If you dream of ascending a staircase, then you are moving up in the world, and discovering higher and loftier aspects of yourself.
If you dream of descending a staircase, then you are either giving into negativity and depression, or you are exploring deeper aspects of yourself. Consider the feeling tone of this dream to discern the meaning for you. In general, a staircase signifies that you are taking a step-by-step approach to progress in life.
[1]A staircase may represent the passage or connection between the mind and the body. Or it may suggest the movement from the structures of your own thoughts to a higher consciousness.
A spiral staircase may reflect the steps to higher spiritual levels, each step mastering important spiritual pnnci- ples. It may represent achievement.
[2]1. If the staircase is leading up and one climbs it, there is an opportunity for change.
2. If one is coming down a staircase, one feels unsuccessful.
3. Sexual activity (up or down), usually for men.
4. Ambition.
[3]To ascend is positive faith and exaltation; to descend is to be humbled
[4]A staircase may, according to Freud, be a symbol of sexual intercourse.
[5](See Also: Stairway)
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