What if the Sun is influencing your dreams?In this episode of The Dream Journal, host Katherine Bell speaks with Dr. Annani Kelley, researcher, poet, and founder of heliopsychology, about her groundbreaking work on space weather, solar flares, geomagnetic activity, and human consciousness.Drawing on more than 70 years of heliobiology research and her own PhD dissertation, Dr. Kelley explores how solar flares, sunspots, and geomagnetic storms correlate with changes in sleep quality, nightmares, aggressive dreams, dream bizarreness, and extraordinary dream states—including lucid, psychic, and precognitive dreams.The conversation moves beyond sleep into big‑picture questions:• How space weather affects human behavior, creativity, and social systems• Why solar maximum periods are linked with volatility and aggression• The idea that consciousness may be electromagnetic, with the brain acting as a receiver rather than the source• Historical events like the Carrington Event and how solar storms affect Earth• The role dreams may play in the evolution of consciousnessDr. Kelley also shares poetry from her book Somnia De Fine Mundi (Dreams of the End of the World)—dream‑inspired work that reflects apocalyptic imagery, transformation, and cosmic awareness.This episode blends science, psychology, dreams, poetry, and philosophy, offering a thought‑provoking look at humanity’s intimate relationship with the Sun.Chapter HeadingsSpace Weather and the Science of HeliopsychologySolar Flares, Sunspots, and Geomagnetic Activity ExplainedHow the Sun Influences Sleep Quality and DreamingNightmares, Aggressive Dreams, and Dream BizarrenessPsychic, Lucid, and Extraordinary Dream StatesSolar Cycles, Human Behavior, and World EventsConsciousness as an Electromagnetic PhenomenonThe Brain as Receiver: Rethinking Where Consciousness Comes FromThe Carrington Event and Extreme Solar StormsDreams of the End of the World: Poetry, Apocalypse, and MeaningBIO: Dr. Annani Kelley recently received her PhD from Sofia University and is the founder of Heliopsychology. Her dissertation focused on the influence of space weather on sleep and dream states. She has recently published a poetry book called “Somnia de Fine Mundi” which translates to Dreams of the End of the World.Check out Dr. Kelley’s YouTube page @Dr_HelioPsyThe IASD conference is June 13-17 in Ashland Oregon. Find out more at IASDconferences.org/2026/This show, episode number 361, was recorded during a live broadcast on May 2, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz.SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at [email protected]. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com.Video podcast available at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”.  Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in:Into the Cosmic Zone with Madi Murphy Heliopsychology with Annani Kelley Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones.The Dream Journal aims to:Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites.A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means.The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Sa