○ A mirror of the mind Read less as luck and more as a mirror of how you are now
Uphill means effort needed; downhill, going with the flow.
Category: Places & buildings (how to read this category)
Psychology
A slope reflects the balance of effort and flow. Uphill means you must push; downhill, momentum. Being unable to stop on the way down may reveal fear that things are moving beyond your control.
Folklore and history
In the Kojiki, the slope Yomotsu Hirasaka divides this world from the land of the dead, and Izanagi blocks it with a boulder. Kyoto's Sannenzaka carries the saying that falling there brings death within three years, a warning to tread carefully.
Ruins are full of dust and mold as well as damp and water, so this waterproofing spray protects shoes, work clothes, and leather goods from getting wet — a companion to protective gear and goggles.
LOCTITE Super Strong Waterproofing Spray, Multi-Purpose, for Clothing/Fabric/Leather 420ml
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This site's view
In this site's view, look at the view behind you. Looking back uphill over a wide view means your effort has paid off; not daring to look back downhill means you may be leaving something behind. Someone at the top is your present goal.
Going deeper: our reading
People in hilly towns push their bikes and mind the weight of their bags, living differently from those on flat ground; yet many say the view from the top and beautiful sunsets make the effort worthwhile. In this site's reading, what you were carrying on the slope shows the weight of your current effort. Climbing with a heavy load suggests a time of moving forward step by step while bearing duties. Climbing lightly empty-handed may mean your challenge is less burdensome than you think. This is our speculation, but carrying someone else's load uphill may reveal kindness that wants to support others along with taking on too much of their burden. Speeding downhill on a bike mixes exhilaration at fast progress with a little fear. Resting partway shows the mind knows the value of catching your breath.
What to do on waking
Climb one flight of stairs or slope on purpose today, and pause halfway to look back at how far you came.
In this scene
- ◎Good Bright, wide and clean: room in your heart, heading somewhere good (good)
- ▲Warn Dark, cramped or ruined: feeling trapped or tired (warning)
- Cannot get out, or lost: unsure of your path — pause without rushing
- It felt good: the lucky reading gets stronger
- ▲Warn It felt frightening or painful: the warning reading gets stronger — rest first
- The same dream again and again: something your mind has not settled yet
A portable chair for sitting and resting during a long stakeout or wait near a haunted spot.
CAPTAIN STAG Compact Chair (Mini), Green M-3875, Folding Outdoor/Camping Chair
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FAQ
Q. Is dreaming of a Slope a good or bad sign?
A. Read less as luck and more as a mirror of how you are now. Uphill means effort needed; downhill, going with the flow.
Q. Why do I keep dreaming of a Slope?
A. A recurring dream usually points to something your mind has not settled yet. Research suggests such dreams tend to stop once the underlying worry is resolved. Keeping a dream diary helps you notice what triggers it.
Q. What should I do after dreaming of a Slope?
A. Climb one flight of stairs or slope on purpose today, and pause halfway to look back at how far you came.
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- A Bedroom
- An Entrance
- A Garden
- A Hallway
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- A Crossroads
- A Highway
- An Unknown Town
- A Foreign Country
- Your Hometown
- An Escalator
- A House Collapsing
※ Dream interpretation here is entertainment drawing on psychology and folklore — it is not scientifically proven. "This site's view" is our own interpretation.
