

For example, a dream that features predominantly black and white may simply be communicating that a situation that appears complex is actually being over-analyzed by the dreamer.

Thinking in black and white is not necessarily a bad thing. Violet is a wonderfully original color and as such it is privileged among creative types such as painters, poets, writers, and those who dare to step outside the mainstream and dance to their own music with steps they've choreographed on their own. Therefore, for those who are Christian, purple or violet dreams could indicate a time in which the dreamer is contemplating spiritual life and life choices. Violet is often interchangeable with the color purple and in the Christian tradition, purple is the liturgical color associated with Lent, a time of contemplation and penitent thoughts. Violet is also a color associated with spirituality. Violet can symbolize a wealth of knowledge, emotional growth, spiritual gain, or aspirations. Violet in dreams is an indication of wealth but that wealth need not be limited to the material. Vivid violet or purple is associated with rich symbolism as vibrant as the color itself. If one has recently experienced a break up or other loss in waking life, then blue might show up as an expression of that loss and the emotional upset accompanying it. Blue may also be a play on words as "the blues" indicate feelings of sadness. Look at what image is blue for further information as to where that wisdom has been gain or is needed. Blue in dreams may indicate that the dreamer has gained wisdom in a certain area of life or is, perhaps, in need of wisdom in that area. Wisdom also associated with the color blue. Because blue is associated with both the sky and sea, places that we find comforting and tranquil, dreams with the color blue might indicate that the dream is enjoying such a time in the waking world.

In dreams, blue can signify either the loyalty of the dream to some person or idea or the loyalty of another person or institution to the dreamer. Blue is associated with loyalty which is why it is one of the top colors job candidates wear to interviews. Therefore, blue can indicate a time when the dreamer's thoughts are focused on spiritual concerns. In the Christian tradition, the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) is associated with the colors blue and white, symbolizing purity and spirituality. As blue is the color of the sky and the skies are associated with heaven, the color blue is also a symbol of high spirituality. If blue is showing up in dreams, it can indicate a time when the dreamer is feeling a great deal of self-actualization or at least striving for such. As the color of two primary symbols of the infinite, blue can symbolize high aspirations. The skies are blue as are the oceans, and both are symbols of that which is endless. If there is an aspect in the dream where something is spilling or leaking a red fluid, see if there anything in waking life is acting as an energy drain, something-or someone-sapping away the life force. When dreaming of the color red, it is wise to check other images in the dream. As our body's life source, blood symbolically linked to energy. When we're experiencing depression, dreams involving the color red can indicate that our passion for life is returning, that we can feel the life force pumping through our veins and transfusing renewed passion for life. If you have been involved in a particularly trying time, dreaming of the color red may indicate that you've gone through the fire, burned away all impurities, and are now left with nothing but gold to work with. Red is symbolically the color of fire, and fire is transformative. One interpretation of the color red in dreams that might be overlooked is that of transformation. If we're dreaming about being stuck at a stop light, it's important to look into that dream and ascertain if the red light is simply an annoyance or if it's alerting us to halt an activity we're engaged in before we find ourselves in serious trouble. Red is also used to signify danger or to alert us to stop. Look at what is red in the dream to see what might be the source of hostility. Red is symbolically the color of the heart, so the color red in a dream might symbolize love, attraction, passion, and other intense, overwhelming emotions of the heart. For example, red in dreams can express such diverse ideas as:

In the dream world, red also has a number of different interpretations, as well.
