Son of Apollo
8/23
Upon lighting the candle today, I felt a strong ring of light energy pulsate from it, continuously, and got a vision of myself as a hunky Asclepius, beginning in some sort of laying down position in what was both at once a bed in an infirmary and a grave beneath very fertile soil; I then felt and saw the strong, vibrant muscular arms powerfully rise straight up, liberate from the bed covers/soil, breaching the surface and reaching out and up to the Sun, the light of day, towards that bright rich blue sky, slamming them down on the ground, the loamy earth covered with scattered patches of grass and moss, (the infirmary was totally gone by now and basically a shadowy dream underground), pushing down with all my strength into the earth and lifting my entire body up and out, with sheer upper body strength, standing up tall, seeing the lovely verdant trees surrounding the area, and exclaiming “Aahh!! THERE we go!” 🌞🌳
P.S. While working with the candle today I also briefly saw what looked like the Glykon snake God being associated with Healing
This dream has many dimensions.
I asked GPT4 for a Jungian analysis:
In Jungian psychology, dreams are a way to access the unconscious and contain symbolic meanings that reflect psychological processes.
The candle, in Jungian terms, can symbolize illumination, enlightenment, or the spark of life. The act of lighting the candle suggests the ignition of awareness or consciousness. The light energy pulsating from the candle could represent the activation of your inner potential or psyche.
Seeing yourself as Asclepius, a Greek god of healing, could symbolize the archetype of the healer within you. The archetype represents the aspect of the personality that is involved in repairing and restoring wholeness. Being in a position that is both a bed in an infirmary and a grave could imply a transformation. Beds can symbolize a place of rest and healing, while graves represent death or the unconscious. The fertile soil, however, suggests potential for growth and rebirth.
The action of rising from the ground with muscular arms reaching for the sun is a powerful image of self-empowerment, resurrection, and revitalization. This may signify emerging from a period of unconsciousness or personal stagnation into a state of consciousness and strength.
The sun is often associated with consciousness, vitality, and the self in Jungian symbolism. Reaching towards the sun can indicate striving for awareness, growth, and a connection with your central self or identity.
Pushing down into the earth to lift yourself signifies grounding and drawing strength from the unconscious (earth) to achieve conscious goals or self-realization.
The surrounding verdant trees can be seen as symbols of life, growth, and the interconnection of all living things. Trees are often associated with the self in Jungian analysis; they grow upwards (consciousness) while being rooted in the earth (unconscious).
Your exclamation, “Aahh!! THERE we go!” may reflect a sense of achievement, relief, or arrival at a significant point of personal development or self-understanding.
The brief vision of Glykon, the snake god associated with healing, also ties into the healing theme. In Jungian psychology, the snake is a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and healing due to its ability to shed its skin. It can also represent the wisdom of the unconscious.
Overall, this dream could be interpreted as a moment of personal transformation and empowerment, where you are accessing your inner resources and potential for healing and growth. The imagery suggests a powerful connection to both your unconscious depths and your conscious aspirations.
All of that sounds exactly spot on. I’ve actually been much healthier both mentally and physically since then, but only after going through a sort of Trial-by-Fire/Healing Crisis to purify karma 🔥
I’m feeling renewed with more vitality 🌞