Dream Symbol
asterwise_get_dream_symbol
Lookup a specific dream symbol by slug or name (case-insensitive). Returns full dual-tradition interpretation including Jungian archetype, Vedic dream meaning with auspiciousness, context variants, and related symbols.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | yes | Dream symbol slug or display name, e.g. 'snake', 'eagle', 'childhood-home', 'lotus'. |
response_format | enum: markdown, json | no | Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload. |
What it covers
Single symbol lookup with complete detail. Use for dream journaling apps, AI-powered dream interpretation (the themes[] field is designed for synthesis), and cross-tradition comparison. Notable tradition conflicts: Snake (Western=transformation; Vedic=partial — white snake=auspicious, black chasing=inauspicious). Elephant=auspicious both traditions (Ganesha). Crow=inauspicious both traditions (Yama's messenger). Wedding=conflict (West=union; Vedic=inauspicious).
Workflow
BEFORE: None — standalone.
AFTER: None.
Input
name: Symbol slug or display name. Examples: 'snake', 'eagle', 'childhood-home', 'lotus', 'black-dog'
Output contract
Same shape as each symbol in asterwise_get_dream_symbols — full single symbol object.
Response format
response_format=json — single symbol object. response_format=markdown — formatted interpretation card. Both return identical data.
Compute class
FAST_LOOKUP
Errors
INVALID_PARAMS (upstream): Unknown symbol → 404, surfaces as MCP INTERNAL_ERROR.
INTERNAL_ERROR: Any upstream API failure → MCP INTERNAL_ERROR
Do not confuse with
asterwise_get_dream_symbols — full database listing with optional category filter.
Connect
Remote MCP endpoint: https://mcp.asterwise.com/mcp. Authenticate with Authorization: Bearer <API key> or OAuth. See the MCP setup guide.