Dream Circle

Welcome to Dream Circle!

You are invited for a weekly Dream Circle at Toqueur art gallery (Westerpark, Amsterdam).

We get together in a safe space held by other Dreamers to connect to deeper parts of our psyche that manifest themselves in dreams. In this circle we will keep the dreams alive by each sharing a dream (or part of it).

By remembering, writing down, and sharing our dreams with others, we bring the symbols, messages, and mystery to the light of consciousness so that each dreamer can explore their dreams' meaning within themselves.

Following an approach of dream amplification, we share symbols or images from a dream and do further research on the meaning of the symbol in myths, fairy tales, or folklore. We also tap into the collective wisdom of our ancestral cultures by sharing loose associations with our dreams, and see if any of the symbols resonate deeply within. By amplifying dreams this way, we gain a deeper understanding of their meaning and bring what is unconscious (shadow) to the surface.

By attending this circle, I agree to:

1. No judgment

Dreams often speak to us in primal symbols that often involve blood, violence, sex, pain... These elements are intrinsically human and live deep in our psyche, often suppressed by our culture, moral values, and religion. We don't judge our own or other people's dream content as good or bad, moral or immoral. Such distinctions are the judgments of the mind that are necessary for our functioning in a society, but if we want to dive deep into the mysteries of our psyche, we need to keep an open mind to all symbols that are trying to emerge.

2. Confidentiality

We will be asked to keep the information that arises in the circle private and confidential so we're all in the safe space.

3. Soul vs. Mind analysis

In this circle we refrain from finding definitive meaning of dream symbols and analyzing dreams with our minds. Dream dictionaries are not part of this process. We understand that meaning can only be found by each dreamer for themselves, and a meaning of a symbol differs from person to person. We don't project our own understanding of someone's dream. We give and hold space for the mystery to arise.

4. Patience

It might take weeks, months, or years for the meaning of the dream to become known. Carl Jung himself worked with some of his own dreams for years. Sometimes our mind thinks it arrived at the answer, but if we keep our hearts open, the mystery keeps unfolding. We have patience for this process and understand that this is a lifelong pursuit.

5. Credentials

I currently study a MSc program at the Alef Trust Institute in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology validated (accredited) by Liverpool John Moores University. Among other topics, I research dreamwork and Jungian psychology. Dream work can benefit anyone, however if you're struggling with deep trauma, grief, addition, or your dream content troubles you, I advise to seek support of a specialized therapist.

Event Venue

Toqueur, 1 Pazzanistraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands