1. Do you dream in colour?

a) Yes – full technicolour on occasion!

b) Sometimes – but when you do, you pretty much take it for granted.

c) You don’t know – you’ve never really thought about it.

2. How often do you have “physiological” dreams (i.e. dreams which correlate to outside influences – the telephone ringing perhaps, or getting tangled in your duvet maybe – occurring at the time of thedream)?

a) Rarely

b) Occasionally

c) Fairly often

3. Do you tend to forget your dreams?

a) Yes – it’s unusual if you remember them at all

b) Some of them, but not all

c) No, you remember most of them in reasonable amount of detail

4. Do you have one or more recurring dreams?

a) You’ve had them in the past, but you’re not having them now

b) You’ve never suffered from them

c) Yes, you have regular recurring dreams

5. How many of the following have you dreamt about in the last year? * Falling * Being naked in public * Flying * Your teeth falling out * Violence * Drowning

a) Four or more

b) Two or three

c) Less than two

6. Do your dreams ever help you solve your problems?

a) No, they’re usually a right load of nonsense

b) Sometimes, but in a very indirect way

c) Yes, you often wake up with an answer or solution to a pressing problem

7. Do you ever wake up in anything other than a good mood?

a) Yes, you’re like a bear with a sore head some mornings – and for no apparent reason too

b) No, you’re almost always happy when you wake up

c) Sometimes, but only if you haven’t had enough sleep

8. Have you ever had a precognitive dream (i.e one in which you’ve foreseen a future event)?

a) No, never

b) Once or twice

c) Yes, you have them regularly

9. Do smells ever feature in your dreams?

a) Not that you’ve been aware of

b) On a couple of occasions

c) If there are smells to be smelt in your dreams, you’ll smell “em!

10. Do you think dreams are in any way connected to your waking life?

a) Yes, you often dream about things you”ve said, done, seen, heard or read in your everyday life

b) Some of your dreams are about pretty much everyday sort of things; others don’t seem to be connected to everyday stuff at all

c) No, most of your dreams are weird, wild and wonderful – nothing to do with what goes on in your real life

11. In general, would you say that you enjoy your dreams?

a) Yes, you wouldn’t be without them

b) It depends on the content of the dream

c) No – they’re mostly pretty unpleasant

12. Do your dreams ever feature larger-than-life people or objects?

a) Only if you’ve drunk too much/had a cheese sandwich before you’ve gone to bed

b) Yes, most of your dreams are fairly surreal

c) No, your dreams tend to be quite realistic-looking

13. Do you ever try to analyse or interpret your dreams?

a) Yes, because you believe that dreams are your subconscious’s way of passing on important messages

b) Only if the dream stood out in some way

c) No – what’s the point?

14. Do you feel that dreaming is useful in any way?

a) Yes, dreams can relieve tension and even help you solve problems

b) Some dreams are revealing, but dreaming in general isn’t particularly useful

c) No, it’s just nature’s way of making sleep less boring

15. Have you ever woken up halfway through a dream, then gone back to it?

a) Yes, and you more or less decided what was going to happen next too

b) Yes, but you didn’t have much control over the outcome

c) No, you’ve never done that

16. How often do you have nightmares?

a) At least once a week

b) Not that often – maybe once every couple of months

c) Hardly ever – once a year perhaps

17. Does sex ever feature in your dreams?

a) Yes – in fact, sex seems to creep into quite a few of your dreams

b) Sometimes – but there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason for it

c) Not unless you’re in an extreme sexual situation in real life (i.e. you’ve been having a lot of sex or you’re having to go without)

18. Do you often dream about people you don’t recognise?

a) No, all your dreams are about people you know or have met at some point

b) Sometimes a stranger will make an appearance

c) Yes, you often dream about strangers

19. If you dream about a celebrity you’ve never met in real life, are they:

a) playing the starring role

b) co-starring, or

c) playing a bit-part?

20. Do your dreams always take place in the here and now?

a) No, you’ve had at least one dream which was set in the future

b) Some of your dreams are set in the past or have been quite historical in content

c) Yes, all your dreams are based in the present – you’ve never dreamt about the past or future

21. Which of the following dreams would worry you the most?

a) A dream that’s particularly vivid – one which seems more real than reality itself

b) A nightmare – a dream in which you’re really afraid of something

c) An incredibly boring dream

Now work out your scores…

Scoring

1. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

2. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

3. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

4. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

5. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

6. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

7. a = 0 b = 2 c = 1

8. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

9. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

10. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

11. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

12. a = 1 b = 2 c = 0

13. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

14. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

15. a = 1 b = 2 c = 0

16. a = 0 b = 2 c = 1

17. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

18. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

19. a = 0 b = 1 c = 2

20. a = 2 b = 1 c = 0

21. a = 2 b = 0 c = 1

Put your total here + o

If you scored 0 -14, you’re intense, deep-thinking – too much so for your own good at times – and resolute. And even though you’re inward-looking, you haven’t actually got as much insight into yourself as you think. You worry rather too much and could find it hard not only to confront your fears, but also to admit to your desires. As a friend… you’re quite fascinating, but could prove a bit much for some people. You’re serious and like to be taken seriously by your friends. That doesn’t mean you don’t like a laugh – you do – it’s just that you feel you have a lot to offer mentally and like to be appreciated for your intelligence. You’re a loner by nature – you haven’t really got the time or patience for other people and their problems – and because you like to be on your own, you could get a bit self-obsessed. At work… you’re very determined, ambitious and single-minded. When there’s a job to do, you do it extremely well and don’t like assistance from anyone else. You have a strong idea of how you want to work and won’t let anyone else interfere with your methods. In love… you can be difficult as you’re moody and often intolerant of a partner who’s less than perfect. You know what you want from a man, but don’t really know how to go about bringing out the best in a person. As a result, you often find yourself locked in destination-nowhere relationships. When you find someone to love though, you’re happy to give your all and make a loyal, faithful and dedicated partner. Sexually… you’re a bit naive and could be slightly inhibited in bed. You find it difficult to express your needs and although you hate being misunderstood, you don’t exactly make it easy for your man to understand you. You hate the feeling of being controlled and are happiest taking the lead in matters sexual.

If you scored 15 – 29, you’re a well-balanced person – practical, logical and reasonable. You have your quiet moments, but generally you’re sociable and fun loving. You never let problems blow out of proportion and are always able to deal with them in a sensible, matter-of-fact way. As a friend… you’re very pleasant company. Because you’re so level-headed, you often find that people come to you for sympathy and advice and while you’re quite happy playing agony aunt to certain people, you can get a bit stressed out by it sometimes. Although you appear easygoing, you’re a bit of a stickler when it comes to give and take in relationships and keep tabs on friends who are taking more than their fair share and giving nothing in return. At the end of the day, if they don’t come up to scratch, you won’t hesitate in replacing them with people who do. At work… you work very hard and need a lot of respect from your colleagues. You can get quite bolshy if you don’t get the credit and recognition you feel you deserve and although you’re quite confident in your own abilities, you do need a certain amount of praise to stay that way. In love… you’re warm and loving. Trust and respect are important in all your relationships, especially those of a romantic kind. You’re fairly laid-back and like your man to have fun, but if he steps out of line on the fidelity front, you make it clear from the start that there’ll be hell to pay. Sexually… you’re moderate sort of person. That’s not to say you’re boring in bed – far from it – but you never become sexually obsessive and your libido seems to be on pretty much the same level all the time. You have a healthy sexual appetite and have no trouble expressing your sexual needs – and are quite happy about experimenting sexually too.

If you scored 30 – 44 or over, you’re creative, imaginative and passionate. You’re quite a spiritual person and because of that you always pay attention to what your subconscious tells you. You’re relaxed and open-minded, and carefree to the point of careless. You believe in Fate and don’t make too many plans. There are many facets to your personality – many of which you’re not yet aware. You have a strong need to be the centre of attention and unless your life is exciting and action-packed at all times, you’re not happy. As a friend… with your offbeat sense of humour and fun-seeking ways, you’re great company. You’re ready to party and are always up for a good time. You’re gregarious by nature and don’t actually like being alone that much. You love a gossip too and you’re always the first to know what’s going on where. You do depend on your friends rather a lot though – and always rely on them to get you out of trouble. At work… you’re a bit lazy. You’re not overly ambitious and tend not to place a huge amount of importance on work. You’re probably better off with a freelance career as you’d find it difficult to fit into the confines of any sort of structured set-up. In love… you make a fun partner but can be a bit unreliable and unpredictable. You’re flirtatious and this could prove off-putting for a more jealous partner. But that’s his problem, as far as you’re concerned, as you refuse to change your character to suit somebody else’s whims and fancies. You’re not too keen on commitment and don’t like a relationship to feel like a responsibility. Sexually… you understand your sexual needs and are able to communicate them well. You’re a very sensual person and are quite likely to harbour unusual sexual desires and fetishes. Your sexual personality may be quite extreme – sometimes you’re not interested in sex at all, while other times you can’t get enough of the stuff!

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DREAM ON: SOME INTERESTING DREAM FACTS

* Depressed people are more likely to dream in black & white

* People who can’t remember their dreams generally don’t want to remember them: they subconsciously censor them because they don’t want to understand the messages that their subconscious is sending them.

* If you have lots of nightmares, you’re probably quite fearful of life. Nightmares can also suggest that the person having them has something to hide.

* Dreams help you live out your desires, including secret ones and also helps you come to terms with fears and frustrations. They can also free you from tension. People who dream a lot are people are generally calmer, more able to sort out their problems and have more insight into themselves than people who dream rarely.

* Violent dreams highlight forbidden situations and can often indicate frustrations in waking life.

* Dreams of flying and falling are universally common. Flying is usually connected to sexual potency. Many people who dream of flying are quite unhappy, usually because they have little or no control over their lives and can’t see their ambitions being realised. It can indicate low self-esteem and/or lack of sexual experience. Falling dreams are connected to sexual desire or physical problems. It can often be a sign of resistance melting – especially if the person having the dream is on the brink of a love affair. It can reveal a deep need to let go and enjoy life more. Falling dreams often stem from a feeling of isolation and may indicate an unfulfilled desire for support and affection.. Successful professional people often have this dream.

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