These manifest not only in color, but in the proper costume and setting of their period. They come to warn you of the same old mistakes. Do not fear conversation with the dead in your dreams. If the communication is one-sided, it denotes telepathy. If both participate, it may be an actual encounter of bodiless consciousness.
Dreams are primarily about self.
Only a few dreams relate to family, friends, and world events. Watch for ESP in dreams. Give daily thanks to the God Within for all things and use daily prayer to improve the quality and reception of your dreams.