(1.2.5.4.1) Properties of dreams

(1.2.5.4.1.1) Basic properties of dreams

(1.2.5.4.1.1.1) In the dream world looks the environment almost always different, if one looks to another direction and then looks again to the first direction. Example: One looks to the door. It is red and open. One looks to the window and then one looks again to the (same) door. It is now blue and closed. Partial double listing to: "1.2.5.3.7.1.1"

(1.2.5.4.1.1.2) If one closes the eyes and opens them again, one is very often in an different environment and situation. Example: One is in a forest. One closes the eyes. One opens the eyes and one is now in a bus. Partial double entry to: "1.2.5.3.7.1.2"

(1.2.5.4.1.1.2.1) One wakes up, when one keeps the eyes closed for a longer time. If one ends dreams with this method, one wakes up often in a sleeping paralysis (see "1.2.5.3.10").

(1.2.5.4.1.1.3) Real physical sensations (like falling, temperature or moving) do not exist in real dreams. An exception are astral dreams. These are dreams during which one leaves the body (out of body experiences, during which one is in a dream). Noises are also almost completely missing. All these things occur only in normal (!!!) dreams if in the real world happens exactly the same. Example: If one dreams of wetness, one will only feel wetness when the real body gets wet (maybe caused by a pipe burst).

(1.2.5.4.1.1.4) Many absolutely normal things, such as fog or weather, lack almost always in the normal dreams (during which one is not out of body). The reason is that the brain can create only a few details simultaneously.

(1.2.5.4.1.1.5) In normal dreams one can be the acting person or an observer. One can often see oneself, while one is doing something. One can also be an completely passive observer. One can probably only or almost only in normal dreams (during which one is not out of body) be an observer. The reason is, that the brain alone has just a small processing power. It tends to simply watch an act or just to see a outside perspective. I have never experienced something like that in an out of body experience.

(1.2.5.4.1.1.6) In normal dreams it is even possible, that one is first a person (or an observer), which sees another person and one is then this other person. One can also become an passive observer. This happens probably only or almost only in normal dreams (during which one is not out of body). The reason is, that the brain alone has just a small processing power. It tends also to empathize into other people, which is then in dreams often taken literally. The brain also tends to simply watch an act or just to see a outside perspective (example: for planning a movement, see group "1.1.11.1.4"), and it does this then, because it can do it. I have never experienced something like that in an out of body experience.

(1.2.5.4.1.2) Additional properties of out of body experiences and dreams: Here are some things about the appearance and behavior of out of body experiences and dreams described, which can apply to both. Therefore, these where sorted into both groups. These properties are already listed in the group of the out of body experiences. I have not made a complete double entry, because it is a lot of text in one single block. These properties are listed in the group "1.2.5.3.12", to which this referencing double entry belongs.

(1.2.5.4.2) Kinds of dreams: Here are all kinds and variants of dreams described. Here are also their basic characteristics and identifying features mentioned.

(1.2.5.4.2.1) "Normal" dreams: These are dreams, where one does not know, that one is dreaming. Temperature, falling or other physical sensations can here not be perceived.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.1) Normal single dream: The most dreams are normal single dreams. Sequels, lucidity or similar are in ordinary individual dreams not present.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2) Episode dreams: These are dreams, which are continued after a break in various ways.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.1) Sequel after a short break or waking up. The dream continues after one has been for a short time awake. This kind of sequel occurs often. The story continues mostly exactly at the same point, where it has ended before the break. This happens often, when one is very tired.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.1.1) A more unpleasant variant of this kind of sequel occurs sometimes, when one is very exhausted. Here one dreams mostly just of meaningless and / or monotonous actions (often the work, or solving of problems). One can be busy with little things for hours in such dreams (repairing a door, calculating something...). While one has such dreams, one wakes up often. Such sleep recovers not very much. These "side effects" of an strong exhaustion lasts mostly at least 30 minutes or longer.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.2) Sequels after an longer interruption are much rarer. The sequels of these dreams occur often after some weeks or even years. Gaps in the story are not uncommon. Sequels occur often mixed (Here is an example of the 3 dream series A, B and C: A, B, C, B, C, C, A, B). Often many different episode dreams run in this way parallel. These dreams occur in several variants. Such dreams can be best followed by the use of dream diaries.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.2.1) Dreams, which result in a continuing story. The gaps between the pieces of the story are often big, but one can put together the story of all dreams quite well. One remembers during such a dream very often (only) the previous parts of the same series of dreams. It is, as if ones own life has only taken place in this series of dreams and the story was part of the own life.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.2.2) Dreams, which are not really a sequel, but where one is at the same location(s) as in the previous dreams of the same series. One recognizes after the dreaming, that one has dreamed of the places already before. This happens even, if the place is boring and unimpressive and if the properties of this place does not deviate from the properties of the places of "normal dreams". It is independent from the actual existence (or not existence) of this place in the reality. One remembers during such a dream very often (only) the previous parts of the same series of dreams. It is, as if ones own life has only taken place in this dream series and the single parts of the story has been part of ones own life.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.2.2.3) Dreams, which are partially or completely repeated. These are dreams in which some elements (example: often all trees fall, but the remainder of the dreams is always completely different), the story (only the same action, but not the same place) or even the whole dream (exactly the same) are repeated.

(1.2.5.4.2.1.3) Dreams of the future: These are dreams, of which some parts become true (example: one sees an unusual object from the dream later in the reality) or even the whole dream becomes true. Such dreams become almost always true in a fixed or very limited time span. Fulfillments, which does not happen in these time spans, occur virtually only, when the predicted event is in some way extreme for the dreamer. The more extreme an event for the dreamer is, the longer the time span can be, until this dream comes true. In my own dreams, the normal time span until the fulfillment is mostly less than a week. Things, which happen in such a dream, can rarely (!) be prevented or changed in the reality. Unfortunately, one recognizes only a few dreams of the future before their fulfillment. But they are more common than one believes. If everyone would write down all own dreams, everyone would find at least one or two dreams of the future. Critics theoretically might dismiss this as coincidence, because one dreams a lot in a live. But coincidences can be excluded, because almost all dreams of the future become fulfilled in a very limited time span. My own dreams of the future become almost always in less than a week true. If the fulfillments of such dreams would be based on coincidence, the distribution of the times of fulfillments would be random.

(1.2.5.4.2.2) Lucid dreams and half-lucid dreams: These are dreams, in which one knows, that one is dreaming. Physical sensations like temperature or falling can not be felt in such dreams.

(1.2.5.4.2.2.1) Half lucid dreams are dreams, during which one knows that everything, what happens, is not really real. This means, that one can do, what one wants to do. But one is not really aware, that one is dreaming.

(1.2.5.4.2.2.2) Lucid dreams are dreams, during which one is fully aware, that one is dreaming (in contrast to the half lucid dreams, see "1.2.5.4.2.2.1").

(1.2.5.4.2.3) Dreams with "pre OBE phenomena" and "out of body experience-experiences" (astral dreams): These are dreams, during which one is out of the body. They are a transition between dreams and out of body experiences. These dreams have in addition to the dream characteristics, also some or all characteristics of out of body experiences. Physical perceptions (temperature, air movement, wetness (rain), falling,...) can be perceived in part or completely. All kinds of dreams of the group "1.2.5.4.2.1" can occur combined with out of body experience experiences. This means also, that one is then out of the body. The lucid dreams ("1.2.5.4.2.2") during which one is out of the body, are simply real out of body experiences.

(1.2.5.4.2.3.1) Astral dream (dream outside of the body): These are dreams, in which one does not know, that one is currently in an out of body experience. One recognizes this only after the dreaming, when one is awake. Such dreams can be distinguished from normal dreams by the occurrence of real physical perceptions (such as temperature sensations, wind, cold, heat or falling). Some of these "dreams" can be very realistic and clear. Some during these dreams occurring pre-OBE-phenomena can often lead to a wake up with a fright. These experiences are often the experiences from the group "1.2.5.3.4".

(1.2.5.4.2.3.2) Out of body experience begins during a dream: This is, if one makes an out of body experience out of a dream. The experiences of the group: "1.2.5.3.7.11" occur very often at the beginning of such an out of body experience. These experiences occur often without any intentional triggering. One becomes often lucid, when one perceives such experiences. These experiences can also be triggered intentionally. One possibility is to make an out of body experience attempt during the dream. Such attempts run usually much more quickly, as such attempts in the reality. If the attempt is successful, one is usually after a few seconds outside. If the attempt fails, one wakes often up in a sleep paralysis (see "1.2.5.3.10").

(1.2.5.4.2.3.3) Out of body experience turns into a dream: This is the opposite of "out of body experience begins during a dream" (see "1.2.5.4.2.3.2"). This happens mostly when one loses during an out of body experience the concentration. Then one starts to act more and more like in a dream and begins to insert oneself into existing stories until it is finally a (astral) dream. The out of body experience turns then almost always a non-lucid astral dream (see: "1.2.5.4.2.3.1").

(1.2.5.4.2.4) Nightmares: A familiar and tiresome topic are the nightmares. Because of their psychological effects they are, despite the existence of overlaps with the informations of the already existing points, explained separately. For nightmares apply in principle all the foregoing mentioned dream properties. Methods to prevent nightmares are listed in "M.3.8". Nightmares can be divided into three classes.

(1.2.5.4.2.4.1) Normal common nightmare: The situation is during the nightmare disturbing or scary. But at the end of the nightmare remains mostly no fright and no fear of falling asleep again. The reason is often, that this kind of nightmare ends usually at the beginning of a threatening situation by waking up.

(1.2.5.4.2.4.2) Normal nightmare with out of body experience experiences: This kind of nightmares fits in the group "1.2.5.4.2.3" (where it belongs systematically). Such nightmares are more realistic than common nightmares (see "1.2.5.4.2.4.1") but also mostly without lasting (fear) effects after the awakening.

(1.2.5.4.2.4.2.1) Strong nightmare with out of body experience-experiences: A very realistic situation and a lack of waking up, despite a strong fear, can make this kind of nightmare very frightening. This kind of nightmares causes often longer lasting fears. In this rare type of nightmares one is in a very stable out of body experience, while one is dreaming. Fortunately, these dreams can be effectively fighted by the application of the methods of "M.3.8", because one notices in such dreams quickly, that one is dreaming. The Methods of "M.3.8.2" and "M.3.8.2.1" requires sometimes much more time to abort such nightmares, because the astral state can often be very stable and thus it can often only hardly be interrupted. Then it helps only to adhere to the instruction, and keep the eyes closed consistently, until one wakes up.

(1.2.5.3.12) Additional properties of out of body experiences and dreams: Here are some things about the appearance and behavior of out of body experiences and dreams described, which can apply to both. Therefore, these where sorted into both groups.

(1.2.5.3.12.1) Successive out of body experiences and dreams: Out of body experiences can occur in long "chains", in which one has one out of body experience after another. Dreams can also occur in such chains. During a chain one has mostly at the beginning the clearest out of body experiences (or dreams). The following out of body experiences (or dreams) are mostly less clear than the out of body experiences (or dreams), which one had before. The later parts of the chain are less clear than the earlier parts. The clarity decreases continuously during the experiencing of a chain. The intensity of the experiences decreases. But also the lucidity fades! One has often at the beginning out of body experiences and later at the end of the chain one has often only dreams. All dreams of such chains are probably astral dreams. One can sometimes wake up for a short time. If one tries then immediately to fall asleep again, one can often continue the chain. During such chains one has often false awakenings (see "1.2.5.3.6"). One is often not sure whether one has another out of body experience or one is already awake. If one experiences such a chain, one can experience in a short time an incredibly amount of things. Chains fades by themselves. But they can also be interrupted by the methods of "M.3.8" (in particular: "M.3.8.2.1"). Chains are promoted by sleep-inhibiting methods, which require much concentration. Especially the active components (see "M.1.3.1") are very suitable to cause chains. Ordinary diseases (colds, flu,... because they are sleep-inhibiting and / or sleep-altering) and the application of energy methods can also increase the chance of the occurrence of chains. Another possibility to increase the chance is a uncomfortable (too cold or too warm) temperature, which increases or falls slowly at the pleasant level and then becomes too hot or too cold. The cause of such chains are continuously unstable conditions, which prevent a stable return to the body until these conditions are faded. Either the bond between the astral body and the physical body is temporarily reduced or the amount of energy in the astral body is so high, that one gets "thrown out".

(1.2.5.3.12.2) The sleep: Here is explained, how various circumstances during the sleep affect the out of body experiences and the dreams.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1) Conditions during the sleep: Here are the effects of the conditions during the sleep explained.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.1) Unfavorable sleeping conditions (air, temperature (especially if it is too hot)) can lead to short and dreamless nights without recovery effect.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.2) Optimal sleeping conditions increase the number of dreams and out of body experiences. The recovery effect of the nights increases as well.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.3) The chance for out of body experiences and astral dreams can be increased, if the temperature is a bit too low, when one goes to bed. Then the temperature must increase slowly until it is a bit too high. This promotes also the consciously noticing of the sleep paralysis (see "1.2.5.3.10") and the occurrence of the falling of "1.2.5.3.4.1.3".

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.4) The chance for successive out of body experiences (and successive astral dreams) according to "1.2.5.3.12.1" can be increased, if the temperature is too high, when one goes to bed. Then the temperature must prevent the falling asleep for a long time (hours!). Then the temperature must be reduced in one step (or as fast, as possible) to a pleasant level. The long time of staying awake increases the instability, which is required for the successive out of body experiences (and successive astral dreams). The recovery effect of the sleep itself is good, but the reduction of the duration of the sleeping by staying awake is not so good for the recovery.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.5) One has often much more out of body experiences and dreams a short time before one gets illnesses (colds, flu,...) and while one is ill. The chance for successive out of body experiences (and successive astral dreams) according to "1.2.5.3.12.1" can also be increased during this time. The reasons are probably the altered sleep and the increased fatigue.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.6) The chance for out of body experiences or dreams is reduced, if one eats too much and / or too heavy, before one goes too bed. The cause is, that one sleeps then too deeply. The recovery effect of the sleep is reduced, because the digestion exhausts the body.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.7) If too much time is between the last meal and the time, when one goes to bed, one has problems with falling asleep. The chance, to have dreams and out of body experiences, increases. But the recovery effect of the sleep is reduced, because one has then often only a light sleep. Another problem is, that one needs often more time to fall asleep. But one gets used fast to these conditions. If one goes frequently or always to bed, while one is hungry, the effect fades in less than one week. Then one notices no difference anymore to a normal falling asleep.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.1.8) Alcohol, medications and drugs can influence the sleep partly very strong. The kind and the intensity of the influence can vary extremely. They can cause no influence or extreme influence. Generally applicable rules does not exist. The consumption of such things has mostly negative effects on out of body experiences and dreams. The number of dreams and out of body experiences is mostly reduced and one forgets them much faster. The content of dreams and out of body experiences can also be altered by alcohol, medications and drugs. This alterations can be good or bad. The recovery effect of sleep is mostly reduced. One notices often a positive effect, when one consumes Alcohol, medications or drugs for the first time. If one begins to consume them frequently, the positive effect fades mostly fast away. Then one will notice very often negative effects.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2) Temporal distribution of the sleeping: Here are the effects of the temporal distribution of the sleep explained.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.1) The most out of body experiences and dreams, which one has, occur during the "nap" and in the first hours of the sleep during the night.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.2) If one sleeps longer than one usually sleeps, one has more dreams and out of body experiences in the additional time. Example: One sleeps during the night usually from 12:00 pm until 8:00 am. If one sleeps then one time from 12:00 pm until 10:00 am, one has more out of body experiences and dreams between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. This lasts only a few times. If one gets accustomed to the times, the effect fades away.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.3) The number of dreams and out of body experiences increases, if one splits the sleep in two or more parts. Example: One sleeps at one day for 8 hours. This sleep can be splitted in 2 hours during the day and 6 hours during the night. One can have in this way much more than 2 dreams at one average day.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.3.1) The length of the sleep phases influences strongly the amount of dreams and out of body experiences. Even a half hour more or less can be the difference between many dreams and no dreams. Everyone has a different optimum length of sleep phases. The length does also change continuously. One should try out to find the optimum length by trying different sleeping phase lengths.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.4) One has less or even no dreams and out of body experiences, when one does not split the sleep and goes to bed early and stands up early. This happens particularly, when one is very exhausted. The resulting dreamless nights seem then to be very short.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.2.5) If one makes the out of body experience attempts frequently at the same time, increases the risk that one falls just asleep. The body gets used to this time and programs automatically the body clock to sleep. This can only be prevented by a frequently changing of the time of the sleep and the duration of the sleep.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.3) Amount of sleep: Here are the effects of the amount of sleep described.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.3.1) Out of body experiences and dreams are getting much rarer, if one sleeps too much per day. The recovery effect is not increasing anymore if one sleeps too much. The recovery effect can even be negative.

(1.2.5.3.12.2.3.2) There a risk of short dreamless nights without recovery effect, if one sleeps not enough.

(1.2.5.3.12.3) Encounters: It is possible, that one encounters other real people during out of body experiences and dreams. Both are then in the same dream or in the same out of body experience. It can also be, that one of the both has a dream and the other has an out of body experience. One can also encounter (spirits / souls of) dead people and other astral beings. They influence the dreams often with their thoughts (intentionally and unintentionally). It could be possible, that encounters occur only in astral dreams and out of body experiences. It could also be possible, that this can happen also in real dreams. The cause would then be the transmission of thoughts and images. Partial double entry to "1.2.4.3.3".

(1.2.5.3.12.4) Effects of supernatural methods and energy methods on dreams: The frequent application of supernatural methods and energy methods can cause an increasing of the number of dreams and out of body experiences. Dreams and out of body experiences can also get modified by the influences and side effects of these methods. Partial double entry: "1.2.4.3.1".

(1.2.5.3.12.5) External and internal influences on dreams: Everything, what one experiences in a dream or in an out of body experience, is caused by a mix of external and internal influences.

(1.2.5.3.12.5.1) External influences: The own dreams and out of body experiences can also be influenced by astral beings, other people (while these are making out of body experiences, dreaming, just sleeping or awake in the physical body), animals and all other kinds of living beings. Therefore, the character or the signature of dreams and out of body experiences seems to change completely every few days till months. If these dreams would be movies, I would say: the author and the studio changes. This happens even when one does not applicate supernatural methods. More information about the possibilities of influencing are in "1.1.3.3". Double entry to: "1.2.4.3.2".

(1.2.5.3.12.5.2) Internal influences: Own thoughts (fantasies, fears and intentional attempts to influence) does also influence the out of body experiences and dreams.

(1.2.5.3.12.6) Periodicity: Dreams and out of body experiences behave somehow periodic. That means, that out of body experiences and dreams occur often clustered in regular intervals. During this clustering they are also much clearer and much more intensive. Probably this periodicity accords to the law of "1.1.2.2". According to this law, the periodic clustering occurs mostly during full moon. The periodicity occurs also, if one does not care about the full moon (if one does not believe in it) or when one does not know that the moon is full. No effect occurs, when one thinks it is full moon, while actually is not really full moon. It is still not possible to verificate relations between the clustering and the full moon. The actual cause of the clustering is still unknown. The only known and verified relation is that the time of clustering is often during the full moon. Several persons (myself included) reported about clustering effects during the full moon.  

(1.2.5.3.12.6.1) Between the times of clustering dreams can be rare and out of body experiences can be completely (!!!) absent.

(1.2.5.3.12.6.1.1) These gaps can be reduced significantly by increasing exercising and experience (more out of body experiences and better dreams during the gaps). If one has the periodic occurrence, it is possible, that the effects of the gaps are always noticeable, even if one exercises very much.

(1.2.5.3.12.6.2) The periodic occurrence is not always noticeable. The gaps between the good times and the occurrence of many out of body experiences and dreams during the good times can sometimes be absent or weak. Due this reason, the periodic occurrence can often only be noticed after a long time.

(1.2.5.3.12.7) Disruptions of the ability to act: In some out of body experiences and dreams one can not do the things, which one can do in the other out of body experiences and dreams (Example for such things: flying, teleporting, talking or jumping). Other things are maybe even in all out of body experiences and dreams impossible. Even if one knows from other people, that these does not have this problem with these things. These disruptions have two causes:

(1.2.5.3.12.7.1) Disruption by internal influences: If one is not sure, that a skill works, the application of this skill can become impossible. Example: Who believes, flying is impossible, will not fly. See also the group: "1.1.2.1.12".

(1.2.5.3.12.7.2) Disruption by external influences: Many astral environments and dreams are not only influenced by oneself. Often other astral beings are also involved. They adjust often the preferences of the environment (this is only possible in astral environments, but not in the environments of pure dreams). These astral beings can also influence oneself directly (this is in astral environments and in the environments of dreams possible). More informations about the topic "direct influence" are in "1.1.3.3".

(1.2.5.3.12.8) Repetitions: Out of body experiences and dreams can be repeated partly till completely. That means, one experiences the same things again.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.1) Time of the repetition

(1.2.5.3.12.8.1.1) These things are repeated in the same out of body experience or in the same dream.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.2) These things are repeated in another or later out of body experience (or dream). It can take days or weeks (or longer) until the occurrence of repetitions.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.2) Kinds of the occurrence of repetitions

(1.2.5.3.12.8.2.1) Indirect repetitions: Frequently or often occurring repetitions, which are not directly caused or triggered by the repeated things. These repetitions occur very often. The repetitions are caused by own unconsciously influences, fears, expectations and habits. They can also be caused by external influences.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.2.2) Direct repetition: A more rare kind of repetition, which is directly caused or triggered by the repeated things. The cause is an own or external influence, which is directly influenced by the repeated things.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.2.3) Vision into the future: A rare kind of repetition. This is not a real repetition. The influence, which causes this kind of repetition, is caused or influenced by the last repetition. In this way one sees first the repetitions and at last the original.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.3) Kinds of repetitions

(1.2.5.3.12.8.3.1) Certain objects are repeated. Example: One sees several times a vase. One has several times a coin.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.3.2) Single or several details during certain Situations are repeated. Example: One sees during flying often objects in the air, which prevent further flying.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.3.3) Certain situations are repeated. Example: One goes often to a bus and drives it.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.3.4) Certain landscapes and environments are repeated. Example: One sees often the same town.

(1.2.5.3.12.8.4) Accuracy of the repetition:

(1.2.5.3.12.8.4.1) Exact repetition: The repeated things are during every repetition identical.