DICTIONARY

Shadows - To see you own shadow in your dream signifies an aspect of yourself which you have not acknowledged or recognized. It may be a quality about yourself or a part of you that you are rejecting or want to keep hidden. These qualities may not necessary be negative, but can be creative ones. Alternatively, the dream may mean that you are in someone else's shadow. You are constantly being overlooked and are fed up with it. In particular, if the shadow in your dream is white, then it is your subconscious' way of highlighting the shadow which is often overlooked. To see a shadowy figure in your dream represents characteristics which you have not acknowledged or incorporated into your own personality. Alternatively, it symbolizes the young, the helpless or the under-developed.

Shakespeare - To dream that you are reading Shakespeare signifies your literary aptitude. You are well-read and knowledgeable. Consider which Shakespeare novel you are reading and how the plot line may parallel a situation in your waking life.

Shaking - To dream that you are shaking suggests that you are getting rid of your old habits and former ways of thinking. You need to get rid of the old in order to welcome in the new and better. Shake things up a bit. Alternatively, shaking is symbolic of fear.

Shallow - To dream of something shallow refers to conscious knowledge and the things that you are confronting or dealing with. Alternatively, noticing that something is shallow may be a reflection of your personality. You are putting too much emphasis on physical appearances over substance.

Shaman - To see a shaman in your dream symbolizes a spiritual messenger or guide. The shaman is a variation of the "wise old man", an archetypal figure who represents superior knowledge, wisdom and insight. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you need to turn your negative energy into something positive.

Shame - To feel shame in your dream signifies waking feelings of guilt, insecurity or low esteem that has carried over into the dream world. Perhaps you feel you have failed yourself or others.

Shampoo - To see or use shampoo in your dream indicates that you need clear out your old attitudes and old ways of thinking. You may also need to take a different approach toward some situation or relationship. Alternatively, shampoo represents self-growth and you desire to present a new image of yourself to others. To dream that you are shampooing someone else's hair represents issues of dependency and hopelessness.

Shamrock - To see a shamrock in your dream symbolizes your need to be or feel protected.

Shape Shifting - *Please see Metamorphosis, Morph or Zoomorphism.

Shapes - To see various shapes in your dreams suggests that things in your life may literally be taking shape. You have a clearer understanding of things. Consult the specific shapes for additional meaning. Dreaming of floating three-dimensional shapes means that you need to keep in mind that things are not one-sided. Consider issues or problems from a different perspective.