Pam Muller
Dream Interpreter and Certified Spiritual Advisor
Pam Muller is a dream expert and certified spiritual director based in Alpharetta, Georgia. She completed the spiritual direction training program at the Haden Institute in 2016, specializing in Jungian psychology, Christian spirituality, and dream work. Pam offers 1:1 dream guidance, spiritual direction, and professional supervision for other practitioners. She also leads the Moonlight Membership, a community and course platform designed to help people live with greater connection to their dreams, intuition, and inner wisdom. In addition to her private practice, Pam is a respected educator and leader—serving on the Board of Directors for Zeitgeist, teaching in multiple spiritual direction training programs, and mentoring a growing network of dreamers and spiritual professionals.
Education
- B.S., ECEd, University of Georgia
Professional Achievements
- Recognized leader in the field of dream interpretation and spiritual direction
- Teaches the third-year course for spiritual directors-in-training and leads the annual dream class at Zeitgeist
- Has taught the dream course for the Ignatius House Spiritual Direction Program for three consecutive years
- Reaches an audience of over 55,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, sharing accessible insights on dreams, intuition, and inner wisdom
- Has presented at conferences, hosted community dream events, and has been featured on multiple podcasts and radio shows discussing dreams, spirituality, and emotional wellbeing
Certifications & Organizations
- Certified Spiritual Director, Haden Institute (2016)
- Mentor & Dream Group Leader, Haden Institute Dream Work Training Program (2021–2023)
- Board of Directors Member, Zeitgeist: Spiritual Community for the Spiritually Independent (zgatl.org), 2018–present
- Teacher & Supervisor, Zeitgeist Spiritual Direction Training Program (3rd-year cohort), 2018–present
- Dream Course Instructor, Ignatius House Spiritual Direction Training Program, Atlanta, 2022–present
- Regional Representative, International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), Southeastern U.S., since April 2024
- Member, IASD Regional Events Committee, since April 2024
- Equity Stakeholder & Early Dream Expert Team Member, Dreamigos community app
- Co‑Pioneer, Dream Interpretation category at JustAnswer.com, launched c. 2012
Favorite Piece of Advice
I always say, “Dreams are from you, to you, and for you,” meaning they carry insight that’s yours to discover. But just because they’re yours doesn’t mean you have to work on them alone. My advice is to find someone you trust and let them be part of your discovery journey.
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What does it mean if I keep dreaming about someone?
When known people show up in dreams, they often represent the character traits we associate with them. So if I think of that person as, say, super outgoing, confident, and inspiring—then in the dream, they might symbolize those traits within me that are ready to emerge.
Another layer: the person might be tied to a particular time in your life. If they’re from high school, for example, then the version of you that existed during that time might be resurfacing. Your subconscious is saying: “This part of me wants attention again.”
Another layer: the person might be tied to a particular time in your life. If they’re from high school, for example, then the version of you that existed during that time might be resurfacing. Your subconscious is saying: “This part of me wants attention again.”
What does it mean when a snake appears in my dream?
Snakes are rich with symbolism. In many traditions, they represent transformation, healing, or hidden knowledge—think of shedding skin or the serpent in medicine. They are one of the most symbolically significant animals in dreams because we associate so many things with them.
Because the snakes aren’t threatening, that suggests they may be symbolic of a dormant but present energy—something the dreamer hasn’t fully acknowledged but isn’t afraid of either. It could be power, transformation, intuition, or even sexual energy—something subtle but persistent, waiting to be engaged with.
Animals can represent our instinctual side, or our instincts coming up. Snakes are very specifically connected to our most basic instinct: survival . That would be the first place I’d go with this—something about survival being triggered. The fact that snakes appear in recurring dreams suggests a survival instinct that has been activated in some way.
Another thing snakes can represent is the process of shedding —letting go of old parts of ourselves to grow into something new. Snakes shed their skin, so it might signify being ready to release something from the past to create space for growth at your current stage in life.
Another possibility is health —think of the medical symbol: the staff with the snake wrapped around it. Snakes might represent recurring health messages or patterns in waking life that are being triggered.
Lastly, snakes are grounded creatures—more than almost any other animal, aside from maybe worms. That groundedness could mean that the dream is prompting you to stay connected to your physical or emotional grounding in waking life.
Because the snakes aren’t threatening, that suggests they may be symbolic of a dormant but present energy—something the dreamer hasn’t fully acknowledged but isn’t afraid of either. It could be power, transformation, intuition, or even sexual energy—something subtle but persistent, waiting to be engaged with.
Animals can represent our instinctual side, or our instincts coming up. Snakes are very specifically connected to our most basic instinct: survival . That would be the first place I’d go with this—something about survival being triggered. The fact that snakes appear in recurring dreams suggests a survival instinct that has been activated in some way.
Another thing snakes can represent is the process of shedding —letting go of old parts of ourselves to grow into something new. Snakes shed their skin, so it might signify being ready to release something from the past to create space for growth at your current stage in life.
Another possibility is health —think of the medical symbol: the staff with the snake wrapped around it. Snakes might represent recurring health messages or patterns in waking life that are being triggered.
Lastly, snakes are grounded creatures—more than almost any other animal, aside from maybe worms. That groundedness could mean that the dream is prompting you to stay connected to your physical or emotional grounding in waking life.
I had a dream where my teeth fell out. What does it mean?
The first place I go with teeth falling out is: Is there a financial change happening in waking life? It’s a roundabout association, but teeth-falling-out dreams are often connected to financial concerns or transitions
. Think of it this way: our bone structure supports us, and teeth are the bones we see. They’re connected to how we function and “show up” in the world. Since finances are also about functioning and exchange, that’s one interpretation.
A second layer: developmentally, all humans go through a phase—roughly ages 6 to 12—where we lose our teeth. If that developmental stage is being triggered, it could suggest something from that time in your life is resurfacing . Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety now that mirrors the kind you had during that stage.
And anxiety itself —especially as an adult—can also trigger these dreams. Teeth falling out is a surprisingly common anxiety dream.
A second layer: developmentally, all humans go through a phase—roughly ages 6 to 12—where we lose our teeth. If that developmental stage is being triggered, it could suggest something from that time in your life is resurfacing . Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety now that mirrors the kind you had during that stage.
And anxiety itself —especially as an adult—can also trigger these dreams. Teeth falling out is a surprisingly common anxiety dream.
I want to start lucid dreaming. Any good beginner methods?
So first, I’d suggest picking a reality check
—a small behavior you perform several times a day. This becomes a habit. The idea is that eventually, you’ll perform this habit in a dream, and when it doesn’t produce the expected result, you’ll realize you’re dreaming.
A common reality check is looking at your hand and asking, “Am I dreaming?” In dreams, your hand might look see-through or distorted. That moment of recognition helps trigger lucidity. It’s important to choose something personal and meaningful to you. And again, you always pair the habit with the question, “Am I dreaming?”
Another method people use is watching themselves fall asleep, with the intention of staying conscious as they transition into a dream. You can do this by lying down with the intention to stay aware. You might visualize something—like a peaceful place—and keep imagining yourself there as you drift off. The goal is to stay aware enough to transition into a lucid dream.
Try meditating, clearing your mind, or imagining a peaceful, safe space. Walk around that space in your mind while falling asleep. The more detailed your imagined environment, the more it pulls you into a dream state.
You can also set an intention like, “Tonight, I will realize I’m dreaming,” or “When something absurd happens, I’ll know it’s a dream,” “I will know I’m dreaming when something strange happens.” Usually, it’s the absurdity of the dream that triggers lucidity.
A common reality check is looking at your hand and asking, “Am I dreaming?” In dreams, your hand might look see-through or distorted. That moment of recognition helps trigger lucidity. It’s important to choose something personal and meaningful to you. And again, you always pair the habit with the question, “Am I dreaming?”
Another method people use is watching themselves fall asleep, with the intention of staying conscious as they transition into a dream. You can do this by lying down with the intention to stay aware. You might visualize something—like a peaceful place—and keep imagining yourself there as you drift off. The goal is to stay aware enough to transition into a lucid dream.
Try meditating, clearing your mind, or imagining a peaceful, safe space. Walk around that space in your mind while falling asleep. The more detailed your imagined environment, the more it pulls you into a dream state.
You can also set an intention like, “Tonight, I will realize I’m dreaming,” or “When something absurd happens, I’ll know it’s a dream,” “I will know I’m dreaming when something strange happens.” Usually, it’s the absurdity of the dream that triggers lucidity.
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