A ring symbolizes commitment and connection. Loss of a ring in a dream suggests disappointment in a relationship. This is a classic anxiety dream, reflecting insecurity about your abilities in certain areas of your life. It can also represent a woman's joy at the role she is playing in the life cycle. Snakes represent sex, due to their phallic shape, and also indicate growth and wisdom.
Stairs appear frequently in dreams as a symbol of movement and advancement toward a goal.
Stairs also represent sex, according to our friend Freud, due to the rhythmic nature of climbing them. Violent storms, hurricanes and tornadoes reflect instability, especially among family members. Difficulty using a telephone in a dream often indicates frustration or blocked communication. This is a common element in anxiety dreams as the subconscious plays through various scenarios of what could go wrong. Dreams of twins do not necessarily indicate that you will be having twins.