I am a 45-year-old bald man. In my dream I saw that I had long curly locks. When I began to comb them, they came off like a wig.

Naseeruddin, Jammu

The dream portrays conflict between reality and desire. As per the Indian interpretation, any dream that is funny is said to be lucky. It depicts success in any new venture that you would wish to undertake. Dreaming of a wig, however, portrays betrayal by someone. So if you are cautious, success shall be yours.

I am 21 years old and doing my M.Sc. I often dream of pressing my teeth until they break. I even feel the pain but I cannot avoid breaking them.

Sukhwinder Singh, Panipat

The dream reveals latent aggression. The breaking of teeth is interpreted as a desire for someone’s death. As the breaking seems painful one can assume that the person is a near and dear one.

I am 19 years old. My mother often dreams of snakes. What does it denote?

Kumid, Chandigarh

Psychoanalytically, snakes carry a sexual connotation. Ask your mother to consult a marriage counsellor.

I am a 21-year-old married woman. I often dream of swimming in a river. In reality, I do not know how to swim.

Chhavi Bakshi, Naraingarh

The initial years of marriage are generally turbulent. Since you manage to swim across the river, the dream stands in your favour.

I have given plus two exams and am preparing for my PMT. I often dream of climbing a mountain and reaching its top but I am unable to climb down. At last, I willingly fall down because I wish to return.

Ritu, Sangrur

Success is portrayed by reaching the peak and failure by climbing down. Seen from another angle, your coming down could also imply coming back to reality, which means you are still not completely prepared for your exam and need to work harder for success.

— Vinaya Katoch