An examination or test in a dream symbolizes a time for reflection and evaluation. The subject of the exam or test will give further insight into the theme for reflection. For example, a medical exam will indicate the need to identify attitudes producing wholeness or disease. You have probably dreamed of arriving for a test and found the exam has already started or you search fruitlessly for the examination room. Such dreams tend to occur when you are feeling anxious or challenged in waking life. You may, however, dream of a great test or another fine performance. This may occur when you feel you are doing well in waking life. Not limited to exams, the dreamer may envision doing precise spins on the ice or scoring a sensational goal. Sometimes people master certain activities after they have successfully performed them in their dream.
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