and identify what kind of negotiation style you apply—are you assertive, passive, or collaborative?

  Understanding your approach can help you navigate these real-life discussions with more clarity and confidence.

• Visualize Positive Outcomes

  Before you sleep, set a positive intention for your dreams. Visualize a successful negotiation scenario in your mind. Whether it's reaching a compromise with a friend or succeeding in a professional deal, create a detailed mental image of this positive outcome.

  This practice can influence your dreams and provide insights into how to achieve those outcomes in real life. It also cultivates a mindset of optimism and resilience, which can be beneficial in navigating complex negotiations.

FAQs

• What do dreams of negotiation signify?

  Dreams of negotiation often signify personal conflicts, the desire for resolution, or feelings about compromise in relationships. They reflect your emotional landscape and the dynamics of your interactions with others.

• Why do I dream about failed negotiations?

  Dreaming about failed negotiations can point to your anxiety about unresolved issues in your life. This may reflect your fears of not being heard or feeling powerless in certain situations. Such dreams encourage you to confront these feelings and work towards resolution.

• Can dream interpretation help in real-life negotiations?

  Yes, understanding the symbols and feelings present in your negotiation dreams can equip you with insights into your emotional responses and negotiation style. This can help you approach real-life situations with increased awareness and confidence.

• How can I analyze my negotiation dreams more deeply?

  You can analyze your negotiation dreams more deeply by reflecting on the participants, the emotions involved, and the context of the negotiation. Keeping a dream journal and revisiting past entries can reveal patterns that inform your waking interactions.

• What if I don't remember my negotiation dreams?

  Not remembering your dreams is common. To enhance dream recall, create a bedtime routine that includes relaxation techniques and keep a notepad by your bed to write down any impressions or feelings you have upon awakening.

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