Did you know... Falling in a dream is a sign of insecurity and fear of failure. Being naked in a dream can reflect feelings of innocence, sexuality, guilt, or shame, depending on the context. Taking a test or examination in the course of a dream is an apt metaphor for concerns about success or failure in life. Trying to escape but being unable to move reflects a fear of something bigger and stronger than ourselves. The appearance of a bed in a dream may refer to refuge and safety, or the prospect of sexual adventure. Running through an endless maze represents the dreamer's frustration. Eating in a dream may symbolize a lust for life or the dreamer's sexual appetite. Rain signifies spiritual growth. Cloudy mountain peaks may symbolize aspirations that are beyond reach. The gathering of storm clouds is representative of emotions running high. The appearance of stars represent a higher state of consciousness. The presence of fire means jealousy and envy, or consciousness and fresh beginnings. The appearance of a castle signifies that the dreamer is over-defensive. The ticking of a clock is a symbol of a beating heart. To climb a ladder is a metaphor for progress.