Symbolizes the fundamental life force and the intake of vital energy. It is a representation of the basic need for survival. The quality and intensity of the breath experienced in the dream may provide clues about the dreamer's overall well-being and emotional state. Difficulties in breathing, such as gasping, can indicate feelings of suffocation or a sense of being overwhelmed by life's challenge...

Symbol: Breathing Heavily

General Meaning: A dream of breathing heavily symbolizes a significant emotional or physical exertion in one's waking life. It may reflect feelings of overwhelm, stress, or the need for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Psychological/Emotional Interpretation: Dreaming of breathing heavily indicates that you are under considerable mental or emotional strain. It suggests that ...