Rituals & Celebrations of Dreamology

Daily Activities     

     A Dreamologist's day-to-day life is not much different than that of a non-religious person. There are, however, some important differences.
     A Dreamologist's first task of the day is to pull out their journal (a detailed account of their dreams and perceived meanings) and record what they remember of that evening's dreams. (Some Dreamologists even wake themselves in the middle of the night to ensure that they do not forget their dreams by the time they wake up.) With their trusted copy of Wandering Spirits in hand, they spend a sizeable amount of time reflecting on their dreams and what they feel they tell about their daily lives. This is a way that Dreamologists ensure that they start each day on a new foot.
     There are also some differences in the diets of Dreamologists. Dreamologists eat many foods that they believe enhance dreams or encourage lucid dreaming. For example, most Dreamologists take a vitamin B6 supplement, consume foods with high levels of protein, and eat foods such as dark chocolate before bed, in the hopes of enhancing dream experiences.
     The atmosphere in the household of a Dreamologist family is quite different from the norm, as well. Families are encouraged to share meals together and discuss their experiences while dreaming. Children are assisted in understanding their dreams until age twelve, therefore parents have the important role of acting as mentors to their children.

Celebrations     

     There are many celebrations in a year that Dreamologists partake in. The most important, by far, are the Full Moon Rituals. The common superstition of strange things happening around the time when the moon is full is quite true for Dreamologists: they believe that during this time, the gap between the physical world and the Dream Realm is much smaller than usual. On the day before a full moon, Dreamologists prepare by sprinkling lavender underneath their pillows (as lavender helps to induce deep sleep) and trying to focus their minds through relaxation and meditation. It is believed that dreams during full moons have deep, underlying meanings, more important than dreams experienced during the rest of the moon cycle. Dreamologists take these rituals very seriously.
     In addition to Full Moon Rituals, Dreamologists also have a day each week that is devoted to relaxation. In general, it's believed that relaxation stimulates deep dreaming. (Many choose Sunday as their day to relax, but there is no fixed day.)
     Dreamologists still celebrate holidays such as Christmas and Easter, but they hold no religious significance. It is the overall feeling of the Dreamology community that these activities are ways to be involved in their families and communities in a positive way.