Houses in dreams can be important mirrors of the way we see ourselves: the dream house very often represents your own psyche, your current feelings and/or problems. For example I have recently had quite a few dreams set in an old and rambling house, full of people and babies. No prizes for guessing that I am deeply involved with my family and have recently become a grandmother!

If you dream about a house, begin by writing down a detailed description of it. It doesn’t matter if you feel that you are `making this up’, because all that you write down will be emerging from your own unconscious in any case. Just go with the flow and write down anything that springs to mind.

Now have a good look at what you have written and see if you can spot insights into how you feel about at present, and your attitudes to other people. Here are a few pointers to look for:

• What kind of house is it? (What sort of person do you see yourself as?)
• Is it big or small? (How do you feel about yourself in relation to other people? What amount of personal space do you feel comfortable with?)
• Are there other people in your house? (This is about relationships, so if there are others, how do you feel about them being in there?)
• Is your house old and rambling, small and modern, or what? (Do you feel better in comfortable old clothes, or are you fashion conscious etc? What is your self-image?)
• Is your house clean and tidy, or chaotic and dirty? (Time for some physical and mental space-clearing perhaps?)
• Does your house have any structural problems? (This can be a warning of potential health or relationship issues, so take note of whether problems are to do with the wiring, brickwork, water supply and so on.)
• Is the house well-lit, or dim and dark? (This often reflects your mood state. If your house is dim and dark you may be feeling a bit low. Bright and cheerful is better!)

All of these questions (and you will probably think of more of your own), can give insight into how you really feel at present, and may give clues to areas that need your attention. Has your roof blown off? You are probably feeling very insecure right now. Is water slowly rising in your cellar? Pay attention to suppressed feelings. Is your house crowded with unwelcome guests? Then remember to reassert your boundaries and make space for some all-important you time. Good luck, and have fun exploring and making home improvements!

This content was provided by one of our users, Ruth Snowden