Frequently Asked Questions

What is ShadowCompass?

ShadowCompass is a Jungian-inspired dream interpretation and dream journaling app that helps you understand your dreams through symbolism, archetypes, and psychological meaning. The app analyzes dreams scene-by-scene, identifies symbols, and shows how recurring themes reflect your inner life and personal growth.

How does ShadowCompass interpret dreams?

ShadowCompass uses a blend of Jungian psychology, symbolic analysis, and advanced AI language understanding. Your dream is broken down into scenes and symbols. In Jung's view, the people, places, and objects that appear in your dreams often represent aspects of your own psyche, not just external events. ShadowCompass embraces this perspective, guiding you to see how each image mirrors something within yourself. The app doesn't provide generic dictionary-style meanings — it recognizes that your dream symbols carry personal meaning unique to you.

Do I need to know anything about Jungian psychology to use the app?

Not at all. ShadowCompass is designed for anyone who is curious about dream meaning, self-awareness, or emotional insight.

Is my dream data private and secure?

Yes. Your dreams and dream analyses are fully encrypted, stored securely and accessed only by you. Security and confidentiality are central to the ShadowCompass experience.

Can I export or back up my dreams from the app?

Yes. ShadowCompass allows you to export all your dreams—including journal entries, AI interpretations, and symbols—into a single CSV file. A secure, temporary download link will be sent to your email.

Can ShadowCompass track recurring dream symbols?

Yes. The app automatically identifies recurring symbols and themes across your dreams, with an option for you to track the ones that feel meaningful. Seeing patterns—such as repeated animals, places, or emotional tones—helps reveal deeper psychological processes and personal transformation.

Can I use ShadowCompass as a regular dream journal?

Absolutely. ShadowCompass works beautifully as a dream journal app even without AI analysis. You can record dream journal entries and edit them anytime.

What makes ShadowCompass different from other dream interpretation apps?

Most dream apps rely on generic dictionary meanings. ShadowCompass is rooted in Jungian depth psychology, focusing on personal meaning, symbolism, and emotional insight. It helps you understand why a dream appears at a certain time in your life and how it connects to your growth, shadow work, and waking-life experiences.

Does the app help with shadow work?

Yes. ShadowCompass highlights dream symbols related to the shadow. It helps you explore these parts of yourself with clarity and compassion.

Can ShadowCompass interpret nightmares or anxiety dreams?

Yes. Nightmares, chase dreams, falling dreams, and intense emotional dreams carry important psychological messages. ShadowCompass helps you understand the emotional tone of the dream, the symbolic imagery, and what your unconscious may be trying to express or process.

How much does ShadowCompass cost?

Is there a free trial?

Yes. New users can try the full dream analysis experience with a free trial.

Can I edit or update my dream entries later?

Yes. You can revise your dream and add details at any time before running it through the AI interpreter. This makes it easy to capture as much as you can upon waking and fine-tune the entry later.

Does ShadowCompass work offline?

No, you need internet connection to use the app.

How do I get support if I have questions?

You can contact our team anytime at support@shadowcompass.app.